Ryan selected this coaching call from The One Percent to share on the podcast for a very specific reason. Cindy has been in business for 14 years but that whole time she was selling directly to businesses - she is just now getting started in the direct to consumer eCommerce world!   So of course she wonders, "is it too late now to change the whole business model?"  How can she pivot from B2B sales to selling directly on Amazon and Shopify?   After finding Ryan's book, 12 Months To $1 Million, she decided it was time to transition her business that has been making great products that help dogs stay healthy and heartstrong to the front facing world of social media, list building, and connecting more directly with her customers.   In this podcast Ryan coaches her to see that she is sitting on a potential multimillion dollar business if she follows the brand building playbook and her timing could actually be perfect in this still booming sector! Want to join us at The Capitalism Conference at Austin, TX on April 2024?    Get on the waitlist today at:   https://Capitalism.com/CapCon To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million

After some early sales momentum Austin he wonders how he can maintain this kind of growth in his brand.   His pistol holster company is off to a good start but now he is wondering if it is time to hire an ad agency and where he should put his focus to make the most sales - YouTube Shorts, Instagram, Facebook?   On this call in The One Percent Ryan & Greg both coach Austin into doubling down on what is already working and stress the importance of the depth of connections with his small audience, instead of aiming for the biggest the numbers.   With his higher price point and average checkout price he won't even have to generate as many sales per day to start moving towards a million dollar business, but Austin will have to go all in on creating captivating content and engaging with his audience.   Check out Austin's business Houdini Holsters at: https://www.instagram.com/houdini_holsters/   Want to join us at The Capitalism Conference at Austin, TX on April 2024?  Get on the waitlist today at:   https://Capitalism.com/CapCon To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million

Kianna has been going viral on TikTok and now as a new member of The One Percent going through "The Grind" she wonders, how do I turn all of this content into a real brand?   With Bradley & Chelsey joining Ryan on the call from Maple + Lark (a Capitalism.com community $100k/mo success story) they share some advice as the owners of brand that was also building an audience before they actually had any products to offer.   In this case, the fastest way for her to grow her audience may actually be having 1 link that builds an email list and offering her first physical product as fast as possible, if she can dial in her ideal customer and initial line of products.   Several of her videos have had over 1 million views... but can she turn enough of these viewers into buyers to build a million dollar business?   Want to join us at The Capitalism Conference at Austin, TX on April 2024?   Get on the waitlist today at:   https://Capitalism.com/CapCon   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million

Tanicia is a mom building a brand for other women like herself who are into essential oils and wellness products. After joining The One Percent and going through The Grind Sprint she has now taken her first 11 sales!!   She almost didn't want to share this number on The One Percent call with Ryan because she thought this number sounded too low to be proud of, but Ryan reassures her that she is now on her way to having systems that will bring her in continued sales if she continues to do the work.   So how does she keep growing after this initial launch? How can she make sales without being too salesy? What kind of content should she make to engage with her audience? Ryan answers all these questions and more during this coaching session.   To join us at the next CapCon visit: http://www.Capitalism.com/CapCon To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at: http://www.Capitalism.com/Million  

Luis is launching a brand for men who want to start a family and prioritize their health and wellbeing but he feels stuck wondering how to build an email list before his big launch.   With Bradley & Chelsey also on The One Percent from Maple + Lark (a Capitalism community $100k/mo success story) they share some advice from what they've learned around creating a successful pre-launch with a small audience.   Ryan recommends giving away a fitness program guide for free and documenting his own personal journey and the entrepreneurship journey of bringing physical products to the world.   The key to building his email list and audience will be transparency, authenticity, a bit of vulnerability, and creating some unique value for his niche - if he can do that he will have a growing list ready to buy whatever he has to offer!   To join us at the next CapCon visit:   http://www.Capitalism.com/CapCon   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at: http://www.Capitalism.com/Million   Timestamps:   (0:06) - Episode Intro   (1:30) - Call With Luis Begins    (2:30) - Luis Explains His Brand    (3:10) - Feeling Overwhelm With Launching    (3:30) - Brad & Chelsey Weigh In  Pre Launch Strategy   (5:10) - Creating Leverage With Investors And Manufacturing   (6:15) - How To Build An Audience    (9:30) - Creating Content That Builds Email Leads  

Ben Corkery may hit the million soon enough with his brand having some $2,000 days and $60k months.   But before all of that Ben started as a copywriter who offered to write Ryan a few free emails, then some paid writing work, and THEN he had the idea to build his own brand less than a year ago after coming to CapCon.   He decided to build a company called “F Bomb” (aka freedom bomb), a beef tallow skincare product and all purpose body balm that is aggressively marketed as "Not Vegan".   In this episode Ben shares how he applied his copywriting skills, and embraced controversy to create a bold brand, targeted towards a specific audience and start bringing in big sales from day one.   To join us at the next Capitalism Conference visit:   http://www.Capitalism.com/CapCon   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million  

Not too long ago Bradley & Chelsey founded Maple + Lark a cotton rope basket and toy brand that offers elegant storage solutions and eco-friendly, handmade products for parents of young kids. In 2 years they have gone from 0 to a staggering $100k/mo, and they did all of this while homeschooling 4 kids of their own!!   If your excuse is that you do not have the time to build a business... you should meet this husband and wife power couple!   This episode will show you that if you feel stretched for time and can only focus on what is really working, you can still have tremendous success. In fact, working parents can have an advantage because they aren't so distracted by endless potential business opportunities.   Bradley & Chelsey built a real community before they ever had a real product and made their future customers feel like they were shareholders in this brand, since the community was so invested in their success.   In this episode the couple shares their challenges in fulfilling orders, scaling, adding additional products to the product line. Ryan asks them to share their wins, challenges, and what their vision for the future of Maple + Lark will look like.   To join us at the next Capitalism Conference visit:   http://www.Capitalism.com/CapCon   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million   Timestamps   (0:30) - Ryan Introduces Bradley & Chelsey   (1:00) - Conversation In The One Percent Community Begins   (2:00) - Finding The Capitalism Community And Launching 1st Product   (5:15) - Using Social Media To A Product Launch   (7:30) - Converting Video Views And Leads Into Sales   (12:00) - Running Out Of Inventory And Almost Going Out Of Business   (17:30) - Starting Over To Double Down And Multiply Sales   (22:00) - When To Launch New Products & Knowing The Right Products   (28:00) - Scaling Up, Hiring Team Members,   (31:00) - Takeaways And Lessons Learned, To $1M And Beyond

