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Right About Now is a marketing and business show hosted by Ryan Alford, featuring uncensored insights and hard-earned wisdom from entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Each week, the podcast delivers two guest episodes covering business building, cutting-edge tools, and real-world experiences. The show targets doers and builders seeking actionable advice without corporate fluff.
Episodes
How One Book Generated $7M in Sales | Selfpublishing.com with Chandler Bolt
Chandler Bolt, founder and CEO of SelfPublishing.com, joins Ryan Alford for a tactical conversation about writing, publishing, and using a book to grow a business. Chandler shares the eight milestones his team uses to move authors from an idea to a finished launch and explains the four Ps behind a book that connects with the right reader.
Ryan pushes on the questions entrepreneurs actually care ab
Earn Attention, Don’t Steal It: Steve Pratt on Creative Bravery and Better Marketing
Steve Pratt joins Ryan Alford to explain why brands can no longer force people to pay attention. As the author of Earn It and co-founder of Pacific Content, Steve has spent decades studying what makes audiences willingly choose, remember and return to content.
The conversation explores why traditional advertising metrics often reward weak marketing, how short-term thinking undermines long-term gro
Build Wealth the Boring Way: Passive Income, Trust and Better Leads With Dani Lynn Robison
Dani Lynn Robison joins Ryan Alford to explain why lasting wealth is usually built through consistent, repetitive decisions instead of exciting short-term opportunities. From working as a musician on cruise ships to building Freedom Family Investments and Oodles of Leads, Dani’s career has been shaped by learning where her strengths create the most value.
She explains why many aspiring landlords e
How to Turn AI Into Real Business Value | Liat Ben-Zur
Liat Ben-Zur, author of The Bias Advantage, joins Ryan Alford for a direct conversation about why artificial intelligence is exposing fragile leadership, broken workflows and unclear accountability. Drawing on her experience leading technology transformations at Microsoft, Philips and Qualcomm, Liat explains why most unsuccessful AI initiatives are organizational failures rather than technology fa
The Science of Going Viral: Why Storytelling Beats Algorithms and AI
Going viral once can be luck, but doing it repeatedly requires a system. Brendan Kane, founder of Hook Point and author of The Guide to Going Viral, joins Ryan Alford to reveal the creative research, storytelling formats and retention principles behind consistently successful social media content.
Drawing on his experience with global brands, celebrities and more than 5,000 content tests, Brendan
The Mental Performance Framework for High-Pressure Decisions
Evan Marks joins Ryan Alford on Right About Now for a conversation about mental performance, emotional awareness, and making better decisions under pressure. Evan explains why emotions should be treated as information rather than ignored and how creating mental space allows people to consciously choose their next behavior.
Ryan and Evan examine why people often wait for confidence or motivation be
Most Businesses Should Never Raise Venture Capital | Navin Goyal
Navin Goyal joins Ryan Alford to discuss the realities of venture capital and why most companies may be better served by staying scrappy instead of immediately pursuing outside investment. As a physician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Loud Capital, Navin has experienced funding from both the founder and investor sides of the table.
Ryan and Navin explore active capital, the execution gap that a
How Brands Turn Customers Into Their Best Marketers | Luke Yarnton
Luke Yarnton joins Ryan Alford to discuss why the future of influencer marketing belongs to customers—not celebrities. As co-founder of The Rave, Luke shares how brands are identifying influential customers already purchasing their products and turning them into long-term ambassadors through authentic relationships and community building.
Ryan and Luke explore how micro and nano influencers outp
The Legal Tax Moves That Help Rich People Get Richer | Mark J. Kohler
Mark J. Kohler joins Ryan Alford on Right About Now to talk about how entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and small business owners can think differently about taxes and wealth. As a tax attorney, CPA, author, and educator, Mark explains why the tax code is not just something to fear once a year, but a tool business owners can learn to use legally and strategically.
