The Golding Group

01/17/2026

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01/11/2026

The Strategic Growth Podcast is #68 in the Goodpods Top 100 Management All-time chart: https://goodpods.com/leaderboard/top-100-shows-by-category/business/management?period=alltime #84085661

Check out an episode for yourself featuring expert insights, interviews with thought leaders & business plan triage for entrepreneurs, funders & decision-makers.

05/14/2025

The Strategic Growth Podcast is #62 on the Goodpods Top 100 Management All-time chart https://goodpods.com/leaderboard/top-100-shows-by-category/business/management

03/25/2025

The Golding Group Strategic Growth Podcast is ranked #59 on the Best Management Podcasts 2025 Top 100 Shows on Goodpods https://goodpods.com/leaderboard/top-100-shows-by-category/business/management?indie=false&period=alltime #57777896 Check out all 200 episodes of business strategy, tactical ex*****on and management advice. https://bit.ly/StrategicGrowthPodcast

02/28/2025

Do you need insights and inspiration to improve the workplace culture in your organization? Check out our curated playlist on this topic on YouTube https://bit.ly/CorpCulturePlaylist or Spotify https://spoti.fi/3T42LRy

02/27/2025

Only two days left to enter! Win scholarship $$$ for an OCU MSB Leadership MBA by shooting free throws at an OKC Thunder game. Fun, exciting and impactful on your career and future. https://www.okcu.edu/thunder-leadership-mba

Enter to win a $10,000 Thunder Leadership MBA scholarship on March 21st at www.ThunderMBA.com. Scholarship recipients will receive two tickets to attend the Thunder game where they will have 60 seconds to shoot free throws to win additional scholarship money during a timeout promotion. Each basket = $1,500 in additional scholarship dollars. Make enough baskets and you could win a full tuition scholarship towards the Thunder Leadership MBA! Register for the sweepstakes now. Must be of age and want to obtain an MBA in Fall 2025.

The Leadership MBA Scholarship Sweepstakes is an exceptional opportunity for “prospective” students to pursue their MBA dreams while connecting with a world-class sports organization. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this program offers a dynamic learning environment and the potential for significant scholarship rewards. So, dust off your sneakers, slam dunk the application, and get ready to take your shot at an MBA education unlike any other.

As a top liberal arts & sciences university, Oklahoma City University has been leading students to their creative edge for nearly 120 years. We are a…

02/20/2025

Strategic planning is the process of defining a company’s goals and objectives and then identifying the steps and resources required to achieve those goals. This is a process that helps a company align its resources and actions with its long-term objectives to maximize its chances of success.

A strategic plan typically focuses on the overall direction of the organization and how it plans to achieve its objectives. In addition, a strategic plan will include the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT analysis) and the strategies and tactics it will use to address them. Strategic plans guide the organization’s decision-making and resource allocation.

This process creates a roadmap that aligns your company’s goals with its resources, capabilities and market opportunities. A successful strategic plan is critical for sustained growth, profitability, and market leadership.

But strategic planning is not a one-time event. Instead, it is an ongoing process that requires continuous review and adjustment. The business world constantly changes, and companies must be agile and adaptable to stay ahead. Therefore, your strategic plan should be a living document that evolves with your business.

Check out these podcast episodes addressing Strategic Planning for more details:

A well-thought-out strategy is a business essential. Writing out a “wish list” of things you hope to accomplish is not enough. You need to create a working d...

02/17/2025

Connecting The Dots: The structured approach after starting with "Why"
1. Identifying your audience (Who)
2. Simplifying your product (What)
3. Maximizing your position (Where & When)
4. Differentiating your brand (How)
5. Executing with focus and consistency lays the foundation for sustainable success

Over the last 15 years of consulting with startups and established companies, I've noticed five common mistakes businesses repeatedly make. These mistakes show up in different ways depending on the business's size or stage, but they're essentially all the same issues.

02/14/2025

The OKC business community is invited to an upcoming community-building event, generously funded by the Ronnie K. Irani Center for Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University featuring Klososky, a renowned Thought Leader in Digital Transformation & Analytics; Founding Partner of Future Point of View; Technology Entrepreneur; Consultant and Author. This is a free event, but you must RSVP (link below).

- Date & Time: Feb. 27th, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Kerr McGee Auditorium, Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University
- Keynote Presentation: Synthetic Intelligence for Business Transformation
-Synopsis: Synthetic intelligence is transforming business operations in ways traditional AI never could. Through real-world examples, Scott will explore practical applications of synthetic intelligence for business innovation, strategic decision-making, and competitive advantage.
-Reception: Reception and Hors d'Oeuvres & Cocktails
-Please RSVP via https://webview.okcu.edu/business/transforming-tomorrow/

01/30/2025

Full-length article for anyone who missed Kyle Golding's Top 5 Marketing Mistakes Every Business Makes - Not Just Startups (after you know your "Why") presentation at the Oklahoma Venture Forum January 2025 meeting compiled by ChatGPT based on the presentation transcript (the AI did a really good job). https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-5-marketing-mistakes-every-business-makes-just-startups-golding-nmjrc/

This article has all his advice for the top 5 problem areas, plus 4 bonus topics from the Q&A and a recommended reading list for business leaders and entrepreneurs. Check out the article and then watch the presentation video at https://bit.ly/Top5BusinessMistakes

Over the last 15 years of consulting with startups and established companies, I've noticed five common mistakes businesses repeatedly make. These mistakes show up in different ways depending on the business's size or stage, but they're essentially all the same issues.