Entrepreneurs: How to Scale a Creative Business to 8,000 Employees Worldwide with Ryan Stana

Discover entrepreneurship, innovation, business growth, scaling, and intellectual property strategies from successful founders and industry leaders. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interview Ryan Stana from RWS Global. What does it take to build one of the world's largest live entertainment companies from scratch? Ryan Stana, Founder & Executive Chairman of RWS Global, shares how he transformed a theater degree and a vision into a global entertainment powerhouse producing experiences for cruise lines, theme parks, sports events, and the Paris Olympics. Ryan reveals how he bootstrapped his business without outside investors, scaled to hiring more than 8,000 performers annually across 50 countries, and explains why storytelling, disciplined growth, leadership, and human connection remain the keys to entrepreneurial success. Whether you're building a startup, managing a creative business, or looking to scale without giving up ownership, this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiring lessons. Read more at: https://www.rwsglobal.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.