The School Of Hard Knox
Join Mark W. Knox every Monday, as he host a show about your LIFE, his LIFE and how we can learn from each others experiences to be the best version of ourselves! Mark will tackle a variety of topics from business (small business, entrepreneurship), relationships (marriage etc.), health, and life balance. By listening and subscribing to this podcast cast you will become better at capitalizing on opportunities in business and your career, make better decisions that positively impact your future, learn how to treat failures as assets, and strengthen your personal and professional relationships. Mark will help you turn the ideas, and dreams in your mind into reasonable, rational and profitable actions. The School of Hard Knox podcast is a goal setting and achievement oriented show. Prepare to be challenged and motivated every week by Mark and his extensive network of featured co-host, including; small business owners, inventors, corporate executives, authors, life coaches, real estate investors, sales professionals, Phd's, economist, and so many more!
Episodes
148 episodes
#147: Super Dads
On this week's show, we are following up from the Crown Kids event, " Braids and Beards". I've got two dads who share some wisdom on what it means to be present and tips on the balancing Fatherhood and Business. Enjoy
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Season 4
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Episode 147
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15:36
#146: Make it Count
On this week's show, we are continuing our talk from last week and going a little deeper on the making sure what we are doing counts. We have to focus in the goal to stay on the path. The more we wander the further we get from the path to succe...
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Season 4
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Episode 146
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28:23
#145: Not So Simple Life
On this week's show, I'm going all the way transparent in regards to why my life feels so uphill right now. Does it have to be this hard? Why am I doing this? Is it worth it? Is this really the direction the Lord wants me to pursue? Does this c...
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Season 4
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Episode 145
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35:08
HardKnox REWIND: 8 Steps to Mind Mapping [Episode#1]
On this week's show I am on the road for a business trip and figured this would be a great time to do the first ever HardKnox REWIND. I know what you’re thinking... " He is about to start recycling old content", well, maybe! We have a lib...
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Season 4
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23:18
#144: One Week at a Time w/ Tre Smith
On this week's show, Tre Smith and I are talking about crushing it one week at a time. Goal setting, accountability, the concept of time, and how to use them all to your advantage in building a weekly plan. Listen closely. Enjoy.
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Season 4
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Episode 144
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31:32
#143: What’s The Plan?
On this week's show, I ask the question "What's the Plan"? There is a difference between a plan and a strategy. Most of us get caught-up in the strategy, and this often leaves us reactive and can slow us down. The plan, however, is the outline ...
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Season 4
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Episode 143
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25:53
142: Red Light Green Light w/ Cecilia
On this week's show, I have a very special guest in the studio! Wifey has joined me in the Red Room to help me answer some listener questions! In addition to being my Wife, Cecilia is my closest business associate. We have launched several busi...
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Season 4
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Episode 142
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41:38
#141: Say Something!
On this week's show, We are talking about speaking up and saying what you need! To often we get prideful when it come to asking for help or verbalizing our vulnerabilities. If you need something, you have to say something! You never know who is...
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Season 4
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Episode 141
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24:29
#140: Intentional Progress
On this week's show we are talking about making sure this year doesn't get away from you! It's the end of Q1 2023. For me, it means I notice the dust settling around me vs me settling in it. I have set myself up for success this year, and one w...
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Season 4
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Episode 140
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29:29
#139: Seek It, Speak It, Do it!
On this weeks show, I am sharing a sermon I was honored to deliver last Sunday, March 19, 2023. The title is "Seek it, Speak it, Do it". It's all about learning God's nature, recognizing his voice, and doing his will. I pray you are blessed by ...
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45:55
#138: You don't have to remember EVERYTHING
On this week's show, I'm offering you another challenge. How do you optimize your time? How do you stay organized? I want to share a few quick tips on how I tackle the challenge of TIME. Some seasons it seems like I have all the time in the wor...
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Season 4
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Episode 138
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22:08
#137: Check your ID
On this week's show, we are talking about self-reflection. I know its not the most exciting topic, but its necessary for the journey. Who are you, really? What life experiences have shaped you? Underneath all of your success and achievements, w...
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Season 4
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Episode 137
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25:02
#136: Power of the Pause
On this week's show we are digging even deeper into the lessons I learned from being on break. "Power of the Pause" comes from a concept I learned during a parent teacher conference in relation to emotional responses. I, however, applied it to ...
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Season 4
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Episode 136
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20:51
#135: I'm Back!
I told you "I'd be right back". It's been 10 months since I've released a new episode. We are in a new phase of the Podcast! I'm going to give updates on what I've been doing and how I've been working to grow and be the best version of my...
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Season 4
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Episode 135
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20:55
#133: Reason OVER Emotions
On this week's show, we are exploring what lessons can be learned since the dust has settled from the slap seen around the world. I'm not going into great detail of my overall opinion, but I am speaking pointedly about the results since. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 133
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27:14
#132: Your REPUTATION Precedes YOU
On this week's show, we are talking about something that everyone has. A REPUTATION! This is the conclusion that other people have come to about you based on your interactions or how you present yourself in the marketplace. In order to build, s...
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Season 3
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Episode 132
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28:55
#131: RUN FAST & RUN HARD
On this week's show, who needs a "pick-me-up"? It's easy for us to sometimes slip into a rut and wonder if what we are currently doing is what we are suppose to be doing. I can tell you from experience that it probably is! Why you ask? Because ...
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Season 3
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Episode 131
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28:53
#130: It takes a Village to raise a BUSINESS!
On this weeks show we are talking about two important facts in business. The first, “to build something for generations, that something must be bigger than one person!” The second, “it takes a village to raise a business.” Both of these topics ...
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Season 3
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Episode 130
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24:45
#129: Radiate Positivity/ Life Updates
On this week's show, I am going to give you some life updates and explain why and how "counting your blessings" puts you in a positive state of mind. I leverage this positivity to change the dynamics of every meeting, Zoom call, and consult I'm...
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Season 3
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Episode 129
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26:46
#128: The Economics of NOW- Perspective with Economist Ean Johnson
On this weeks show, we are having a conversation with our resident Economist, Mr. Ean Johnson. With everything happening in the world right now, we wanted to get his perspective on where we are, what we should avoid, and what potential moves to...
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Season 3
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Episode 128
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25:02
#127: Practical Productivity - 10 ways to transform your TIME
On this weeks show we are stepping back into TIME! It’s one thing to be busy, but the goal is to be productive. Being busy is ok for a season, but moving into the realm of productively should be the goal. I have 10 tips to help you do jus...
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Season 3
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Episode 127
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34:33
#126: Salty FACE - mini episode
I need to be transparent this week. The Bengals took the L and I'm salty. As much as I think about business and how to help all of you be your best at it, in times like this I can't help but to be true to my emotions. Listen as I try to find th...
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Season 3
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Episode 126
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12:59
#125: You Don't Know MARKETING!
On this week's show, I'm about to tell you why you are not as good at marketing as you think you are. That's right, you have no idea what you are doing and yet you are expecting a certain result. Stop chasing trends and make it STICK!
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Season 3
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Episode 125
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44:45
#124: Culture Check, BENGALS WIN!
On this week's show we are discussing another lesson learned from the Cincinnati Bengals run to the Super Bowl. How do you influence and maybe even change the culture of your organization? When the culture is out of whack, the mission won't eve...
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Season 3
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Episode 124
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20:13