The School Of Hard Knox

On this weeks show, I have a challenge for you! 5 strategies, everyday, for 5 days. This is all about focus. I want to help you bring your thoughts and ideas in line with you goals, vision, and ACTIONS. What do you want? What are you trying to build? Where do you want to be this time next year? All these questions require you to focus, not only on the task at hand, but every action and move you ma...

On this weeks show get ready to be challenged into change! Our guest this week is Ms. Danielle P. Thompson, Owner &  Creative force behind Destined by DPT. Danielle speaks directly to you about her journey into purpose and how she developed it into entrepreneurship. Danielle dives into the important role her faith has played in her process, and how a life changing diagnosis helped dictate her...

On this weeks show we have a conversation with the owner of The Brow Therapist Cincy.  Ms. Genine Menefield talks to us about how she went from a career as a therapist in social services to one of the leading providers of permanent eyebrow services in the city. Join us a we discuss the mindset required to shift your current circumstances and the true meaning of believing in yourself. This episode...

On this weeks show Cecilia and I discuss our recent voting experience as well as asking you  the thought provoking question, "what will you have to show for the pandemic". The past 8 months have been strange to say the least! We know things will go back to something familiar eventually, right? We want to help you understand that YOU can't go back to doing things the way you did them...

On this week show we are going to dive head first into my recent experiences with becoming  aware of my mental health. Between changes in family dynamic, the pandemic, pressures of business, and leadership responsibilities, I had to come to terms the fact that my mental health needed some immediate attention. Many of us go through life thinking that mental toughness is all that matters and "g...

On this weeks show, we have a conversation with Mr. Marcus Lacour. Marcus shares his powerful story  on overcoming adversity and how a live changing diagnosis not only gave him years of stress and anger, but also purpose. Marcus also talks to us about how he is leveraging his recent feature on a Netflix produced reality TV show, to bring awareness to the skyrocketing cost of medication. Our discus...

Consistency is one of the things I've have struggled with most of my professional career. It is contrary to my natural behavioral type and traits. I get bored easy, I'm spontaneous, I seek change etc, etc. However, I didn't realize that those same things could be the reason why I had so many false starts and tough lessons learned in business. My guest this week, Brad L Carroll, is g...

We have all seen a poser, that is, someone who is pretending to be someone else. We have also all seen a product or business that is a direct copy and often of lesser quality of another. On this weeks show we take the long route in answering this question as it relates to your business. Are you inspired by someone or just imitating them? There is a very thin line between the two ideals. One often...

What is leadership exactly? It seem like everyone is talking about leadership or the lack there of! On this weeks show we've decided to take a step back and have a discussion with a REAL subject matter expert in leadership! Someone who has spent the last several years studying, training, and coaching people towards their leadership goals. Elisha Hill will explain what leadership actually is,...

"Being married and in business is easy"... said no one ever! The realities of this chosen lifestyle is extremely complicated. The ups, downs, dreams, and visions all become apart of daily conversation. The reward does however, outweigh the risk! For Brandon and Amanda Hall of Branda Homes, it has been a journey filled with all the above. On this weeks show, Brandon and Amanda discuss the...

Episode 52! This represents the completion of one year of podcasting. We have delivered a new episode every single week for one year. This is an exciting milestone! As my wife would say "consistently and authenticity got us here". On this weeks show, we reflect on the past year, the ups and downs, the challenges and the things and people that helped us get here. Sit back and enjoy this b...

Our first ever virtual meetup is scheduled for September 15 @7pm via ZOOM! This is an opportunity you don't want to miss. As we are coming out of an 8 week series with SEED2TREE, we wanted to make sure we connected all the dots, and closed all the gaps. Our process has been tested many times over the last year and we often find people still have many questions. Where do I start? What do I do...

This week is the capstone for SEED2TREE, "Execute". This module is all about drawing on the past 8 weeks to make sure you have what it takes, and have done enough to launch out and make your vision a reality. Remember, we aim to help you turn your thoughts and ideas into reasonable, rational, and profitable ACTION. The School of Hard Knox has made this 8 week commitment to you and we hop...

Module #7 is all about making sure you have access to the information that is available for your marketplace. This will help you measure your product or service against the current conditions and make informed decisions based on data and not emotion. We will dive into the importance of a strong value proposition, utilizing your brain trust, and performing your first S.W.O.T. analysis. We are on th...

This weeks show is all about research! Not the kind that you were doing back in the EDUCATION module. This type of research is all about being informed on the actual structure and legitimacy of your business. We are going to discuss the importance of obtaining your corporation status, making sure your tax liability is understood and why it is important to connect with trade groups. If you have bee...

Module 5 of our SEED 2 TREE Curriculum is all about "THINKING". Have you thought about the actual steps involved in executing a transaction or rendering service for your new business? Do you now what it takes to develop a marketing and sales strategy specifically geared towards your target audience? Have you ever crafted a compelling business plan, do you even need a business plan? Those...

When you see the title of  this weeks show, "determination", you probably think I'm talking about being determined to do something right? Not quite. This weeks show is all about MAKING a determination if you have what it takes and if you are willing to sacrifice what is required to go to the next level in turning your thoughts and ideas into profitable actions. We are covering the &...

Its time to go to higher heights! In Module 3 of SEED 2 TREE we will discuss how to ELEVATE your thinking to a level that puts you in a class all your own. We will review living self-aware, eliminating stress, and making a declaration that nothing will stop your pursuit for execution. Listen now and prepare to be challenged and motivated. This is module 3 of SEED 2 TREE and you are on your way! Su...

I know, I know... you went to college to study something that you have no intention of starting a business for. Or maybe, you have been working a traditional career for a decade and have never been formally educated in the industry you hope to soon be a part of. This module is for you! During this second week of SEED 2 TREE you will discover the ins and outs of gaining the knowledge you need to ex...

It is time to elevate and take action! This week's show is week 1 of a 8 week series: SEED 2 TREE. This is the curriculum you gave been waiting on. The structured approach to turning those thoughts and ideas into reasonable, rational, and profitable action.  Support the show

July 2, 2020 at 1am marked the official mid-point of 2020. I know we have been through a lot this year, but many of you still had goals and objectives that you communicated to me at the beginning of the year. The School of Hard Knox has a responsibility to bring those back to your memory and hold you accountable. This weeks show is a challenge to anyone who set out to do something great in 2020! W...

As I was researching topics for this weeks show, I realized I've never talked much about expectations. Expectations are one of the most important aspects of business and execution that exist. We put expectations on ourselves, with out knowing what that they are based on, and we put expectations on others with them know we have expectations for them! This week, I will discuss the importance of...

Exposure is the most powerful investment you can make into any young person. From early childhood, exposing children to people, places and things that prove the world is bigger than the block, street or circumstance they face is critically important. I believe one of the most important duties of a responsible father is taking the lead on exposing their children to everything GOOD the world has to...

Why is it so easy to quit? Why it is so easy to not start something? The culture, the economy and the people we surround ourselves with, in-general, make quitting very easy. On this weeks show, we explore the real reason why quitting is so easy.  www.hardknoxpodcast.com/coaching Support the show

 By now you are most likely wondering what happen to this weeks recording. Why do you hear, (or not hear), over 8 minutes of blank tape? The School of Hard Knox is taking a temporary pause for the cause on releasing any unrelated content to what is going on in the world, the county, and likely your city in right now. We are aware and affected by the impact the George Floyd homicide has had on the...