Ryan started a brand with his friend Tomer Hen just so he could show everyone the brand building process.   Switch Supplements was started so the Capitalism community audience could follow along as Ryan & Tomer started a new brand and everyone could see how to get 4 products to 25 sales per day at a $30 price point to build a million dollar brand.   In this episode they share with you how they are building this company from the ground up so you can get guaranteed sales even if you don't have a finalized product and how you can continue building your email list even if you run out of inventory.   Want to try Ryan & Tomer's On Switch & Kill Switch products?   Visit: http://switchsupplements.com/wait To join us at the next Capitalism Conference visit: http://www.Capitalism.com/CapCon To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at: http://www.Capitalism.com/Million

Jake Lovasz recently cleared $50,000 in sales in ONE day when he released a new product, without spending any money on ads.   In this episode Jake shares everything that has gone wrong and gone right over the last 18 months to scale his brand from 0 to $250k/mo.   He expects to do about $5M in 2023 after some strategic investing from The Capitalism Fund which helped him scale even faster. He recently joined The One Percent community group live to answer questions and share his journey to and beyond $1 million.   No matter what market you are in and no matter the product, the strategies here can help anyone scale a 7-figure brand.   To join us at the next CapCon visit:   http://www.Capitalism.com/CapCon To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million   Timestamps   (0:00) - Ryan Episode Introduction   (2:20) - Call With Jake Begins    (2:50) - The Last 6 Months, Getting To $250k/Mo In Sales    (8:10) - How Jake Released A New Product That Generated $50k In One Day    (13:00) - Dealing With Negative Comments Online And Embracing Controversy    (16:30) - Thoughts On Releasing New Products That Grow The Overall Brand    (19:20) - Ryan's Takeaways And Conclusion

So many multimillionaire brands have a powerful hook that describes what they do. And every business owner better have his "elevator pitch" down to a sentence or two when it's time to describe what the business is.   This is where Heinz has been getting stuck as he is building his own brand to serve people are want to limit their technology use.   Ryan steps in on this call in The One Percent group to give him clarity on his messaging so he can move forward, and start getting sales.   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million   Timestamps   (0:00) - Ryan Episode Introduction    (1:30) - Call With Heinz Begins    (2:00) - Getting Feedback On "The Who" To Sell To    (3:15) - Deciding On The Primary Product Users    (5:30) - How To Message In Advertisements    (7:00) - Double Down On Ads That Work    (7:30) - Ryan's Thoughts On Logo And Design    (8:30) - Ryan Outro

Nicole wants to start an eCommerce brand but keeps hitting a wall when it comes to choosing her ideal customer to sell to.   She is a restauranteur and runs a successful photography business but worries selling some kinds of physical products to photographers, and perhaps even a subset of a photographers like the wedding niche, would be too specific.   After diving into Capitalism content she's just still stuck - before she gets too far along building this new brand, how can she decide on the right ideal customer?   Ryan guides her to think differently about choosing the right products that will serve the right person, whoever she decides to focus on. To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million   Timestamps   (0:00) - Ryan Intro   (2:40) - One Percent Call With Nicole Begins   (3:10) - Starting A New eCommerce Brand   (4:30) - Choosing Your Person To Sell To   (7:20) - Serving Who Is Already In Your Network    (9:30) - Understanding The Customer Journey    (13:15) - Finding Challenges To Solve For Your Customer    (18:20) - Ryan's Example From Sheer Strength    (22:00) - Finding Who You Want To Serve For Many Years

Marwan has already sold a baby sunglasses ecommerce brand but he REALLY regrets not building that brand's audience more intentionally.    This time he wants to do it right but has concerns about using his face and his own personal brand content for this new brand he is starting to build. He wonders, should these be 2 separate channels or all mixed together? The first brand sold for 3x revenue but he knows he left a lot of money on the table not building a brand with an audience.   Ryan points out that the difference between just sales vs a "real brand" when it comes time to have an exit could be millions of dollars.   After getting clear from this call Marwan launched his first product all over again and he has already achieved 100 sales in 1 day! To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at: http://www.Capitalism.com/Million   Timestamps (0:00) - Intro (2:00) - Marwan Call Starts In The One Percent (2:30) - Marwan Is Launching Next Week On Amazon (5:15) - The Difference Between A Brand With A Real Audience  (7:45) - Marwan Describes His Ideal Person  (10:30) - Building YouTube Channel For Regular Content Creation  (13:00) - The Challenge Of Being The Face Of The Brand  (17:15) - Why You Don't Need That Many People To Build A 7-Figure Brand  (21:40) - Ryan Outro And Takeaways  

In this episode Brandon is thinking about targeting a product to owner's of wiener dogs specifically but worries... is this niche too small?   Ryan walks him through when targeting a specific customer is a great strategy as a brand, and when it becomes TOO specific that you can begin alienating potential buyers.   No matter what kind of business you are running, this coaching call from The One Percent group is a great way to better understand the niche you want to serve, and when niche'ing down can go too far. To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million   Timestamps (0:00) - Intro (2:30) - Brandon Call Starts In The One Percent (3:00) - Brandon Wants To Sell A Small Pet Carrier Dachshunds (4:00) - Brandon Worries He Is  Not In His Ideal Audience As A Cat Owner (5:10) - When The Niche Becomes Too Small (7:00) - Wiener Dogs And Their Specific Needs (8:10) - Creating A Backpack Style Pet Carrier  (11:10) - Ryan's Outro And Takeaways 

What happens when Ben does what Ryan says? After implementing what Ryan told him on a previous call in The One Percent, he is now selling on Amazon!   He was in the perfect place to start selling his product formulation in person and direct people to his website, but now after the initial Amazon sales and reviews have rolled in the question is, how can he keep going?   Going on podcasts to position himself as an expert has brought on some attention, he wonders about bringing on an eCommerce agency, and now he wonders about future products and ethically bringing in more real reviews.   On this call from The One Percent Ryan directs him how he can get tons of initial real reviews and keep the brand moving forward to a $1 million company and beyond.   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million   Timestamp (0:00) - Intro (1:20) - Ben Call Starts In The One Percent (3:00) - Initial Amazon Results (3:30) - How To Get 100 Reviews In 90 Days (4:50) - When To Work With An Amazon Agency (7:00) - Building A Bigger Online Presence (9:20) - How Ben’s Podcasting Can Bring In More Sales (11:45) - Expanding Content Topics

