#SaturdayMorningHustle Podcast

Today I'm sharing a bunch of funny but true stories about some of the dumbest ways I have missed opportunities or lost jobs/clients with the lessons learned each time. Strap in, we're going for a wild ride! Let's talk about it. The #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast is for anyone willing to come in early, stay late or hustle on the weekend to be successful. https://bit.ly/SubscribeSMH . #SaturdayMorni...

Continuing the unofficial "Lifelong Learning" series from June, today I'm talking about how everything is connected in life. Skills, experience, and the lessons learned in different industries all contribute to the professional you are today. I've learned a lot from 35+ years of being an entrepreneur, business owner and professional with multiple career changes that has benefited me in the continu...

Let's discuss balancing What The Market Wants vs. Disruption in the product development process. Henry Ford is often attributed with the quote “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses” in reference to building the first mass-produced automobile. If Ford had given the market what it wanted, we might not have the transportation and manufacturing technological advan...

Everything you have ever done (wins, loses, participation) has had a life and business lesson within the experience. It's up to you to utilize this real-world feedback on your path to success. It takes training, attitude and mindset to look for, find and utilize growth opportunities in all experiences big or small. This episode follows the previous episodes this month (June 2022) as an "unofficial...

Shout out to fellow Okie and super Sooner fan Toby Keith, who announced his battle with cancer earlier this week. This seems like the perfect reason to talk about Toby's song "As Good as I Once Was" and the success lessons that we can glean from it. A lifelong pursuit of success, competing with yourself (not anyone else) and how to add Kobe Bryant's Mamba mentality to your pursuit of excellence. L...

The best time to start is today! No matter what it is you want to do - start a business, follow a passion, change career paths, turn a hobby into a career, etc... There is no such thing as the "perfect" time so stop procrastinating. The idea of perfect is a limit within your own mind. Fear is holding you back. Taking risks is necessary, but there is a smart way to do that. Launch smart and then wo...

A little nostalgia today as I explain lessons learned from seemingly unconnected occurrences from 1985 to 2000 including playing in garage Bands, 90's warehouse raves, music video fails, a chance meeting with Nine Inch Nails and creative business hustle before the internet, smartphones, social media, etc. It all worked out (because we didn't die) long before I know how to utilize these experiences...

What you should change when a business is failing or a start-up can't get off the ground: Marketing Strategy or Product Fit? Why has your brand not connected with the right audience to facilitate sales? Is it a marketing problem (wrong audience, wrong offer, wrong channel, not clear or consistent, failing to separate from the competition via distinct differentiation)? -OR- Is there a fatal issue w...

There is value in podcasting for almost anyone. The biggest questions I get are: Am I too old/young to start a podcast? Does anyone want to listen to what I have to say? What should I talk about on my podcast? How do I get started? Who should be podcasting?  Spoiler Alert! The answers are: No. Yes. Depends on you. Let's talk about it today. There are so many options for your experience, deliv...

It's Saturday, I'm in the office. This is the #SaturdayMorningHustle because we hustle on Saturday. Monday through Friday won't get you to "next level" status and the "next big thing" won't happen 9 to 5. This episode focuses on WE because the SMH is much more than just me talking to you for 267 episodes. So time for you to speak to me, play a more significant role and show the world how you hustl...

Welcome to the #SaturdayMorningHustle because winners hustle on Saturday. We come in early, we stay late and work on the weekend. Why is that important? Success is a mindset, an attitude and a lifestyle. No overnight sensations. Monday through Friday won't get you to "next level" status. The next "big thing" doesn't happen 9 to 5.   If you're trying to make a name for yourself, build a s...

"I HATE to lose, but I LOVE to learn new things. They often go together. Find the lesson in every loss to turn it into a victory." How can you do both at once? Success is a growth process. Your love of the game is more important than # of wins. This championship mindset is essential! Let's talk about it today. It's Saturday, I'm in the office, this is the #SaturdayMorningHustle. The podcast is for...

THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS OVERNIGHT SUCCESS! You have to work smart and work hard to earn it, even on the weekend. The keys to building sustainable success are Patience, Consistency, Creativity and Collaboration. Why is it so important to build success instead of becoming instantly successful, famous, rich, etc... in today's social influencer obsessed world of instant gratification? Because you nee...

Let's discuss the true nature of competition. Which is more accurate: Your only competition is yourself vs. market factors (competition, audience, etc) should drive your decision-making process? Can you do both at the same time, and if so how? Where is the balance of internal processing vs. external factors? How much control do you really have? When is it more important to pay attention to what's...

What is Business Process Management (BPM) and how can it benefit your business? BPM is an absolute dedication to the continual improvement of everything that makes up your business! To start, Golding Group (my business) Definition: Business Process Management (BPM) is a strategic approach to aligning company workflow, procedures, communication and human assets (talents) to create the most effectiv...

The often misunderstood concept and execution of Business Development is our topic this episode. Business Development (Biz Dev.) is NOT the simple idea of developing leads for sales. Instead, business development is improving your business by developing systems to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. Every aspect of a business (internal and external) can be improved, reviewed and improved a...

What do we do now that we have attention, attraction and a call to action (series episodes 1 and 2)? Begin a sales transaction focusing on Customer Service before, during and after the conversion process. Replace traditional sales with a dedication to providing customer service. No one wants to be "sold" (as a verb). However, you can sell more by not actively selling but instead utilizing the Gold...

Mass Communication is speaking into existence the vision of the marketing strategy via advertising, public relations, internal and external communication. Advertising grabs your attention, conveys information and delivers a call to action into your daily routine. Public relations, often referred to as earned media, is not a sale activity but does build trust, name recognition and partnerships in w...

Welcome to episode 15 of "Professional Balance" a bonus content series of the #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast. On this episode, we will discuss building a collaborative community vs. leadership of an idealistic visionary vs. not giving a F*@% about other people's opinions. How can you balance working with others, closely or as part of a group, while retaining control over your process and individua...

We start this 5 part series with Marketing, which is NOT advertising, social media or other tactics. Marketing is a process for internal understanding before external communication actions. Marketing is knowing before you speak and creating a sustainable system of continual improvement through two-way communication. How can you best utilize marketing for your business, start-up, side hustle or per...

My favorite part of the #SaturdayMorningHustle is answering your business questions. Audience feedback and response (plus coffee) are what fuel this program. To best answer your most asked questions, I am announcing a special 5 part series specifically designed to clarify the confusion surrounding specific business terms and practices. The elements that I will define, organize, and explain will be...

NO SPOILERS! In the NEW Batman film, mobster boss The Pinguin actually demonstrates some positive leadership skills (for a criminal). I'm going to break it down, pointing out the good things this boss did, even if he's a really, really bad guy. This might sound like an extreme example of executive decision-making, so I back this up with a real-world example that has stuck with me for years. Shout...

I'm exhausted, but I'm in the office today recording the #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast. Why am I here, and why did I share that information with you? Because I keep it real. It's important to share success and high points and discuss when things aren't going well because it happens to everyone. The key to success is finding positives in negatives. It's OK to admit when you are tired. Take a break...

Welcome to episode 14 of “Professional Balance” a bonus content series of the #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast. On this episode, we will discuss giving your boss or client gets what they want vs. guiding them to the “best” results. There is a lot to balance here: Leadership, expertise, ego, chain-of-command and professional ethics. Are you better served by doing what the boss wants (they are in that...

Last week, I told you to just get started. You can't be successful until you take the first step. What comes next? Take a look at the big picture, understand and embrace the process of success with this in mind: You can be successful, but it won't go exactly as you expect it to go. That's a good thing! Let's talk about it. Listen to this podcast while your competition is still sleeping. https://bi...