Ryan Alford: Being Resourceful & Making Money

Watch Trailer: https://youtu.be/esH5mT4nj6cWatch Full Episode: https://youtu.be/dCFCnM1nQW8Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.So excited to share in Episode 101 of the AAF podcast: Ryan Alford On Being Resourceful & Making Money. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.Ryan is a marketing influencer and a visionary entrepreneur. He owns five diverse companies and is the host of Right About Now, the number one marketing and business show on Apple Podcasts that's generated eight figures in revenue. He is also building the podcast network, adding shows and talent that want to leverage that system and leave a legacy while driving true outcomes for themselves and their partners.His agency, Radical, helps B2B companies win in marketing that works. Now Vertical works as an extension of your team to bring modern skillsets and big ideas to generate results.Comment, tag, and share with someone who would love this. Enjoy! Also join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Follow me: @SunYiCo Website https://sunyi.coNight Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation/Instagram https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow me: @RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford Youtube https://youtube.com/channel/UCc8gmekIb1SS1s216ASNT_w Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/?hl=enLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-alfordX https://x.com/jryanalford?lang=enWebsite https://ryanalford.com/Radical Website https://www.radical.company/radicals/***💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-as-f-ck-with-sun-yi/id1527964267🟢 Leave a rating on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5cgz2J6yGP9OAzMYutaL3u?si=4b18cfbb22fc4593❤️ Leave a rating on Google Podcastshttps://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtAz8r-ZIxhmSNxNi_5Ux4AJYyChFHyF5&si=UfVKtV5m-PauA7D9***Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Ryan Alford00:02:41 - Growing up in South Carolina00:05:32 - Growing Up with a Scarcity Mindset00:08:13 - Natural Influences and Team Sports00:10:52 - The Importance of Discipline and Delayed Gratification00:13:29 - Reflection on High Performance and Drive00:16:11 - Personal Responsibility and Setting Non-Negotiables00:18:43 - Creating a Standard for Kids00:21:27 - Giving the Best Chance in Life00:24:13 - Rising through the Ranks00:27:03 - Learning Humility in Entrepreneurship00:29:52 - The Value of Failure and Independence00:32:46 - Transitioning to Starting My Own Agency00:35:36 - Lessons Learned from a Failed Venture00:38:13 - Learning from Past Business Mistakes00:40:57 - Building an Agency00:43:40 - Resourcefulness and Grit00:46:13 - Building a Personal Brand00:48:59 - Investing to Go Bigger in Your Business00:52:04 - Risk Tolerance as a Superpower00:54:39 - Living for the Present00:57:15 - Taking Action and Building Confidence01:00:03 - Building Profitable Podcasts for Creative People01:02:32 - Scaling back and paying the bills