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How Unregulated Gambling Is Draining BILLIONS From the U.S. Economy | Ismail Vali
Ryan Alford sits down with Ismail Vali for a conversation that turns online gambling into a much bigger business and policy discussion.Ismail explains why he believes illegal and unregulated operators still dominate huge parts of the online gambling market, why legal operators have struggled to capture the economics people assumed they would, and how regulators remain behind the technology that changed the game years ago. He also lays out how offshore gambling, illegal streaming, and prediction-style products are creating a broader ecosystem that is harder to regulate and easier for consumers to stumble into than most...
The Predictable Revenue Playbook Most Founders Are Missing | Josh Troy
Ryan Alford sits down with Josh Troy for a deep conversation on what actually creates predictable revenue in modern B2B sales.Josh explains how revenue operations, outbound systems, content, trust, and AI all fit together, and why most businesses are still chasing activity instead of building a true revenue engine. He also breaks down the difference between generating leads and generating pipeline, why cold calling still works, and how smarter follow-up systems can unlock more revenue without spending more on new leads.Ryan brings the operator and marketing lens, Josh brings the sales systems...
The Business of NIL: Parents, Brands, and the Power Behind College Sports | Justin J. Giangrande
Ryan Alford sits down with Justin J. Giangrande, Founder and CEO of NETWORK, for a wide-ranging conversation on how NIL is reshaping college sports from the inside out.Justin explains what athlete representation actually looks like in the NIL era, why schools, conferences, and brands are all still figuring out the rules in real time, and why the real power in college sports now sits with a handful of decision-makers who still have not fully aligned. He also breaks down how his firm approaches school negotiations, why the best deal is not always the biggest one, and...
The Million-Dollar Skill Most Professionals Are Losing: Fearless Authenticity, Communication, and Persuasion
Ryan Alford sits down with Jeanne Sparrow for a conversation about leadership, communication, and why authenticity is more than just “being yourself.”Jeanne shares how her media career, family storytelling roots, and work as an author and speaker shaped her view that real influence comes from spoken communication, memorable stories, and service to others. She also explains why so many teams struggle internally before they struggle externally, and why spoken confidence is becoming a bigger advantage as more people rely on text, email, and AI to do their talking for them.Ryan connects with Jeanne espe...
Why Founders Must Rethink Their Teams in the Age of AI
AI is changing more than workflows — it is changing what teams are, how leaders lead, and what kinds of people businesses need next.In this episode, Ryan Alford talks with Veronica Shelton, co-founder of Oak Theory, about accessibility, inclusive design, neurodivergent thinking, leadership without ego, and why curiosity is often the trait that separates good founders from great ones. They also go deep on the practical side of AI adoption: how roles are blending, how companies can stay lean without losing humanity, and why resisting change is no longer a viable option.Ryan connects with Ve...
From Zero to Hero: Lessons on Rejection, Resilience, and Momentum
Every entrepreneur talks about the breakthrough. Fewer talk honestly about the rejection, chaos, and setbacks that come first.In this themed compilation episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford brings together powerful moments from conversations with Alex Morton, Jen Gottlieb, Ken Wentworth, and other guests who know what it means to rebuild, reinvent, and push through resistance. The result is a sharp, motivating episode about what really creates traction: resilience, self-awareness, better decision-making, and the willingness to execute before you feel ready.Ryan ties these conversations together with the bigger lesson behind the show: breakthroughs...
With $50K Left and a 40% Failure Rate, How FightCamp Rebuilt After the COVID Boom and Bust
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford speaks with Khalil Zahar, CEO of FightCamp, about the realities of building a startup from the ground up.Khalil shares the challenges of launching a hardware-based business, including manufacturing risks, financial pressure, and the critical “valley of death” stage that many startups never survive.They also discuss the importance of growth, team dynamics, and maintaining momentum through both high-growth periods and difficult downturns.This episode offers practical insights and hard-earned lessons for entrepreneurs navigating the realities of building and scaling a business.🔑 Topics...
AI Is Lowering the Cost to Build Wealth—Here’s How to Take Advantage with Scott Clary
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford speaks with Scott Clary about the rapid rise of AI and its impact on business, careers, and opportunity.Scott shares why adopting AI is no longer optional and how these tools are enabling individuals to scale output, test ideas faster, and build businesses with fewer resources than ever before.They also discuss the mindset required to succeed, including self-belief, removing limiting assumptions, and adapting quickly to new technology.This episode provides practical insights for anyone looking to stay competitive in an AI-driven world.<...
The $2.5M Problem No One Is Planning For: AI, Aging, and Your Financial Future with Lily Vittayarukskul
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Lily Vittayarukskul, founder of Waterlily, to explore the intersection of AI, aging, and financial planning.The conversation highlights how advancements in AI are enabling more personalized predictions around long-term care needs, helping individuals and families better understand future costs and risks.Ryan and Lily also discuss the broader implications of AI on wealth creation, economic inequality, and the importance of adapting to new technologies in order to stay competitive.This episode offers valuable insight for anyone looking to better prepare for...
What Second-Order Effects From the Iran War and AI Mean for Your Business | Ben Johnston with Kaptus
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Ben Johnston to explore the current state of the economy and what it means for small business owners.The conversation covers inflation, interest rates, global conflict, and supply chain disruption, offering a grounded perspective on how these forces are shaping business conditions today.Ryan and Ben also discuss the growing role of AI, including how it’s improving efficiency, reducing labor needs, and enabling more individuals to launch businesses independently.Whether you're running a business or tracking economic trends, this episode pr...
The Mental Blind Spot That’s Costing You Money and Affecting Your Business Decisions | Anders Hansen
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford speaks with Anders Hansen about the role of perception, belief systems, and mental conditioning in shaping personal and professional outcomes.The conversation explores how the subconscious mind drives the majority of behavior, how assumptions influence decision-making, and why people often remain stuck in limiting patterns.They also discuss the importance of intuition, the impact of gratitude on mindset, and practical ways to shift perspective to create meaningful, lasting change.🔑 Topics CoveredMental conditioning and subconscious behaviorBeliefs and their impact on...
The “Real American Beer” Playbook for Breaking Into a Saturated Industry FAST
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford is joined by Chad Bronstein and Terri Francis to explore what it takes to build a brand in a highly competitive industry.Drawing from their experience launching Real American Beer, the conversation dives into the realities of distribution, the importance of relationships, and the challenges of scaling without massive resources.They also discuss how marketing, culture, and lifestyle integration play a critical role in long-term success—and why understanding your ecosystem matters more than ever in today’s business environment.🔑 Topics CoveredDistrib...