Ryan and Mark cover the difference be
The Social Media Goldmine Brands Are Ignoring with Matthew McGrory
Ryan Alford sits down with Matthew McGrory, CEO and co-founder of Arwen.ai, for a conversation about AI, brand safety, social media moderation, and the business value hidden inside comment sections. Matthew explains how Arwen helps brands manage toxic content, protect communities, and identify the customer questions, buying signals, and insights that often get buried in high-volume social conversa
Brand Loyalty Is Dying: Devora Rogers on Shopper Promiscuity and Modern Marketing
Ryan Alford talks with Devora Rogers, Chief Strategy Officer at Alter Agents, about how consumer decision-making has changed and why old marketing assumptions are not enough anymore. Devora explains “shopper promiscuity,” the growing challenge of brand loyalty, and why consumers now use more sources of information before making purchase decisions.
The episode explores the tension between brand bui
Mrs. Meyer’s: How Reinventing a Boring Category Became a Premium Brand | Monica Nassif
Ryan Alford talks with Monica Nassif, founder of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, about the founder story behind one of the most recognizable brands in household cleaning. Monica explains how her mother’s Midwestern practicality, frugality, and grit became the foundation for a brand that felt different from anything else on the shelf.
The conversation moves through the early days of Caldrea, the decision t
From Finance to Netflix: Chris Allen on Influence, Sales, and Startups
Ryan Alford sits down with Chris Allen for a conversation that starts with Netflix’s Million Dollar Secret and quickly turns into something more useful for founders, marketers, and operators. Chris shares how he went from finance to business school to startup life, why he believed consumer products now need a face as much as a formula, and how that belief pushed him toward reality TV.
The episode
Founder Lessons From Scaling, Going Public, and Rebuilding | Rick Jordan
Ryan Alford talks with Rick Jordan about one of the hardest founder arcs to navigate: building real momentum, scaling quickly, and then being forced to confront what happens when part of that structure fails. Rick walks through taking his company public, the acquisitions that accelerated growth, and the liabilities that later turned those wins into a painful and expensive reset.
The conversation i
How a Viral Congressional Trading Tracker Became a $1B+ Fintech Business | Autopilot
Ryan Alford talks with Chris Josephs, co-founder of Autopilot, about how political stock-trade tracking became one of the most talked-about ideas in finance media and how that momentum evolved into a real investing business. Chris explains the origin of the Pelosi Tracker, why the topic hit such a nerve with both parties, and how Autopilot now gives users a way to follow portfolios from politician
How AI Is Changing Retail, Style, and the Future of Shopping | Anya Cheng
Ryan Alford sits down with Anya Cheng, founder and CEO of Taelor, for a conversation about AI, commerce, branding, and why data is becoming the defining advantage in the next generation of startups. Anya shares how she identified a real customer problem inside fashion and style, why most men do not actually want to shop, and how Taelor was built to remove friction through a mix of AI, logistics, a
How to Build a Career That Can Survive Drastic Change | Jason Feifer
Ryan Alford talks with Jason Feifer about what it really takes to build a durable career in a world that keeps changing faster than people expect. Jason explains why he stopped waiting to be discovered, why every path carries risk, and why adaptability is often the trait that separates the people who keep growing from the people who quietly get left behind.
The conversation also digs into storytel
The Brutal Reason Most Entrepreneurs Never Scale: Busywork, Sales, and Weak Offers | Tanner Chidester
Ryan Alford talks with Tanner Chidester about the difference between looking productive and actually building a business that makes money. Tanner explains why so many founders are trapped in the wrong tasks, why leads and sales volume still matter more than most people want to admit, and how weak follow-up systems quietly kill otherwise good businesses.
The conversation also covers offer design, g
How Pay-to-Play Keeps Top Talent From Being Found | Brad Rothenberg
Ryan Alford sits down with Brad Rothenberg for a conversation about the part of American soccer most casual fans never really see: the opportunity gap behind the game.
