Right About Now - Legendary Business Advice

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The #1 Marketing & Business Show on Apple Podcasts Welcome to Right About Now, where real American business gets a megaphone—and the B.S. gets the boot. Hosted by marketing disrupter Ryan Alford, entrepreneur, founder, and the guy brands call when they want attention, this show slices through the noise with uncensored insights, hard-earned wisdom, and straight-up truths from the frontlines of business. Every week, you’ll get two punchy Guest episodes where Ryan talks with legendary business founders, trending authors, and industry titans about what it takes to build a business and some of the most cutting edge tools and services available.  Forget the LinkedIn fluff. This is for doers, builders, and dreamers who want results, not recycled soundbites. Business the way it really works. Real people. Real wins. Real screw-ups. No MBA required. Just guts, hustle, and a sense of humor. Subscribe, listen, and get Right About Now. Because business isn’t broken—it’s just been boring & stale. Until now.

  1. vor 16 Std.

    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 explains why proven formats outperform trends, hacks and endless posting. Ryan and Brendan also explore personal branding, the opportunity available to niche businesses and why AI-generated content will not succeed without strong human judgment and storytelling fundamentals. Listeners will leave with a practical framework for creating content that attracts attention, reaches beyond a narrow audience and supports meaningful business growth. TOPICS COVERED The difference between accidental and repeatable virality Why storytelling formats outperform social media hacks What Brendan learned from testing 5,000 content variations Audience retention and algorithmic distribution Making niche content accessible to a wider audience Building a portable personal brand AI’s role in social media and content creation Selecting sustainable formats that prevent creator burnout CONNECT WITH BRENDAN KANE Official website: https://brendanjkane.com/ Hook Point: https://hookpoint.com/ The Guide to Going Viral: https://brendanjkane.com/the-guide-to-going-viral/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendankane/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanjkane/ CONNECT WITH RYAN ALFORD Right About Now: https://www.ryanisright.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

    The Science of Going Viral: Why Storytelling Beats Algorithms and AI

  2. vor 3 Tagen

    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 before taking action, even though behavior usually changes before feelings do. They discuss how repetition, consistency, and intentional choices create momentum and gradually build greater confidence and self-trust. The episode also covers aggressive patience, procrastination, resilience, emotional reactions, and how small improvements compound over time. Evan shares practical ways athletes, executives, traders, and business owners can slow down mentally, reduce interference, and perform closer to their full potential. Through M1 Performance Group, Evan works with high performers on focus, resilience, decision-making, and execution in demanding environments. Topics Covered Mental performance under pressure Emotions as data Creating space before responding Behavior versus feelings Repetition and neurological habits Consistency and confidence Motivation versus momentum Aggressive patience Procrastination and fear Intentionality and execution Performance equals potential minus interference Ryan Alford and Evan Marks on conscious behavior Links Evan Marks https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmarks-m1/ https://www.instagram.com/emarks72/ M1 Performance Group https://m1performancegroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/m1-performance-group/ Ryan Alford / Right About Now https://www.ryanisright.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

    The Mental Performance Framework for High-Pressure Decisions

  3. 17. Juli

    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 appears after funding, and how experienced operators can help companies grow while using less money. They also discuss the pressure that comes with institutional investment, the cost of giving away equity, and why raising capital should never be confused with building a successful company.  Navin also explains how AI can help leadership teams organize private company data, identify the activities producing real value, and eliminate distractions that consume time without moving the business forward. The episode offers a grounded framework for founders deciding whether investment will truly accelerate the company or simply create more pressure.  Topics covered Who should and should not pursue venture capital The difference between money and strategic support Reducing capital needs through better execution Founder accountability and adaptability The risks of unrealistic growth expectations Giving away equity versus remaining independent Leadership teams and flexible executives AI-powered company assessments Building business value instead of staying busy Ryan Alford and Navin Goyal on disciplined entrepreneurship Links Navin Goyal https://www.linkedin.com/in/navingoyalmd/ Loud Capital https://loudcapital.com/ Ryan Alford / Right About Now https://www.ryanisright.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

    Most Businesses Should Never Raise Venture Capital | Navin Goyal

  4. 14. Juli

    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 outperform traditional celebrity campaigns, why trust matters more than follower count, and how affiliate marketing, referrals, and customer communities are reshaping brand growth. The conversation also covers practical strategies businesses can use to activate existing customers and create sustainable word-of-mouth marketing.  Topics Covered The evolution of influencer marketing Ambassador marketing Customer advocacy Micro and nano influencers Affiliate marketing Community building Referral strategies Authentic brand partnerships Customer acquisition Ryan Alford and Luke Yarnton discuss modern marketing

