From $10k To $5M: Why I Invested $300k Into This Tiny Business (It’s Now Worth $2M)

The fourth step in the 8 step process to $1M is getting to 100 Reviews.   Reviews are the lifeblood of a business, and when we get to 100, we can start to hit that consistent 25 sales/day.  In this podcast we go over the process to start finding loyal raving fans and giving your brand credibility.   If you’re enjoying this series so far, shoot me a message on Instagram at @ryandanielmoran   Head to https://capitalism.com/playbook to see how we grow and scale brands to the million dollar mark and beyond.   To get on the waitlist for the accelerator, head to https://capitalism.com/launch  

Step 3 of Zero To $1M in 12 Months is all about launching your first product.   If you follow this process, I’m confident that you’ll come out of the gate with a $10K launch or more and be well on the road to $1M.   If you’re enjoying this series so far, shoot me a message on Instagram at @ryandanielmoran   Head to https://capitalism.com/playbook to see how we grow and scale brands to the million dollar mark and beyond.   To get on the waitlist for the accelerator, head to https://capitalism.com/launch

In part 2 of our 8 steps to $1M, I’m going through how we put 100 people on an email list so that we can build the foundation of a million dollar business.   In this 8 part series, I'm going to walk you through every step of building a million dollar business so that you have the tools to build a brand you can scale and sell.   This step is essential to creating a strong connection with your audience and it is the bedrock of a business that you can scale and sell.    Head to https://capitalism.com/playbook to see how we grow and scale brands to the million dollar mark and beyond.   To get on the waitlist for the accelerator, head to https://capitalism.com/launch   Connect with me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/ryandanielmoran  

The biggest brands in the world all start with this one thing in mind, and if you get it right, it eliminates all your competition.    In this 8 part series, I'm going to walk you through every step of building a million dollar business so that you have the tools to build a brand you can scale and sell.   This week we are talking about the importance of starting with your ideal customer avatar, or to put it in other words, choosing who your brand serves.   Head to https://capitalism.com/playbook to see how we grow and scale brands to the million dollar mark and beyond.   To get on the waitlist for the accelerator, head to https://capitalism.com/launch   Connect with me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/ryandanielmoran  

In this episode, I’m sitting down with my coach, Kyle Carnohan to talk about what it means to choose your hard.   Kyle walked me through one of the hardest times in my life and change the way that I’ve viewed suffering and what it means to be successful.   This was a conversation from our San Diego mastermind, if you’re interested in coming to the next one head to https://capitalism.com/events    If you’re at the beginning of your journey and you want to start your road to 1 million download our free playbook at https://capitalism.com/playbook   You can find Kyle at www.instagram.com/superhumanfathers  

”You have to love the process, not just the result”   Everyone says that in the entrepreneur and personal development space, and so often when people finally reach their big goals, they miss the climb and don't know what to do next.   This is an audio-only podcast you won’t find on the YouTube channel because I think there are some lessons that are better taught when I’m not in front of a camera.   In this lesson I share my evolving thoughts on being present for the process of chasing my own business and investing goals. Sheer Strength Labs, the company I reacquired after my big exit, had it’s first big sales day where it hit a $1 million run rate again and that’s been really exciting but I can’t help but come back to the biggest lesson I’ve ever learned about growth: Fast is bad and slow is good.   Connect with me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/ryandanielmoran   If you're ready to start your road to $1M, head to https://capitalism.com/playbook   If you're already at the $1M/year mark and want to partner with us, head to https://capitalism.com/inc

I teach entrepreneurs how to build a $1M business in 12 months, but over the past few years, I've learned that there is a much different game that's played at the higher level. In this episode, you'll learn what it looks like to play the game from private equity buyers Carl Allen and Ross Turner.   This talk was given at Cap Con 7 here in Austin Texas this year. If you want to get on the list for the next event, head to https://capitalism.com/events   If you're ready to start your road to $1M, head to https://capitalism.com/playbook   If you're already at the $1M/year mark and want to partner with us, head to https://capitalism.com/inc   Let me know what you thought of this video in the comments!   Timestamps:   (0:00) - A different way to play business   (4:45) - What is a Roll Up?   (8:00) - Example of how this works   (10:45) - Driving down the costs and driving up the profits   (12:00) - Increasing valuations    (15:52) - How $3M turns into $100M in 2 years (the math)   (22:00) - Here’s how a bigger game of business can be played   (24:00) - Creating a bigger vision   (27:00) - What do we do with this? My thoughts  

Jake Lovasz is the founder of Integral - a car accessory brand focused on becoming the "white collar WeatherTech". Jake started his brand in 2019 while in school full time and has since grown it to a multimillion dollar business. In 2021, he partnered with the Capitalism Fund, and is now raising money on the Capitalism Marketplace.   For details on Jake's business and the raise, visit https://capitalism.com/marketplace If you're at the start of your journey, head to https://capitalism.com/playbook Timestamps:   (00:00): Jake's opening statement about company potential   (01:00): Ryan introduces the vision behind his book and investing strategy   (03:00): Jake describes discovering Ryan's work and his early business beginnings   (06:00): Discussion of early growth and Jake's initial outreach to Ryan's fund   (09:00): Explanation of Jake's product and its early viral success   (12:00): Insights on customer demographics and Jake's unique marketing approach   (15:00): Conversation about expanding the product line and Jake's vision for the company   (19:00): Story of a viral video and success with influencer marketing   (23:00): Jake explains his vision of becoming the "white collar WeatherTech"   (26:00): Anecdote about WeatherTech copying Jake's marketing tactics   (29:00): Jake outlines plans for expansion into truck accessories   (33:00): Discussion on the effectiveness of niche marketing strategy   (35:00): Jake explains why additional capital is needed for growth   (37:00): Jake's perspective on the value of partnering with Ryan's team   (41:00): Jake expresses confidence in deploying raised capital effectively   (44:00): Conversation about Jake's role moving forward and support needed   (46:00): Reflection on Jake's personal transformation as an entrepreneur   (48:00): Jake offers closing advice for aspiring entrepreneurs   (49:00): Ryan's disclosure about raising capital and community involvement  

There are three types of money: 1. Cashflow, 2. Wealth, and 3. Enterprise Value   Everyone loves to focus on the first two without thinking about the third, which is where fortunes are made.   If you switch the order and think about Enterprise Value first, you have a shot at building something that can set you financially free for life.   Head to https://capitalism.com/playbook to see how we grow and scale brands to the million dollar mark and beyond.    Scale to the $1M/year mark and beyond in the Capitalism Incubator at https://capitalism.com/inc   Connect with me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/ryandanielmoran

Mike Chang grew Six Pack Shortcuts to a multi 8-figure company before leaving everything to on a spiritual journey.   It's been 9 years since Mike left the entrepreneurial scene at the height of his career, and today Mike and I sat down to talk about what happened and lessons learned along the way.   For years Mike was the guy that everyone in my industry looked up to. People copied his strategies and aspired to reach his level of success but then he walked away from it all.  After going on his spiritual journey now he is coming back into business with a very different perspective and set of goals. In this podcast we discuss what business looks like when purpose, fulfillment, and peaceful balance are the goals instead of the usual nonstop hustle.   Head to https://capitalism.com/playbook to see how we grow and scale brands to the million dollar mark and beyond.    Scale to the $1M/year mark and beyond in the Capitalism Incubator at https://capitalism.com/inc   Connect with me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/ryandanielmoran