Ep.98 From Failure to Fortune w/ Ryan Alford

Key Takeaways:The Importance of Seizing Opportunities: Ryan emphasizes the need to maximize every opportunity, whether it's in business or personal growth. He discusses how fear often holds people back and how overcoming that fear is crucial to success.From Humble Beginnings to Success: Despite starting from humble beginnings, Ryan's journey illustrates the power of determination, discipline, and continuous learning.The Role of Failure: Ryan candidly shares his experience with a failed business venture and how it became a stepping stone for greater success. He highlights the importance of learning from failure and not letting it define you.Podcasting as a Growth Medium: Ryan discusses the rising influence of podcasting, especially among the 18-34 demographic, and how it’s becoming a dominant medium for education and entertainment.Practical Advice for Aspiring Podcasters: Leveraging his experience, Ryan offers advice on how to build a successful podcast, including the importance of being authentic, engaging with your audience, and staying consistent. Timestamps:[00:04] - Introduction to the InPowered Life podcast[00:29] - Rudi introduces Ryan Alford and his impressive background[02:51] - Ryan talks about the pressure and honor of having a top-ranking podcast[05:14] - Discussion on Ryan's mission and purpose behind his work[07:26] - Ryan's journey in seizing opportunities in his career[09:47] - How Ryan maximized his early career opportunities in marketing[14:14] - The mindset needed to move from good to great[19:02] - The importance of not settling for mediocrity[23:55] - Ryan’s failed business venture and the lessons learned[28:39] - How Ryan discerns which ideas to act on[33:25] - The importance of execution and staying involved in the business[35:48] - The future of podcasting and Ryan's work with the Radcast network[40:40] - Conclusion and final thoughts from Ryan and Rudi Quotes"You either find a way or you find an excuse.""Failure is a stepping stone to just greater success, greater success, and greater success." Visit our website: https://www.rudiriekstins.comFollow along at: https://www.instagram.com/the.inpowered.life.podcast/Stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstins Ryan Alford’s Links: Website: https://ryanalford.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alford.ryanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryan.alfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-alford-a071603/Podcast: https://www.ryanisright.com/