Flashback episode (originally posted exactly 7 years ago 9/9/17). I started my first business at age 15, but I didn't understand what I was doing. 30 (now 37) years later, I've learned a lot along the way. Find an opportunity to fill a need with something you have a talent for.

The business lesson I learned from “I started a business at 15 when I got kicked out of a rock-n-roll band” is to identify a need others have that they're willing & capable of paying for that matches up with skills, experience or talent you have = business opportunity.

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I know it's a bold statement, but if you give me 5 minutes, I can give you a process for solving any business, career or project problem you have. How is that possible? Listen to find out. This is a "Best Of SMH" Flashback episode.

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All you hustlers and grinders, what's your morning routine? How do you get up and motivated? Is it the same on the weekend as it is Monday - Friday? How does your eating schedules, sleep, physical and mental health factor into your hustle and grind? How do you stay productive and focused, not just busy? Let's talk about it.

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Two Part #SaturdayMorningHustle Flashback Episode from August of 2019 about how to work as hard as possible while avoiding burnout. Listen again, or for the first time for tips, tricks and techniques for hustling without hurting yourself.

Hustle, Grind, Have Fun - How Is That Possible? Avoiding Burnout 8/10/19. Yes, the #SaturdayMorningHustle is all about that #RiseAndGrind but burnout is a real thing, even for the most dedicated hustlers. Everyone eventually hits a wall, but it's different for each individual. So how can you stay at maximum efficiency to avoid crashing into the wall? Find ways to have a little fun.

You make a plan to work hard, so also make a plan to avoid burnout. Take small breaks, find fun things to do while waiting for files to download, check social media only during coffee breaks or stop and call someone: an actual old-fashioned phone call to your BFF or parents or significant other just to remind you why you work so hard. #WorkSmart and #WorkHard for success. A bit of gamification or pauses in your overall hustle goes a long way. What do you think? How do you keep from burning out or losing effectiveness? Let's talk about it.

All Work and No Play Makes Jack (or Jill) a dull boy (or girl) 8/31/19. You've heard this before, right? With the start of College Football soon, this is my reminder to enjoy what all your hard work brings to your life. What's the point of all that hustle and grind if you can't really take time away from your pursuits to do things that make you happy? After all, a happy hustler is a productive hustler. Right?

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This flashback episode features 3 back-to-back-to-back episodes focused on the value, impact and application of balance on your professional and personal pursuits. The #SaturdayMorningHustle key to success is..... BALANCE! Highs vs. Lows Hustle vs. Rest Push vs. Patience Win at all cost vs. Team player Big picture planning vs. Immediate actions So how does this idea apply to your life, career or entrepreneurial pursuits? I have some advice for you. Check out the podcast to hear all about it. 12/7/19

A different take on balancing opposite concepts on an all-new #SaturdayMorningHustle podcast. Not just work/life balance or deciding between self-serving or team attitude (last week's episode) but also balancing promotion/value, promise/deliver and give/ask for concepts for entrepreneurs, business owners, artists, musicians, influencers and self-brands. Let's talk about why balance in approach, attitude and planning is crucial to success. You have to give and take, but how much and when? Let's discuss. 12/14/19

A true test of an entrepreneur is how he/she balances risk and reward. Too aggressive and you can go bankrupt quickly. Too passive, and nothing ever happens for you. Let's talk about how to balance risk and reward. How do you bring balance to your decision-making process so you can capitalize on opportunities without too much unnecessary risk? I have some ideas for you. 12/21/19

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Today I'm sharing a bunch of funny but true stories about some of the dumbest ways I have missed opportunities or lost jobs/clients with the lessons learned each time. Strap in, we're going for a wild ride! Let's talk about it.

