Mike Cooper is back on the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, and this time he’s an expecting dad. We talk about what this season really feels like: excitement, fear, the mindset shift, and the money moves you start making when it gets real.
Mike also shares how he told his mom and his in-laws in a way they’ll never forget, plus the systems he’s building in business so he can step back and show up for his wife and daughter. Rod adds perspective from raising two daughters, including how to stay connected, build trust, and lead your home with presence.
Connect with Mike:
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Website: 4YBIG.com
00:00 Mike returns as an expecting dad
03:38 The moment Mike found out
07:59 Calling his mom with the “grandma” setup
08:39 The in-laws reveal at Huntington Tea Garden
17:01 Why “girl dad” emotions hit different
20:26 “I’m somebody’s dad” moments: journal + Jordans
29:18 Safety, uncertainty, and protecting your family
40:05 Money moves: cutting expenses, building cash value
46:29 Systems: automations, AI agents, business backups
1:06:06 Rapid fire questions + defining “present”
