Hey, I’m Adam La Barr, Sr., and I wear a lot of hats—Christian, husband, father of three, veteran, entrepreneur, and all-around business enthusiast. But at my core, I’m just a guy who believes in working hard, prioritizing family, and keeping it real.
I spent 18 years in the United States Air Force, serving as both an enlisted member and an officer, navigating the challenges of military life while being a devoted husband to my amazing wife, Raquel, and a hands-on dad to our three awesome kids. I also had the unique experience of being a military spouse and homeschool dad while my wife finished up her Air Force career. Through it all, my faith in God has been my foundation—I firmly believe that success means nothing if you’re not making a positive impact on the people around you.
But let’s rewind a bit—because it wasn’t always like this.
There was a time when I was living paycheck to paycheck, barely staying afloat. Like so many others, I thought working hard at my job was enough. Before we had kids, I started investing and building businesses to secure a financial future. But when I became a dad, everything changed. It wasn’t just about making money—it was about building a legacy.
I still remember the moment that forced me to rethink everything. My oldest son was about three, and I had been traveling a lot for work. One evening, as I was taking the trash out, he ran up to me yelling: “Daddy, Daddy, don’t leave again!” It hit me like a brick wall. My son was so used to me being gone that he assumed every time I stepped outside, I wasn’t coming back.
That was the wake-up call.
I started thinking differently—how could I build a life where I wasn’t just working for my family but working with my family? The more I looked around, the more I saw the same problem in entrepreneurship as I did in the military—dads saying they were “building for their family” but in reality, they were just chasing the scoreboard. Their legacy was about money, not about their kids.
That wasn’t going to be me.
So, I changed the game. I learned how to grow my businesses without sacrificing my family. I went from barely making ends meet to owning hundreds of doors in real estate, running multiple businesses, and helping others achieve financial freedom. And now, I’m passionate about helping other dads do the same—to build something meaningful without losing what matters most.
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” – Psalm 127:3
I created The BizDad Podcast because I wanted to connect with other dads who were balancing business and fatherhood—guys I could learn from and exchange ideas with. But the more conversations I had, the more I realized a pattern: too many business-owning dads were making the same mistake as military dads—they were chasing success but leaving their families behind.
That wasn’t going to be me.
I wasn’t interested in just making money—I wanted to build something that included my family. I wanted my success to mean something to my kids, not just be a number in a bank account.
Because at the end of the day, success isn’t just about how big your business gets—it’s about how strong your family is. I’d rather have a $10 million business and a thriving family than a $100 million empire and a broken home.
That’s why The BizDad exists—to help dads build great businesses without sacrificing their families. To prove that it’s possible to win at both.
“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” – Mark 8:36
I help business-owning dads master the balance between crushing it in business and being fully present at home. Whether it’s through my podcast, coaching, or speaking engagements, my mission is simple: to help you prioritize what truly matters while still achieving incredible success.
When I’m not talking business or hanging out with my family, you can probably find me:
If you’re ready to build a thriving business without sacrificing your family, let’s make it happen. Jump on a call with me, check out the podcast, or connect with me on social media—I’d love to hear your story.
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
My wife, Raquel, and I have been partners through thick and thin—from transcontinental moves to deployments across the world to living in different houses due to military orders. No matter the challenge, we’ve always stuck together! It certainly wasn’t always easy, but the best things in life never are.
If it weren’t for my amazing wife, I’d probably still be living paycheck to paycheck, completely unaware that a different way of life was possible. She rewired my mindset, and from that moment on, there was no going back! I caught the investing bug and couldn’t stop researching, learning, and growing—a habit I still have today.
Raquel grew up watching money being saved and stored away—a mindset shaped by her mother’s experience growing up in Cuba. On the other hand, I grew up like most military members: living paycheck to paycheck. It took someone like her to challenge my way of thinking and help me see the bigger picture. And then, I returned the favor—introducing her to the power of investing rather than just saving. That shift changed everything.
Together, we’ve built a life we once couldn’t have imagined. We’re growing together, raising our kids together, and building businesses together—constantly challenging ourselves to be better. We’re not just resilient; we’re antifragile—embracing every challenge as an opportunity to grow stronger.
