DAD TRIBES PODCAST
Launching Your Own Dad Tribe
The Blueprint for Building Brotherhood in Your City.
Most dads go through life surrounded by people — coworkers, neighbors, teammates — yet still feel alone. We were never meant to figure fatherhood out by ourselves.
In this episode of the Dad Tribes Podcast, Andrew O’Brien and Isaac Felton pull back the curtain on what it takes to launch your own Dad Tribe chapter — how to lead dads in your city, build a self-sustaining community, and turn fatherhood into brotherhood.
🎙️ Episode Overview
Launching a Dad Tribes chapter isn’t just about starting a Facebook group — it’s about rebuilding local brotherhood and creating freedom through community.
Andrew and Isaac share the full story of how Dad Tribes grew from one Texas group into nearly 40 chapters nationwide, all without paid ads. They explain the new application process, why not everyone is accepted, how chapter owners earn income, and what kind of leaders they’re looking for as the movement expands into Canada and Australia.
Together, they unpack the full blueprint for how to build a thriving Dad Tribe where you live — and why it’s about far more than business.
🗝️ Key Takeaways
1. Brotherhood Over Isolation
Most dads don’t realize how lonely they are until they find this kind of community. Every man needs a brother who will show up when life gets hard — not just online, but in person.
““Fatherhood was never meant to be a solo mission.” – Andrew O’Brien
2. The Application Process Matters
Early on, anyone could buy a chapter. Now, every chapter goes through an application and interview — because leadership is earned, not bought.
“If you half-ass the questions, you’ll half-ass the tribe.”
3. Real Investment Creates Real Commitment
Launching a Dad Tribe requires an investment because it’s a business that creates impact. Owners either pay $10,000 in full (keeping 100% of revenue until they recoup) or use in-house financing at $3,000 down + $497/month with the first 60 days deferred.
“We don’t make money until our owners do. That’s the model.”
4. Local Advertisers Fund the Movement
Chapters earn revenue through local advertisers who sponsor counties and events — usually paying $97 per county or $400 per full chapter. Two advertisers can easily cover monthly costs, making it a profitable and scalable system.
5. Brotherhood Before Business
Every two weeks, chapter owners meet on live calls to share ideas, challenges, and wins. It’s not about ego — it’s about family. When one chapter grows, everyone wins.
“You’re not just building a group. You’re building a family.”
6. Legacy Beyond the Launch
Dad Tribes is more than a brand — it’s a generational mission. With the launch of the Dad Tribes Foundation, profits help fund programs that support fathers in need. Everything is being structured under an irrevocable trust to ensure the mission lives on long after us.
💡 Practical Takeaways
- Leadership Starts Local – You don’t need a national platform to make a difference. Start where you are.
- Invest in What You Build – Free commitments rarely create lasting change.
- Lead With Impact, Not Ego – The best chapter owners are servants first, entrepreneurs second.
- Family Comes First – Every decision, event, and mission ties back to strengthening homes and communities.
🧭 The Vision Going Forward
From one Facebook group in Austin to nearly 40 chapters nationwide, Dad Tribes is proving that when fathers unite, families thrive.
The next step is international growth — Canada, Australia, and beyond — with local leaders driving the mission forward in their communities.
If you’ve ever felt called to lead, this is your opportunity.
⚙️ How to Launch a Chapter
1. Visit LaunchaTribe.com
2. Watch the intro video and review the details
3. Fill out the application if you’re ready to lead
4. Be prepared for an interview and approval process
This isn’t for everyone — and that’s by design. But if you’re ready to build something meaningful that outlives you, this might be your tribe.
💡 Final Thought
Fatherhood was never meant to be done alone.
When dads gather, provide, and lead — everyone wins.
If your city doesn’t have a Dad Tribe yet, maybe it’s because you’re meant to build it.
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