Dad Conversations

E48: Ben Connell (County Councilman, Attorney)

Episode Summary

County Councilman, Attorney, National Champion Wrestler, Farmer, Father of 3

Episode Notes

Today you'll hear from Ben Connell, the County Councilman, Attorney, National Champion Wrestler, Farmer, and Father of 3. 

We discussed:

being a county councilman

national championship in wrestling

the mindset it takes to win a national championship

hanging out with Clayton Christensen and HBS faculty

being a double UNC grad

partnering with his father as an attorney

growing up in a family with multiple state champions

the wisdom of Thomas Sowell

how faith has impacted his life

operating a light-touch tech-enabled farm

fostering strength and independence in children

podcast recommendations

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