Brad explains how the pay-to-play system creates barriers for talented athletes who have the skill to compete, but not the money or visibility to get into the right pipeline. He also breaks down how Access U works around that realit
How Premium Brands Create Demand Without Cutting Their Prices | Tom La Vecchia
Ryan Alford sits down with Tom La Vecchia for a smart conversation on what luxury brands are really selling now — and why modern brand strategy is less about pure exclusivity and more about cultural participation.
Using the rumored AP x Swatch collaboration as the centerpiece, Tom explains why giving more people a way into the brand does not necessarily weaken the grail product. Instead, he argue
How Unregulated Gambling Is Draining BILLIONS From the U.S. Economy | Ismail Vali
Ryan Alford sits down with Ismail Vali for a conversation that turns online gambling into a much bigger business and policy discussion.
Ismail explains why he believes illegal and unregulated operators still dominate huge parts of the online gambling market, why legal operators have struggled to capture the economics people assumed they would, and how regulators remain behind the technology that
The Predictable Revenue Playbook Most Founders Are Missing | Josh Troy
Ryan Alford sits down with Josh Troy for a deep conversation on what actually creates predictable revenue in modern B2B sales.
Josh explains how revenue operations, outbound systems, content, trust, and AI all fit together, and why most businesses are still chasing activity instead of building a true revenue engine. He also breaks down the difference between generating leads and generating pipeli
The Business of NIL: Parents, Brands, and the Power Behind College Sports | Justin J. Giangrande
Ryan Alford sits down with Justin J. Giangrande, Founder and CEO of NETWORK, for a wide-ranging conversation on how NIL is reshaping college sports from the inside out.
Justin explains what athlete representation actually looks like in the NIL era, why schools, conferences, and brands are all still figuring out the rules in real time, and why the real power in college sports now sits with a handf
The Million-Dollar Skill Most Professionals Are Losing: Fearless Authenticity, Communication, and Persuasion
Ryan Alford sits down with Jeanne Sparrow for a conversation about leadership, communication, and why authenticity is more than just “being yourself.”
Jeanne shares how her media career, family storytelling roots, and work as an author and speaker shaped her view that real influence comes from spoken communication, memorable stories, and service to others. She also explains why so many teams stru
Why Founders Must Rethink Their Teams in the Age of AI
AI is changing more than workflows — it is changing what teams are, how leaders lead, and what kinds of people businesses need next.
In this episode, Ryan Alford talks with Veronica Shelton, co-founder of Oak Theory, about accessibility, inclusive design, neurodivergent thinking, leadership without ego, and why curiosity is often the trait that separates good founders from great ones. They also g
From Zero to Hero: Lessons on Rejection, Resilience, and Momentum
Every entrepreneur talks about the breakthrough. Fewer talk honestly about the rejection, chaos, and setbacks that come first.
In this themed compilation episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford brings together powerful moments from conversations with Alex Morton, Jen Gottlieb, Ken Wentworth, and other guests who know what it means to rebuild, reinvent, and push through resistance. The result is a
With $50K Left and a 40% Failure Rate, How FightCamp Rebuilt After the COVID Boom and Bust
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford speaks with Khalil Zahar, CEO of FightCamp, about the realities of building a startup from the ground up.
Khalil shares the challenges of launching a hardware-based business, including manufacturing risks, financial pressure, and the critical “valley of death” stage that many startups never survive.
They also discuss the importance of growth, team
AI Is Lowering the Cost to Build Wealth—Here’s How to Take Advantage with Scott Clary
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford speaks with Scott Clary about the rapid rise of AI and its impact on business, careers, and opportunity.
Scott shares why adopting AI is no longer optional and how these tools are enabling individuals to scale output, test ideas faster, and build businesses with fewer resources than ever before.
They also discuss the mindset required to succeed, in
The $2.5M Problem No One Is Planning For: AI, Aging, and Your Financial Future with Lily Vittayarukskul
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Lily Vittayarukskul, founder of Waterlily, to explore the intersection of AI, aging, and financial planning.
