Knucklehead Podcast

Having seen firsthand the dark side of the patent system, Russ spent most of his time learning the ropes of patent law and “reverse engineer” the process. As he is now recognized as one of the world’s leading patent strategists, the $5,000 he lost on a worthless patent search in the early days of his career has turned out to be the best investment he has ever made.   His mantra Show up and do the...

With air and space as his training ground, Wes knows what it means to pay attention and stay focused. While these military skills are synonymous in the business world, knowing how to focus your attention on what you need to be paying attention to is the key to achieving your business goals.   How to stay focused on achieving your goals: Start from the target and work backward   In today’s edition...

Having the lack of faith in handing over necessary things to his people, Cory lost half a million dollars in his business. After finding himself with the wrong priority, he has now centered his efforts on the value of leadership and how to empower leaders so they can empower their teams.   The most valuable lesson about leadership: Leadership isn't about you. It's about the willingness to serve an...

With today's emerging technologies and the way people are being presented with opportunities, there is no doubt that “change” is the only thing constant. Despite the belief that hustle and grind are the keys to moving forward, there are simple principles that, when given attention, will be a game changer to thrive and survive.   Principles that are helpful in business or in personal life Adapt to...

Growing up from a difficult childhood in Montana, Davin capitalized on his life experiences, reclaimed himself, and emerged victorious.  Combining the discipline he learned in the military and the constant refinement of his skill set through education and networking, he is now part of the leadership team of the world's leading provider of electronic forms management, automation, and workflow.   In...

Feeling emotionally devastated for not getting into his dream film school, Justin capitalized on his love for numbers to gain valuable business fundamentals from executives and CEOs of Fortune 100 companies. Though he never foreseen these turn of events, the leadership and financial lessons he learned have enabled him to launch his own digital creative agency that leans toward great financial fore...

In today’s edition of Knucklehead Podcast, our guest, Jonny Price discusses Kiva, Wefunder, alligator infested rivers in Africa and his move from England to the States to be court his now spouse. We discuss San Francisco, his decision to leave the Bay Area and move to Nashville, as well as various other topics concerning mistakes he has made along the way, his time in Africa, fundraising and his t...

Finding the success in the failures, Amy has taken the massive losses in the family business as a springboard to propel her into the future. Rather than using her mistakes as an excuse, she finds herself digging deeper to figure out how she can get better, do better, and recover.   In today’s edition of the Knucklehead Podcast, our guest, Amy Johannesen will tell her story of how losing $2 million...

Hardwired with the desire to protect others, Mark has been involved with different institutions to protect and serve people. Capitalizing on the expertise he gained, he has now developed a system that provides solutions to safety needs including emergency response, executive protection, and asset protection.   His advice on how to conduct business with someone from outside your country: Have a ret...

Realizing the broken system in how the society operates in terms of education, race, and business opportunities, “Iron” Mike has designed an ecosystem of boxing and entrepreneurship as a way to uplift young men and women of color in Newark. His goal of creating champions both inside and outside of the ring not just built an opportunity to generate income with the brand through their corporate well...

Being able to transform adversities into growth and strength, Chad is a perfect example of true resilience and grit. His mentality of keeping one foot forward and having the trust to get at the backside of every tornado, Chad has created a path and a clear destination for his family and community- Eight Oaks Farm Distillery.   In today’s edition of the Knucklehead Podcast, our guest, Chad Butters...

Recognizing the beauty of podcast and what it can bring to businesses, it is no surprise that podcasting has become more popular than ever. On the other hand, producing a great podcast is not a one-man show. It needs to have a set of people with special skills to go through the hustle and grind from prospecting to promotion. To save yourself from the demand of wearing different hats, you need to h...

Today's edition of the Knucklehead Podcast, our guest, Carl Churchill will share his humble beginning as an entrepreneur. Together with his wife Lori, their passion for great coffee, strong motivation to give back, and a commitment to promote a warrior life, Alpha Coffee was born. Not only do they live the alpha way of living but also foster it all across their employees, their community of custom...

