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Jan. 28, 2026
The best technology is invisible
Nick Gernert explains why a "job well done" means the technology fades into the background while the user thrives.
Jan. 27, 2026
How fast are you adapting?
The world is changing at lightning speed. Nick Gernert explains why adaptability is the true lens for success in today’s market.
Jan. 27, 2026
How Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Went from Gas Station Restaurant to Multi-Location Franchise | Derrick
Building a real business takes more than hustle — it takes patience, discipline, and the willingness to believe long before the results show up.
In this episode of *Right About Now,* Ryan Alford sits down with *Derrick Hayes,* founder and CEO of *Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks,* to break down what it _actually_ looks like to grow a business from nothing into a national brand.
Derrick shares how losing his father gave him purpose, why early failures selling Italian ice nearly ended the journey…
Jan. 27, 2026
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, long nights, and moments where progress wasn’t visible — even when the work was real. Using pow…
Jan. 26, 2026
The secret to WordPress SEO success
Nick Gernert explains why WordPress has had SEO at its core since day one and why it still dominates.
Jan. 23, 2026
You Only Get One Shot: Confidence, Discipline, and the Truth About Success | Mara Dorn
“You only get one shot.”
In this episode of _Right About Now,_ *Mara Dorn* breaks down the uncomfortable truth about confidence, discipline, and why first impressions still matter — whether you like it or not.
From building billion-dollar sales teams to mentoring the next generation, Mara explains how posture, presence, energy, and personal standards directly affect performance. This isn’t about vanity — it’s about how the brain, body, and behavior work together.
This conversation d…
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