The conversation highlights how advancements in AI are enabling more personalized predictions around long-term care needs, helping individuals and families better understand future costs and risks.
Ryan and Lily also discuss t
What Second-Order Effects From the Iran War and AI Mean for Your Business | Ben Johnston with Kaptus
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Ben Johnston to explore the current state of the economy and what it means for small business owners.
The conversation covers inflation, interest rates, global conflict, and supply chain disruption, offering a grounded perspective on how these forces are shaping business conditions today.
Ryan and Ben also discuss the growing role of
The Mental Blind Spot That’s Costing You Money and Affecting Your Business Decisions | Anders Hansen
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford speaks with Anders Hansen about the role of perception, belief systems, and mental conditioning in shaping personal and professional outcomes.
The conversation explores how the subconscious mind drives the majority of behavior, how assumptions influence decision-making, and why people often remain stuck in limiting patterns.
They also discuss the i
The “Real American Beer” Playbook for Breaking Into a Saturated Industry FAST
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford is joined by Chad Bronstein and Terri Francis to explore what it takes to build a brand in a highly competitive industry.
Drawing from their experience launching Real American Beer, the conversation dives into the realities of distribution, the importance of relationships, and the challenges of scaling without massive resources.
They also discuss h
Personal Branding Isn’t Dead: How It Still Drives Real Income in 2026 with Ashley Stahl
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford is joined by Ashley Stahl to explore what it really takes to build a personal brand that creates opportunities.
Ashley breaks down the critical difference between credibility and authority, and why many professionals get stuck building experience without ever becoming known for it. She shares how leveraging platforms like TEDx and YouTube can accele
How Smart Small Businesses Are Actually Using AI to Grow Faster with Dave Charest
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford is joined by Dave Charest to discuss how AI is reshaping the way small businesses operate.
Dave shares insights from recent research showing that more than half of small business owners are already using AI—and why many are increasing their marketing efforts despite economic uncertainty. The conversation explores how AI improves efficiency, helps bu
How Ken Goldin Built a $500M Market: Attention, Hype & the Business of Collectibles
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Ken Goldin to explore how collectibles evolved into a massive global market.
Ken shares how he built Goldin Auctions by focusing on attention, audience growth, and long-term brand strategy—often prioritizing exposure over immediate profit. The discussion breaks down how value is created through storytelling, positioning, and market ps
Why AI Content Isn’t Converting: John Benson on Persuasion, Values & What Actually Converts
AI is making content faster—but not necessarily better. In this episode of Right About Now, John Benson joins Ryan Alford to break down what actually makes content convert in the age of AI.
From inventing the video sales letter (VSL) to building AI tools that replicate high-converting copy, John shares how persuasion hasn’t changed—even as technology has. The real edge isn’t automation, it’s unde
No One Is Coming to Save You: How Jamil Damji Took Control of His Life & Built a Real Estate Empire
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Jamil Damji to unpack a story that starts with rejection—and turns into full ownership of life, business, and purpose. After being denied entry into medical school despite doing everything “right,” Jamil made a decision that changed everything: no one else would control his future again.
From his
Earning the Commute: What It Takes to Make the Office Worth It Again | Bob Cicero
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Bob Cicero from Cisco to break down what the future of work actually looks like—and why most companies are still missing the point. As AI begins to take over repetitive tasks, the real value of work is shifting back to human connection, collaboration, and creativity.
From the post-COVID workplace reset to the rise of hybrid models, th
Adapt or Get Left Behind: The New Rules of AI & Business
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford brings together some of the sharpest minds in AI, business, and technology to break down what’s actually happening right now—and what it means for your future. The pace of change isn’t just fast, it’s unprecedented, and the gap between those who adopt and those who hesitate is growing by the day.
