Jon Talks: Recent Episodes
Jon Cox
Tired of the anxiety that comes from living paycheck to paycheck? Do you work your butt off just to make payroll? Do you wish you could spend more time with the things you treasure, and less time worrying about money?
Coming off of a couple of hard falls? Are you ready to scale your business, or just looking to up your personal growth game? In this episode, Jon shares how he and Aqua Vita have grown over the years, lessons he’s learned and what he’s done to scale his business, financial and personal successes. Books […]
Can you have it all? Aqua Vita Co-Founder Jessica Cox talks about what it’s like to start and run a business and a family in today’s fast-paced world. Plus, Jess asks Jon some precarious questions about his rocky past. You won’t want to miss this one!
Jon and Jess take a break from business talk to discuss things they’re excited about this summer: The upcoming launch of the American Heartland Theme Park and Resort in Vinita, the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival, a hot tip for making new friends and building community...
Do you get nervous when it's time to talk about money? Do you struggle in strategy, discovery and sales meetings? Don't know where to start when you're negotiating a deal?
This week, we'll talk about growing your clients naturally and organically over time using two great lessons: The Parable of the Sower from the Bible, and the Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz.
This week, we'll talk about the basic mechanics of business: Building the DNA of your brand, finding your "Why", crafting core values, money management and hitting profit goals.
What’s up everybody! Welcome to Part 2 of our Down to Business series. Last week we talked about the early stages of the business. This week we’re going to get a little bit more into what I would call business mechanics. We’ll talk about the basic mechanics of business: Building the DNA of your brand, […]
Do you dream of running your own business, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve been running it for a few years, and it’s not what you thought that it would be. Maybe you feel run ragged, worn out and you need some perspective. You’re in the right place! In this episode, Jon […]
Do you dream of running your own business, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve been running it for a few years, and it’s not what you thought that it would be. Maybe you feel run ragged, worn out and you need some perspective. You’re in the right place! In this episode, Jon […]
How do you take a business from one guy mowing lawns to three successful companies and a full on legacy for your team? Local business owner, philanthropist and world traveler Aaron Wiltshire shares his 38 years of experience in the trenches, and gives us a look into how faith, family and purpose guide his steps. […]
Jon interviews Don Patterson, Chief of the Tonkawa Tribe. Topics discussed: Surviving and thriving in a rapidly changing world, the history of the Tonkawa people, the Scalp Dance, and more.
Topics discussed: Starting a new company; cooking squirrel; and how to increase search ranking with link building.
Jon talks with Caleb Guerrero. Topics discussed: Moving cross country and breaking into a car during an ice storm; the wheel of life; finding balance; pretend bobcats (“big ‘ole bobcat!”); setting goals and pushing the needle; fighting ugliness and maintaining a positive frame of mind; long distance relationships; Kim Kardashian, the art of selling; building […]
In the world of gaming, he’s kind of a big deal. He’s a world renowned composer, and is credited with writing and aiding in such works as: Super Smash Bros, RWBY, PUBG Mobile, League of Legends, and so many more! Join us, as Mason talks shop, his process for creating world-class compositions, and what it […]
Creativity Meets Leadership Jon Cox and Lane Castleberry (Communications Director of the Jenks Chamber of Commerce) talk about the launch of one of our latest tourism projects – DiscoverJenks.com – PLUS what’s up next for the City of Jenks! And special shout-outs to some of our favorite local hangouts: Oklahoma Aquarium, George’s Pub, Andolini’s Pizza, […]
Enjoy a few elevated minutes learning about the cadence of accountability as Jon and Jess continue their review of The 4 Disciplines of Execution. A Team in Rhythm Adding accountability to your regular routine ushers in a previously unattainable level of productivity. But finding the right method is key. No Team Member Left Behind When […]
Jon and Jess guide us through tracking data with a scoreboard to bring accountability to the table and keep lead measures top of mind for the whole team. Use a Team Scoreboard Everyone Can Track Tracking data with a scoreboard just works. It provides accountability, lead measure organization, and communication with the team to guide […]
Want to plan and predict success in business? Jon and Jessica Cox take us through part 2 of their review of the book “The 4 Disciplines of Execution.” Lead Measures Over Lag Measures Learn to determine outcome of your work by planning the steps needed to see results. Jon and Jessica Cox take us through […]
Jon and Jess Cox offer their insight into the power of using the 4DX method outlined in the book “The 4 Disciplines of Execution.” The 4DX methodology came at just the right moment in our business journey. Every member of our team has ideas and visions of what could be – but we found we […]
Our journey began in a tiny village in Bolivia… Twelve years ago, clean, life-giving water poured into a small village in Bolivia through the work of Engineers in Action. But their work was funded by our efforts as a tiny marketing team looking for our place in the world. Inspired by the success of our […]
Jon talks with award-winning illustrative designer Von Glitschka. For over 27 years Von has collaborated on some of the most respected global brands with ad agencies, design firms, and in-house art departments from around the world. Von’s mix of humor, inspiration, great design, and solid, creative methodology make him a sought-after speaker on the topics […]