John was featured on “Awakened Titans Podcast” with Lily Patrascu, where he shared his professional journey and the key mindset shifts that reshaped his path and performance. Throughout the conversation, John reflected on the “hard truths” behind building real, sustainable success and why many professionals plateau despite effort. He walked through pivotal moments in his […]
In this video, Julie shares how creating a clear personal mission statement has transformed the way she makes decisions and lives with purpose. Using a simple but powerful symbol, a star, Julie builds her life around five guiding pillars. Each point of the star represents one of her core commitments: Love God, Love Others, Pursue […]
In this video, John explains Model 33: The Productivity Tri-Quation from his book Thinking for Success. He breaks down Hyrum W. Smith’s philosophy that our cycle of event control, productivity and self-esteem can be either virtuous or vicious, shaping our outcomes. Using the example of two salespeople, he shows that focusing on the right actions-what […]
In this video, John explains Model 26: Favor: The Perception Advantage from his book Thinking for Success. He explores favor as an intangible quality that changes how people perceive us, opening doors for prosperity and opportunity. Using examples like ice cream flavors and the story of the children of Israel receiving favor in the eyes […]
In this video, John explores chapter 8, Don’t Fight in Front of the Kids from his book Thinking for Success. He discusses a crucial leadership principle: unity must be protected in front of people you lead. Just as parents should avoid displaying conflict in front of their children, organizational leaders must be careful not to […]
In this episode, Georg Klausner sits down with John Knowlton to talk about something many families avoid-money. They discuss how open communication can strengthen relationships, why fairness in wealth isn’t always simple, and how shared decision-making can help families plan for lasting prosperity.
In this episode of the REL Freedom Podcast, Mike Swenson sits down with John to explore the importance of long-term, strategic thinking. Drawing on insights from his book Thinking for Success, John shares his perspective on building wealth, involving family, and creating meaningful mission, vision, and values statements. They discuss how money isn’t the finish […]
In this short video, John shares Model 50: The Useful Kind of Doctor from his book Thinking for Success. The core idea is powerful: success isn’t reserved for a select few, it comes from choosing to be useful and adding value wherever you are. No matter your role, you have the ability to strengthen people […]
In this episode of the podcast Beyond the Velvet Rope, John reflects on how intentional thinking has shaped both personal outcomes and long-term prosperity. He shares insights from his journey in wealth management, highlighting the role of faith, shared governance and open communication in building trust across generations. The conversation emphasizes personal responsibility, early financial […]
On this podcast episode of Bartelle’s Money Talk, John shares how intentional thinking and storytelling can transform teams and foster abundance. He explores how constraints spark creativity, how families can use shared governance to manage wealth across generations, and why open communication about values and money builds lasting impact.
