The School Of Hard Knox

On this weeks show we are talking about the realities of getting burned out while you are trying to achieve your goals. Its completely normal but it still doesn't feel good. We also touch on the downside of being mediocre in your performance by relating business to a certain local football teams inconsistencies! REST is not a bad word. It is a prescribed moment in time for you to evaluate you...

On this weeks show, I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate my wife's birthday than doing a deep dive on our relationship. No, really, this week I'm going to discuss what it takes to have a successful relationship and a few things Cecilia I do for each other that make the difference. Cecilia and I have been married for 12 years and are still learning new things about each othe...

On this weeks show we are myth-busting the phrase, "never do business with family"! Not only can you be successful while doing business with friends & family, you can also have fun and ensure they become your most loyal clients. I've got 5 simple principles outlining the correct way to do business with friends & family. Im going to tell you how to avoid potential issues whil...

On this weeks show, if you are a regular listeners to the podcast, you know, sometimes I have to process what i'm seeing around me by talking it out. Well, on this episode I am looking at the economy, the shortages, and the new found leverage of the American worker. The time we live in right now feels broken, however the pieces we ARE putting back together are in a different order than before...

On this weeks show, we are talking with a gentlemen who is making music his business! Tatum Flemister is an incredible musician, producer, and musical ICON in the making. Tatum stops by the show to discuss his personal journey and what it has taken for him to get to this point in his career. He talks about his humble beginnings and the will of his determined mother to provide the best opportunitie...

On this weeks show. If you know anyone who in the cosmetology industry they NEED to hear this episode! We have three of the very best Hair Stylist and Business Women in the region; Cece, Robin Ellington, and Whitney B.  Our conversation is all about what it takes to create a network of success, the value of your clients and the power of mentorship. Take notes and learn from three amazing business...

On this week show we have some familiar  faces! Dalkesha Bryant and Cecilia Knox join this weeks show to have a conversation about how they view retirement and the recent labor shortage thats gripping the nations. This episode is a candid look a how early millennials entrepreneurs view retirement. Work til we die? Or, stack now chill later? Link up with Dalkesha! https://www.dalkeshabryant.com/ Gr...

On this week's show we are talking about the Glow-Up. If you are one of the people who listen to this show each and every-week and still don't quit understand what is required of your mindset to get to the next level, this episode is for you! We've got three HardKnox Alums who have been on an upward journey since we last heard from them. Brad L. Carroll, Genine Minefield, and Tina M...

On this weeks show, I'm challenging you to dig deep and be honest with yourself. Are you coachable? Many of you would say yes, but the realty is you are probably in denial. Contrary to what you may have heard, being coachable is very difficult. It requires honesty, humility, and eventually yielding to perspectives that may make you uncomfortable. I've developed 7 honest questions, that r...

On this weeks show, ALL POLITICS ARE LOCAL! We are having a conversation with Lakeisha Cook, Cincinnati City Council Candidate for 2021. Lakeisha shares her visions, her convictions, and her connections to the city that have motivated her to pursue leadership in the form of politics. We have all seen what politics have become nationally and locally over the past few years. It has been exhausting t...

On this weeks show, we turn the tables. I am actually being interviewed by Jaran Ramsey, Author and Real Estate Investor, about all the many things that make up The School of HardKnox and the legacy we are trying to build. Jaran hosted me on Instagram Live this past week and our conversation brought out a few nuggets I thought you might want to hear. Grab a note pad and settle in.  Support the sho...

On this week show we are jumping right into season 3 with a hard-hitting episode about protecting your business or career from your emotions. We are not just talking about negative emotions, the good ones as well! Life's transitions, changes and shift cause us to become emotionally taxed. This state of mind bleeds into our businesses and careers and creates voids in-our performance which inev...

On this weeks show we are releasing the 100th episode! I think back on how we started and where we are. Over the course of the last 100 consecutive weeks I have learned a few tough lessons and grown my grit in ways I couldn’t imagine. The best part of this process has been getting to know the listeners and guest of the show. I would like to thank every single person who has listened to one minute...

On this weeks show we are dealing with one of the major issues that is holding most of you back from your dreams and goals. Many people think making excuses is the most dangerous thing you can do to negativity impact your progress, and it is. However, when you dig deeper, there is one type of excuse that seems to completely outshine the others. The BLAME game! Shifting blame to other people or thi...

On this weeks show, we are dissecting my complicated relationship with TIME. The way I view time is often different than many people. I view time as linear and I don't focus on the past. My energy is centered in the present and the future. Sometimes I can be too intense and this is why time is at the root of most of my moments of "intense fellowship" with my wife! Im working on it t...

On this weeks show, I had to go back to the vault and release an episode that I initially scrapped a few months ago. This is the story of how I became a real estate investor and mindset changes I had to adjust to get me there. I wanted to make sure this information was available for my listeners, but more importantly, my KIDS. One day they will be old enough to hear what their Dad went through and...

On this weeks show we are doing a bit of refection. As we quickly approach our 100th episode I think back to #1 and can't believe we are here. Not that I didn't think we would make it this far, but often when we start something new it's hard for us to see into the future on what it could become.  I discuss my real motivation for keeping the show going and why it's important to...

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On this weeks show we are talking about the negative affects of casting your fears and doubts on other people. If someone thinks enough of you to share their ambition, dreams and goals the worst thing you can do is tell them what YOUR fears are regarding a subject you have no experience in. Please stop! We didn't ask for your analysis or opinion, we just wanted to share some good news in hope...

On this weeks show we are talking about the FEAR OF REJECTION. It's the little things that people tell us or we've heard that defeat us before we even begin a process. We close the door in our own face before anyone else has a chance to kick it open on our behalf. What is that? Most of the time it's the FEAR OF REJECTION that holds us back. Session #1 of this years Summer Series is...

On this week's show, we are dropping a quick shout out to all the fathers as well as talking about the history and importance of Juneteenth. It has always been there, some of us knew, most didn't. Juneteenth is the celebration of our freedom that should be observed and held in  high regard by EVERYONE. Still not sure what it is? We will go over a brief history and talk about the impact i...

On this weeks show we outlining my 7 keys to get what you want in a customer service situation. I've been the victim and also the victor of many customer service battles! Ive been on both sides of the table. These days I still don't know how to keep my calm but I have mastered getting what I want in dicey situations. Join me as I give you some tips and tricks on how to get what you want...

On this weeks show, we are having a candid conversation about what it means to "Own It!". We are all grown-ups and we should be taking responsibility for our actions as well as the decisions we make. We have to starting thinking long term, and stop making excuses as to why things didn't go "our way". It's time to own our situations, circumstances, and opportunities ....

On this weeks show we are going to dive deep into the new 6-week group series hosted by The School of HardKnox. This episode will serve as the orientation for the "The Dean's List". The Dean’s List will be a collection of people who are ready to take the next step in their business, career, or professional life. They are aware of the reality of what they are trying to do and are wil...

On this weeks show we are having a candid discussion about the lies we tell ourselves when it comes to "what we are actually capable of ". More specifically, the reality of starting a project and not having the discipline or consistency to maintain it for any reasonable length of time . One of my biggest concerns when I see a budding entrepreneur or someone who wants to start a new proje...