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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 57 MIN

#11: The Cost of Proving Yourself (Ft. Ryan McClanan)

from Whole Man · host Brennan Hilleary

Most people think burnout happens when you work too hard. Ryan McClanan would tell you it happens when you work from the wrong fuel.In this episode, I sit down with Ryan, Navy veteran and owner of Victory Pest Management, to talk about what it really looks like to build something from nothing and what happens when the fear that got you there starts working against you.In this episode you'll learn:Why the ambition that builds your success can become the exact thing that destroys itWhat survivor fuel actually looks like in real life and the moment Ryan realized his was running outHow growing up without money creates beliefs that follow you into your business even when you're thrivingWhy borrowed certainty feels safe but keeps you from betting on yourselfThe rock bottom moment that forced Ryan to slow down and do the inner work he'd been avoidingThe difference between abundance as a number and abundance as a feeling and why only one actually fulfills youAbout Victory Pest ManagementRyan McClanan is the owner of Victory Pest Management, serving the Richmond area since 2017. Victory handles pest control, termites, mosquitoes, rodents, insulation, crawl space services, and gutter cleaning.  Visit victorypm.com to learn more.Newsletter: Build With Brennan: Designed to help you build a better life, stop surviving, and thrive personally & professionally.My YouTube Channel: Video versions of the podcast and more.Business Website: Helping established businesses develop their people beyond their title through transformative keynote talks, workshops, and group coaching.Other Social Links: LinkedIn, facebook, instagram.

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Most people think burnout happens when you work too hard. Ryan McClanan would tell you it happens when you work from the wrong fuel. In this episode, I sit down with Ryan, Navy veteran and owner of Victory Pest Management, to talk about what it really looks like to build something from nothing and what happens when the fear that got you there starts working against you. In this episode you'll learn: Why the ambition that builds your success can become the exact thing that destroys itWhat surv...

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