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What is Service Before Self Leadership?

SBSL is an educational solutions provider, founded in the fall of 2011 by Mr. SJ Barakony.  

How do we approach our work?  

SBSL designs & implements customized solutions - whether they be via paid services on retainer ( mentoring, family advisory service [ FAS ] , group facilitation ( Mastermind, Everything DISC,  or DJ to DJ )),  and/or self directed consulting via recommending a partner business with whom we have a collaborative, win:win working arrangement.

Why do we exist?   

Generally stated, our overarching mission is to fill in the gaps ( aka, 15 root issues ) which exist in the traditional model of educating our citizenry.  To put into context : 

  • The K-12 model, with many of its features still in use by public, many charters, private, faith based, and even home schooling families, is 160+ years old; its early roots were planted in the NE (Massachusetts) about a decade before the Civil War. ​
  • The collegiate/undergrad/university track is 70+ years old, coming into its own just after WWII wrapped with a big boost from the GI Bill, and began its spread far and wide thereafter.

Whom do we work with ( target markets : B2B , B2C, etc ) ?

We primarily focus on working w/ families, individuals, faith based institutions, & small and mid sized business owners/entrepreneurs. 

We heartily welcome any & all opportunities to collaborate with other educational innovators, visionaries, and early adopters, too!
Who is SJ Barakony?

SJ is a CMA (Consultant, Mentor, & Advisor), as well as the founder of SBSL. 

He strongly believes in being an advocate for the 80-90% of American citizens between the ages of 5-6 and 50 who have, are, or will (w/o active intervention) experience average, mediocre, or less results from the conventional educational tracks.

He is 43 years old, lives in Ohio, and has been an edu-preneur in the education field for nearly four years, with 2+ years of prior coaching experience, as of the spring of 2019.

He is presently ( or was ) involved in the following mentor-ship and/or advising programs & organizations:


He's also a National Advisory Committee member - click here 

His favorite pastimes/hobbies are traveling; reading ( 240+ paper & audio books in the past 7+ years ); listening & watching inspirational content ( DVD, mp3, audio CD, webinar, video ); volunteering at his home church; connecting people who may not otherwise have met in the course of time; and being a chief encouragement officer (C.E.O.) for his professional network.

He describes himself as part advocate, part early adopter, & part futurist. All contribute to his branding as a 'solutions provider' in the educational space/industry.
What are SBSL's Four Core Missions?

  • Serve 1st Always
  • Educate the uninformed
  • Promote Freedom
  • Spread Prosperity
What is SBSL's Business Model?

Five Pillars ( areas of specialty ) :

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Customized Solutions can take many forms .... 

  • Consulting - SBSL offers our customers a unique opportunity to partner with us, and upwards of 10 or more other businesses with whom we have working arrangements with.  Once SBSL ID's your need, we design a customized solution that is just that - there's likely no other business in the country that can do the exact same thing!

  • Mentorship - Work with SBSL ( please see below for $ #'s ) to set up time for the Founder to partner with your company/business,  or your own self (individual) on a one to one basis.
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  • Family Advisory Service - Work with SBSL ( please see below for $ #'s ) to set up time for the Founder to ensure that your family is 100% aware of each & every educational option that exists in 2017 America. The innovations are coming fast & quick, and the vast majority of citizens don't seem to have the time to research them all to come to the most wise decision for their, their kids, or their grandkids' future.  SBSL is here to fill that need.
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  • Group Facilitation - SBSL believes having a sounding board from the outside which can suggest solutions for your problems/challenges/obstacles has a high value proposition.         (​​SBSL's Founder has several years of experience being the co-organizer/lead facilitator of a weekly Mastermind, as a participating member of two additional masterminds, plus experience with youth in a classroom setting ( e.g., AWANA, YEA, Teen Entrepreneurial Camp ) 
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How much will this cost?
( in other words: How much should I expect to invest in an SBSL customized solution? )

Time = Gold & Money = Silver 
[ Serving the masses to earn the privilege to live with the classes. ]

Since time is everyone's most valuable currency in the current Conceptual Age, SBSL offers highly competitive rates in the free enterprise marketplace of ideas. 

Retainer :   Sign a very short agreement with SBSL's Founder. 

SBSL utilizes a "4x3" model : 

Four (4) possible levels of investment
( starting at $250 ) and ... Three (3) terms ( quarterly, 6 mos., or 1/one year in duration )

Payment is accepted via CC , Debit/check cards, & all other forms of standard payment, inc.  money orders & cash.

In short, SBSL always offers a Win:Win for whom we serve: Simple as that.