Right About Now - Legendary Business Advice
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.

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How Authenticity Built a Global Brand | Sean Whalen x Ryan Alford Podcast
31 ОКТ, 2025
How Authenticity Built a Global Brand | Sean Whalen x Ryan Alford Podcast
<h3 dir="ltr">Right About Now with Ryan Alford</h3> <p dir="ltr">Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's exploring how character and charisma can make millions or unveiling the strategies behind viral success, Ryan delivers a fresh perspective with every episode. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their business game and unlock their full potential.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Resources:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://bit.ly/4eztNcv">Right About Now Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://bit.ly/3BhJzKK">Free Podcast Monetization Course</a> | <a href="https://bit.ly/4doxmRH">Join The Network</a> |<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford">Follow Us On Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford">Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel</a> | <a href="https://vibescience.media">Vibe Science Media</a></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <h4 dir="ltr">SUMMARY</h4> <p dir="ltr">In this episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford interviews Sean Whalen, founder of Lions Not Sheep. Sean shares his journey from early business success and personal struggles with depression to finding purpose through vulnerability and authenticity. He discusses building his empowering brand, the challenges of rapid growth, and the importance of honest storytelling. Sean emphasizes helping men live courageously and authentically, reflecting on legacy, family, and living without regrets. The episode highlights how embracing one&rsquo;s truth can lead to both personal fulfillment and business success.</p> <h4 dir="ltr">TAKEAWAYS</h4> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Personal and professional journey of Sean Whalen, including early success and struggles with depression.</li> <li dir="ltr">The concept of vulnerability and authenticity in social media and business.</li> <li dir="ltr">The origins and growth of the Lions Not Sheep brand.</li> <li dir="ltr">The impact of societal conditioning on men's mental health and expression of feelings.</li> <li dir="ltr">The importance of storytelling and purpose in building a brand.</li> <li dir="ltr">Rapid growth challenges in scaling an apparel business.</li> <li dir="ltr">The significance of sharing personal truths for mental well-being.</li> <li dir="ltr">The role of genuine communication in connecting with audiences.</li> <li dir="ltr">Sean's mission to empower men to live authentically and courageously.</li> <li dir="ltr">Reflections on legacy, family, and prioritizing meaningful life experiences over material success.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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From Student Loans to Millionaire: Jason Brown’s Journey in Stock Trading
28 ОКТ, 2025
From Student Loans to Millionaire: Jason Brown’s Journey in Stock Trading
<h3 dir="ltr">Right About Now with Ryan Alford</h3> <p dir="ltr">Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's exploring how character and charisma can make millions or unveiling the strategies behind viral success, Ryan delivers a fresh perspective with every episode. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their business game and unlock their full potential.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Resources</strong>:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://bit.ly/4eztNcv">Right About Now Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://bit.ly/3BhJzKK">Free Podcast Monetization Course</a> | <a href="https://bit.ly/4doxmRH">Join The Network</a> |<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford">Follow Us On Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford">Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel</a> | <a href="https://vibescience.media">Vibe Science Media</a></p> <h4 dir="ltr">SUMMARY</h4> <p dir="ltr">In this episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford interviews stock market expert Jason Brown. Jason shares his journey from growing up poor to becoming a successful options trader and educator. He discusses early investing mistakes, the importance of financial education, and the pitfalls of blindly trusting financial advisors. Jason emphasizes learning to read stock charts and use options for better returns and risk management. The conversation highlights the need for financial literacy in schools, and Jason introduces his free resources, including the Brown Report and Power Trades University, to help listeners take control of their financial futures.</p> <h4 dir="ltr">TAKEAWAYS</h4> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Jason Brown's personal journey from poverty to financial success.</li> <li dir="ltr">The significance of education in investing and financial literacy.</li> <li dir="ltr">The pitfalls of relying solely on financial advisors.</li> <li dir="ltr">The importance of understanding stock charts and options trading.</li> <li dir="ltr">The need for early financial education in schools.</li> <li dir="ltr">The challenges of teaching financial literacy to youth.</li> <li dir="ltr">Strategies for protecting and growing investments.</li> <li dir="ltr">The potential for high returns through options trading.</li> <li dir="ltr">Resources available for beginners in investing.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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23 MIN
Inside Executive Search: Why Empathy & Self-Awareness Build Better Leaders with Les Csorba
24 ОКТ, 2025
Inside Executive Search: Why Empathy & Self-Awareness Build Better Leaders with Les Csorba
<h3 dir="ltr">Right About Now with Ryan Alford</h3> <p dir="ltr">Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's exploring how character and charisma can make millions or unveiling the strategies behind viral success, Ryan delivers a fresh perspective with every episode. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their business game and unlock their full potential.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Resources:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://bit.ly/4eztNcv">Right About Now Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://bit.ly/3BhJzKK">Free Podcast Monetization Course</a> | <a href="https://bit.ly/4doxmRH">Join The Network</a> |<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford">Follow Us On Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford">Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel</a> | <a href="https://vibescience.media">Vibe Science Media</a></p> <h4 dir="ltr">SUMMARY</h4> <p dir="ltr">In this episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford interviews Les Csorba, author of "Aware: The Power of Seeing Yourself Clearly." They discuss the crucial role of self-awareness in leadership and personal growth, drawing on Les&rsquo;s experiences with leaders like George H.W. Bush, Jamie Dimon, Elon Musk, and Warren Buffett. The conversation explores the traits of highly self-aware leaders, the challenge of people-pleasing, and the importance of balancing empathy with accountability. Les also shares practical tools for developing self-awareness, emphasizing its impact on effective leadership and meaningful relationships.