Elite Publishing Brent John Larsen

From Cardiac Arrest to Dadisms with Brent John Larsen

September 11, 2025

Jenn Foster, co-owner of Elite Online Publishing, sits down with Brent John Larsen, author behind “You Make My Heart Giggle” as he shares his journey from a life-changing cardiac arrest to publishing his heartfelt book.

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What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

  • How family sayings and “dadisms” inspired the book’s unique content
  • Brent’s decade-long writing and self-publishing journey
  • Effective marketing strategies, including word of mouth and social media

Quotes:

“I need to record these for my children, my grandchildren, for anyone else that might benefit from them.” (03:56)

“But it’s something I wanted to try and never wanted to end my life saying what if? So we did the what if? And years later it’s kind of, I don’t know if that was the best decision or not, but it’s been a, it’s been an interesting journey, a great journey.” (06:23)

About Brent John Larsen

Brent, a proud husband, father of seven, and grandfather of 30, has lived a life shaped by family, hard work, and adventure. From earning his Eagle Scout rank and serving a mission in Northern England to building a career as a teacher, pharmaceutical representative, and entrepreneur, Brent’s journey is one of perseverance and growth. He founded a successful construction company with three of his sons and owns multiple real estate development ventures. Passionate about the outdoors, Brent enjoys hiking, river running, and exploring slot canyons, as well as traveling to destinations like France and Alaska. Throughout his life, Brent has been driven by the undeniable influence one person can have on generations untold and the profound lessons taught by a father to his sons and daughters. His life reflects the deep and enduring relationship between a father and his children.

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