#SaturdayMorningHustle Podcast

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 draft happening this weekend: Social media story of a Pro Football player, who happens to be an OU alumnus, providing a pay-it-forward assist to a stranded traveler at an airport. Originally published June 2, 2018. It's Saturday. I'm in the office. This is the #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast. Listen while your competition is still sleeping. https://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 Saturday. I'm in the office. This is the #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast. Listen while your competition is still sleeping. https://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 hear about. Let's talk about it. It's Saturday. I'm in the office. This is the #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast. Listen while your competition is still sleeping. https://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 you in order for them to take you seriously and not be focused on small things such as how you're dressed or something else superficial. You only get one chance to make a first impression once. What matters most is the expectations of the person or group of people you're meeting, collaborating with, presenting to, etc. The number one rule in communication is understanding your audience. Understand who you're talking to and what their expectations are. So when you have a formal presentation or you're in a meeting with someone who dresses a certain way, I try to accommodate their expectations. It's Saturday. I'm in the office. This is the #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast. Listen while your competition is still sleeping. https://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 to success). The key is learning how to balance "sticking with the plan" with knowing "when to get out" of a plan that just won't work BUT not too soon or making major changes too often. It's the ultimate balancing act. Let's talk about it. Original episode 8/20/20. It's Saturday. I'm in the office. This is the #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast. Listen while your competition is still sleeping. https://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 a point of strength, getting your hands dirty, and doing what's necessary when it's necessary (within reason). Spoiler Alert (c'mon, this film has been out for three decades): Brad Wesley ultimately fails because his motivation (evil) and strategy (destroying all competition at any cost) are flawed. Don't fall into either of these self-imposed traps. Don't miss Pt1, the Business Process Management (BPM) lessons we can all learn from Dalton in Road House. Patrick Swayze plays Dalton, the newly hired head bouncer (called a Cooler) at a rowdy club that needs a turnaround. It's Saturday, I'm in the office, this is the Saturday Morning Hustle. Listen to this podcast while your competition is still sleeping. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ListenToSMH⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠https://saturdaymorninghustle.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 they have the patience, the forethought, the talent, and will they really hustle and grind, or do they think it's something easy like they see on TV? You have to bring something new to the market—something interesting, unique, or different about yourself and how you do what you do—something people can connect to. Everyone wants immediate success. Guess what? The world doesn't work like that. So, if you want to be successful, you'll have to build it. Nobody can just hand it to you. It's Saturday, I'm in the office, this is the Saturday Morning Hustle. Listen to this podcast while your competition is still sleeping. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ListenToSMH⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠https://saturdaymorninghustle.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 business development tools he utilized were: Research, Clear Communication, Structure, Workplace Culture, Audience Development, Rules/Processes/Systems, Setting Expectations, Support Systems and Brand Development. Let's explore the elements of Business Process Management learned from the greatest bar bouncer the world has ever known in the film Road House and how you can apply these skills, insights and practices to your business. It's Saturday, I'm in the office, this is the Saturday Morning Hustle. Listen to this podcast while your competition is still sleeping. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ListenToSMH⁠ or ⁠https://saturdaymorninghustle.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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. "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right." You can determine your success or failure by addressing your attitude towards difficult or unpleasant tasks, applying new actions over time and allowing positive habits to replace negative ones. Let's talk about it on the podcast today. This one might go viral. Tune in next week for the 2nd place polling option "Management Lessons From Dalton (Patrick Swayze) In Road House" just in time for the remake coming out later this month. It's Saturday, I'm in the office, this is the Saturday Morning Hustle. Listen to this podcast while your competition is still sleeping. https://bit.ly/ListenToSMH https://saturdaymorninghustle.com SMH swag at https://bit.ly/SMHswag Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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's a strategic advantage. Social Listening goes beyond just posting – it's about understanding, empathizing and connecting with our digital society. Create Social Capital by listening more than you talk (post, tweet, gram, etc....) From Twitter's rapid-fire updates to the visual storytelling of Instagram and the professional insights on LinkedIn, every platform is a goldmine of information. Here's why Social Listening matters: • Spotting Trends: Stay ahead of the curve by identifying emerging topics and discussions in real time • Customer Insights: Understand your audience's needs, preferences, and pain points to deliver personalized experiences • Brand Reputation Management: Proactively manage your brand's image by addressing concerns and amplifying positive feedback • Competitive Intelligence: Gain valuable insights into competitors' strategies, strengths and weaknesses • Content Inspiration: Fuel your creativity by tapping into the conversations and interests of your target audience Harness the power of Social Listening for engaging, learning and growing your brand and online influence. If you want to know why social listening is important, how to utilize it and the value listening on social media brings to any brand, self-brand or influential individual, then you have to listen to this episode. It's Saturday, I'm in the office, this is the Saturday Morning Hustle. Listen to this podcast while your competition is still sleeping. ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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. Creating a culture of winning 5. Ain't over until it's over 6. Teamwork and Sportsmanship. Bonus quote from a sports G.O.A.T. Muhammad Ali: "I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion. Don't count the days, make the days count." It's Saturday, I'm in the office, this is the Saturday Morning Hustle. Listen to this podcast while your competition is still sleeping. ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 his career and his absolute dedication to helping others as much and as often as possible. As a bonus, we also talk about Toby's willingness to get out of his comfort zone and try new things for fun or to benefit others. This isn't a conversation about how to be successful in country music but in life. It's Saturday, I'm in the office, this is the Saturday Morning Hustle. Listen to this podcast while your competition is still sleeping. ⁠http://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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, but the second best time is right now. You can't wait for the perfect time or scenario. You just have to go for it. Tips on how to get (and stay) started. 1/13/18 The Blank Page Theory. We discuss the process all creative professionals go through. Start with a blank sheet of paper. Write down where you are, point A. At the other end of the paper, write down where you need to be, point B. This can be used for creating art, design or solving a problem. Now, start adding to your point A. What do you have in place (assets), what are you trying to accomplish, why are you doing it, etc. Then, do the same for point B. What's the finished product? A painting, a brochure, a website, a better mousetrap maybe? Now, without preconceived notions or "how we've always done it" excuses start connecting A to B. This is the what, how, when, etc. in problem solving. Everything starts with nothing. No BS or reasons why you can't do it. Just work towards your goal. 1/20/18 Maximize Your Work Week. The best way to get the most out of your Monday through Friday 9-5 grind is to be prepared and organized. SaturdayMorningHustle is the perfect time to prep for the week ahead. That's what I do. Make your to-do list, set up your assets, do your research, etc... Come in early, stay late, on the weekend, etc. it's all up to you. Put the work in before the work. THAT'S hustle! It's Saturday, I'm in the office, this is the Saturday Morning Hustle. Listen to this podcast while your competition is still sleeping. http://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 your budget in this way, don't just look at dollars and cents. Don't just do math. Don't focus only on money. We do that last. Focus on how much time can be allotted, how much effort can be applied during that time, how much attention is needed for that effort to be productive, and how much money will it take to start the process. How much money will it take to manage the process? How much money will we receive through the conversion process and how much money is left (profit). It's Saturday, I'm in the office, this is the Saturday Morning Hustle. Listen to this podcast while your competition is still sleeping. ⁠http://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 your budget in this way, don't just look at dollars and cents. Don't just do math. Don't focus only on money. We do that last. Focus on how much time can be allotted, how much effort can be applied during that time, how much attention is needed for that effort to be productive, and how much money will it take to start the process. How much money will it take to manage the process? How much money will we receive through the conversion process and how much money is left (profit). It's Saturday, I'm in the office, this is the Saturday Morning Hustle. Listen to this podcast while your competition is still sleeping. ⁠http://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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" or becoming an overnight sensation online. Instead, patiently build a sustainable self-brand that can be developed and managed through audience feedback and consistent growth. Bonus: How to be inspired by other successful self-brands without plagiarizing. It's Saturday, I'm in the office, this is the Saturday Morning Hustle. Listen to this podcast while your competition is still sleeping. http://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 anyone pursuing success. You can't just work 9 to 5 Monday through Friday and hope to become the next big thing. You've got to work smart, work hard and put in extra effort while everyone else is sleeping, playing games or wasting time. Maximize bonus time to get more work done. This podcast is for anyone willing to come in early, stay late, hustle on the weekend to be truly great. In 2024, “a hustler is someone who does what needs to be done when it needs to be done, if not sooner.” Want to understand the full details of this new definition? Listen to this episode, then comment below. http://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 your business, side hustle or personal pursuits. Make a million dollars in 2024 or just lose a few pounds this year. It's all the same approach to keep you consistent, on the right track and accountable. 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. ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 staying motivated for all the right reasons, avoiding all the wrong motivations and understanding that success is a process not a destination. The best way to achieve success is by taking the right approach, having the right attitude and understanding how this process really works. That's what we're talking about today. Happy New Year! The #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast is for anyone willing to come in early, stay late or hustle on the weekend to be successful. ⁠http://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message

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 times. These insights can be applied to any pursuit of greatness: entrepreneurism, business, self-brand, career or projects. Don't miss part 1: How to Win posted last week (12/16/23). The #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast is for anyone willing to come in early, stay late or hustle on the weekend to be successful. http://bit.ly/ListenToSMH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/satmorninghustle/message