In fear of being attacked in identity or belief system, the three most sensitive subjects to talk about:   Politics Money Religion   Despite the resistance and tension discussing these topics, having these conversations are the most pivotal to your success as a business owner and as an individual.   In today’s edition of the Knucklehead Podcast, Stephen and Justin will talk about the values and st...

Humans are naturally bound to make mistakes. Acknowledging these flaws, taking ownership of the screw ups and fixing the curve balls are how we evolve to become better, effective, and capable.   Join Knucklehead Stephen and our guest, Dave Berke, as they have a profound conversation about how recognizing even the smallest mistake can create a great impact in all aspects of people’s lives. Dave wil...

With the extensive use and significant improvement in connectivity, the internet has introduced a huge wave of transformation on how the world does business. Most business owners believe that websites and social media have propelled their business to the next level. They have taken the opportunity to build followers and well-defined target audiences to promote their brand, products and services in...

Escaping the trap of being in the cycle of redundancy and duplication in the way most nonprofit veteran organizations work, John has figured out a unique process to break the traditional landscape of delivering services to transitioning service members and veterans. In today’s edition of the Knucklehead Podcast, our guest, John Boerstler will define the gap between transitioning militaries and the...

Protecting your intellectual work, your artistic creation, and your organization demands great effort and legal expertise. Though these sound overwhelming, the awareness of these rights and the assistance from a legal counsel will save you from the slippery slope of complex intellectual property issues.   In today’s edition of the Knucklehead Podcast, our guest, Andy Nelson will talk about intelle...

From its humble beginnings, podcasts have become a commonplace for business and content marketers. The exponential growth and popularity not only serve as a medium for creating and distributing valuable content but also create an avenue for multi-dollar revenue.   Today’s episode of the Knucklehead Podcast is a short but meaningful interview from one the top names and pillars in the podcasting ind...

Keeping the tradition of supporting local businesses, today’s episode of the Knucklehead Podcast is about highlighting the craftsmanship of a knife maker from Texas, Matthew Gaskill. His inclination to build things from his own workbench has brought him into a lot of hobbies. But his affinity to steel and blades run from his blood of gunsmith and knife maker.   Matt is the craftsman of Gaskill Kni...

Today’s edition of the Knucklehead Podcast is a conversation about resiliency with our guest, Lex Brown. Having a history in boxing, Lex's experience of being hit with punches and groomed to fight for a title is parallel to taking failure and frustration in the entrepreneurial world. The lessons he learned in the fighting arena and his less than a decade in military service helped him succeed in t...

In today’s episode of the Knucklehead Podcast, our guest, Richard Harris will share his wisdom about the distinction of sales processes between different business models, why companies need to review their strategies frequently, and what’s his definition of product/market fit and culture fit in business.   Getting rid of distractions and clutter from promotion and advertising will help in developi...

Ep 128   Losing a father, a husband, a wife, or brothers and sisters in combat is devastating. While the family is dealing with the pain of losing a loved one, what’s more difficult is to figure out, “what comes next”!   In today’s episode of the Knucklehead Podcast, Stephen will have a conversation with Rob on how he sets himself and his services apart from the norm and status quo, his knucklehea...

Since the outbreak of COVID 19, travel restrictions and stay-at-home measures of the government immobilized people’s activities, shutdown bricks and mortar businesses, and disrupted the events industry. While the majority of other sectors declined significantly or even collapsed, eCommerce skyrocketed its sales within the first weeks.   In this episode of the Knucklehead Podcast, Chris will talk a...

Going through a painful experience from bad hiring decisions, Nathan came up with creating a proven system and process that help businesses scale by hiring virtual assistants.   In this episode of the Knucklehead Podcast, Stephen and Nathan dig into the details of how Nathan progress from being an Amazon seller to a Co-Founder at Outsource School. They will also talk about the struggles and mistak...