We break down how leadership, culture, and accountability drive success—using the Cleveland Browns as a case study—why creating a culture matters more than schemes and products
0:30 Mike opens the episode by defining what real leadership looks like — from small businesses to the Cleveland Browns — and why management matters more than schemes.
3:00 Mike uses Bill Walsh and the 49ers’ culture as a model for how winning organizations are built from top to bottom.
7:00 Brook explains why Kevin Stefanski was originally seen as the “safe hire” and why it’s now clear he has reached his coaching ceiling.
17:30 A’marri connects Browns discipline issues to real-world business leadership, stressing how small lapses compound into major failures.
28:45 Mike calls out Stefanski’s press conferences and the Browns’ lack of accountability, challenging ownership and media to demand real leadership.

Mike, Brook and A'marri talk about managing, leadership and the Cleveland Browns.
There is irony in the statement from Kevin Stefanski's first press conference as The Browns coach, "Personality is welcome, production is required." as all we see is platitudes and "personality" in the Browns organization and no production. There is plenty to learn from this as the owner of a small business from how to confront bad attitudes and performance, addition by subtraction, walking the talk as a manager and more.
0:00 Mike opens the episode introducing the crossover topic of management and coaching — connecting leadership lessons between business and football.
2:45 Brook highlights the importance of confronting issues early, whether dealing with employees, customers, or players.
4:30 A’marri talks about setting firm boundaries and addressing problems in the moment to maintain authority and respect.
6:00 Mike compares management fairness in small businesses to accountability problems with the Cleveland Browns’ culture.
14:15 The team discusses Kevin Stefanski’s quote “Personality is welcome, production is required” — emphasizing real leadership through consistent results and accountability.

Mike and Brook discuss setting your goal, setting your script, extreme ownership and connecting daily goals to your strategic goal for the year. Fail to plan, plan to fail.
02:15 Brook explains how planning and budgeting in everyday life applies to business and investing.
04:30 Mike and Brook discuss the savings from quitting smoking and the importance of measuring progress.
07:00 The team highlights why many investors don’t realize they’re losing money on rental properties.
10:15 Mike shares a story about a restaurant manager considering law school and how unconventional paths can create success.
20:30 Mike reflects on selling underperforming properties, repositioning into stronger assets, and the value of long-term awareness.