Right About Now with Ryan Alford – Episode: No BS. All Business. Top 10 Resolutions Ways to Crush 2025

Release Date: December 27, 2024

In this empowering episode of "Right About Now with Ryan Alford," hosts Ryan Alford, Chris Hansen, and Brianna Hall steer listeners away from traditional New Year's resolutions and towards actionable strategies designed to propel both personal and professional growth in 2025. Recorded from studios in Greenville and Miami, the trio combines their extensive experience in marketing and entrepreneurship to deliver insights that are both practical and inspiring.

Setting the Stage: Reflecting on 2024

The episode begins with casual banter about New Year's celebrations, quickly transitioning into a deeper discussion about the importance of mindset and motivation in business. Ryan emphasizes the value of learning from past experiences to better navigate future challenges.

Notable Quote:

• Ryan Alford [02:55]: "It's about making progress in 2025. Growing yourself, growing your company, and growing your opportunities."

Key Lessons from 2024

1. Embracing Social Media and Personal Branding

Chris Hansen shares his pivotal realization about the significance of personal branding and social media:

• Chris Hansen [05:40]: "No matter what business you're into, what you're doing... start to tip your toes in social media, get comfortable with it, try to really utilize it as a tool instead of a consumer."

He underscores that personal branding is not confined to any specific industry—it’s universally beneficial and essential for modern business growth.

2. The Perils of Comfort in Business

Ryan Alford cautions against becoming too comfortable in business operations:

• Ryan Alford [09:33]: "When you get comfortable, you don't want to get uncomfortable. If you're not growing, advancing, or learning, you can't stay in neutral."

He likens business comfort zones to standing still on a treadmill, highlighting the necessity of continuous challenge and growth to achieve meaningful results.

Top 10 Ways to Crush 2025

The heart of the episode is the unveiling of the Top 10 strategies designed to help listeners achieve unprecedented success in 2025. Each point is elaborated with actionable advice and real-life examples.

10. Inspect What You Expect

Ryan introduces this concept as a method to ensure that expectations align with actions:

• Ryan Alford [16:38]: "If you expect something to happen, you've got to be a part of making it happen... what gets measured gets graded."

This principle emphasizes accountability and the need for continuous evaluation of goals to achieve desired outcomes.

9. Start a Podcast

Brianna champions podcasting as a powerful tool for personal branding:

• Ryan Alford [19:18]: "Podcasting is an amazing forum for... expanding your reputation."

He highlights the growing influence of podcasts, especially among younger audiences, and encourages leveraging this medium to amplify one’s voice and expertise.

8. Invest in Crypto

Chris speaks passionately about cryptocurrency as a critical investment asset:

• Chris Hansen [21:19]: "You should just know it's an asset class you need to be investing in."
• Ryan Alford [22:36]: "We’re gonna do some crypto challenges in 2025... all the profits will give to like Sawyer."

They discuss the legitimacy and potential growth of cryptocurrencies, advocating for their inclusion in diversified investment portfolios.

7. Be Radically Different

Ryan urges listeners to embrace their uniqueness to stand out in the marketplace:

• Ryan Alford [23:21]: "Own your different. Differentiation is the king of success ultimately."

He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and leveraging one’s unique strengths to create a distinct market presence.

6. Serve Others

The hosts delve into the transformative power of serving others:

• Ryan Alford [26:19]: "Go serve others. You'll be amazed at how it centers you."
• Chris Hansen [28:39]: "The best way to get out of your head is to get into service to others."

They discuss various forms of service, including mentorship and community involvement, highlighting how these actions not only benefit others but also foster personal fulfillment and growth.

5. Stop Complaining

Ryan passionately advocates for eliminating negative talk:

• Ryan Alford [31:17]: "You get to the other side with action. It's negative energy. It ruins and rots souls."

Chris reinforces this by emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, stating, "Your words have power, your mindset."

4. Grow Where You Are Planted

Ryan encourages resilience and growth within current circumstances:

• Ryan Alford [35:41]: "You can be... mitigating factors... it's always life and business... it's always struggle."

He argues that facing and overcoming challenges in one’s current environment leads to stronger foundations and greater long-term success.

3. Next Action Over Everything

The focus here is on prioritizing action over endless planning:

• Ryan Alford [38:19]: "Action is strategy. You learn more from taking the steps than you will planning the abstract."

Brianna adds that maintaining a fast feedback loop is essential for adapting and refining strategies quickly.

2. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

This strategy emphasizes the importance of backing up words with actions:

• Ryan Alford [41:51]: "Either be in it or be out. Be it and get in or get out in."

They discuss the value of commitment and integrity, encouraging listeners to make tangible investments in their stated goals.

1. Do What You Say You'll Do

Topping the list, this principle underscores reliability and integrity:

• Ryan Alford [43:51]: "If you say you’re gonna do something, do it. Don't say you're gonna do it. If you don't do it, then all the other ones don't really matter."

Chris reinforces the importance of maintaining one's word, linking it to personal and professional credibility.

Supporting Insights and Recommendations

Throughout the episode, the hosts recommend valuable resources to complement their strategies:

• Matt Reynolds's Book: Undoing Urgency – A guide on effective time management and prioritization.
• Build Your Business Podcast: Hosted by Matt Reynolds, offering practical strategies for entrepreneurs.

Ryan highlights the importance of continuous learning and leveraging available resources to stay ahead in the competitive business landscape.

Notable Quote:

• Ryan Alford [07:40]: "It's about being purposeful and sharing your gift or knowledge or insight with the world and building an audience that cares about that."

Conclusion: Embracing Action and Growth

As the episode wraps up, the hosts reiterate the significance of these ten strategies in achieving success in 2025. They encourage listeners to recharge over the holiday season and approach the new year with determination and a proactive mindset.

Final Thoughts:

• Brianna Hall [48:29]: "Rest for the next week and then crush it the first week of January."
• Chris Hansen [48:34]: "Merry Christmas. Belated, everybody, and happy to have a great new year and hit the ground running."

Selected Notable Quotes

• Ryan Alford [05:19]: "If you're not growing, advancing, or learning, you can't stay in neutral."
• Chris Hansen [05:40]: "Start to tip your toes in social media, get comfortable with it."
• Ryan Alford [16:41]: "If you expect something to happen, you've got to be a part of making it happen."
• Ryan Alford [43:51]: "If you say you’re gonna do something, do it."

This episode of "Right About Now with Ryan Alford" serves as a comprehensive blueprint for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts aiming to elevate their strategies and mindset. By focusing on actionable steps and fostering a growth-oriented mentality, Ryan, Chris, and Brianna provide listeners with the tools needed to "crush" 2025 with confidence and purpose.