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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 founders, trending authors, and industry titans about what it takes to build a business and some of the most cutting edge tools and services available.
Forget the LinkedIn fluff. This is for doers, builders, and dreamers who want results, not recycled soundbites.
Business the way it really works. Real people. Real wins. Real screw-ups.
No MBA required. Just guts, hustle, and a sense of humor.
Subscribe, listen, and get Right About Now.
Because business isn’t broken—it’s just been boring & stale. Until now.
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 founders, trending authors, and industry titans about what it takes to build a business and some of the most cutting edge tools and services available.
Forget the LinkedIn fluff. This is for doers, builders, and dreamers who want results, not recycled soundbites.
Business the way it really works. Real people. Real wins. Real screw-ups.
No MBA required. Just guts, hustle, and a sense of humor.
Subscribe, listen, and get Right About Now.
Because business isn’t broken—it’s just been boring & stale. Until now.
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Oct 1, 2021 • 52min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, October 1, 2021: Coca-Cola Gen Z-Focused Campaign
Happy 1st of October and welcome to this week’s marketing and advertising news on The Radcast! In this radical episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford with co-host Joey Thompson, celebrate as our upcoming guest Tyler Rich song (Better Than You’re Used To) hits #1 in the US on SiriusFM Highway Station! Recaps episode guest Bobby Maximus. Talks social holidays #InternationalPodcastDay #UNDOP #WorldVegetarianDay #InternationalCoffeeDay #NameYourCarDay #TechiesDay and more marketing news.The topics they cover today are:Unilever's new startup program kicks off with eye on $3.4T social commerce opportunityC4 Energy drink celebrates Starburst fusion with pop-up truck, digital contentFacebook puts Reels, its TikTok-style video stream, in News FeedSee Coke's new ‘Real Magic’ global campaign‘A triple whammy’: New study shows the dangers of brand proximity to viral video contentRead AI raises $10M, creates virtual meeting dashboard to show you when you talk too muchIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and share the word if you love our podcast, so we can keep giving you the strategies to achieve radical marketing results! You can follow us on Instagram @the.rad.cast | @radical_results | @ryanalford |
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 28, 2021 • 41min
Bobby Maximus - Former UFC Fighter, Author, Wellness Specialist and Podcast Host
Welcome to another episode on The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Bobby Maximus - Former UFC Fighter, Author, Wellness Specialist, and Podcast Host.Bobby talks about his most memorable moments and humble beginnings, doing wrestling who almost made it on the Olympic team until he became an MMA fighter and landing a contract in the UFC. He shares how social media (myspace, Facebook, etc) helped his career take off. Ryan and Bobby dissected the challenges of being a professional athlete and his experiences working as a health expert educating A-list celebrities, military, sportsmen, executives, using physical tools in the gym combined with sports psychology to drive a life change. They also talked about his transition to writing and how his education aided him in his current position as Men’s Health Magazine’s best-selling writer and author. Bobby also gave advice on how to improve one's health for people who aren't motivated, what he wants to share with the health community through his podcast, and more...Bobby also has a quick take on RAD or FAD trending topics;Connor McGregorTiktokKeto DietProtein PowderOnline CoachingLearn more about Bobby Maximus: https://www.bobbymaximus.com/about/ Follow Bobby on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbymaximus/ and Instagram: @bobbymaximusIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 24, 2021 • 44min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, September 24, 2021: Taking It To The Next Level
Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joe Hamric recaps guest James Merrill, Opolis Optics, upcoming episodes with Brad Lea and Bruce Buffer. Talks Social Holidays World Tourism Day #WTD2021, National Scarf Day #NationalScarfDay, and more...These are the following topics we hit in today's episode:Burger King's NFT strategy matures beyond stunts toward real engagementSubway records strongest August sales in 8 years on tails of brand refreshBusch takes remote work outdoors with TreeWork spaceCarl’s Jr. and Hardees bring Adult Swim toys to combo mealsHow the U.S. Army built a modern-day marketing practiceNetflix makes its biggest acquisition ever — the Roald Dahl catalogRad Power Bikes’ new RadCity e-bike makes commuting (and hill climbing) much easierThis Miniature Robot Is Designed To Help You Carry Groceries and Run ErrandsIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and share the word if you love our podcast, so we can keep giving you the strategies to achieve radical marketing results! You can follow us on Instagram @the.rad.cast | @radical_results | @ryanalford |
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 21, 2021 • 38min
James Merrill - Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Opolis Optics
Welcome to another episode on The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with James Merrill, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Opolis Optics.James talks about his experiences and the challenges he faced while working with international NGOs and USAID. He talks about what it means for Opolis to focus on its mission while making sure the brand is keeping up with the trends in fashion. James also shared the objectives and inspiration for creating Opolis as a brand, future plans for Opolis and tips on how to build a successful company, and more…James also has a quick take on RAD or FAD trending topics;Polarize lensesSolar PanelsCanton New YorkInstagram ReelsLearn more about Opolis Optics: https://opolisoptics.com/ Instagram: @opolis_optics Follow James Merrill on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/james-merrill-37a4627; Instagram: @jamesmrrll and Twitter: jcmerr04.If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 17, 2021 • 41min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, September 17, 2021: The Return Of "Normal Shopping"
