Episode 101: Ryan Alford On Being Resourceful & Making Money

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Authentic 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.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Ryan Alford

00:02:41 - Growing up in South Carolina

00:05:32 - Growing Up with a Scarcity Mindset

00:08:13 - Natural Influences and Team Sports

00:10:52 - The Importance of Discipline and Delayed Gratification

00:13:29 - Reflection on High Performance and Drive

00:16:11 - Personal Responsibility and Setting Non-Negotiables

00:18:43 - Creating a Standard for Kids

00:21:27 - Giving the Best Chance in Life

00:24:13 - Rising through the Ranks

00:27:03 - Learning Humility in Entrepreneurship

00:29:52 - The Value of Failure and Independence

00:32:46 - Transitioning to Starting My Own Agency

00:35:36 - Lessons Learned from a Failed Venture

00:38:13 - Learning from Past Business Mistakes

00:40:57 - Building an Agency

00:43:40 - Resourcefulness and Grit

00:46:13 - Building a Personal Brand

00:48:59 - Investing to Go Bigger in Your Business

00:52:04 - Risk Tolerance as a Superpower

00:54:39 - Living for the Present

00:57:15 - Taking Action and Building Confidence

01:00:03 - Building Profitable Podcasts for Creative People

01:02:32 - Scaling back and paying the bills