Sean is just getting started with his tea company / media brand that will awaken consciousness through media and wake people up with amazing tea.   He's a big thinker and he needs to start building an audience but is hit with a bit of analysis paralysis.   He is is truly launching from the ground floor but he is stuck without a lot of content or a strategy to reach his people and hasn't started taking sales on Amazon. On this call from The One Percent Sean asks him about what strategies he can take to generate more sales and get this brand moving to $1 million.   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million   Timestamps   (0:00) - Intro   (1:20) - Sean Call Starts In The One Percent   (4:20) - Simplifying The Big Vision To Next Actions   (6:15) - Ryan's Thoughts About Being On Amazon   (8:15) - Deciding What The Brand Is & Who To Serve   (11:30) - Sean Explains His "Traffic Triangle" To Bring In Sales   (14:00) - Thoughts On Ads And Cost Per Email   (16:20) - Parallels Between Advertising And Dating

Ryan says this is the best freaking coaching call in the history of coaching calls! Because he was able to go deep with Luis who is going through a lot of personal changes right now and has been feeling doubtful about his launch and plan to get his brand to $1 million.   In their time together they unpack what has really been holding him back and if you can't figure out why you haven't been moving forward this podcast will help you see how you can get to 100 sales per day in your business.   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million   Timestamps (0:00) - Intro   (1:50) - Luis Call Starts In The One Percent   (5:00) - Feeling Business Growth Is Too Slow   (7:30) - Ending A Relationship & Making Hard Decisions   (9:45) - Learning To Trust Yourself As An Entrepreneur   (13:05) - How Entrepreneur Communities Empower You   (17:15) - What Ryan’s Learned About Decision Making   (20:30) - Using Your Calendar To Track Business Growth  

Josh went the aggressive advertising route when it came to building his brand and he built a million dollar run rate business in just a few months.   The downside is... he had a really hard time making the margins work.   In this conversation you'll hear one way to build a million dollar business by raising money, and having a board, and spending a lot on advertising... but he says in this conversation that he wishes he had spent more time following the 12 Months To $1 Million book strategy around organic audience growth.   Listening to this podcast you'll leave with a more balanced view of the ways you can get there - either by running a bunch of ads or really grinding in the early phases.   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million   Timestamps: (0:05) - Intro   (2:25) - Josh Call Starts In The One Percent   (3:00) - Getting Started Working With Mushroom Brands   (4:50) -The Founding Of Shroom Junkie   (7:10) - Josh's Aggressive Ad Strategy   (11:35) - Avoiding Cashflow Issues And Inventory Crunches   (14:30) - Recent Developments In The Brand   (16:15) - Lessons Learned Around Financing And Company Structure

After running the numbers, Brandon felt a lot of freedom after realizing that if he can just keep going at 10 sales per day, he would have a 6-figure business.   A business that could be doing over $100,000 per year in profit. And the first step to building a 7-figure business is to start with a 6-figure business.   In this podcast Ryan give him some clarity about how to maintain this momentum and keep pushing forward with his brand to hit that million dollar mark.   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at: http://www.Capitalism.com/Million   Timestamps:   (0:00) - Intro   (2:20) - Brandon Shares His Supplement Brand Story   (3:30) - A Failed Launch, Almost No Initial Sales   (7:10) - The Number Of Increasing Sales Since Launch Day   (11:40) - Reframing The Success Of A Community Facebook Post   (18:00) - Thoughts On Getting More Reviews   (22:10) - Strategies On Giveaways And Creating Content  

Katlyn is still in the early stages of her journey but she already has several interested parties who might want to give her money and invest in her brand.   Naturally, this brings up all kinds of questions about how to structure a deal like this and what to do with the money.   This week Ryan and community member Josh Hahn take this question within The One Percent community to address how Katlyn can think about taking outside money to grow her business faster, but make sure she stays clear of any potential pitfalls that could throw her off track.   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at: http://www.Capitalism.com/Million   Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro   (1:50) - Katlyn Gets Big News With Her Brand   (2:30) - 3 People Have Offered Money, Only Taken 1   (4:20) - Advice For Taking On Money   (6:20) - Shipping Rates And Bundles   (9:50) - The Problem With Not Knowing Where To Spend  

Ben is in the perfect place to start selling a lot of products but he is concerned about creating the perfect eCommerce launch and growing sales quickly.   Would working with a media agency help to raise awareness? Creating the perfect email sequence? Some strategy to communicate with his Facebook group better?   In this podcast Ryan coaches Ben on how he can take the existing small audience he has already built to take his brand to $25k/month and beyond on his road to $1 million.   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at: http://www.Capitalism.com/Million

Scott has done so much right! He has grown a small audience and done all the hard work… but when he posts about his products, no one is actually buying.   Ryan says that you really only need a few hundred people to build a million dollar business, but how you communicate with that small audience is everything.   In this podcast they dive into what Scott is doing wrong so that you won’t make the same mistakes.   After this talk he leaves with a lot more clarity on how to start converting people into buyers.   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at: http://www.Capitalism.com/Million  

So how do you actually build a business that can be sold for a million dollars?   And how can you start thinking about a potential exit from the very beginning so you’ll be prepared for that big day?   In this podcast Ryan shares the details from his own big exit and the stories of the many entrepreneurs in the Capitalism community.   Even if you decide to keep scaling to $10 million or $100 million, this is one you won’t want to miss!   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million  

Let’s talk about sales! In part of this series Ryan shares his strategies to almost guarantee sales from the day you launch your first product.   Too many entrepreneurs get crickets when they start an e-commerce business and go mad trying to only use ads and find it very difficult to get reviews.   Ryan advocates for a different approach - building a real community around serving a very specific niche audience and providing them value so they will buy anything you have to sell them.   This is where everything we’ve learned up until now comes together to turn into profits.   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at:   http://www.Capitalism.com/Million  

Internet entrepreneurs often put all of their focus on marketing and Amazon tactics, but the best marketing is a good product!   In this podcast Ryan tells you how to choose the perfect profitable products for you and how you can identify an audience you want to serve.   Whether you already have a thriving business and you’re stuck thinking about the next product launch, or you are just getting started this part of the ongoing Road To $1 Million series will help you gain clarity on selling the right products.   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at: http://www.Capitalism.com/Million  

Building a successful business is no guarantee to financial freedom.   That is because most entrepreneurs haven’t trained themselves and learned how to save and invest.   This new mini-series is about building a million dollar net worth but too often business owners focus on the “build a business” part and step the “invest the profits” part.   They are two entirely different strategies that require different mindsets.   In this podcast Ryan shares his thoughts about how the profits from your growing brand can fund wealth that compounds over time.   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at: http://www.Capitalism.com/Million  

This new mini-series is about building a million dollar net worth.   The best way to do that is to build a brand that is generating a million dollars a year in sales and to either exit that business or start investing.   Ryan Moran wants to help create 1 million millionaires through this playbook he outlined in his best-selling book “12 Months To 1 Million”   To learn more about creating your own path to $1 million sign up for our FREE 30 day mini series at: www.Capitalism.com/Million

