Make or Break Processes!

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Start a family Huddle

Family Huddle! So I cannot take credit for this winning play. The family huddle! A good friend of ours Jonathan Conneely aka Coach JC introduced us to this play. It’s simple and I have found it can be translated into your business as well. Here…

Your Secret Weapon!

There is no secret to this! This timeless myth is just not accurate. There is always a secret. The secret is the difference between how determined I am and how determined you are. You are the secret weapon in your business and on your teams! Planning…

You Can Be The Best? Sounds Like Garbage Advice!

Have you ever been told you can be the best? I have, and I think it's a myth. Don't get me wrong; I'm not trying to be negative; I'm just trying to be real. However, it does no one any good to get some non-authentic and unrealistic compliment. I…

There’s Enough Business For All Of Us!

There’s enough business for all of us! I'm not sure that's true, but I think Matthew McConaughey was onto something when he said, "Go earn your Saturdays." I think he means to kill it during the week so you can have a work/life balance.…

Let's Step Away From Biz For A Minute!

Let's drop the business for a bit and talk about life. I understand all of you may not believe how I do, and that is fine. Good principles translate across and transcend belief systems. Being able to understand the concept of forgiveness will…

Critics Never Get Anything DONE!

Critics never get anything done! They are always getting in the way of risk-takers! Talkers never get anything done they are always talking to talk and having meetings about meetings! Doers are trying, attempting, evolving, and taking risks! The…

No One In Life Is Better Than You; Some People Are Just Further Along

“People will always try and tell you what you are capable of based upon their talents, ability, and vision!” “No one in life is better than you; some people are just further along.”

Passion & Dedication

In the fight game, there are fighters and athletes, the difference is the mentality.    This concept exists in business too. The athlete is generally focused and disciplined, but the fighter's heart usually prevails when challenges…

Be The Change!

What is your phrase or idea you choose to live by?  I like how Sean Whalen talks about his,  Lions Not Sheep! He gets asked all the time what does it mean? His response “What do you think it means?”  It means to be a Lion…

“You Don’t Rise To The Level Of Your Goals; You Fall To The Level Of Your Systems.”

  A good amount of doing what others can’t is built in your plan around your processes!  

Want Garbage Advice? Fake It Till You Make It!

Fake it till you make it is garbage advice!  “Fake it till you make it!"  Really?! Why are you even doing this? What is your why? Get your WHY right and you won’t have to fake anything. What if you never make it? This Myth will probably…

This Thanksgiving, Let's Share Our Table!

"it is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35) We need to be intentional about being generous.  AJ and I talk about the importance of the Oasis project and how it positively impacts the community.   During this season of gratefulness,…

"The Sky's the Limit" 

So many leaders tell the low capacity people this to convince them they do more. We tell the very capable this and set a limit on their expectations of themselves and their rare ability.  

Leading is all about communicating

Leading is all about communicating.  What we say = 7% The Way we say it = 38% What others see = 55% -Albert Mehrabian, UCLA,Lindel

Good Things Come To Those Who Go Out And Plan, Prepare, And Execute!

What do you spend your time on! Each day is an opportunity to win or lose! Are you working on yourself, your faith, your relationships, and your business? Good things might eventually come to those who wait; if you wait long enough, something…

Are There Really Enough Fish In The Sea?

There’s enough fish in the sea? This statement is far from true. If it were true, we wouldn’t all be pursuing the same prospects! Who will win? The person who is disciplined and works the process is usually the one that rings the bell! Watch…

"Being The Best Takes All The Work!"

“We can't all automatically accomplish the same things because we are not all willing to work as hard, not willing to take the same risks or be as determined.” Being the best takes all the work! Matthew McConaughey's new book, "Greenlights,…

It is time to shift our Perspective!

Despite being a busy business owner, mentor, author, philanthropist, and family man, I want to make sure I am embracing all endeavors with intelligence, compassion, and innovation. I am committed to making the community a better place. I know…

IF I CAN DO IT, ANYONE CAN!

See what Bryan Smith thinks of that phrase...he doesn't agree! Purchase the "Breaking Conformity" book here! "Leaders are readers. But don’t read this book, study it and reflect on how you need to stop believing every myth and start…
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Remembering the Magic: An Incredible Night with Lee Cockerell

If you missed "Creating Magic," make a commitment to never miss another event we host! Of course I am razzing you a bit if you were not there, but in all seriousness Arthur, Matt and myself worked very hard on this event and it was one for the record books. I suppose Lee Cockerell being the main event didn't hurt either. Lee's message hit home with the packed house of some of Tulsa's top entrepreneurs, executives and their elite teams. I wanted to take the time to share with you some of the points from this great message...
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Creating Magic: A Luncheon & Workshop with Lee Cockerell

The Young Businessmen of Tulsa (YBT) and the Amazon best-selling authors of Breaking Conformity, Bryan Smith and Arthur Greeno invite you to an exclusive event featuring a keynote from the former Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World, Lee Cockerell.

#Myth: "Failure is Not an Option"

#Myth: "Failure is not an option." Of course, it is your first readily available option! There are those that will always try to tell you what you can and cannot do based upon their own powers abilities and vision. We're all capable of different things. Breaking free to me means not accept other people's reality and to succeed.
#maybe next year
Thankful

The Spirit of Thankfulness

Thanksgiving is during my favorite time of year! Sweaters, coats, hoodies and boots! Yes, its cooling off outside which means its time to turn off the air conditioner and open the windows! This is the time of year we talk about and remember…
Nothing to prove
Sky is the Limit!
Failure Is an Option

New and Improved!

We are excited to restart the blog! New and improved.  Of course at anytime you can just remove yourself from the list, but don't worry if you stay we will not be bombarding you with unusable content. Our goal is to deliver content in short,…

Leadership is About All Areas of Life

I would like to give a shout out to The Gospel Driven Entrepreneur for allowing me to share my message.  Click the picture below to listen to my podcast on Leadership in all areas of your life.        

Know the Effort it Takes

Consistent activity plus value conversations equals conversions. What percentage do you fall in? How can you increase your own statistics? Share your winning moments with us! I will add a few of my own as well. You can follow me on…
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Thank you Community Spirit!

Thank you so much to Community Spirit Magazine for the coverage they did on my book. Thank you for sharing our words!
MacWire

Thank you MAC Wire!

Thank you to The Mac Wire in NYC for their encouraging words and opinions about my book "Breaking Conformity!" Stay Tuned - We are planning to launch the book in NYC in early 2016! You never know who might show up.   Media Credit:…
Be Who You Want To Become

Thank you, The Journal Record!

Thank you so much to The Journal Record for the coverage they did on my book launch, Breaking Conformity.   Its our goal to bring regional and national attention to the business people in Tulsa going to play everyday. We also want…

Welcome to our Site!

  I know what your thinking, here we go again some dude sending me junk email! This is not what we are about. The goal of this website and blog is to keep you "in the know" about local events, opportunities to help others and brag on…
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