From AI agents that can execute tasks autonomously to
70% of Workers Feel Unprepared: How Instructure Is Rethinking Learning with Ryan Lufkin
New data shows that nearly 70% of workers feel unprepared for today’s workforce, raising bigger questions about how we define job readiness. In this episode, Ryan Alford sits down with Ryan Lufkin of Instructure to unpack what’s actually broken in education and how AI is accelerating the gap between learning and real-world skills.
They explore why AI isn’t replacing expertise but instead demands
Stop Consuming, Start Winning: How to Build Wealth, Discipline & Freedom in Today’s World with Kaylor Betts
Ryan sits down with life and business coach Kaylor Betts to break down a hard truth: being “awake” isn’t the same as actually winning. In a world full of noise, distractions, and blame, they dive into why personal responsibility—not external factors—is the real key to building a life of freedom, wealth, and fulfillment.
The conversation explores the difference between consuming information and ac
AI Productivity vs AI Security: The Human Risk Behind AI with Fable Security
Generative AI is being adopted faster than almost any technology in recent history. The productivity upside is massive—but so are the security implications. As companies rush to integrate AI into everyday workflows, many are discovering that the biggest risks aren’t always technical—they’re human.
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan sits down with Nicole Jiang, co-founder and CEO of Fable Se
From Corporate CFO to “Mr. Biz”: Ken Wentworth on Scaling Businesses, Cash Flow & Entrepreneur Mindset
What separates businesses that scale from those that stall?
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan sits down with Ken Wentworth — also known as “Mr. Biz.” After a successful corporate career at JP Morgan, Ken left the corporate world to become a fractional CFO and business strategist, helping companies uncover hidden opportunities inside their financials.
The conversation explores what many fo
The Universe Is Hiring: Finding Purpose and Taking Action with Anniston Riekstins
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with leadership coach and author Anniston Riekstins to talk about purpose, personal growth, and the mindset shifts that help people take action in their lives.
Anniston shares the inspiration behind her book The Universe Is Hiring and explains why many people spend years consuming personal development content without actually applying it.
From Expelled Student to Entrepreneur: Mike Sancho on Network Marketing, Passive Income & the Metaverse
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with entrepreneur and Wealth Accelerators founder Mike Sancho to unpack the unconventional journey that shaped his business mindset. From getting expelled from both high school and college to hitting rock bottom and rebuilding his life through relentless work ethic, Mike shares how adversity pushed him into entrepreneurship
The conversatio
How Cisco Is Using AI Concierge Agents to Reinvent Customer Experience | Vinod Muthukrishnan
AI isn’t about replacing people — it’s about unlocking productivity and making customer experiences feel more human.
On this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Vinod Muthukrishnan, VP & GM of Webex Customer Experience at Cisco, to discuss how AI is transforming customer experience from fragmented interactions into continuous, context-driven conversations.
Vinod explains why t
Resilience, Reputation, and Real Lessons in Entrepreneurship with Anik Singal
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about growth — it’s about what holds when everything is tested.
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford speaks with entrepreneur and author Anik Singal about one of the most challenging periods of his career: navigating an extended FTC investigation that forced him to shut down operations just weeks before a major company acquisition.
Anik walks through:
Why Asking for the Sale Is the Worst Move You Can Make | Paul Ross
Most sales training focuses on tactics.
Paul Ross focuses on the mind making the decision.
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford speaks with Paul Ross — a former founder of the global pickup and seduction community turned elite subconscious sales trainer for Fortune 500 teams.
Paul shares why:
People don’t trust themselves to make buying decisions
Logic doesn’t close deals — e
The Reality of Building Wealth in Your 20s and 30s with Alex Morton
Alex Morton has seen every side of success — early wins, massive income, public stages, and personal collapse.
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford talks with Alex Morton about the real journey from a broke college kid to multimillionaire, and why the moments no one sees matter more than the highlights.
Alex opens up about:
Making his first million at 24 — and what it didn’t fix
Authenticity Is Authority: How to Build Real Influence with Jen Gottieb
What happens when the brand you build isn’t actually you?