Building an engaged audience can feel like you’re shouting into the void… at least, at first.   That’s exactly why Ryan asked husband and wife team Ryan & Tristina Timm to join us LIVE inside The One Percent community.   The Timms will share exactly how they built their incredibly loyal fan base, and how that helped them scale Miss Mary’s Mixes to become a million-dollar brand.   Plus, they'll share how they used that audience to generate pre-sales to fund their inventory!If you want to join the 5 Day Challenge and start your road to $1M, go to https://Capitalism.com/Road   If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Noah has been following Ryan’s teachings for years but now he is an official member of the Capitalism Incubator. The problem is, he has 2 very different products that are splitting his attention and he is trying to build loyal audiences for BOTH of these brands. Noah is based in Singapore and he has decided to go all in on his businesses after a life in the military. In this podcast Ryan coaches him on how he can find his focus and move to $1 million and beyond! If you want to join the 5 Day Challenge and start your road to $1M, go to https://Capitalism.com/Road This year The Capitalism Conference is coming again in April of 2023. To learn more visit: http://www.Capitalism.com/CapCon6 If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

There is no replacement for authenticity and interaction with the people who buy your stuff. In this episode with my business partner Tomer Hen, we talk about what it takes to build a company to the million dollar mark and beyond - having clear goals, being persistent, and continuously learning. Switch is an exciting nootropic brand project and we're working hard to bring it to more people. Need a mental boost? To try some today visit: https://switchsupplements.com This year The Capitalism Conference is coming again in April of 2023. To learn more visit: http://www.Capitalism.com/CapCon6 If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode  

Tanya has launched several products, and has been doing all of the right things that Ryan teaches around brand building… but she has hit a wall. She feels her funds are low and has been feeling overwhelmed with different ideas and opportunities but feels she has hit a plateau. In this episode Ryan Daniel Moran helps Tanya continue scaling her brand that makes cute outfits for young toddlers and kids on Amazon, to get to 7-figures and beyond. This year The Capitalism Conference is coming again in April of 2023. To learn more visit: http://www.Capitalism.com/CapCon6 If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Stephen launched a brand but has not been getting the initial sales he was hoping for. With this lack of momentum, he now comes to Ryan to ask, "how do I pivot this into something more in alignment with my values and what excites me?" In this podcast Ryan explains how he can shift from feeling like he has done something wrong here, to a positive mindset where he realizes all of the things he has working in his favor... if he can just successfully pivot the brand in a new direction. This year The Capitalism Conference is coming again in April of 2023. To learn more visit: www.Capitalism.com/CapCon6 If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Anas started a business he was really doing because he wanted to make money, like many of us. He thought it would be easier to start a supplement company, but after really listening to his ideal audience, fellow Muslims who are eating by the halal diet, he realized he actually has to start a food brand. That brings up so many questions now as the business makes a major pivot: What will the product line look like? How does he position himself as a premium brand and make healthy margins? How does he reach this audience and think about some day selling physical products in retail stores? Anas has gotten a lot of help from The Capitalism Incubator and this week Ryan talks through these questions with him so he can get back on track on his road to $1 million. This year The Capitalism Conference is coming again in April of 2023. To learn more visit: www.Capitalism.com/CapCon6 If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Have you ever felt all over the place in your business? 

Like you can’t keep up with all of the different activities but yet there doesn’t seem to be any progress or not enough, fast enough?

 This is what Annabel was experiencing as she tried to speak to 2 different kind of customers, and drive up sales, and think about ads, and figure out how to build a million dollar business. She has multiples businesses, products, and a lot of ideas and was looking for clarity on this business coaching call with Ryan Daniel Moran.

 By the end of this conversation they have one clear, direct plan to move her further along The Road To $1 Million and find focus. If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

There are a few common problems that entrepreneurs get stuck with on their way to building a million dollar brand. In fact, these roadblocks can keep people stuck for 12 or even 18 months In this episode Ryan talks through these issues with Dane Fuller, a member of the Capitalism.com community. Whether you are having issues with cash flow, your product line, or how to reach your ideal target audience, this is a podcast you won't want to miss. If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

It’s that magical time of year again, Pitch Week, where members of the Capitalism Incubator are pitching their brands ‘Shark Tank style’ to find smart money investors that will help them scale big. This time Tristina and her husband Ryan share their journey in how they have built this brand and their vision for the future. They had a really special story but… as always, we wouldn’t be doing our due diligence as investors if I, along with the panel didn’t grill them about questions like how they’ve landed on their company evaluation, the market size, breaking into this very competitive and tricky market they are in… I’ll let you hear from this couple yourself. But you know the reason we do this whole thing is to create more 7, 8 and 9 figure business owners who can really create change in the world. That’s why I’ve put my own money up to invest in brands like this inside of the incubator. If you’d like to learn more about this special mentoring group visit Capitalism.com/INC and we’d love to look over your application. Let’s get started! If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

This week Evan is pitching his rapidly growing craft company Scorch Marker! During Pitch Week, members of the Capitalism Incubator have the opportunity to pitch their brands 'Shark Tank style' to find smart money investors in the Capitalism community to help them scale big. Evan is in a unique position where he is also an influencer & the face of the brand, and their sales are already taking off. Hear how Evan shares his vision for the future of the craft brand and tells us his plan to take on this competitive space. Whether you are just getting started or you already have your own growing brand, in this podcast you'll see what it takes to build a company that investors would be excited to invest in. If you’re interested in learning more about the Incubator, our mentoring group that helps entrepreneurs scale businesses they can sell, visit Capitalism.com/INC and if you’re at a point where you’re looking for an investor visit Capitalism.com/Fund. If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

This week Daniel is pitching his direct-to-consumer tequila brand to investors, looking for capital to grow the brand. It is that magical time of year again, Pitch Week, where members of the Capitalism Incubator are pitching their brands ‘Shark Tank style’ to find smart money investors that will help them scale big. Hear how Daniel tells us about his team, their experience, and their big vision to tackle a huge growing market. You'll learn what excites potential investors in your own business and what makes the difference between brands that never really get off the ground and those that make millions of dollars. If you’re interested in learning more about the Incubator, our mentoring group that helps entrepreneurs scale businesses they can sell, visit Capitalism.com/INC and if you’re at a point where you’re looking for an investor visit Capitalism.com/Fund. If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

In this episode Ryan brings on friend of the show Jeff Lieber, the founder of TurnKey Product Management, to talk about what is working right now on Amazon. Jeff walks us through the story of a female entrepreneur who was referred to his Amazon growth strategy business and how they launched from scratch to selling over $120k in their first month! A year later, the brand is averaging over $300k/month. In this episode you'll learn how they did it so you can apply the same strategies to your business. For your chance to win a FREE product listing overhaul visit www.TurnKeyProductManagement.com/Ryan and take advantage of the free Amazon product listing check list and resources to help you grow your business.

