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 "grinding" is the answer to everything. The reality for me is that I was suffering from a lack of healthy ambition. Being aware, and finding someone to be transparent with was my first step to understanding the state of my mind. I was stuck IN MY OWN HEAD and I needed quality rest to slow things down! Hopefully you find personal value in this weeks show. At the very least, please share it someone who will. 

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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 discussion starts in a dark place, but ends with hope and opportunity.  The journey we take with Marcus is transparent and authentic. If you have ever been in a situation with your back against the wall or had a cloud of uncertainty looming over you, if you have cried out "why is this happening to me", this episode is for you! 

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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 going to help us navigate the importance of consistency, discipline, and spiritual health. Brad is the author of Pregnant with Purpose, a book that deep dives into his journey for purpose and outlines his principles to live by. If you have ever struggled with consistency, discipline or building the foundation for your Kingdom Business, this episode is for you. 

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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 leads to success in knowing the journey and the other is rooted in failure and shortcuts. If people rarely ask you for help, this episode is for you!

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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, whats required, and some of the ins and outs which make a leader successful. If you have ever considered yourself a leader, or just know a bad one when you see it, this episode is for you! After listening to this episode you will have a clear understanding of where you stand in your leadership journey. 

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"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 their personal motivations for business, the risk they are continuing to take, and their overall philosophy on what is takes to be successful in business with your spouse. If you are married and thinking about business, this episode is for you! 

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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 behind the scenes style episode and celebrate with us. Season 2 starts next week, No days off!

Also, make sure to register for our virtual meet-up on Tuesday September 15 at 7pm. you don't want to miss this meeting of the minds!
Visit http://www.hardknoxpodcast.com/seed2tree 

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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 next? This meet-up will put you in conversation with myself and a few other members of my brain trust as we deep dive on your individual issues and questions.

Register for this free session by using the link below: www.hardknoxpodcast.com/seed2tree  

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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 hope you have made the commitment to yourself. Learn the importance of holding onto your original vision, how your first business thoughts will guide your decisions, and why you MUST stay true to your lane. It's time to jump and SEED2TREE will show you how. Don't forget to sign up for our group coaching call in a few weeks, email me directly: [email protected]

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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 the verge of finishing SEED 2 TREE with next week being our EXECUTION module. Take these simple steps now and avoid false starts next week!

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