Ryan Blair is a former gang member turned serial entrepreneur, self-made millionaire and CEO & Co-Founder of ViSalus. In March 2013 he became the #1 New York Times Best-selling Author of Nothing To Lose, Everything To Gain, where he effectively imparts lessons learned from obstacles faced and provides a road map for entrepreneurial success.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- ‘The Path is all math.’ – Unknown
Business Failure
- Ryan created a company that was sold for $25 Million. His cut: $0. OUCH.
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Millions lost, divorced and bankrupt, there was only one thing that Ryan still had control over. This one thing brought him back from the ledge of a cliff to into becoming a multi-millionaire. DON’T miss this golden nugget, Fire Nation!
Current Business
- Ryan bought back the company he sold for hundreds of millions and is now back on the offensive!
Small Business Resource
Best Business Book
- Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain by Ryan Blair
- The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Interview Links
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Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!
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