Some of Ryan's followers have been following his content for years, waiting on the sidelines for the right time or the right idea to get into the game. One of those followers is a woman named Jules who has actively been engaged with Ryan's work but never joined the community or put herself in a position to be coached... until now! Jules joined The One Percent and attended a coaching call where Ryan helped her lay out a very clear plan to start her Road To $1 Million. If you've been on the sidelines too, take your inspiration from this call and you'll leave with the same amount of clarity Jules had after this discussion. If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

In this short consulting call from The One Percent, Joe is going back and forth on his ideal customer. This comes up a lot when people are identifying who their "who" is. Some entrepreneurs will be far too specific while others will be far too general, and as a result they never truly identify the people they are trying to serve. In this conversation we look at an example of this from one of our members and create the clarity that will allow him to move forward in building a million dollar brand. If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

In this short consulting call from The One Percent, Matt was wrestling with some analysis paralysis. When should I launch? Who is my ideal target buyer? How do I stop overthinking and just hit the GO button!? If you've been stuck in the "thinking stage" of launching your business, this podcast help you get out of your own way and finally get something off the ground.

Welcome back, today we have a fun one! An entrepreneur in The One Percent who always gets us laughing, always has some innuendos and double entendres to throw our way, because Markian is running a business…. Manhancer.. That helps with uh, vitality and virility, and testosterone for men and well, increasing confidence at any stage of (Ahem) manhood. So you can understand why Markian might feel split between serving younger men, older men, what language to use, who to speak to specifically and who to market these products to. But in this call from The One Percent Markian left with a LOT more clarity and confidence in himself in how to move forward and have absolute certainty that these products are going to kill it and he’ll know who to serve and how exactly to serve them with his brand. If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

The "Ancient Strength" founder Mark Cuda is back on the show to talk with Ryan about his big product launch and everything he's learned after jumping out the gate with $25k in sales. The months of work Mark did to build influencer relationships, drum up hype for the protein powder, and bring in pre-orders has finally paid off but now there is one little problem. How can he maintain this trajectory of sales and build a million dollar business? Ryan talks him through the steps he'll need to take to go from great launch to great brand. If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

In this rebroadcast episode Manny calls Ryan to figure out how to launch in the most profitable way. Picture this… you and your partner decide to go all-in on the “crazy” idea you have for a brand. You toyed with the idea long enough, and at some point, things got serious. You even placed your first inventory order and it’s on its way. But then it hits you. You’ve burned through a bunch of your cash. Now you’re not sure how you’ll pay for your second order so you can keep in stock and keep that hard-earned momentum going. Should you cut your expenses now? Should you take out a bunch of credit cards? Should you turn to crowdfunding? These questions aren’t just hypotheticals for Manny Montilla and Paulina Tillman of Fly Dad (flydadgear.com). Maybe you’re in the same boat. Listen in as Ryan coaches Manny and “magically” uncovers solutions that were hiding in plain sight - solutions that will not only make funding easy but also that’ll make selling their first - and second - round of inventory a snap.

Rocco is feeling stuck and second guessing himself with his brand focused on serving Jiu Jitsu practitioners. He knows Ryan's formulas to build a a million dollar business but the question is, how does he get that first product up to 25 sales per day? In this conversation they talk about content that leads to sales, the mental game of gaining confidence around asking for reviews and sales, and how to start taking action that will move Rocco towards progress. If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Tony has gone through a complete rebrand since joining the Capitalism Incubator, but he is still chasing the million dollar mark when it comes to sales. 
He knows who the audience is but still has questions around building a loyal community of buyers.

Because Ryan knows Tony and the brand so well, he is able to outline a plan that will give him a very, very clear plan to move forward.

 Wherever you are in your own business journey, you will benefit from hearing the recommendations that Ryan gives to Tony in this consultation call. If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

This week we have a very special episode, with a very special guest, my brother Kelly Moran! My brother Kelly is a cop in Ohio and in his free time he likes to fish and work on Do-It-Yourself home construction projects. So, me being me, entrepreneur that I am, it’s been a lot of fun to see him get into making videos, building a YouTube channel, and selling Merch. And it’s taken all of my willpower not to want to jump in with ideas for funnels and influencer connections, and Amazon products… but recently we sat down to game this out, because he actually asked me for my advice. So a lot of this conversation is really around, how do you take a hobby and build it into a real brand? How can you make some money doing something that you love, without losing that love for your passion projects? We talk about content strategy, how to make “YouTube Gold”, how to think about content topics, and how to get in the fast lane when it comes to building community. I want you to listen to this conversation and see how this applies to YOUR niche, and your business. And since it’s my brother, you know I’m only giving him my best A-1, blue chip, premium tier level advice. Let’s dive in! If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

About 6 months ago Capitalism.com team member Sue Anderson was featured on the episode Sue Asks, "How Do I Make My Big Vision A Reality?" and much has happened since then. On the last episode Ryan asked her what it would look like to condense her 10 year vision into a 10 month vision! Sue has taken this to heart and has started raising money from investors and made serious progress on this massive business vision. In this episode she shares the steps she has taken to move forward so fast and the challenges she faces in this second step of achieving the vision. If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

This week we are sharing another pitch from the Capitalism Incubator. Leah has been on The Road To $1 Million podcast before but this time she is raising money to scale and build more strategic partnerships. This is one of our favorite pitches because Leah just gets it. She understands The Owner's Model, she sees the potential for how big her brand could be, she has already had success with her first product, and she knows exactly how she will use the money from investors. She is valuing her business at around 4 or 5 million dollars despite only having 1 product that is taking sales. Will her pitch be good enough to make investors take notice? If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

This week Ryan is consulting another member of the Capitalism Incubator. Fernando is launching a new brand to support the mental and physical health of older men like his father and grandfather. He's placed his first inventory order and now he wants to talk with Ryan about how he can stack the deck to sell out of this first order fast. There's only one problem... Fernando himself is not a man over 50, so how can he really speak to, market to, and sell to this audience? Ryan walks him through the steps to put together a plan, sell through his first inventory order, and think about building a million dollar brand that people will love. If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