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Jen Gottlieb, co-founder of Super Connector Media and one of Maxim Magazine’s Top Entrepreneurs, to explore the cost of pretending — and the power of authenticity.
Jen opens up about her early career on VH1, how playing a character led her to lose alignment with herself, and w
Agentic AI Is Here: How ATOMS Turns Ideas into Revenue with Ethan Ouyang
AI is no longer just a tool — it’s becoming a business operator.
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford talks with Ethan Ouyang, Head of U.S. Operations at DeepWisdom, about the rise of agentic AI and how their platform Atoms enables anyone to build revenue-ready products without writing code or managing teams.
Ethan explains how Atoms differs from traditional AI tools by running a full
From Broke at 13 to $100M+: Josh Snow on Discipline, Luck, and Building a Legacy
Entrepreneurship isn’t about shortcuts — it’s about staying disciplined long enough to create your own luck.
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Josh Snow, founder and CEO of Snow, for a raw and wide-ranging conversation on adversity, discipline, and what it really takes to build a lasting business.
Josh shares how starting his first business at 13 out of financial nec
How to Build a Website That Actually Converts With Sam Dunning
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford welcomes Sam Dunning, founder of Breaking B2B, for a practical conversation about websites, SEO, and why most companies unknowingly lose leads every day.
Sam explains how ego-driven design choices sabotage conversions — from overusing buzzwords to prioritizing aesthetics over buyer clarity. He shares why websites should be treated like full-time sal
Tenacity Over Fear: How Scott Scovill Turned Doubt Into a Dream Career
What happens when you stop letting fear decide your future?
In this episode of Right About Now, host Ryan Alford sits down with entrepreneur, creative pioneer, and author Scott Scovill for a powerful conversation about fear, failure, and what it really takes to pursue your dreams.
Scott opens up about graduating near the bottom of his class, flunking out of college, and being diagnosed with a de
How Brett Berish Built Billion-Dollar Spirit Brands by Ignoring Industry Rules | Sovereign Brands
Building a real brand isn’t about playing it safe — it’s about testing, failing, learning, and trusting your instincts.
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Brett Berish, CEO of Sovereign Brands, to unpack how he built global spirits brands like Bumbu, Deacon Whiskey, Bel-Air Rosé, and McQueen Gin by doing the opposite of what the industry expected.
Brett explains why h
How Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Went from Gas Station Restaurant to Multi-Location Franchise | Derrick Hayes
Success rarely looks the way people expect it to — and almost never happens on a straight line.
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Derrick Hayes, founder of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, for a candid conversation about patience, belief, and the discipline required to build something that lasts. Derrick walks through the early days of entrepreneurship, including failed ideas
You Only Get One Shot: Confidence, Discipline, and Building Real Success with Mara Dorn
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build.
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Mara Dorn, a leader who has helped build billion-dollar sales organizations and mentor hundreds of young professionals.
Mara shares the lessons she learned early: you only get one shot, first impressions matter, and how you show up physically affects how you perf
From Side Hustle to $10K/Month: Inside the Rental Car Business with George Madden and Car Rental Coach
Most people misunderstand the rental car business.
They either assume it’s too risky, too time-consuming, or only works if you’re renting luxury vehicles. Others lump it in with online side hustle hype without ever understanding the actual mechanics behind it.
In this episode, Ryan talks with George Madden, founder of Car Rental Coach, about what the rental car business really looks like when it
Why Personal Branding Should Come AFTER You Build a Real Business | Marian Esanu
Most people rush into building a personal brand — and end up stuck with views, likes, and no real business to show for it.
In this episode, Marian Esanu breaks down why personal branding should come after you’ve built something real, not before. From fake authority and imposter syndrome to why most creators can’t convert attention into sales, this conversation challenges the way entrepreneurs th
Why the Smartest Brands Don’t Chase Customers Anymore| Jon Davids
Most businesses are obsessed with one question:“How do I spend $1 to make $5?”