    How Brands Turn Customers Into Their Best Marketers | Luke Yarnton

  5. 10. Juli

    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 between earning more money and keeping more money, including how side hustles, rental properties, 1099 income, and business expenses can create real advantages when handled correctly. Mark also shares why business owners need to stop fully delegating their tax strategy and instead become the CEO of their own tax team. The episode also dives into family payroll, family board meetings, Roth IRAs, self-directed IRAs, crypto, and how small business owners can involve their families while building wealth. It is a practical, high-energy conversation about taking ownership of your money, understanding the rules, and using the same strategies wealthy people study every year. Topics Covered Why small business owners overpay in taxes How the tax code motivates wealth-building behavior Side hustles as a gateway to tax strategy Why business owners need better bookkeeping What your accountant may not be telling you Family payroll and paying your kids through the business Roth IRAs, crypto, and self-directed retirement accounts How to build a tax team instead of outsourcing everything Ryan Alford and Mark J. Kohler on ownership, discipline, and wealth Links Right About Now / Ryan Alford https://www.ryanisright.com/ https://www.ryanalford.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/ Mark J. Kohler https://markjkohler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/markjkohler/ https://www.youtube.com/@markjkohler https://mainstreetbusinesspodcast.com/ https://directedira.com/ Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Stop Blaming the Rich & Own Your Destiny 00:32 – Introduction: Welcome to Right About Now with Ryan Alford 00:53 – Introducing Main Street Tax Attorney Mark J. Kohler 01:31 – Mark's Journey from Lemonade Stands to the 1% 02:31 – Why Taxes Are Law (And Why the "Big Dogs" Afford It) 03:29 – The Side Hustle Revolution & Building Wealth 04:42 – The 1099 Golden Ticket: Write-Offs You're Missing 05:32 – Demystifying Tax Brackets & Effective Tax Rates 06:09 – Real Estate & Depreciation Strategies (The Trump Tax Anomaly) 07:29 – Tax Strategies the Rich Geek Out On (Roth IRAs & HSAs) 08:50 – Understanding the True Purpose of the Tax Code 09:58 – Oil & Gas Tax Credits Explained 11:17 – The #1 Thing Small Business Owners Must Stop Doing 12:35 – Being the CEO of Your Own Tax Team 13:05 – Treat Your Side Hustle Like a Real Business 14:07 – Tracking Expenses: Stop Delegating, Start Documenting 14:51 – Integrating Family: How to Form a Family Board & Family Office 16:17 – Putting Your Kids on the Payroll Tax-Free 18:44 – Why Your Current Accountant Might Fight New Tax Strategies 20:57 – Mark’s Take on the Crypto Bus & XRP 21:38 – The Difference Between a Financial Advisor and an Investment Advisor 23:32 – What Fuels Success & The Ultimate Goal of the American Dream 25:05 – Where to Find Mark J. Kohler's Resources & Network 26:17 – Closing Thoughts: Information Doesn't Change Lives, Execution Does

    The Legal Tax Moves That Help Rich People Get Richer | Mark J. Kohler

  6. 7. Juli

    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 conversations. The episode also explores where social media may be headed next, including more commerce, more AI-driven interaction, and more pressure on brands to respond in real time. Ryan and Matthew discuss the idea of X becoming a larger social, commerce, payment, and advertising platform, and why that kind of future changes how brands should think about engagement. They also cover the tension between moderation and free speech, what “lawful but awful” content means, and why brands need tools that protect their channels without removing legitimate opinion. This is a strong episode for marketers, founders, brand leaders, and operators trying to understand how AI can make social media safer, smarter, and more commercially useful. Topics Covered Arwen.ai and AI-powered social media moderation Brand safety and comment protection Why comment sections contain valuable buying signals The future of social commerce and AI engagement How brands can turn social conversations into insights The difference between toxic content and legitimate opinion Why social media is moving past billboard-style advertising Ryan Alford and Matthew McGrory on social intelligence, customer data, and the next era of digital marketing Links Right About Now https://www.ryanisright.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/right-about-now-legendary-business-advice/id1346054199 https://www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford Ryan Alford https://www.ryanalford.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/ Matthew McGrory / Arwen.ai https://www.arwen.ai/home https://www.arwen.ai/platform https://www.arwen.ai/news https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mmcgrory