In case you're not aware, we do this thing called Pitch Week here at Capitalism.com. This is where some of our students within the Incubator present their visions and where they are going as a company to a board of advisors and real investors. And sometimes they get funded on the spot! Adam is one of those cases. Ryan and another investor believed in the pitch to build a supplement brand that helps people with diabetes so much that they invested money on the spot. Listen to this podcast to see just why Adam's vision for the company was so compelling and how you can think about positioning your own brand as a sellable business investors would be interested in. If you're ready to build a 7-figure business you can sell that doesn't eat up all of your time, watch Ryan's FREE 4-part video series - The Perfect Business https://www.capitalism.com/perfect/?utm_source=RT1MPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

In this episode we answer a commonly asked question that comes up about working with manufacturers. Things get real after that first order gets placed and a boat is shipping a bunch of physical products across the world. But Stacy is having problems with her manufacturer so she jumped on a community call in The One Percent to get some advice. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

This week Ryan is sharing The Perfect Business Model. Ryan is best known for turning a $600 investment into an 8-figure exit. And in this podcast he's going to talk about his own personal story of how he discovered this business model and everything he's learned along the way. And this model works if you are a totally new entrepreneur. If you're an "internet marketer" you'll see how you can use your marketing skills to build a real business you can scale and sell, if you're an influencer or have connections with influencers you'll see how to leverage and monetize an audience, if you're an *established* entrepreneur with a big vision you'll hear how 8-figure companies get built quickly, and if you're an investor this will show you what Ryan believes to be the highest ROI business in the world. This podcast is Part 1 of a FREE 4-part video series. If you enjoy this podcast and want to see the next 3 parts go to Capitalism.com/Perfect and we'll send you the full series completely free. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Don is a 68 years old and he is starting a NEW business. He has has challenges and failures in the past but he is still ready to start something new. In this clip from a call in The One Percent community he talks with Ryan about a new kind of chocolate company that is starting to see some success. But he'll have to let go of his past to have a clear road to victory ahead. To learn more about the 5 Days To 7 Figures Challenge visit: www.Capitalism.com/5 To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Katie is finding success with her Trail Magik Kid Carrier product, has some cash sitting around, and is wondering how to best deploy it for growth after sitting through the 5 Days To 7 Figure Challenge She wonders if she should use this money on building up influencer relationships, affiliate connections, or buying more inventory. Ryan steps in to keep Katie focused as she thinks about how to best use these profits to grow the business. To learn more about the 5 Days To 7 Figures Challenge visit: www.Capitalism.com/5 To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

This week we are leaking a portion from a Backroom mastermind discussion. This is a private group where Ryan either has equity in these businesses or they are paying his consulting fee. On this call Tony & Alex went back to back sharing their business struggles with the group - Tony wants to scale as fast as possible and Alex completely understands his ideal customer but both wonder where to put their focus and energy. On this podcast you'll see just how fast businesses can grow when you go all in on serving your person. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Eric has ordered inventory, has run into supply-chain issues and so now the question is, "what can I do with this downtime to ensure success?" He has 3 retail stores and Eric is just not creating an online brand that serves the same demographic that goes into his stores. The online brand is completely new, but he understands the business and audience very well. In this episode you'll learn how you can set yourself up to win as soon as you've got products ready to sell. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Josh is in the early stages of a new business while working full-time at a job and he's already thinking about funding and investors. How can he position the early brand in a way that will be attractive to investors and do everything necessary while he stays at his job to pay the bills? Ryan reminds him that he's actually perfectly positioned to take risks and he's already on the right track thinking about WHO the brand will serve. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Leah knows exactly who she wants to serve and she wants to build towards an 8-figure exit without taking away from her mission. That mission is to serve moms like her, who she was 5 years ago, with products that make life easier and a brand that empowers parents to be their best selves. Following this conversation with Ryan, she leaves with a very clear plan to build an audience of raving fans in a way that feels easy and natural to her. Listen to this podcast to understand how to turn a specific audience into a profitable brand with growing sales. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Like many entrepreneurs Patrick has interests in many different areas. He wants to make more content, have a massive physical products brand, take on coaching clients, and a bunch of other stuff! In this call from The One Percent community, he talks with Ryan and Justus to find focus and figure out what is going to be his next best move going forward. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Jacob has a good problem - he's making so many sales that he keeps running out of inventory! So Ryan decided to invest in Jacob's brand through The Capitalism Fund. In this episode you'll hear a kick-off call where they discuss the inner workings of the brand and where Jacob is stuck in order to scale the business. With the capital investment and strategic advice, Ryan truly believes this brand can 10x their revenue over the next year or two. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Today we wanted to share a call from a NEW member of The One Percent, because while Táz is a new face in our community, we really believe in her. Táz is focused on building a brand by creating a group of products that all serve the same person. Someone like herself, millennial moms who want to stay fit and healthy. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode  

Josh Martin returns to the podcast to discuss a serious stumble in growing his BBQ brand - his main product is losing money. Josh hasn’t hit the sales goals he was hoping for with his latest rub spice SKUs. And his thermometer product feels like a race to the bottom with the competition. However, he has a 3,000 person Facebook group and 3,000 person email list. He has loyal buyers who believe in the brand. Now Ryan has to convince Josh to believe in the future of this brand for himself. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Jason Franciosa is the owner of the wildly successful fitness brand Element.26 that sells functional gear for weightlifters. After scaling the brand to $500k/month in revenue or about $6M per year, he is now a coach within the Capitalism Incubator, helping other entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses. In this conversation with Ryan they talk about the tactics and mindset necessary to stay at it and focus on building an 8 or 9-figure business you truly love. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

This week the Capitalism Fund is getting pitched again! Eric Bussey is looking for an investment in his growing company Rebel Tool Co. He’s focused on battery mounts and tool mounts specifically for contractors who are looking to take their storage and organization game to the next level. Eric brings a lot of personal experience to the market, he has a physical retail hardware store, and they seem to have a good grasp on Amazon sales... but scaling to the next level will require capital and strategic advisors who have built big brands before. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

This week, a young man named Keerthan is launching a candle brand for readers and has ideas for future products down the line, and he is seeking a $200k investment. And when we say young… Keerthan is 19 years old. But you know, capital doesn’t discriminate on age or any of that stuff. A good opportunity is a good opportunity. And Ryan loved the energy Keerthan brought, the positioning, the products, the market. We’ll let you decide whether or not you think he’s onto something yourself. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and learn to growth their wealth visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

This week we are joined by Ryan Rouse, the founder of Factor 75. Factor 75 was acquired by Hello Fresh for a reported $277M! He joined us in The One Percent to talk about how he absolutely nailed customer acquisition, marketing, and set themselves on a path for a very healthy exit. He has helped many entrepreneurs on their roads to $1M in revenue and he took a bunch of questions from the community but this is an abridged version of the full Live conversation. To join The One Percent, our community that helps capitalists build million dollar businesses and beyond visit: https://www.capitalism.com/the-one-percent/?utm_source=CapPod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode

Sue has a vision to create an outdoor retreat center called Idyllwild Woods with the goal of getting people outdoors and off their screens! As the Product Manager at Capitalism.com who oversees content writing for the business, she's known Ryan for over a decade now and they know each other well. Ryan talks Sue through how to take this massive 10-year plan and condense the timeframe to make big things happen fast.