</p> <h4 dir="ltr">TAKEAWAYS</h4> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Importance of self-awareness in leadership and personal development</li> <li dir="ltr">Insights from working with prominent leaders, including U.S. Presidents and top executives</li> <li dir="ltr">Characteristics of highly self-aware leaders</li> <li dir="ltr">The balance between confidence and humility in leadership</li> <li dir="ltr">The impact of empathy on effective leadership</li> <li dir="ltr">Common blind spots in leaders, such as people-pleasing tendencies</li> <li dir="ltr">The role of self-awareness in fostering accountability and business outcomes</li> <li dir="ltr">Examples of self-aware leaders like Elon Musk and Warren Buffett</li> <li dir="ltr">The relationship between self-awareness and objectivity in polarized environments</li> <li dir="ltr">Resources for enhancing self-awareness, including a self-awareness scorecard</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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Your New "Artificial Intern": Unlock Your Authentic Genius with AI | Monica Marquez
21 ОКТ, 2025
Your New "Artificial Intern": Unlock Your Authentic Genius with AI | Monica Marquez
<h3 dir="ltr">Right About Now with Ryan Alford</h3> <p dir="ltr">Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's exploring how character and charisma can make millions or unveiling the strategies behind viral success, Ryan delivers a fresh perspective with every episode. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their business game and unlock their full potential.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Resources</strong>:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://bit.ly/4eztNcv">Right About Now Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://bit.ly/3BhJzKK">Free Podcast Monetization Course</a> | <a href="https://bit.ly/4doxmRH">Join The Network</a> |<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford">Follow Us On Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford">Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel</a> | <a href="https://vibescience.media">Vibe Science Media</a></p> <h4 dir="ltr">SUMMARY</h4> <p dir="ltr">In this episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford interviews Monica Marquez, co-founder of Flipwork Inc.. Monica explains how Flipwork Inc. helps companies successfully adopt AI by focusing on change management and transforming workplace habits. She emphasizes that AI pilots often fail due to low employee adoption, not technology issues. Monica shares insights on overcoming fears about AI, the importance of reinventing workflows, and how leaders can empower teams to leverage AI as a productivity tool. The episode highlights Flipwork Inc.&rsquo;s approach to making AI an integral, empowering part of daily work life.</p> <h4 dir="ltr">TAKEAWAYS</h4> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Challenges of AI adoption in the workplace.</li> <li dir="ltr">Low adoption rates by employees as a primary reason for failed AI pilots.</li> <li dir="ltr">The misconception that AI will replace human jobs.</li> <li dir="ltr">Importance of reinventing workflows and work identities to integrate AI effectively.</li> <li dir="ltr">The need for a mindset shift regarding success and effort in the context of AI.</li> <li dir="ltr">Leaders' role in empowering teams to experiment with AI.</li> <li dir="ltr">The concept of AI as a tool or partner rather than a replacement for human workers.</li> <li dir="ltr">Strategies for sustaining AI adoption through culture and daily habits.</li> <li dir="ltr">Introduction of an AI change agent to support ongoing engagement with AI.</li> <li dir="ltr">The significance of continuous adaptation in the evolving AI landscape.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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The Future of Sports Betting Marketing: AI, Brand Experience & Celebrity Ads | Casey Hurbis
17 ОКТ, 2025
The Future of Sports Betting Marketing: AI, Brand Experience & Celebrity Ads | Casey Hurbis
<h3 dir="ltr">Right About Now with Ryan Alford</h3> <p dir="ltr">Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's exploring how character and charisma can make millions or unveiling the strategies behind viral success, Ryan delivers a fresh perspective with every episode. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their business game and unlock their full potential.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Resources:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://bit.ly/4eztNcv">Right About Now Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://bit.ly/3BhJzKK">Free Podcast Monetization Course</a> | <a href="https://bit.ly/4doxmRH">Join The Network</a> |<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford">Follow Us On Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford">Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel</a> | <a href="https://vibescience.media">Vibe Science Media</a></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <h4 dir="ltr">SUMMARY</h4> <p dir="ltr">On this episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford interviews Casey Hurbis, CMO of BetMGM. Casey discusses the evolution of marketing, the pivotal role of AI in personalization, and the launch of BetMGM's "Make It Legendary" campaign featuring Jon Hamm. He shares insights on large-scale campaign production, the importance of data-driven strategies, and leveraging MGM Resorts' ecosystem for a unique player experience. The conversation highlights the challenges and creativity behind modern marketing, BetMGM's focus on engaging high-value customers, and the brand's ambition to stand out in a competitive market.</p> <h4 dir="ltr">TAKEAWAYS</h4> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Evolution of marketing over the past 20-30 years</li> <li dir="ltr">Impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on marketing and personalization</li> <li dir="ltr">Launch of BetMGM&rsquo;s "Make It Legendary" campaign featuring Jon Hamm</li> <li dir="ltr">Challenges and excitement of managing large-scale brand campaigns</li> <li dir="ltr">Integration of data and AI in marketing strategies</li> <li dir="ltr">Importance of creativity in marketing despite data-driven approaches</li> <li dir="ltr">Strategic selection of brand ambassadors based on audience insights</li> <li dir="ltr">Leveraging MGM Resorts ecosystem for a unique player experience</li> <li dir="ltr">Focus on engaging and nurturing high-value customers</li> <li dir="ltr">Complexity and scale of modern marketing production efforts</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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23 MIN