• Questionable ethics (theirs, not mine)
• Nervous about success
• Parking lot mistaken identity road rage
• You make it look easy, we don't need you
• Success cost too much money
• Didn't want to spend $ to make $$$$
• Leave a bad boss or organization
• Too honest for the boss
• Don't be a Debby Downer or Yes Man
• My 3-strike rule
• Price is too low, must not be good

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Maximum Effort: Just Like Deadpool! That's right, I'm inspired by Deadpool (obvious timing for a repost from 4/18/20). The foul-mouthed, R-rated and most likely insane superhero (portrayed by Ryan Reynolds in the Marvel films) lives his best life (sarcastically) via the mantra of "Maximum Effort" which is actually a really good idea.

Maximum effort will allow you to go back to develop customer loyalty, lessons learned from setbacks and never quit. If you want it, you gotta #EarnIt with your #Hustle and #Grind #EvenOnTheWeekend.

BONUS FLASHBACK EP: Hustle Will Set You Free from 1/18/2020. Yes, it's that simple. Well, sort of. Give me 8 minutes to explain. (Sorry about the occasional windshield wiper noise). Recorded on the drive to the office.

The work you do today, creates the opportunities of tomorrow. With that in mind, how much time and effort are you willing to pour into today? The one thing you can control 100% of is your effort. So let's hustle!

Hustle, effort and attitude all work together to create potential for success. Stick with 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

The very first special guest interview on the #SaturdayMorningHustle was my friend Hoang Lam, host of the Defining Moments Podcast, Founder of Storm Check and CEO of CMM Financial, originally posted 5/20/23.

Hoang created the Defining Moments Podcast because he believes in the power of positive people with unique stories. By sharing them, he hopes to inspire a more positive world and to bring people together. Hoang and his wife Margy Lam started the Defining Moments Podcast as a way to challenge themselves as a team and push each of them out of their comfort zones.

We talk about hustle, patriotism and the power of doing big things even if it's scary.

• https://www.definingmomentspod.com
• https://www.youtube.com/@definingmomentspodcast
• https://www.instagram.com/definingmomentspodcast
• https://twitter.com/DefMomentsPod
• https://twitter.com/UNDEFEATED_BRO

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A little nostalgia today as I explain lessons learned from seemingly unconnected occurrences from 1985 to 2000 including playing in garage Bands, 90's warehouse raves, music video fails, a chance meeting with Nine Inch Nails and creative business hustle before the internet, smartphones, social media, etc. It all worked out (because we didn't die) long before I knew how to utilize these experiences as an entrepreneur. Let's talk about it. Originally post 6/4/22.

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I have been talking about the proper way to build audiences and brands on the Saturday Morning Hustle for a long time. Want to be an entrepreneur or run a successful business? Avoid Social Media "experts" using inspirational quotes + stock photos of exotic cars and vacations. Instead, pay attention to people willing to share practical advice on how to build a business on a day-to-day basis.

Don't let them sell you a "system" or "one weird trick" to success. Watch people who #Hustle #Grind and share #Advice along the way. Other people's success doesn't stop you from having success. Good luck to everyone willing to work hard for your dreams.

Once you make some $$, don't blow it on superficial stuff. Build your brand THE RIGHT WAY! Originally posted 7/4/20. Happy 4th of July. Celebrate freedom, but please be careful. See you next week!

New SMH episodes ended on 5/18/24 but I'm still posting #BestOf and #Flashback episodes from the last 7 years until the end of 2024. You can still find all the past episodes, swag and links to your favorite podcast platforms at https://saturdaymorninghustle.com/

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Success is a series of hurdles. Some are easy, some are harder, some seem impossible. That's the grind; this is where hustle and drive are needed. If it's worth doing, it will be hard. But everyone on TV, social media and the internet only show you the cars, vacations and bling that comes from their (claimed) success.

The grind isn't pretty, and no one wants to admit they struggled, failed, got discouraged, and maybe even quit (but then returned). That is the reality of anyone who has achieved a level of success that you are sitting at home hoping to emulate. True story! Do NOT be discouraged when your success journey has highs and lows.

It's all part of the process. Get up early, stay up late, work on the weekend and do what you need to do for your success. Do not focus on how easy it was for someone else because it wasn't as easy as they say. Best of luck! Recorded 6/23/2018.

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