Joe Cochran is a member of the Capitalism Incubator who is working on pitching his next 8-figure business. After 13 years working in his last business, he exited for a mid 7-figure payday and now he's thinking through his next best steps. His wife is a micro-influencer with an audience, he has capital saved away, and he is an incredible operator so he could go in many directions. By listening to this episode you'll discover where YOUR best opportunities lie based on the assets that you have and see that it's okay if your plan doesn't look like everyone else's.

Ryan shares his favorite pitch from "Pitch Week" within the Capitalism Incubator. Dan McBride's company Thinline Anthem makes supplements geared towards first responders, and he is asking for $300k for 20% of his company.

The Road To $1 Million podcast started with Ryan's highly successful book, 12 Months To $1 Million. The book is all about how to build a real brand, with a dedicated group of loyal fans and customers and cross over the line of $1M in annual revenue. But before that Ryan's career as an eCommerce expert really took off from his viral 2014 conference keynote called 12 Months To $1 Million. A lot has changed since then (though the principles remain the same), so this week we are sharing Ryan's new and updated talk of that presentation. This talk will give you the playbook and show you the fast lane to building a 7-figure business in 1 year.

Today we are checking in again with the man himself, Mark CUDA from Ancient Strength. If you’ve been following along you heard his first appearance a few weeks ago, then he came back again on the “5 Entrepreneurs” episode where Ryan checked in with the Capitalism Fund of 5 entrepreneurs he's personally invested in, and now Mark is back again for the 3rd time. This is one you won’t want to miss because we are talking all about really launching his first product and all of the complications that come with that. He’s done all of the prep work, the behind the scenes stuff, and well, it’s about time to take a damn sale. Everything from sales channels, growth strategy, finding the right employees, delegating, product formulation, influencers, sales funnels, marketing… this episode is JAMPACKED with everything entrepreneurs need to know when they actually take their product to market. Thank you for following along on our journey together. We believe in Mark, we believe in Ancient Strength, and it’s been a lot of fun building this from the ground up and bringing everyone along on the journey with us.

Darren Woodson is the host of the wildly popular Darren Woodson Show podcast... and he also won 3 Super Bowl rings with the Dallas Cowboys and he’s a semifinalist for the NFL Hall of Fame.  You've probably played as him on Madden. But now he's trying to figure out how he can use his NFL following to build a business. Usually you hear from entrepreneurs on this show trying to wrap their head around connecting to their dream influencer and today I wanted to show you the opposite. We have a massive influencer saying, “what the heck do I do with this big following I’ve built?” A product line? Supplements? Shoes? More real estate deals? Investing and taking equity in other brands?You’ll see that influencers are just as hungry for *quality* partnerships as you are. And by the end of this episode you’ll have a better understanding of what people like Darren are looking for so when you reach out to your dream influencer, it’ll be a "Give" and you’ll be providing them a real opportunity instead of just another "Ask" in their inbox.

Small food brands are big business. They’re growing because they’re introducing new foods to the marketplace or creating healthy versions of already popular snacks. These brands not only have a ton of raving fans, but have very high valuations and have been selling to bigger food companies for hundreds of millions of dollars. That’s why I wanted to introduce you to Emily Griffiths, founder of Lil Bucks. With no business background, Emily caught a vision for a cereal brand and ran with it. Even though she didn’t know “how” she’d grow her startup to become a 9-figure business, her excitement carried her through the early stages. On the way to a million dollars in revenue, she’s already looking at Series A funding. Emily is the perfect example of big thinking and big action. This episode is for entrepreneurs who can cast a long term vivid vision for a brand they’re passionate about, as well as the investors looking to offer capital and guidance in exchange for a piece of the highly lucrative pie. Listen in and you’ll learn what it takes for an entrepreneur to take an ecommerce brand from an impulsive idea to a sustainable long term vision.

You just got advice you know will push your brand past the plateau you hit. You’re all jizzer-jazzered up because you can practically see that next level. But hold on. We all know how easy it is for entrepreneurs to get lost in the weeds and to wind up off-track before taking action. That’s why we wanted to let you listen to this conversation between Ryan and five brand owners that The Capitalism Fund invested in. In this episode, you’ll get to hear him coach them so they stay clear on their next steps. One of these entrepreneurs just got the coaching you needed. Let us know which one, and what you’re going to do with the insights you pull from this episode.

Mark Cuda’s gone all-in on the brand he’s developing - so much so that he moved his young family into a small apartment and quit his job so he can focus on it. This level of intensity and action-taking caught Ryan’s eye, and the Capitalism Fund will be backing the brand. That means not only capital, but coaching and contacts. In this episode, you’ll hear about the challenges Mark’s faced with getting prototypes, dialing in exactly who he’ll serve, and battling the usual mindset demons entrepreneurs face. But you’ll also discover how shockingly easy it can be to solve these challenges. Listening in on this conversation could very well give you several mindset shifts about what it takes to build a million-dollar brand - at any age, and with any track record. Better get something to take notes on this one because it’s jam-packed with straight talk and smart solutions.

What if you invested $200K in your business and still weren’t profitable? And what if that actually turned out to be really, really good news? Or, what if you had a successful pre launch and then heard nothing but crickets? And what if having zero sales for a stretch actually turned out to be the moment you look back at as when you poured rocket fuel on your brand? Sometimes when we’re in the grind, we get a little wrapped up in what we perceive isn’t working. Because we’re so close to the situation, it can be hard to pick through and find the gold. But when you’ve got someone who’s been there before, they know how to spot powerful turning points that we might miss. This is why today, we just had to let you listen in on the front end of a recent Capitalism Incubator call. Maybe you’ll hear yourself in one of our members. And maybe you’ll get the a-ha you need to get unstuck as you build your own brand today.

