In this episode of Right About Now, host Ryan Alford sits down with Jason Kocina, Director of Digital Marketing and Media Relations, to talk about how AI is rewriting the rules of marketing and PR. From the early internet boom of the 90s to today’s AI-driven strategies, Jason shares what’s…
Joe Foster, the co-founder of Reebok, shares his thoughts on the difference between the early days of a startup and a massive corporate entity. He recalls the constant energy and excitement, the thrills, and the challenges he and his brother experienced as they grew the business.
Mike and Kass Lazerow, authors of "Shoveling $h!t", share the deeper motivation behind their entrepreneurial journey and why they continue to invest.
🚀 Redefine success, overcome “winner’s syndrome,” and build a thriving coaching business in 2025. In this episode of Right About Now, host Ryan Alford interviews Mitch Matthews—international keynote speaker, success coach, and host of the Dream Think Do podcast. Mitch shares practical strategies for defining success on your own terms,…
Gary Vaynerchuk saw NFTs as the perfect place to create a new IP, citing Disney, Marvel, and Lucas. He still believes in digital collectibles.
Luke Yarton discusses how influencer marketing is the modern evolution of traditional spokesperson marketing. He notes that brands have historically used high-profile figures like celebrities and athletes (citing examples like Michael Jordan, Michael Phelps, and Tom Cruise) as spokespersons in major advertisements, such as those during the Super Bowl. Influencer…
Is it money? Moses Heredia shares his counterintuitive philosophy on achieving success: relentless self-improvement and passion, not the bank account. See the full 'Right About Now' interview for more.
🚀 In this episode of Right About Now, host Ryan Alford sits down with David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, to explore the journey from a small print newsletter in 1993 to one of the most influential investment platforms today. David shares his Rule Breaker Investing philosophy, explains why…
Mental performance coach Evan Marks discusses the Performance Equation: Performance = Potential - Interferences. He explains that issues like procrastination and lack of effort are often driven by the fear of a future feeling. He advises that to achieve peak performance, one must start small to allow behavior to compound…
In this episode of Right About Now with Ryan Alford, Ryan interviews Alyssa Campbell, author of Big Kids Bigger Emotions and CEO of Seed and Sew Collaborative. Alyssa shares insights from her new book on how parents and educators can better support the emotional and nervous system development of children…
Brendan Kane explains how YouTube has transformed from a platform for "nobody" content like karaoke and prank videos in 2005 into a major television contender. He highlights a statistic that 11% of American households now watch YouTube on their TVs, a number that's only expected to grow.
Evan Marks discusses the concept of "aggressive patience." He describes it as being the opposite of passive patience, using the analogy of a jaguar in the rough to illustrate his point. The jaguar's heart rate is low and it is focused and intentional. Marks contrasts this with the common phrase…
Evan Marks challenges the conventional wisdom that motivation is the key to success. He argues that motivation is fleeting and that a more powerful and reliable force is momentum. He compares motivation to a short-lived feeling and momentum to the sustained force that carries you across the finish line. #MotivationIsOverrated…
In this episode of Right About Now with Ryan Alford, we sit down with Dr. Navin Goyal — anesthesiologist turned entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Loud Capital. Dr. Goyal shares his journey from practicing medicine to building a venture capital firm that empowers healthcare startups with both funding and hands-on…
Brendan Kane highlights how platforms like YouTube have become the modern equivalent of television. He recalls YouTube's early days when it was seen as a novelty for things like karaoke videos and pranks. Today, it has grown to over 2 billion users, with 11% of US households now watching YouTube…
Brendan Kane outlines three core principles for successful content creation that focuses on retention, not just virality. First, your content must authentically represent you and your business. Second, use proven, successful content formats instead of trying to reinvent the wheel. Finally, understand that social media algorithms prioritize retention—the longer people…
Dan Novaes explains why paying attention to data is crucial for business success. He argues that in today's digital world, data and attention are the new currencies. By carefully analyzing what people are paying attention to—where they are clicking, what they are watching—businesses can gain invaluable insights that drive growth.…
Dan Novaes explains how companies use incentives to achieve their business goals. He uses Robinhood as an example, detailing how the company incentivized users to deposit money into their brokerage accounts by offering free cryptocurrency and stock. This strategy helps them reach their target of acquiring a certain number of…
In this episode of Right About Now, host Ryan Alford sits down with Brett Farmiloe, CEO of Featured.com, to explore the evolving world of earned media, PR, SEO, and AI. From platforms like Featured.com and HARO (Help A Reporter Out) to the rising influence of AI and large language models…
Veronica Shelton shares a powerful insight: the key to true success isn't just knowledge, but an insatiable curiosity. She argues that the most successful people are problem-solvers who are always asking "why" and digging deeper, while those who stay at a "surface level" will never truly progress. #Curiosity #SuccessMindset #ProblemSolving…
Veronica Shelton highlights the importance of humility, trust, and focusing on the team's success rather than personal validation. She discusses how true leadership is about empowering others and fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and can contribute their best work. #Leadership #Ego #Business #CareerAdvice #PersonalGrowth #Management #VeronicaShelton #Success #Teamwork…
In this video, Matt Britton explains that speed is the ultimate moat for companies in the age of AI. He argues that larger, more established companies are often the slowest to adopt new technologies due to bureaucracy, legal concerns, and data privacy issues. He contrasts this with smaller, more agile…
In this video, Matt Britton discusses the current state of AI adoption and understanding. He points out that while ChatGPT has 100 million paid users, most people's understanding of AI is limited to simple tasks like asking for a recipe or writing a blog post. He emphasizes that we are…
Thoryn Stephens explains that his journey into the fields of longevity and brain optimization was fueled by a lifelong fascination with biological optimization. He shares how his experience as a triathlete and Ironman competitor in his twenties taught him that using data could help him train smarter and ultimately improve…