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 to follow and has created more division than unity. Why would anyone want to be involved with this? Lakeisha talks to us about creating change from with-in and being a force of hope and healing in uncertain times. Her ideas for moving the city forward are inclusive and innovative. If you have ever considered running for political office or constantly finding yourself complaining about those who are, this is a must listen. Don't complain, make change! 

https://www.votelakeishacook.com/

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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. 

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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 inevitably steals our results. What can you do to protect your business from yourself? Listen to this week show as we outline our simple strategies.  

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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 of one episode, every minute minute of every episode and those in-between. Each week before I press record I go though a range of emotions. Is this topic important? Will it resonate? Do people think I’m full of crap? Does my voice sound ok? Is the show too long? Is the show too short? Is it entertaining enough? Do I put people to sleep? Do I know what I’m talking about? Are they sick of my face? Did I do enough prep? Are my jokes corny? Am I qualified? Did I overshare? How high should my download numbers be? Can they hear my kids streaming in the background? Am I embarrassing my family? Will anyone even listen? In spite of this, once I’m “live”, all that goes out the window and Coach Mark holds it down! However, this does not happen without the most important person to the show. Cecilia Knox, is the glue that holds me together and the person that encourages me to unapologetically deliver a fresh episode each week. She engages with every guest and every person who follows us on the socials. Her entrepreneurial journey inspired the show and her dedication and capacity helps keep it going. She is the magic behind the man. Thanks Cece, Love you.

I thank everyone for holding me accountable to reach #100 in as many weeks. 
There is no end in sight! 

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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 things in order to save yourself. Not a good look. We will explore the corporate implications as well as the entrepreneurial consequences of this dilemma. Im talking to you, STOP PLAYING THE BLAME GAME! 

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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 though. How do you view time? Do you have Allegro-phobia or Chronophobia? I might... Explore time value with me on this weeks show.

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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 my mindset in the very moment that I started to build generational wealth. The goal of this episode is to be transparent and authentic in my approach to this subject. I don't intend to be discouraging or negative. I want to honestly express my experiences thus far. The good, bad, and ugly of my first deal. Stayed tuned for actual numbers and cash flow results in the coming months. 

The number one tool I used in the journey to shift my mindset and execute was this book written by one of best friends, check it out:

https://www.amazon.com/Landlording-Stepping-Stone-Financial-Freedom/dp/0578822288

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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 maintain consistency in process. If you have been rocking with me this long, thanks! I also want to give you an update on what I've been doing this summer and how those things have changed my perspective on my entrepreneurial journey. Hopefully you appreciate me sharing my vision and values. Enjoy!

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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 hopes you would encourage us (our mistake). I'll let the episode do the rest of the talking for me...

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