Dropping Bombs "Why 99% Of All Businesses Fail" Listen CAREFULLY
Aug 8, 2025
Ryan Blair, an entrepreneur and former gang member, shares his remarkable transformation journey from illegal entrepreneurship to building lucrative companies. He emphasizes the critical role of mentorship and technology in overcoming business challenges. Blair discusses innovative tools like the Wildfire app for network marketing and dives into the philosophical questions of suffering and divine purpose. Highlighting personal growth, he explores the importance of aligning business missions with values and the traits that lead to entrepreneurial success.
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How AlterCall Began
- Ryan Blair started AlterCall after selling his company and falling in love with mentoring.
- He began by guiding founders to their first exits, raises, and million-dollar months.
Diagnose Constraints, Then Execute
- Ryan Blair quickly diagnoses a company's biggest constraint and attacks the highest-leverage fix first.
- He applies turnaround practices to stop bleeding and build a prioritized action plan.
De-Risk High-Paid Consultants
- De-risk consultant deals with payment thresholds and 30/60/90-day progress milestones.
- Structure pay to align incentives and require measurable outcomes before full compensation.