    The Social Media Goldmine Brands Are Ignoring with Matthew McGrory

  7. 3. Juli

    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 building and performance marketing, including why brands can over-focus on bottom-of-funnel tactics while ignoring awareness, trust, and meaningful differentiation. Ryan and Devora also discuss brand narcissism, attribution myths, human research, podcasts, catalogs, and why marketers need to understand the full context behind a buying decision. Devora shares lessons from her work with Google’s Zero Moment of Truth research and explains why real people still reveal insights that AI-generated or synthetic respondents cannot. This is a practical episode for marketers, founders, and business leaders who want to understand why customers switch, what still influences buying behavior, and how brands can earn attention in a fragmented market. Topics Covered What shopper promiscuity means for brands Why brand loyalty is harder to earn today Brand building vs. performance marketing Why brand tracking can miss the bigger shopper story Attribution, attention, and why marketers still cannot measure everything Why real human research still matters The surprising influence of podcasts and catalogs Google’s Zero Moment of Truth and how buying behavior evolved Ryan Alford and Devora Rogers on the future of shopper behavior and brand strategy Links Right About Now https://www.ryanisright.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/right-about-now-legendary-business-advice/id1346054199 https://open.spotify.com/show/0gy9HkTiwpAAgu1DFyIW9h Ryan Alford https://www.ryanalford.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/ Devora Rogers / Alter Agents https://alteragents.com/ https://alteragents.com/who-we-are/devora-rogers-y/ https://alteragents.substack.com/

    Brand Loyalty Is Dying: Devora Rogers on Shopper Promiscuity and Modern Marketing

  8. 30. Juni

    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 to create Mrs. Meyer’s, the challenge of selling into Whole Foods one store at a time, and the failed Target test Monica chose to walk away from before the buyer kicked her out. Ryan brings the marketing and operator lens, while Monica brings the hard-earned retail wisdom of someone who built a brand by understanding the consumer, the shelf, and the category. They also talk about creativity, packaging, fragrance, social media, product development, and Monica’s book I Bottled My Mother. This episode is especially useful for founders, marketers, and CPG operators who want to understand what it really takes to build a brand that can move from niche to mainstream. Topics Covered The origin story of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day How Thelma Meyer became the soul of the brand Building Caldrea before launching Mrs. Meyer’s Selling into Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, and Amazon Why Monica pulled the brand from Target and came back stronger How fragrance made cleaning products feel giftable and premium What founders need to understand about shelf space Ryan Alford and Monica Nassif on consumer behavior, creativity, disruption, and founder perseverance Links Right About Now https://www.ryanisright.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/right-about-now-legendary-business-advice/id1346054199 https://www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford Ryan Alford https://www.ryanalford.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/ Monica Nassif / I Bottled My Mother https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/I-Bottled-My-Mother/Monica-Nassif/9781646872336 https://www.amazon.com/Bottled-My-Mother-Growing-Business/dp/1646872339 https://www.target.com/p/i-bottled-my-mother-by-monica-nassif-paperback/-/A-1007820287 https://www.walmart.com/ip/I-Bottled-My-Mother-Grit-Grime-amp-Growing-a-Business-the-Mrs-Meyer-apos-s-Story-Paperback-9781646872336/18837654974

    Mrs. Meyer’s: How Reinventing a Boring Category Became a Premium Brand | Monica Nassif
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The #1 Marketing & Business Show on Apple Podcasts Welcome to Right About Now, where real American business gets a megaphone—and the B.S. gets the boot. Hosted by marketing disrupter Ryan Alford, entrepreneur, founder, and the guy brands call when they want attention, this show slices through the noise with uncensored insights, hard-earned wisdom, and straight-up truths from the frontlines of business. Every week, you’ll get two punchy Guest episodes where Ryan talks with legendary business founders, trending authors, and industry titans about what it takes to build a business and some of the most cutting edge tools and services available.  Forget the LinkedIn fluff. This is for doers, builders, and dreamers who want results, not recycled soundbites. Business the way it really works. Real people. Real wins. Real screw-ups. No MBA required. Just guts, hustle, and a sense of humor. Subscribe, listen, and get Right About Now. Because business isn’t broken—it’s just been boring & stale. Until now.

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