Unscripted Podcast w/ Clyde and Tonya Harden

🦁 BUILD LIKE AN OWNER | WEEK 1
Busy Doesn’t Mean You’re Building
Welcome to Week 1 of our Monday Morning ROAR series, BUILD LIKE AN OWNER: Get Focused. Get Equipped. Build Stronger.
Business owners, being busy can make us feel productive, but activity does not always equal progress. You can spend your entire week answering emails, posting on social media, attending meetings and checking things off your list while the things that actually grow your business remain untouched.
In this episode, we’re talking about how to stop running your business from your to do list and start thinking, prioritizing and building like an OWNER.
We’ll unpack four practical principles:
🦁 Know what actually produces revenue🦁 Separate what’s urgent from what’s important🦁 Identify your top three priorities for the week🦁 Stop measuring success by how tired you are
This week’s ROAR:🔥 If everything is important, nothing is getting your full attention.
Your business doesn’t need you exhausted from doing everything. It needs you focused on doing the RIGHT things.
It’s time to stop chasing busy, get intentional about what you’re building and BUILD LIKE AN OWNER.
🎧 Press play and start your week focused, encouraged and ready to BUILD!
Happy Hunting, Let’s Eat! 🦁
 
 
 
 

Scaling a business requires more than ambition and hard work. It requires strategy, mentorship, the right relationships and the humility to learn from someone who has already walked the path.
In this episode of the Unscripted Podcast, Clyde and Tonya Harden sit down with their business coach and mentor, Coach Latasha Brooks, also known as the “Million Dollar Architect,” for a powerful conversation about scaling through government contracting.
Clyde and Tonya share how the right mentorship helped them win their first prime government contract in less than 45 days. Coach Brooks also reveals the truth about GovCon, building a capable team, navigating CEO burnout, keeping your 9 to 5 while growing your business and preparing for the impact AI will have on the future of entrepreneurship.
This conversation is a reminder that success is never truly self made. Growth happens when preparation meets opportunity and when you are willing to receive the strategy, accountability and wisdom needed for your next level.
If you are ready to stop building alone and begin scaling with greater intention, structure and strategy, this episode is for you.

Before You Sign Another Contract, Watch This
As business owners, we spend a lot of time learning how to start, grow, and scale our businesses. But one thing we don't always talk enough about is how to protect what we're building.
In this episode of the Unscripted Podcast with Clyde & Tonya, we're sharing why we made the decision to put a lawyer on retainer and how that decision has changed the way we do business.
We're talking about real situations we've encountered with contracts, insurance policies, employees, government contracting, and business agreements. We've learned that just because you have an LLC doesn't mean every decision you make is automatically protected.
What happens when you sign a contract without fully understanding the terms? Are you signing documents under your business or putting your personal name on the line? Are your personal and business finances truly separate? Does your insurance actually cover the work you're doing?
These are things we had to learn as our businesses grew.
This conversation isn't about being afraid to do business. It's about understanding that the bigger you build, the more intentional you have to become about protecting it.
Before you sign another contract, make another major business deal, or step into your next level of growth, this is a conversation you need to hear.
🎙️ Unscripted with Clyde & Tonya
This episode shares our personal business experiences and is for educational purposes only. It should not be considered legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney regarding your specific business and legal needs.

🎙️🦁 MIDWEEK MOTIVATION: YOU STILL HAVE TIME
Welcome to a little Midweek Motivation for my Lions!
We’re already in the middle of the week, and maybe things haven’t gone exactly the way you planned. Maybe you didn’t accomplish everything on your list, business has been a little slow, or life simply got busy.
But I stopped by to remind you of something simple:
YOU STILL HAVE TIME!
You still have time to reset.You still have time to refocus.You still have time to make progress.You still have time to make that call, send that email, follow up with that customer, and work your business.
Don’t count this week out just because you’re already at Wednesday.
🎧 Press play and receive this Midweek Motivation.
Let’s make the rest of this week count! 🦁🔥
Happy Hunting, Let’s Eat!

Why Disabled Veterans Are Winning at Business
What if your VA disability rating isn’t limiting your business potential, but could actually help position you for greater opportunities?
In this episode of the Unscripted Podcast with Clyde & Tonya, we’re having a conversation every veteran and veteran business owner needs to hear.
Clyde shares his personal journey from a 60% VA disability rating to 100%, how AI helped him research and better understand the VA process, and why veterans should never allow fear, misinformation, or assumptions about income to keep them from exploring benefits they may have earned through their service.
We also talk about how a 100% VA disability rating can impact more than a monthly benefit. From potential property tax exemptions and education benefits for dependents to healthcare resources and other family benefits, understanding what is available can make a major difference for your household and your future.
But we don’t stop there.
We break down how veteran entrepreneurs can position their businesses for government contracting opportunities through certifications such as Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Texas Veteran Owned Business certification, and why the right certifications, business structure, and knowledge can open doors to opportunities many business owners overlook.
This conversation is about more than receiving benefits. It’s about learning how to use the resources, knowledge, technology, and opportunities available to you to build your business, create wealth, and leave something for your family.
If you’re a veteran, married to a veteran, or know someone who served, share this episode with them. There may be benefits and business opportunities they simply don’t know exist.
🎙️ Unscripted Podcast with Clyde & Tonya
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Disclaimer: This episode shares personal experiences and general information for educational purposes. VA benefits, eligibility requirements, tax exemptions, healthcare benefits, education programs, and government contracting certifications can vary based on individual circumstances and current program requirements. Always verify eligibility and requirements with the appropriate government agency or a qualified professional.