Most success stories get told backwards, from the great win all the way back to the humble beginnings. Think of all those “they started in their garage” stories. They wouldn’t be nearly as compelling if the story ended in the founder going to work at a ‘regular’ job because of failing. A lot gets lost in the telling that way. Hindsight dictates which efforts, twists, and turns are worth recalling because they became significant. But what would it be like to look over Bill Gates’ shoulder while he built Microsoft in his garage? Or to stalk Target’s deodorant aisle with Moiz Ali as he built Native Deodorant? Wouldn’t you gather far richer insights by studying a brand in real time as it climbs to an eight-figure valuation? To see all the experiments, to understand the thought processes, to witness the moment when a brand caught fire? In this episode, Ryan sketches out his plan to take the Switch Supplements brand, and On Switch (its first product) from $0 to an eight-figure exit. Just as he teaches other entrepreneurs to build a million-dollar brand using his book 12 Months to $1 Million as a playbook, he’s following that same plan for this brand. As you listen in on his plan, you’ll pick up strategies and thought processes that can help you build your own million-dollar brand. Will the brand become a huge success? Nobody knows for sure, even though it sure looks like that. Either way, because you listened to this episode, you’ll have an insider’s perspective when it all shakes out in the end.

Josh Martin is a 24-year-old entrepreneur who first caught our eye as one of the winners of our Million Dollar Brands contest. He’s taken what he’s learned so far and built a brand that’s got such potential that the Capitalism Fund couldn’t resist investing in it. In this episode, you’ll get to listen in as Ryan helps Josh sketch out the plan to go from making sales of $5K per month to a future $5 million exit. The Fund’s investment can help smooth the bumps in the road that a lack of inventory has caused. But the bigger questions they sort out during this conversation will save the brand from becoming a product-driven company. Josh’s brand is now the “hot girl at the dance” and that changes everything about how he evaluates potential influencers who want to partner with him. This brand is one to watch, and this conversation will likely answer questions you have as you make important decisions about your own brand, too.

Hey, honey… How about we build a brand that serves people who suffer from dry eyes, get it up to a $6 million run rate, then sell it in four years to Johnson & Johnson? You in? If you’re thinking that sounds exactly like the conversation a couple of optometrists might have after reading 12 Months to $1 Million, you’d be pretty close. Except Drs. Travis and Jenna Zigler didn’t read the book first. (It didn’t exist.) Oh, and it wasn’t Johnson & Johnson that acquired their brand. But otherwise, right on the money. In this episode, Ryan and Travis take a look at what got the Ziglers from zero to a life-changing exit. Travis reveals the three areas they focused on and got really good at doing. (One of them, Ryan warned them would probably not work… but it did!) He also tells the tale of how his first product satisfied a pressing need for his customers and sold like crazy right out of the gate, becoming his best selling product ever. Oh, but then there was the time Travis and Jenna nearly killed their business and started wondering if selling it for pennies on the dollar would be the way to go. You’ll have to listen to find out the huge misstep they took - and corrected - that would have made this exit impossible. If you’ve ever watched the interview of an athlete moments after a major win, or if you want to learn from someone else’s mistakes and brilliant ideas, this is the episode for you.

If you peek into Ryan’s pantry, you’re going to find boxes and boxes of Keto Brownie. When he first stumbled upon this snack, he probably didn’t know for sure that one day, he’d invest in the brand. But he was bullish on the founder, Nick Raccuia, and the product. So it surprised nobody when the Capitalism Fund made an investment. Nick’s super power is product development. Of course, as a solopreneur, most of his time was spent doing everything but product development. He was running himself ragged, trying to figure out everything from paid ads to Amazon listings. When 2020 hit, the brand ran into some serious roadblocks. But with the Fund’s help - in capital, coaching, and contacts - it’s back on track for an 8-figure exit. Getting Nick back into product development mode was a huge turning point. Listen in as Ryan and Nick talk about new products coming out, exciting opportunities with influencers, and possibly the most amazing testimonial a brand could ever hope to have. You’ll also find bits of wisdom you can use in your own brand-building efforts right now. To join The One Percent visit www.Capitalism.com/1 To join the Capitalism Incubator visit www.Capitalism.com/Inc

Picture this… you and your partner decide to go all-in on the “crazy” idea you have for a brand. You toyed with the idea long enough, and at some point, things got serious. You even placed your first inventory order and it’s on its way. But then it hits you. You’ve burned through a bunch of your cash. Now you’re not sure how you’ll pay for your second order so you can keep in stock and keep that hard-earned momentum going. Should you cut your expenses now? Should you take out a bunch of credit cards? Should you turn to crowdfunding? These questions aren’t just hypotheticals for Manny Montilla and Paulina Tillman of Fly Dad (flydadgear.com). Maybe you’re in the same boat. Listen in as Ryan coaches Manny and “magically” uncovers solutions that were hiding in plain sight - solutions that will not only make funding easy but also that’ll make selling their first - and second - round of inventory a snap.

This week Ryan is coaching his own coach and Capitalism.com Product and Community Manager Justus Murimi. Most members within community The One Percent know Justus from his leadership on group calls and the one-to-one coaching he provides in the Capitalism Incubator to other entrepreneurs. But behind the scenes he's been building the early stages of his own brand with his partner in crime Deacon for something big... really big. Ryan talks Justus through how he can create a more clear vision to get to $1M and start scaling to create a massive $50 million brand. Justus wants to create a brand that serves busy, "imperfect" moms like his own wife who seem to never have enough time in the day to get everything done while also staying in good physical and mental health.

If there’s one thing entrepreneurs wish they could have when they first start on their journey, it’s this… a clear step-by-step process for how to take a business from zero to a million dollars. But the other wish on their list has to be getting to see some real-life examples of others who actually followed those steps to create a million dollar business. There’s no shortage of success stories out there. But they’re almost always told in retrospect. They start with some amazing result, dip back to the origin story, maybe highlight some high points, and throw in some inspirational wisdom. But what we really want to know is… what was it really like along the way? What missteps and challenges popped up and how did the entrepreneur work through them? How’d they get their idea in the first place? What advice did they get - and did they take it? That’s what The Road to $1 Million is all about. I’ve helped hundreds of entrepreneurs become million-dollar business owners over the past few years. But now, we’re telling their stories starting from the very beginning. In this podcast series, we’ll share the next wave of success stories so you can follow in their footsteps. Even more, as you listen to a few episodes, you’ll walk away feeling inspired and empowered, like, “I can do this!” You’ll come to see a very clear path to go from zero to a 7-figure business. Plus, you’ll find your mind brimming with ideas for your own business. As you follow along with the stories of these case studies, you’ll find yourself rooting for them just as hard as I am… and rooting for yourself, too, as you build a business that truly excites you.

The Road to $1 Million is a podcast hosted by Ryan Daniel Moran on the Capitalism.com network that features entrepreneurs on their way to building a 7-figure business. They are instructed to bring their challenges, opportunities, and their ultimate vision to the show in order to get help making it happen faster. After creating countless millionaires through his teachings Ryan has a keen eye for sensing what entrepreneurs truly want and identifying what the next logical step is in the process to get there. Join us on The Road To $1 Million.