Happy Friday and welcome to this week’s marketing and advertising news on The Radcast! In this radical episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford and guest co-host Sean, celebrate as The Radcast hit Top 25 on Spotify Business Podcast Chart! Recaps episode guest Forbes Mental Performance Expert, Andy Murphy, and upcoming episodes with Tyler Rich, Alina Smith. Talks social holidays #TalkLikeAPirateDay #PeaceDay #MiniGolfDay and more marketing news.Take a look at this week’s biggest marketing headlines:Fireball Whiskeys ‘Firekeg’ holds 115 shots of Red Hot HoochRolling Stone publishes new version of ‘500 Greatest Songs of All Time’ listShoppers returning to their earlier pandemic behaviors, research findsCompanies are coworking in the metaverse to stave off Zoom burnout and spark new types of collaborationIntuit’s $12B Mailchimp acquisition is about expanding its small business focusWalmart to launch autonomous delivery service with Ford and Argo AIEveryone will be able to clone their voice in the futurePolaroid's Now+ Instant Camera Is Its Most Creative YetIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and share the word if you love our podcast, so we can keep giving you the strategies to achieve radical marketing results! You can follow us on Instagram @the.rad.cast | @radical_results | @ryanalford |
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 14, 2021 • 1h 2min
Andrew Murphy - Forbes Mental Performance Expert, Trainer, Speaker, CEO and Podcast Host
Welcome to another episode on The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Andrew “Andy” Murphy - Forbes Mental Performance Expert, Trainer, Speaker, CEO and Podcast Host. Andy discusses how neuro-conditioning affects our daily activities. He discussed the necessity of learning how to develop the behaviors we want to have and how neuroscience may help with sales and marketing. He also offered advice on how marketers may connect with their customers and more…Andy also has a quick take on our latest segment of RAD or FAD trending topics;TikTokCancel CultureSpace Travel for TouristPerformance CoachingLearn more about Andy https://andymurphy.online/. Follow him on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/andymurphymindset; Instagram @andymurphymindset and check him out on his podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindset-by-design/id900646659)If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 10, 2021 • 49min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, September 10, 2021: Apple, Target And Costco Win The "Brand Game" During COVID
Welcome to another weekly marketing and advertising news update from The Radcast! In this episode, host Ryan Alford and guest co-host Joey Thompson recap episode with Anthony Ames, upcoming episode with Heidi Montag and big hitters. Talks social holidays #KissCancerGoodbye #911Day #PatriotDay, #DayOfServiceAndRemembrance #HackForChange #VideoGamesDay and more…This week's marketing and advertising headlines:What do Macy's and the Toys R Us brand have to offer each other?Facebook slams U.K. watchdog’s call to sell GiphyApple, Target and Costco among big brand winners during COVIDThis fall, tech companies will try to push private browsing into the mainstreamBarstool Sports will launch a channel on Sling TVThe Gmail app takes calls now, too, because Google wants it to do everythingThe Matrix 4' Debuts First Teaser Footage With an Interactive WebsiteIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and share the word if you love our podcast, so we can keep giving you the strategies to achieve radical marketing results! You can follow us on Instagram @the.rad.cast | @radical_results | @ryanalford |
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 7, 2021 • 58min
Anthony ‘Nippy’ Ames - Former Ivy League Quarterback, Actor, and Podcast Host.
Welcome to this week’s episode on The Radcast! Get ready for Anthony ‘Nippy’ Ames, Former Ivy League Quarterback, Actor, and Podcast Host.In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with guest Anthony Ames about how he got involved with NXIVM (formerly Executive Success Programs). Nippy shared about the problems he’s uncovered while dealing with influential and/or powerful forces in the organization. Talks about his podcast ‘A Little Bit Culty’, where he and his wife share how their life has changed. How they turned their experiences into wisdom and content. Learn more about A Little Bit Culty at https://www.alittlebitculty.com/, Instagram (@alittlebitculty), reach out to Anthony Ames via Instagram (@anthonyames11), and check out HBO’s The Vow.If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 3, 2021 • 46min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, September 3, 2021: Marketers Putting More Trust On TikTok
Welcome to this week’s episode on The Radcast! In this week’s news episode, Ryan with our regular guests Joe, Joey, and Sean, recaps guests Nielsen’s Cara and Imran. Talks social holidays - National Wildlife Day, International Charity Day, Read a Book Day, and Labor Day. Catch up on what’s happening with the latest Pop/Tech Culture news, and more... They also discuss the following headlines: Kantar: TikTok ad exposure nearly doubles, as does platform's trust among marketersLinkedIn looks to live events to build creator economyNissan puts e-commerce at center of ‘Heisman House’ campaignPhilips Hue partners with Spotify to turn all your lights into a music visualizerIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 31, 2021 • 39min
Playing the Short Game - A Nielsen Study on the Impact of Brands that Stop Upper Funnel Branding with Cara Kantrowitz and Imran Hirani
Welcome to another episode on The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Nielsen’s Cara Kantrowitz, VP for Solutions Consulting, and Imran Hirani, VP for Strategic Accounts.Cara and Imran talk about their professional journey with Nielsen. They also share what Nielsen does for brands and the industry as a whole. Ryan, Cara, and Imran also dissect the premise of the study on the upper and lower funnel activity by brands.Cara and Imran also has a quick take on our latest segment of RAD or FAD trending topics;Short TermismTikTokNew York KnicksHard Mtn DewLearn more about Nielsen at https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/. Follow them on Linkedin: Cara Kantrowitz (linkedin.com/in/cara-kantrowitz-38267420), Imran Hirani (linkedin.com/in/imran-hirani-3222b91) and Nielsen (https://www.linkedin.com/company/nielsen/)If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


