Episode 361 - How Dude Perfect’s Parents Raised Kids With Strong Faith
Faith Driven Entrepreneur
Before Dude Perfect became a household name, Larry and Diann Cotton were parents navigating backyard basketball goals, ruined roof shingles, and the question every parent asks: "What will my kids become?" In this deeply personal conversation, they share the parenting principles that helped their children build a entertainment empire without losing their souls.
Show Notes
Behind the Dude Perfect Story: Parenting Entrepreneurs with Purpose
What does it take to raise children who pursue Kingdom impact rather than fame and fortune? In this intimate conversation, Larry and Diann Cotton—parents of the Dude Perfect founders—pull back the curtain on the parenting journey behind one of the world's most successful entertainment brands.
From backyard basketball trick shots to a $100-300 million partnership, the Cottons share how they recognized and nurtured their children's unique gifts while keeping them grounded in faith. Discover how they navigated the tension between encouraging creativity and maintaining wisdom, celebrated individuality rather than comparison, and prayed for contentment over riches.
This episode offers profound insights for any parent raising entrepreneurial kids, revealing how to be a cheerleader without being a rescuer, how to recognize God's unique story for each child, and why the greatest investment isn't in their success—but in their soul.
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