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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 bu... more

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Latest Episodes

Ryan Alford talks with Tanner Chidester about the difference between looking productive and actually building a business that makes money. Tanner explains why so many founders are trapped in the wrong tasks, why leads and sales volume still matter mo... more

Ryan Alford sits down with Brad Rothenberg for a conversation about the part of American soccer most casual fans never really see: the opportunity gap behind the game.

Brad explains how the pay-to-play system creates barriers for talented athletes w... more

Ryan Alford sits down with Tom La Vecchia for a smart conversation on what luxury brands are really selling now — and why modern brand strategy is less about pure exclusivity and more about cultural participation.

Using the rumored AP x Swatch colla... more

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 gamblin... more

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Ismail Vali
President of Gaming Compliance International and founder of YieldSec
Gaming Compliance International; YieldSec
Episode: How Unregulated Gambling Is Draining BILLIONS From the U.S. Economy | Ismail Vali
Josh Troy
CEO of WFS Group
WFS Group
Episode: The Predictable Revenue Playbook Most Founders Are Missing | Josh Troy
Justin Giangrande
Founder and CEO of Network
Network
Episode: The Business of NIL: Parents, Brands, and the Power Behind College Sports | Justin J. Giangrande
Jeanne Sparrow
Author of Fearless Authenticity; media personality; coach and speaker
Author of Fearless Authenticity; media personality
Episode: The Million-Dollar Skill Most Professionals Are Losing: Fearless Authenticity, Communication, and Persuasion
Veronica Shelton
Co-founder of Oak Theory, product design studio and creative tech studio
Oak Theory
Episode: Why Founders Must Rethink Their Teams in the Age of AI
Alex Morton
Founder/leader in network marketing and crypto education
Network marketing company; crypto/education focus
Episode: From Zero to Hero: Lessons on Rejection, Resilience, and Momentum
Jamil Daimji
Co-founder, business educator and media personality
Block Trust IRA (prominent in crypto/AI tooling)
Episode: From Zero to Hero: Lessons on Rejection, Resilience, and Momentum
Khalil Zahar
Founder and Chief Operating Officer of FightCamp
FightCamp
Episode: With $50K Left and a 40% Failure Rate, How FightCamp Rebuilt After the COVID Boom and Bust
Scott Clary
Podcaster, entrepreneur, and speaker featured as a guest on the show
Scott D. Clary / Success Story podcast
Episode: AI Is Lowering the Cost to Build Wealth—Here’s How to Take Advantage with Scott Clary

Host

Ryan Alford
Host of the show, marketing disruptor and entrepreneur who brands as a trusted voice in business growth.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 899 ratings
  • Thank you for having me on Ryan!

    Love how you get right to the core of important subjects, all related to business and entrepreneurship

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RealAndersHansen
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Host!

    Thanks for having me on the podcast!

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    5
    Ucantevenpitanamein
    United States9 months ago
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    Loved listening to the podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicole from California
    United States10 months ago
  • What a great show!

    Ryan brings the energy and does a nice job of keeping the focus on what is exciting. The episodes are always action packed with good takeaways for you to learn from.

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    5
    Ben Money
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The Business of NIL: Parents, Brands, and the Power Behind College Sports | Justin J. Giangrande
Q: What is Network's core focus in the NIL era, and how does it differentiate from traditional agencies?
Network focuses on comprehensive talent and brand management for youth and college athletes, negotiating school partnerships, brand deals, PR, and production, with an emphasis on long-term development and fit rather than just securing high-value offers for immediate leverage.
AI Is Lowering the Cost to Build Wealth—Here’s How to Take Advantage with Scott Clary
Q: What changes in mindset does Scott say are critical to thriving with AI in business?
Scott emphasizes delusional self-belief paired with relentless execution, adopting an AI-first mindset, and continually testing ideas quickly to convert concepts into revenue.
What Second-Order Effects From the Iran War and AI Mean for Your Business | Ben Johnston with Kaptus
Q: What should small businesses do to prepare for AI and geopolitical uncertainty?
Invest in learning and partnering with AI experts, adopt tools that streamline onboarding and operations, maintain diverse financing options, test new projects for demand before scaling, and monitor margins closely while staying adaptable to shifting energy and input costs.
What Second-Order Effects From the Iran War and AI Mean for Your Business | Ben Johnston with Kaptus
Q: How is AI realistically affecting small businesses in the near term?
AI is expected to automate busy work, reduce costs, and enable smarter marketing and operations. In the shorter term, the focus is on billing, accounting automation, and better customer targeting, with longer-term potential for robotics and more extensive automation in service roles.
What Second-Order Effects From the Iran War and AI Mean for Your Business | Ben Johnston with Kaptus
Q: When we look at what's happening with the US and Iran, what actually matters economically?
Key factors include energy prices, inflation dynamics, tariff and trade implications, and the resilience of consumer spending. Ben argues that the US's net energy export position and ongoing fiscal stimulus have moderated recession risks, but input costs and supply-chain disruptions remain critical for small businesses, requiring careful margin management and financing flexibility.

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A sharp, action-oriented show that centers on practical business growth, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship through candid conversations with founders, marketers, and industry leaders. Recent episodes frequently explore fearless authentic communication, leadership in the age of AI, resilience in entrepreneurship, and the strategic use of technology to scale small businesses. Noteworthy angles include brand-building with media personalities, hands-on lessons from hardware and software startups, and real-world applications of AI to marketing, sales, and operations. The format typically blends bold storytelling with tangible takeaways, sponsorship integrations, and a focus on applying insights to real-world business challenges.

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2. Josh Troy
3. Justin Giangrande
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5. Veronica Shelton
6. Alex Morton
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8. Khalil Zahar

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