🎙️ New Episode of Unscripted Podcast
Why Every Business Needs a Nonprofit
What if I told you that your business could create a greater impact, open new funding opportunities, and position itself for long term growth, all while serving your community?
In our newest episode of Unscripted, Bishop Clyde and I unpack one of the biggest mindset shifts entrepreneurs, pastors, and community leaders need to make. We discuss why pairing a for profit business with a nonprofit organization can become a powerful strategy for building wealth, creating jobs, strengthening communities, and expanding your mission.
In this episode, you'll discover:
✨ Why many business owners are paying more taxes than necessary while missing funding opportunities.
✨ The difference between government contracts and grants, and how each can work together.
✨ How nonprofits and Community Development Corporations (CDCs) can help churches and organizations create jobs, serve their communities, and remain compliant.
✨ The mindset shift from simply earning income to building lasting impact and generational legacy.
✨ How we partnered with a nonprofit to help create a million dollar opportunity while serving our community.
Whether you're a business owner, pastor, nonprofit leader, or someone who wants to make a greater impact, this conversation will challenge the way you think about business, ministry, and community development.
🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you enjoy podcasts.
If this episode encourages you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with another entrepreneur or leader who needs to hear this conversation today.
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🚨 New Episode of Unscripted Podcast 🚨
What if the biggest opportunity to scale your business isn't another customer... but the government?
We went from living in our church to winning our first six figure prime government contract, and in this episode we're sharing the lessons, strategy, and mindset that helped us get there.
If you're tired of chasing one client at a time, wondering how to grow your business, or you've heard about government contracts but don't know where to start, this episode is for you.
🎙️ Scale Fast: Win Government Contracts
In this episode you'll discover:✨ Why B2C alone may be limiting your growth✨ The difference between a prime contractor and a subcontractor✨ How government funding really flows✨ Why certifications and business structure matter✨ How faith, strategy, and preparation can open doors you never imagined
This isn't just about winning contracts. It's about building a business that creates long term impact, generational wealth, and lasting opportunities.
🎧 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform.
If this episode encourages you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, Share, and tell another business owner who needs to hear it.

Some conversations are difficult to have—but they're the ones that have the power to heal.
In this episode of Unscripted with Clyde & Tonya, we open our hearts and share one of the most personal journeys we've ever discussed: losing a mother, navigating family trauma, and discovering the freedom that comes through forgiveness.
This isn't just a conversation about grief. It's about healing from childhood wounds, choosing peace over bitterness, restoring what can be restored, and learning how to prepare your family for the future through wisdom and legacy planning.
If you've ever struggled with a broken relationship, cared for an aging parent, experienced loss, or wrestled with forgiveness, we pray this conversation reminds you that your past does not have to define your future. Healing is possible. Forgiveness is powerful. And peace is always worth pursuing.
Thank you for allowing us into your life. If this episode encourages you, we invite you to subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and join us as we continue having real, honest conversations about faith, family, business, leadership, and life.
Welcome to Unscripted with Clyde & Tonya—where real conversations inspire real transformation.

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Before It's Too Late — Do This for Your Parents
What happens when the people who once protected you suddenly need you to protect them?
In this heartfelt and powerful episode of the Unscripted Podcast, Clyde & Tonya have a real conversation about one of life's most difficult transitions—becoming the caregiver and advocate for aging parents.
From navigating hospital systems and difficult medical decisions to rebuilding strained relationships and having uncomfortable conversations about legacy, wills, power of attorney, and end-of-life planning, this episode offers practical wisdom and personal experiences that every family needs to hear.
If you're in your 40s and watching your parents age, facing health challenges, or struggling to maintain their independence, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, you'll learn:✅ How to effectively advocate for your parents in healthcare settings✅ The difference between a Power of Attorney and Medical Power of Attorney✅ Why a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) can protect your family's assets✅ How to prepare for difficult legacy and funeral conversations✅ Ways to protect your own mental health while caregiving✅ Why strengthening family relationships today matters for tomorrow
The truth is, family legacy isn't just about what you leave behind—it's about preparing the next generation to care for you when you can no longer care for yourself.
👉 Download your Advanced Directive Template:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vGAiYD0jPOazhkzTy8S6NcYkkc9rVLr5/view?usp=drive_link
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What if the very thing you're afraid of is the key to your breakthrough?
In this powerful episode of Unscripted Podcast with Clyde & Tonya, we tackle one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face—fear. Fear of starting. Fear of failing. Fear of losing everything you've worked so hard to build.
Before You Quit Your Business, Watch This: Starting with Nothing & Overcoming Fear is a raw and honest conversation about what it really takes to build a business from the ground up. Discover why having limited resources may actually be your greatest advantage, how to stop letting procrastination delay your purpose, and why a clear vision and plan can change the trajectory of your life and business.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to throw in the towel, this episode will challenge your thinking, strengthen your faith, and inspire you to take action.
Don't let fear write the ending of your story. Press play and learn how to move from hesitation to execution.
🎙️ Watch the latest episode of Unscripted Podcast with Clyde & Tonya and discover why your next step could be the one that changes everything.