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Ryan Hanley and Nick Koumalatsos explore the challenges men face in modern society, particularly around identity, mental health, and the transition from military to civilian life. Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube Nick Koumalatsos Website: https://nickkoumalatsos.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickkoumalatsos/ They discuss the importance of self-mastery, the impact of trauma, and the need for men to take ownership of their happiness and decisions. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of hard work, delayed gratification, and the necessity of confronting societal norms that undermine traditional masculinity. Ultimately, the conversation serves as a call to action for men to embrace their roles as leaders and protectors in their families and communities. Recommended Tools for Growth OpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opus Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riverside Shortform - The World's Best Book Summaries: https://link.ryanhanley.com/shortform Taplio • Grow Your Personal Brand On LinkedIn: https://link.ryanhanley.com/taplio Kit: Email-First Operating System for Creators (formerly ConvertKit): https://link.ryanhanley.com/kit

What would you do if you landed in a foreign country…✔️ Couldn’t speak the language✔️ Had six bags to your name✔️ And zero clue what comes next? That’s exactly where Nick Mornard found himself when he stepped off a plane in Miami. Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube Nick Mornard Book: https://amzn.to/43J4CR4 Website: https://nmornard.dreamvacations.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jCitCeId7yiNTC508O2ox In this episode, Nick shares the raw, unfiltered story of how he left Belgium, won the green card lottery, struggled through his first years in the U.S.—and ultimately built a global sales organization spanning 8 countries and over 3,000 people. You’ll learn: ✅ The mindset shift that turned setbacks into superpowers✅ How he taught himself English on the fly✅ What most Americans completely misunderstand about opportunity✅ His formula for building high-performance sales teams✅ Why mentorship and proximity changed everything This one’s about more than business.It’s about grit, faith, and chasing freedom—no matter the cost. Recommended Tools for Growth OpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opus Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riverside Shortform - The World's Best Book Summaries: https://link.ryanhanley.com/shortform Taplio • Grow Your Personal Brand On LinkedIn: https://link.ryanhanley.com/taplio Kit: Email-First Operating System for Creators (formerly ConvertKit): https://link.ryanhanley.com/kit

In today’s AI-powered marketplace, speed is the norm. Automation writes the emails, books the meetings, even closes the deal. But if everyone’s fast… who actually wins? Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube In this solo episode, Ryan Hanley makes a bold claim: The real edge in business today isn’t speed to close. It’s speed to trust. You’ll learn: Why optimizing only for sales velocity is a dead-end The neuroscience of first impressions—and how fast people actually decide if they trust you Why trust is the multiplier that makes your data and tech stack actually work Practical tactics to build trust at scale (without becoming a robot in the process) If you're a founder, creator, or high-performer tired of shallow hacks and ready to build something people actually believe in, this episode is your blueprint. 👉 Subscribe to Ryan’s weekly newsletter, Finding Peak: www.findingpeak.com

Feel like your calendar owns you? Fighter-pilot-turned-leadership scientist Rob Shallenberger hands you a cockpit checklist that yanks you out of overwhelm and shoves you into the elite 2 % of leaders with a written vision—the ones who actually run life on their terms. Join our community of fearless leaders seeking unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Visit here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube Rob Shallenberger Website: https://www.becomingyourbest.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/3Sp9dmg What’s inside the hour: The Vision Gap – why 98 % of high achievers grind without direction and how one page closes it. The 3-Habit System: Vision → Roles & Goals → Pre-Week Planning. Nail all three and you’ll rack up 800-1,000 extra high-impact priorities every year—stress down, momentum up. Pre-Week Planning in 4 moves: schedule your priorities before the world schedules you. Pepsi exec redemption arc: one scheduled call ends a seven-year silence and reunites a family—proof intentional planning changes bloodlines. Founder guilt antidote: sprint in seasons, coach the Little League team, and still scale the company. Listen if you’re ready to trade chaos for clarity, default for design, and busywork for needle-moving wins. Recommended Tools for Growth OpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opus Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riverside Shortform - The World's Best Book Summaries: https://link.ryanhanley.com/shortform Taplio • Grow Your Personal Brand On LinkedIn: https://link.ryanhanley.com/taplio Kit: Email-First Operating System for Creators (formerly ConvertKit): https://link.ryanhanley.com/kit

Behind the headlines, hustle, and high valuations…There’s a crisis no one talks about. Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube In this raw and unfiltered episode, Nick Jonsson—best-selling author and founder of Executives' Global Network—opens up about the silent epidemic plaguing founders and high performers: isolation, burnout, and depression. Nick Jonsson Website: https://www.nickjonsson.com/ Book - Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business: https://amzn.to/3FkBLKy We dive deep into: Why success can be the loneliest place on earth The hidden costs of tying your identity to your company Why most leaders don’t ask for help—until it’s too late The cultural stigma around vulnerability (especially for men) How to build your tribe before you hit rock bottom If you’re a founder, executive, or ambitious builder chasing big things—this episode is your reality check. Warning: This one might hit closer to home than you expect. Recommended Tools for Growth OpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opus Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riverside Shortform - The World's Best Book Summaries: https://link.ryanhanley.com/shortform Taplio • Grow Your Personal Brand On LinkedIn: https://link.ryanhanley.com/taplio Kit: Email-First Operating System for Creators (formerly ConvertKit): https://link.ryanhanley.com/kit

Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube Master of the Close - Learn how to scale your sales, fast: https://link.ryanhanley.com/masteroftheclose What if retirement is the biggest lie you’ve been sold? In this thought-provoking episode, Derek Coburn—author of Let’s Retire Retirement—joins Ryan Hanley to dismantle the traditional retirement narrative. Instead of grinding it out for “someday,” Derek makes the case for building a life of meaning, fulfillment, and freedom now. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or just someone tired of living for the weekend, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about success, time, and what it means to truly live. Pre-Order Let's Retire Retirement: https://amzn.to/45gFUty What You’ll Learn: Why the retirement dream is outdated (and dangerous) How to design a fulfilling life without waiting until 65 The hidden cost of deferring joy Practical steps to integrate passion, purpose, and profit today This isn’t about escaping work—it’s about upgrading life. Recommended Tools for Growth OpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opus Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riverside Shortform - The World's Best Book Summaries: https://link.ryanhanley.com/shortform Taplio • Grow Your Personal Brand On LinkedIn: https://link.ryanhanley.com/taplio Kit: Email-First Operating System for Creators (formerly ConvertKit): https://link.ryanhanley.com/kit

Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube Former Navy SEAL Garrett Unclebach joins Ryan Hanley for a raw and powerful conversation on masculinity, modern purpose, and what it takes to reclaim your edge in a world built for comfort. From SEAL Hell Week to the boardroom, Garrett breaks down why most men are stuck, soft, and spiritually lost — and what to do about it. Connect with Garrett Unclebach Website: https://theimpossible.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrettunclebach/ 💥 Topics include: Why the modern man is losing his edge The difference between purpose and pleasure How AI and outsourcing are making us dumber Faith, fatherhood, and fighting dragons SEAL lessons on suffering, sacrifice, and success Recommended Tools for Growth OpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opus Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riverside Shortform - The World's Best Book Summaries: https://link.ryanhanley.com/shortform Taplio • Grow Your Personal Brand On LinkedIn: https://link.ryanhanley.com/taplio Kit: Email-First Operating System for Creators (formerly ConvertKit): https://link.ryanhanley.com/kit

Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://books.ryanhanley.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube Master of the Close - Learn how to scale your sales, fast: https://link.ryanhanley.com/masteroftheclose Kevin Trudeau Website: https://www.kevintrudeau.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekevintrudeau/ Can you be both spiritual and wildly successful? Kevin Trudeau says yes—and what he shares in this interview will completely change how you think about money, meaning, and manifestation. In this no-holds-barred conversation, we unpack: ✅ The misunderstood connection between spirituality and wealth✅ How “spiritual materialism” can unlock your highest potential✅ The real story behind the Law of Attraction (and what most people get wrong)✅ Why chasing money doesn't work—and what to do instead✅ How to align purpose, prosperity, and personal power If you're tired of the usual self-help fluff, and ready for a deeper, more honest look at how success actually happens—this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Recommended Tools for Growth OpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opus Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riverside Shortform - The World's Best Book Summaries: https://link.ryanhanley.com/shortform Taplio • Grow Your Personal Brand On LinkedIn: https://link.ryanhanley.com/taplio Kit: Email-First Operating System for Creators (formerly ConvertKit): https://link.ryanhanley.com/kit

My TEDX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nWsxwgO83A Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://books.ryanhanley.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube Master of the Close - Learn how to scale your sales process, fast: https://link.ryanhanley.com/masteroftheclose Selah Hirsch Website: https://expressmybrand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expressmybrand/ 2024 brought me to my knees. After a year of burnout, broken systems, and personal wake-up calls, I realized something most people never talk about: Sometimes, getting your ass kicked is the only way forward. In this raw and honest conversation with Selah Hirsch, I unpack the hard reset that forced me to rethink everything—from how I lead, to how I sell, to how I live. We talk about: 🔥 The silent power of pruning seasons🔥 Why “mindset” isn’t enough🔥 Launching Master the Close after sitting on it for YEARS🔥 The true meaning of fulfillment vs. success🔥 Why entrepreneurs need to stop chasing and start aligning Whether you’re in a rough season or just came out of one, this episode will meet you where you are. Check Out Our Sponsors OpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opus Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riverside Shortform - The World's Best Book Summaries: https://link.ryanhanley.com/shortform Taplio - Grow Your Personal Brand On LinkedIn: https://link.ryanhanley.com/taplio Kit: Email-First Operating System for Creators (formerly ConvertKit): https://link.ryanhanley.com/kit

Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://books.ryanhanley.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube Master of the Close - Learn how to scale your sales process, fast: https://link.ryanhanley.com/masteroftheclose Dr Joy Kong Website: https://joykongmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ In this episode, Ryan Hanley sits down with Dr. Joy Kong, A board-certified physician, regenerative medicine expert, and president of Chara Health (formerly Uplyft Longevity Center) in Los Angeles. Dr. Kong specializes in cutting-edge therapies including stem cell therapy, ketamine therapy, and a wide range of holistic modalities aimed at enhancing the body's innate regenerative power. Together, they dive deep into the truth about regenerative medicine, demystify stem cells, explore the root cause of aging and chronic disease, inflammation, and discuss how therapies like peptides, NAD, and light treatments can optimize performance and longevity. Dr. Kong also shares remarkable real-world outcomes from her clinic, including cases of vision restoration and liver disease reversal. As the founder of the American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy, Dr. Kong is passionate about educating both physicians and the public on the science and safety of stem cell medicine. She strongly advocates for high-quality clinical research and is the lead investigator in an ongoing traumatic brain injury (TBI) study. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Check Out Our Sponsors OpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opus Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riverside Shortform - The World's Best Book Summaries: https://link.ryanhanley.com/shortform Taplio • Grow Your Personal Brand On LinkedIn: https://link.ryanhanley.com/taplio Kit: Email-First Operating System for Creators (formerly ConvertKit): https://link.ryanhanley.com/kit