The Build with Jeff Kallil
The Build is a real-time record of what it takes to build something that holds — in business, family, and life.
I'm Jeff Kallil — building Pure Yums, operating Convivial Brands, raising kids, and navigating the pressure that comes with doing all three at once.
This isn’t content. It’s the work behind the work. The hard calls. The internal wrestles. The quiet decisions that shape it all.
If you're building something meaningful — and want clarity without the noise — this is for you.
The Build with Jeff Kallil
The Build - Ep 22: The Struggle to Be Present (Especially as a Parent)
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I came home from the kitchen at 1 AM and reflected how much I missed at home.
Those moments hit hard — and I don't forget them.
In this episode, I talk about the quiet, ongoing struggle to be present as a parent while building something that demands your full attention. It’s not just about time. It’s about presence — and the pain of missing what matters most, even when your work has purpose.
We get into:
- The difference between quality time and quantity time
- What that 1 AM moment showed me about how I’m leading at home
- The quiet guilt that can creep in — and what to do with it
- How I’m learning to shift without slowing down what I’m building
If you’re building something that matters but struggling to stay present with the people who matter most — this one’s for you.
Cheers.
Jeff
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