#SaturdayMorningHustle Podcast

This is the LAST new #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast episode! After 375 shows, we're at the end of an epic ride. But first I want to offer a heartfelt thanks to each and every person who's been a part of this journey. If you have listened to 1 episode or all 375, interacted on social media, purchased swag, asked questions, offered feedback or told me (in person or virtually) you get value f...

Today, we're embracing challenges - to our systems, to our thought process, to the way we do things - as a benefit, as a sum positive, the same way we embraced change last week. We're going to be challenged in your systems. We're not just embracing them, but actually seeking challenges out. Finding ways to overcome challenges is the process of ultimately being successful. Also a major...

The successful management of change is a common theme on the #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast. You guys have heard me talk about it before. I'm bringing it up again precisely because change is coming in my professional life, which means change is coming to this podcast and you're going to have to deal with change right along with me. So, there's no better reason to revisit this idea toda...

The great thing about the pursuit of success is everyone gets to define what success means to them. A million $$, a hundred million $$, work/life balance, serving others, etc.....? But don't stop there! What are you going to do with that success once you have achieved it? Let's talk about it. I have a few ideas and an example of someone doing it right. Bonus timely content with the NFL dra...

This week, I had the opportunity to again mentor startup founders in the Gener8tor OKC accelerator. Here are my top 5 (plus a bonus 6th) pieces of advice I gave to multiple entrepreneurs I met with that you can also benefit from: 1. Focus 2. No More Oten Than Yes 3. Follow Opportunity 4. ICP 5. Differentiation Stick around for the bonus advice on IP (intellectual property) protection. It's Sat...

A highly rated episode from April of 2021 with advice that still works in 2024. So, you want to produce your own podcast series but you don't know how or where to start. I know exactly what to do. Tips, motivation and tactics for generating an authentic podcast (or other forms of content) and building a dependable audience. You have a voice, ideas and passion for something others might want to...

Good morning, and welcome to a different type of Saturday Morning Hustle podcast. I am all dressed up today. I'm not in my usual Saturday Morning Hustle swag, a t-shirt, sweatshirt, etc. This gives me an opportunity to talk to you on a podcast today about how to set and manage expectations, understanding who you're talking to, who your audience is, and what they need to see and hear from y...

Success is a journey, not a destination; the path is full of unexpected deviations. You can't get too set on an idea of success because "the real world" will change that picture. Don't believe me? Just ask Luguentz (Lu) Dort, the starting shooting guard for the OKC Thunder NBA franchise. His story just might be your story (not really, but we can learn from his unconventional path...

Let's discuss the management lessons we can all learn from the bad guy Brad Wesley in the 1984 cult classic movie Road House. Believe it or not, he brings a lot of excellent management and leadership skills with him. I'm going to break them all down for you today. He utilized the following business development tools: work-life balance, delegation, strategy first, then action, working from...

Today, we revisit a long-lost episode of the Saturday Morning Hustle podcast that had technical difficulties and was never posted but it's a good, concise discussion episode you don't want to miss. A lot of people say they want success. They say they have to hustle. They say they have to grind. But do they really have what it takes to be successful at what they're trying to build? Do t...

Let's discuss the Business Process Management (BPM) lessons we can all learn from Dalton in the 1984 cult classic movie Road House. Patrick Swayze plays Dalton, the newly hired head bouncer (called a Cooler) at a rowdy club that needs a turnaround. Believe it or not, he brings a lot of excellent management and leadership skills with him. I'm going to break them all down for you today. The...

After poling the #SaturdayMorningHustle fans on social media this week, you picked "I Take Cold Showers Because Thor Told Me To" as the topic of episode 361. But, this is not a conversation about physical fitness, ice baths or extreme challenges but instead is a deep dive into how you can achieve success via good habits, patiently formed over time, because of a simple change in attitude....

