Episode 66: The One About Betting on Yourself Ft. Ryan Green

This week, we sit down with Ryan Green, Founder and Chief Media Officer of The Last Splash. Ryan’s journey is anything but ordinary. He went from dropping out of college to play online poker professionally to becoming one of the most respected media minds in St. Louis, with over 15 years of experience leading innovation in digital marketing and advertising technology.Ryan shares what it was like to have his entire career disappear overnight on April 15, 2011 when online poker became illegal, and how he rebuilt his life by betting on himself again. Using the same analytical and strategic skills that made him successful in poker, he carved out a powerful career in media, helped scale Coegi into a fast-growing agency, and became a leader in emerging trends like CTV, streaming audio, and influencer strategy.We also dive into his surprise pandemic baby and how becoming a father shifted everything he thought he knew about purpose, presence, and modern masculinity. Ryan opens up about the transformation of fatherhood, the joy he never saw coming, and what it means to lead with heart.From reinvention and resilience to taking chances and doing business with everyone, regardless of race, gender, culture, or religion, Ryan’s story reminds us that the biggest wins come from betting on yourself.Grab a cup of coffee and tune in for a conversation filled with honesty, growth, and the courage to take risks.Connect with Ryan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryangreen83/ 🎙 Podcast: The Last SplashThis is the Jew From The Lou Podcast, where real stories meet real inspiration.Connect with Jew From The Lou:📱 Instagram: @jewfromthelou 📱 TikTok: @jewfromthelou 📱 YouTube: @jewfromthelou#JewFromTheLou #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #MediaStrategy #Fatherhood #ModernMasculinity #BetOnYourself #StLouis #MarketingIndustry #CareerReinvention #MindsetMatters #LeCafe