This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts.  Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family.  

This Monday’s guest is Joe Lofino of Greenville, OH who is owner of Walnut Grove Cabinet Company and father of three young children, two of which who have been diagnosed with Fragile X.   

Joe and his wife, Jen, have been married for 11 years and you are the proud parents of three: Josh (7), Joanna (6) and Junie (2).  The older two were diagnosed with Fragile X, which is the leading cause of intellectual disabilities like Autism.  

Joe has been involved with the Special Fathers Network for about five years.  He was featured in episode #95 of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast that aired in April 2020.  He has been part of the inaugural SFN Mastermind Group and has attended all the SFN Mastermind Group weekend retreats.  

It’s an uplifting conversation about perseverance, overcoming life's challenges and advocacy, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

Show Notes - 
Phone – (937) 232-9870
Email – joe@walnutgrovecabinet.co
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-lofino-2b644a73/
SFN Dad To Dad Podcast #95 - https://21stcenturydads.org/dad-to-dad-95-joe-lofino/
Favorite Mastermind Group Books – 
A View From The Top, by Aaron Walker -  https://tinyurl.com/mp5krvkd
The Ultimate Gift, by Jim Stovall - https://tinyurl.com/3pbm3rxx

About the SFN Mastermind Group –

WHAT- 
SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting:
◦            starts with a round of wins from the past week,
◦            includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed,
◦            has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and
◦            ends with a recap and look at the week ahead. 

WHO - 
SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those:
◦            seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads,
◦            willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment,
◦            looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and
◦            who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness.  

WHY - 
SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by:
◦            realizing they are NOT alone
◦            having better relationships with their spouse,
◦            developing improved understandings of their child(ren),
◦            tapping into the experience and wisdom of others,
◦            getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and
◦            creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves

21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.