Rob Finlay

​Rob Finlay is a USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, seasoned entrepreneur, renowned speaker, and father of four. He is a successful entrepreneur and commercial real estate investor. He has built and sold four companies. Rob’s success is providing innovative solutions for his clients—constantly thinking ahead of the curve. He brings strategic insights and inspires the next generation of leaders with his commitment to mentorship, education, and the integration of technology. When Rob is not at his day job, he is passionate about agriculture, exploring new practices and sustainable methods to enhance environmental stewardship in farming.


What was the moment—or phone call from your kids—that made you realize this book needed to be written?
A 1 a.m. call from my daughter asking if she could put “the green gas” in her Jeep. (Spoiler: it was diesel.) That’s when I realized my kids—and probably yours—were missing the basics of adulting. Hey Dad is the manual they never got.
 
You interviewed over 30 experts for Hey Dad—was there a piece of advice that surprised or stuck with you the most?
Lou Adler told me applying for jobs online is like playing the lottery. Want better odds? Learn to network and sell your skills. That changed how I coach my own kids—and it’s a game-changer in the book.
 
From budgeting to car trouble, you cover a wide range of adulting topics. Which one do you think young adults struggle with the most, and why?
Money. Most don’t know where to start with credit, loans, or budgeting. One bad decision can set you back years. That’s why this book makes it simple and clear—so you can move forward with confidence.
 
Your tone is funny, honest, and reassuring—how important was it for you to make this feel like a real conversation rather than just a “how-to” manual?
It was everything. Hey Dad isn’t a lecture—it’s a conversation. It’s the advice you’d get from your dad, favorite uncle, or mentor… if they had a sense of humor and answered your texts.
 
If you could give just one piece of advice to someone stepping into adulthood today, what would it be—and why does it matter now more than ever?
Start before you feel ready. Confidence comes from action, not waiting. Hey Dad will help you take that first step—and make sure it’s in the right direction.

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