According to Jon Davids, that mindset is exactly what’s holding brands back.
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with the CEO of Influicity and author of Marketing Superpowers to unpack why the future belongs to brands that build movements, not just marketing funnels.
John shares
The Brutal Truth About Podcast Growth Nobody Wants to Hear with Tom Webster
Why do most podcasts stall long before they reach real scale?
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford is joined by Tom Webster, one of the most respected voices in podcasting and author of The Audience Is Listening, to unpack the uncomfortable truths behind podcast growth.
With nearly 30 years in audio research and media strategy, Tom explains why:
Promotion won’t save a show that
The Riches Are in the Niches: How a Beverly Hills Surgeon Built a Luxury Empire with ZERO ads | Dr. Deepak Dugar
Luxury isn’t accidental—it’s engineered.
On this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford is joined by Dr. Deepak Dugar, one of the world’s most respected surgeons and the architect behind one of Beverly Hills’ most exclusive medical brands.
Dr. Dugar shares how he built a global reputation by going all-in on a single niche, refusing to compete with mediocrity, and des
How the Rich Use Tax Strategy to Build Long-Term Wealth | Mark J. Kohler
Taxes are the single biggest expense most Americans will ever face—and yet almost no one is taught how they really work.
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford is joined by Mark J. Kohler, renowned Main Street tax attorney, to break down how the tax code is designed to reward certain behaviors—and how everyday entrepreneurs can legally take advantage of it.
This conversation c
From Sports Network to Niche: Josh Pate on Thriving in the World of New Media
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The New Media Playbook is HERE!
The sports media landscape is changing — and Josh Pate is one of the clearest examples of how new media is winning.
In this episode of Right About Now, Josh Pate joins Ryan Alford to break down how he built a dominant college football media brand without relying on legacy networks, hot takes, or manufactured controversy.
Josh shares why audience tru
Think Like a SHARK: Matt Higgins on Why Playing It Safe always FAILS
What separates people who talk about success from those who actually build it?
In this episode of Right About Now, entrepreneur, investor, and Shark Tank personality Matt Higgins explains why burning the boats — eliminating backup plans — is the fastest way to unlock clarity, courage, and exponential growth.
Matt shares deeply personal stories about growing up in poverty, overcoming im
College Football’s Identity Crisis: NIL, Leadership, and Loyalty with Jay Paterno
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Jay Paterno—former Penn State coach, author, and leadership expert—for a candid conversation about the real impact of NIL on college football. From the rise of pay-to-play collectives to leadership failures, mental health pressures, and the erosion of fan loyalty, Jay breaks down what’s actually happening behind the s
Marketing Strategies That Still Work in an AI-Driven World with Jay Schwedelson
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Jim Kwik: How to Train Your Brain to Learn Anything Faster
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From Oil Deals to Entrepreneurship: Brad Blazar’s Masterclass on Funding & Business Growth
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Podcasting’s Next Era: Chat Shows, Video Expansion & The New Advertising Landscape | Jeff Umbro
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Inside the World of Icons.com: Authentic Sports Memorabilia, Messi Collectibles & Market Growth
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Inside the Billionaire Mindset: Rudy Riekstins on Confidence, Energy & High-Performance Habits
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In this episode of Right About Now, host Ryan Alford interviews high performance coach Rudi Riekstins, who shares how empowering individuals within organizations leads to greater business success. Rudi discusses real-life transformations, including a client who went from homelessness to building a million-dollar business, a startup that dramatically increased sales through mindset shifts,
Sawyer Hemsley - Cookie Crumbl: Organic Micro Influencing Using Instagram and TikTok
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Charles Nader's Changing the Healthcare System: Doc.com's Mission to Deliver Free Care Worldwide
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Brevin Galloway: Inside the Mind of a D1 & Professional Athlete
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Eric Mac Lain on Clemson Football, NIL, and His Journey from Player to Analyst
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