#SaturdayMorningHustle Podcast

A #SaturdayMorningHustle Flashback to September 23rd, 2017. The key to business success is how you handle change. Winning comes from making small movements, not large pivots or failure to change at all. Business change can come from losing or gaining a client, losing your best employee or a new competitor entering your market. Do not overreact! Stick to your business plan, strategy and marketing t...

Did you know this week was Global Entrepreneur Week? I attended multiple GEW events every day in Oklahoma City based on entrepreneurism about promoting, supporting and developing entrepreneurs here in Oklahoma as part of the GEW Global Entrepreneur Week. So today, I want to talk to you about the similarities, differences and misconceptions about what an entrepreneur is and what a business owner is...

I hate to admit it, but there are days I don't feel motivated. I need more inspiration to do great things. But it's better to press through anyway. A bad day at work or a bad day on your hustle and grind, a lesser workout, a less productive afternoon... Whatever it is, it's still better than not doing anything. A lack of motivation is temporary, but consistency is always beneficial. Ju...

In sports, it's good to focus on your competition and to have a game plan for beating them. It's also a lot of fun to add some good-natured animosity, rivalry and trash-talk between players and fans. But in business, that's all a waste of time and a diversion from what you should be focused on to be successful: your strengths/weaknesses, market position and value proposition to attract...

Recently I spoke to students in the Entrepreneurship Program at Francis Tuttle Technology Center about what makes a good podcast. These students are starting their own podcast soon. The advice I gave them (sharing a specific sample with you today) goes way beyond just podcasts, but this applies to starting a business, content creation, project management or any communication you want to be success...

Your drive, your motivation, your definition of success, the way you want to achieve it all. That's what we do on the Saturday Morning Hustle. It's not standard hustle culture. More than just the cutline for this podcast (which it is) but a deeper, complex idea of what being a high achiever looks like, being successful and how you go about it for you, not me or anyone else. Let's talk...

A #SaturdayMorningHustle Flashback to July 31st, 2021 talking with you about the value of utilizing vacation time while I'm on vacation (I'm at the lake for a 3-day weekend right now). Taking time off might seem foreign to most entrepreneurs (myself included) but there are plenty of reasons to take the occasional extended break. Not only is a vacation good for your physical and mental heal...

The statement that culture is more important than strategy is ridiculously wrong. It's backward, upside down and complete trash. Some very smart people say this a lot, but today I will tell you why they are wrong to consider strategy second and culture first. Because strategy always comes first! "Culture over Strategy" is one of those statements that drives me insane, and it's on...

Last Saturday in September, time for a #SaturdayMorningHustle Flashback episode. Originally posted on 8/5/17, this is one of my very first episodes + also a most listened-to and highest-rated episode. "Everyone is not your client. Too many people who own and run businesses think that they need everyone to like them, to know about them and to want to buy their product or service. That's not true. L...

In 2023, podcasting might be the most impactful, insightful and informative version of communication when you really need to better know, understand or trust someone you are considering collaborating with, hiring or working for. Formal interviews have restraints that the podcast format - solo, interview, group discussion, etc. - just doesn't have. Listening to someone speak on a subject in the...

Balance is the most important skill in business and life. So important, we're doing a two-part review of the 24-part bonus series on the #SaturdayMorningHustle in 2021 and 2022 that addressed issues that challenge all entrepreneurs, business owners, career builders and decision-makers. "How to balance what seems to be contradictory viewpoints” in business and personal life. More than work...

Balance is the most important skill in business and life. So important, we're doing a two-part review of the 24-part bonus series on the #SaturdayMorningHustle in 2021 and 2022 that addressed issues that challenge all entrepreneurs, business owners, career builders and decision-makers. "How to balance what seems to be contradictory viewpoints” in business and personal life. More than work...

It's Saturday, but I'm NOT in the office. Today I'm giving you permission to take a break and do something fun. Also, I'm sharing one of my favorite productivity tips. Sunday planning for Monday success. Today is the beginning of college football, and my Oklahoma Sooners are kicking off at 11:00am. I'm taking this Saturday off but I'm still offering you some advice and insi...

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. Flashback episode, originally posted...

Today I am resharing podcast tips, show formats and best practices that I previously presented on my business podcast, The Golding Group Strategic Growth Podcast bit.ly/StrategicGrowthPodcast . Who should be taking advantage of podcasting in 2023? Entrepreneurs, self-brands, small businesses and others. I explain the why and how of podcasting for business communications and the right show format t...

I know it's a bold statement, but if you give me 5 minutes, I can give you a process for solving any business, career or project problem you have. How? Listen to find out. It's Saturday. I'm in the office. This is the Saturday Morning Hustle podcast for anyone willing to come in early, stay late or hustle on the weekend to be successful. No hyperbolic hustle culture, just brutally hone...

One big mistake most entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders (myself included) often make is not asking for help. We default to the misguided idea that admitting to others we need advice, assistance or guidance is a sign of failure. But in fact, it's the exact opposite. Being open to help is the smartest thing we can do. Today's episode is a deep dive into a recent social media post on...

Two of the highest rated episode of the #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast at Goodpods.com are back-to-back shows from June of 2021 about empathy. Today we flashback to both episodes, because we can all use a little more empathy, understanding and change that comes from communicating with each other in better ways. We start with "We Need More Empathy in Personal and Business Life" (6/19/21)...

In the first 30 seconds of this podcast, I'm going to challenge your assumptions about other people with a simple scenario and question. Why? Because you know what happens when we ASSUME something, right? You make an ASS out of U and ME. So, are you closed-minded or open-minded? Are you set in your ways or always looking for opportunities to change? Do you hold onto preconceived notions or do...

Last month on the #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast (Ep318 Priorities And Smart Sacrifices 6/3/23) I talked with you about going to the gym first thing in the morning, even though I hate going to the gym first thing in the morning. So why do I do it? I'm trying to prioritize my health, but also take advantage of an opportunity in my schedule and create good habits for myself. We talked about how...

Simple but effective advice for anyone trying to achieve great things: Start every week by setting goals, making a plan and writing a to-do list. This will keep you effective, efficient and organized. With these assets in place, all you have to do is execute, adjust and make smart decisions. Let's talk about it! It's Saturday. I'm in the office. This is the #SaturdayMorningHustle podca...

Let's talk about embracing change. The opportunity to grow, to be successful and to do all kinds of positive things comes from embracing change, not just changing when things happen to you, but actively making change. Embracing change is an opportunity. Opportunity leads to potential success. Challenging yourself and your business means getting outside your comfort zone personally and professi...

It's the last Saturday of the month, time for a highly-rated and often requested #SaturdayMorningHustle flashback episode from 2022. The topic is "the biggest podcasting questions I often get" The top 5 are... Q1. Am I too young or too old to start a podcast? Q2. What should I talk about on my podcast? Q3. Does anyone want to listen to what I have to say? Q4. Who should be podcasting...

“Embrace the suck” began as a military expression. It can mean accepting a situation as it is and either working to change it or developing the perseverance to get through it. Entrepreneurs and business leaders can utilize this mindset to learn to deal with negative things or take the bad outcomes in stride. Success is built through a series of small actions, some fun and exciting but many suck. I...

Today on the #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast, let's talk about the domination of the OU softball team. The University of Oklahoma women have just three-peated with three back-to-back-to-back national championships with a 50+ game winning streak, the longest ever. What lessons can we take from that and apply to our business and entrepreneurial pursuits? Patience, persistence, process, practice,...