A #SaturdayMorningHustle Top Rated Episode Flashback to October 5, 2019 on the ironic topic of Social Listening because I’m doing all the talking today. Social Listening is the practice of paying attention to trends, attitudes, etc. of topics via social media channels like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. In a world buzzing with conversations, staying tuned in isn't just a trend – it...

Nearly one week after the 2024 Super Bowl, let's talk about sports metaphors that can be used in any pursuit of excellence. Not lame "Layups" "Touchdowns" or "Game of Inches" metaphors but real wisdom from some of my favorite concepts, including... 1. Trust the process 2. Lessons learned from setbacks and losses 3. Never let the same team beat you twice 4. Creatin...

To commemorate the passing of a great person, a great Oklahoman, and a great American Mr. Toby Keith this week, we will discuss a few of his many admirable traits and behaviors that we can learn life lessons from. Specifically, let's talk about his authenticity, consistency and humility (common themes on the podcast) along with his focused approach (music business, songwriting or investing) to...

A first-ever triple flashback to 3 episodes in January 2018 focused on productivity (plus bonus content) that also happened to be some of our most listened-to / downloaded episodes. 1/6/18 The Cure For Procrastination! The new year is the best time to make a plan, set goals and get to work. Too many people fall victim to their own procrastination. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, bu...

Let's have a conversation about the elements necessary to create and manage a successful budget. There are four items you need to know. I call this your budget T. E. A. M. = Time, Effort, Attention, Money. You need all of these items to be managed correctly in order to properly manage a budget, execute on a budget and create the positive impact necessary to justify your budget. If you approach...

A top-rated episode flashback to 1/23/21 discussing top tips for building a legitimate brand for yourself as a personality, influencer or entrepreneur. Let's talk about things to focus on and things to avoid when crafting a self-brand. Specifically, building an audience authentically and organically by not buying followers or creating fake personas and avoiding the idea of "going viral&qu...

Welcome to 2024! It's time we redefined what a hustler is for the new year. The new definition of being a hustler in 2024 is... (below) It's Saturday. I'm in the office. You know what that means... The Saturday Morning Hustle Podcast. No hyperbolic hustle culture. Just brutally honest, straightforward business advice and motivation every Saturday, for entrepreneurs, business owners or...

Happy New Year. It's time to set your New Year's resolutions. How would you like to have all the tools, techniques and processes for achieving your goals that big businesses use via a simple, easy-to-understand explanation? Well, today is your lucky day! I'm going to explain how to manage your Vision, Mission, Goals, Objectives, Strategy, Tactics and Measurements to achieve success for...

Advice from the week before Christmas 2020 that's still very helpful. a week past #Christmas and just one day before New Year's Eve 2023 + New Year's Day 2024. The advice in this episode is NOT about #Hustle and #Grind but being focused on what's really important (proper motivation) and setting yourself (and everyone around you) up for real, sustainable success. The keys are stayin...

Today I share part 2 (How To Lose) of a special #SaturdayMorningHustle 2-part series on the philosophy, mindset, strategy and tactics behind both winning and losing. We all win and lose (it’s a part of life and a big part of business) but what you do with positive and negative outcomes determines how successful you can be overall. Don’t just win or lose, but compete at the highest levels at all ti...

As 2023 comes to a close, I want to share a #SaturdayMorningHustle 2-part special series (today is part 1) on the philosophy, mindset, strategy and tactics behind winning and losing. We all win and lose (it's a part of life and a big part of business) but what you do with positive and negative outcomes determines how successful you can be overall. Don't just win or lose, but compete at the...

You have the opportunity right now to be the person you previously needed. Maybe when you were 15, 25, or even 40 you were looking for a mentor. You were looking for someone to answer questions. You now could be that person for someone else. You can be available to someone else. You can help others no matter how old you are, no matter how much experience you have, no matter your station in life. W...

There's no worse regret than "I didn't know you did that." "I didn't know I could hire you for that." You have to tell people what you do for your job and profession, how you get paid, how you create value for others and how you help people with your professional services or products if it's something you genuinely believe in. This is not a sales pitch or a conv...