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Your brand's reputation isn't built in a moment — it's built over time. And in today’s fast-moving world, waiting to communicate until you have to is a dangerous strategy. The Pool Theory is a modern framework for proactive visibility — created for leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations who want to build trust before the spotlight hits. This audiobook walks you step-by-step through how to assess your current visibility, spot your blind spots, strengthen your authority, and create a sustai ...
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The #1 Marketing & Business Show on Apple Podcasts Welcome to Right About Now, where real American business gets a megaphone—and the B.S. gets the boot. Hosted by marketing disrupter Ryan Alford, entrepreneur, founder, and the guy brands call when they want attention, this show slices through the noise with uncensored insights, hard-earned wisdom, and straight-up truths from the frontlines of business. Every week, you’ll get two punchy Guest episodes where Ryan talks with legendary business ...
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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In 2011, Netflix nearly lost it all. But through humility, discipline, and message clarity, they refilled their pool and returned stronger than ever. Trust isn’t a luxury. It’s your edge. In this final message, Tiffany offers a reminder of what matters, a recap of what you’ve learned, and a path forward. 📥 Download the free starter kit at thepoolth…
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Confidence in a crisis doesn’t come from charisma — it comes from preparation. This chapter explores what good crisis communication really looks like, and why most companies get it wrong. 🧰 Workbook tie-in: “Crisis Simulation & Prep” 🔥 Case studies: BP, local businesses, and the human cost of waiting too long…
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Message Pillars & Authority Statements Great communication doesn’t sound impressive — it sounds like you. This episode helps you define your brand’s core message pillars and create your Authority Statement: a simple, powerful anchor for everything you say and share. 🎧 Includes: Authority Builder Project worksheet.…
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Visibility isn’t a faucet you turn on when needed — it’s a pool you fill consistently. In this foundational chapter, you’ll learn why proactive communication creates leverage, and how The Pool Theory helps you build brand equity before pressure hits. 🧰 Workbook tie-in: “What’s In Your Pool?” + “What Size Is Your Pool?” 💡 Reflection: Is your visibil…
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Before the fire hits, you fill the pool. This episode introduces the core philosophy of The Pool Theory — a modern framework for building brand trust before you need it. 🧰 Workbook tie-in: “What’s In Your Pool?” + “What Size Is Your Pool?” 📝 Reflection: Are you waiting until it’s urgent to build visibility?…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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SUMMARY In this special episode, Ryan Alford announces major updates to the Right About Now podcast, including a shift to more frequent guest interviews and the launch of a new “Now in Ten” quick-interview format. He also unveils his upcoming show, Collectibles on SI, created with Sports Illustrated, which will explore the collectibles industry alo…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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SUMMARY In this episode, host Ryan Alford brings together an all-star lineup of influential guests from diverse industries — including creative marketer Kyle Creek, legendary UFC announcer Bruce Buffer, Crumbl Cookies co-founder Sawyer Hemsley, former NFL star Shawne Merriman, and fitness entrepreneur Howard Panes. Each guest opens up with personal…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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SUMMARY Ryan Alford breaks down 8 major stories shaping business and marketing—from Shopify’s AI assistant and a historic railroad merger to PepsiCo’s prebiotic cola and Nike’s rapid sneaker lab. Plus: TikTok’s 60-minute videos, Sprite x Jalen Hurts, and more. TAKEAWAYS Shopify's introduction of the AI assistant Sidekick and its impact on e-commerc…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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In this Right About Now compilation, host Ryan Alford is joined by top voices in marketing and entrepreneurship—Gary Vee, Mike and Kass, Mark Kohler, Steve Pratt, Dani Lynn Robinson, and Ishveen Jolly—to break down what it really takes to stand out in today’s crowded content landscape. From the decline of traditional media to the rise of digital-fi…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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SUMMARY In this episode of "Right About Now with Ryan Alford," Ryan breaks down seven major business stories shaping the week. Topics include MLB’s new automated umpire system, Microsoft’s surge in AI-driven ad revenue, Stripe’s $3B employee tender offer and IPO delay, Amazon’s FTC lawsuit over Prime’s “dark patterns,” TikTok Shop’s rapid trend shi…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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On this episode of "Right About Now with Ryan Alford," Ryan covers five major business stories, including looming 25% tariffs on tech imports from China and South Korea, the anticipated launch of OpenAI’s GPT-5 and its impact on the AI industry, and insights from guest Matt Britton on AI-driven changes in hardware, creativity, and coding. The episo…
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Join Ryan Alford on this special 4th of July episode of “Right About Now”! He’s got you covered with all the latest business news and holiday cheer. From record-breaking travel to rising consumer spending, fireworks tariffs, and the S&P 500’s strong performance, Ryan’s got you covered. He’ll also share some fun pop culture moments and remind us to …
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