Patriot Podcast with Gene Bicknell

In today's Patriot Podcast Gene talks about finding ourselves in a challenging situation and sometimes the first step is humility. Sometimes it is our pride that lead us to certain situations to begin with. Humbling yourself is a good way to press the restart button and seeing the circumstance from a new perspective.GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

Whether you pass away from an untimely death at an early age or live to be 90 years old, life is short. Life is just the blink of an eye. But for some of us, there is consolation in believing there is something awaiting us behind this short life. GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

In today's Patriot Podcast, Gene talks about speaking out of emotional reaction. Whether you have been offended or someone has made you angry, it is generally better wait until you're not responding from emotion. In other words, think before you speak. GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

In today's podcast, Gene continues with a few more things to say about happiness. In particular how our children bring us happiness and how it can be a tough balance to retain that happiness as our children grow and go through the various stages of life and developing their own way and individuality. GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

We all want to raise happy responsible children. We want to teach them right from wrong, share our experiences and hopefully save them some steps by sharing what we have learned. Ultimately they will want to find out for themselves and find their own way, make their own discoveries. We hope that we have provided a good balance as a parent and that we ourselves are an example of what we want our kids to become. We care about them and their happiness, not just now, but in the future. GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

It seems our society is in bondage, bondage to inflation and others issues that seem beyond our control at the moment. Let's not put out kids under the bondage of teaching them biases and preferences but stick to the things that are facts, let the parents instruct their kids in those areas that require more personal, family guidance. Let's let kids be kids, teach them the facts that provide a foundation and leave the rest to the parents.GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

Whether you are rich or poor, have the best of circumstances or facing a season of great challenges, the pursuit of happiness depends on the heart. GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

In today's Patriot Podcast, Gene was inspired by watching a mother bird feed her young outside of his window. His thoughts turned to feeding and protecting our own children in this day and age and some of the dangers we should protect against. GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

In today's Patriot Podcast, Gene talks about Samuel Adams, an early American patriot and his impact on the founding of a nation. GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

Probably one of the most sought after, but least talked about qualities in another person is their ability to listen. A good listener is a rare quality in a person. In this episode Gene talks about the quality of being a good listener. http://GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

Gene Bicknell has lived a unique life, from growing up poor to achieving success in business to everything in between. He has a unique view on the subject of happiness with that spectrum of experience and in today's podcast he talks more about how to find happiness.GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

In today's Patriot Podcast, Gene shares the inspiration that Ukraine has been as one of the few modern examples of a nation that truly values freedom. GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. #ukraine #freedom #thefuture

After Gene completed his previous podcast, "Longing For Happiness", the thought stayed with him, this thought of happiness. So in today's episode Gene continues with his additional thoughts on the subject of happiness.GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

What does it mean to be happy? How do you achieve happiness? If it fulfilling your goals or dreams? Is that the secret to happiness? Is it having "things" or wealth? Gene talks about this longing for happiness in today's podcast.GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

I feel sorry for God? You probably haven't ever heard anyone say that before. Listen in while Gene gives some thought provoking reasons why he feels sorry for God. GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

No matter your financial status, color or creed, if you're living in the United States you are still living in the best country in the world. Yes, many people face some tough challenges here in the U.S., but it is still a nation where you have the freedom to overcome those challenges. GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

Gene has a question for listeners today on his Patriot Podcast. "What is America?". Is it the land of the ...? The home of the ...? What blanks are being filled in by our political leaders and social trends today that are defining America. You may have known it as the land of the free and the home of the brave ... but is it?GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

We have many challenges that we face simply from being human beings. We have many character and emotional differences that are further influenced by our environment growing up. These form how we view life. We make our decisions based on some of those filters. Sometimes we have to challenge ourselves to make a better life, to be better, to make ourselves better and overcome some of the poor examples or bad influences we've been programmed with. Who do you want to be? It's up to you!GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today. 

Thomas Jefferson is quoted as saying, ""Democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where 51% of the people may take away the rights of the other 49%."Gene weighs in on the topic of "mob rule", with some thought provoking questions in regard to events that have unfolded in the past two years in our Republic. Are we becoming a society where the majority is forcing the minority to act and think like they do? GeneBicknell.comThe Patriot Podcast can now be heard in the mornings on KKOW 860AM and 97.5FM in Pittsburg, KS.  Covering the corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.From a humble start in Baxter Springs, Kansas to becoming a multi-millionaire and the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the world, Gene Bicknell made his own path through life. His journey has allowed him to see many sides of life and given him decades of business and life experience providing a unique perspective on political and social events of today.