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, advising , group facilitation ( Mastermind, DISC, 5 Behaviors, or DJ to DJ )),  and/or consulting via connecting and recommending one of our suppliers with whom we have a collaborative working agreement ( ~30 businesses +  as of the spring, 2017 ) 

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 140+ years old.  ​
  • The collegiate/undergrad/university track is 70+ years old, coming into existence just after WWII wrapped, and spreading far and wide from there. 

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 a directional innovation) have an average, mediocre, or less results from the conventional educational tracks.

He is 41 years old, lives in Ohio, and has been an entrepreneur in the education field for 5 1/2  years as of the spring of 2017.

He is presently involved (or has been actively involved) in the following mentorship and/or advising programs / orgs :


He also is a National Steering Committee member - click here 

His favorite pastimes/hobbies are traveling; reading ( 240+ paper & audio books in the past six+ years' time ); listening & watching inspirational content ( DVD, mp3, audio CD, streaming video, You Tube ); volunteering at his home church; connecting people who may not otherwise have met in the course of time; being an encourager (C.E.O.); & a solution provider (change agent.)
What are SBSL's Four Core Missions?

  • Serve 1st Always ( lead people to truth )
  • 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.