Hi, I am Ryan Alford
We all have a career story. Here is mine.
Here's my story
Humble Beginnings
Born and raised in Greenville South Carolina and one of the first Alfords to graduate from college, I did not come from an Ivy League background or from "old money" or even "new money". It was more like "just enough money". My parents worked multiple jobs and side hustles to provide for my older sister and me while providing a nurturing home that taught me how to make a dollar in multiple ways while also allowing my natural abilities to manifest organically.
Fast Start
I was not the world's greatest Junior Account Executive at the first ad agency I worked at but I was a quick study in understanding how the money got made, what made clients happy, and I had a no-fear approach to creativity and pushing boundaries. This led to 5 promotions over a 7 year period and I rose quickly to one of the more senior positions in an agency world where that just doesn't happen.
"Can you hear me now"
I moved to New York City in late 2008 to help our agency open its Manhattan office and at the request of our largest client (Verizon)to have me in their backyard. Over a 5 year period, I helped develop some of the most recognizable marketing campaigns of the last 20 years working with Verizon, Google, Apple, The NFL, and many other global powerhouse brands. It was awesome until it wasn't and I moved back to Greenville in early 2014.
I lost $1 million following my passion
After parting ways with the agency I had spent 12 years with I thought it was time for something different. It was time to follow a true passion! And that passion was cars! I have always been a "car guy" and I thought I could translate my marketing chops and accolades into entrepreneurial success in the car business. Well, after 4 years I lost close to $1 million dollars and failed miserably.
Radical Reflection
While trying to figure out what bus had run me over (and drained my savings) I came to my senses and realized I had ventured too far from what I was best at - the agency business! I had spent 12 years growing someone else's agency into a national power generating hundreds of millions in revenue and for some reason, I didn't lean into that after having a clean slate. Well, 5 years later Radical has done over 8 figures in revenue, we have a top 20 Apple business podcast, and my personal brand is verified across every social platform.
But self-awareness can change how you see
Everything.
Let's back up a little
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family focus
I come from humble beginnings as the second child to middle-class parents living in the upstate of South Carolina. I was taught the value of hard work and watched as both of my parents worked multiple jobs to provide a better life for me and my older sister Stephanie. I learned from their work ethic and I quickly understood that ultimately we control our own path and we have to create our own opportunities.
As one of the first three Alford’s to graduate college, I went on to work in the Ad Agency business for 17 years living and working in Greenville, Chicago, LA, and a 5-year stop in New York City.
I went on to work in the Ad Agency business for 17 years living and working in Greenville, Chicago, LA, and a 5-year stop in New York City. I worked on and help develop some of the most recognizable ad campaigns of the last 20 years for Verizon, Motorolla, Lexus, The NFL, and many other global brands.
I have built and operated two very unique businesses that we have grown into multi-million dollar performers all while investing heavily in my personal brand and building one of the top 25 business podcasts in the world – The Radcast.
As one of the first three Alford's to graduate college
I went on to work in the Ad Agency business for 17 years living and working in Greenville, Chicago, LA, and a 5-year stop in New York City. I worked on and help develop some of the most recognizable ad campaigns of the last 20 years for Verizon, Motorolla, Lexus, The NFL, and many other global brands.
I have built and operated two very unique businesses that we have grown into multi-million dollar performers all while investing heavily in my personal brand and building one of the top 25 business podcasts in the world – The Radcast.
FREE UP YOUR FOCUS
Money can buy happiness
Let's back up a little
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FREE UP YOUR FOCUS
Money can buy happiness
For me, that happiness means a wealth of time: time to spend with my wife and family. Time to go to every one of my boys’ games and coach their teams. Time to build my local community, or give my undivided attention at home—and yes, ME TIME on my boat in the middle of the lake.
The more you invest in your own success as a leader, founder or businessperson, the more freedom you have to pursue the interests and activities that make you a better person. To do what you want, when you want. That philosophy is why I love coaching driven teams and individuals. It’s why I get fired up to facilitate bold conversations on the Radcast. And it’s why I’ve designed courses that help you free your focus, build your brand and boost your bottom line.
As one of the first three Alford's to graduate college
I went on to work in the Ad Agency business for 17 years living and working in Greenville, Chicago, LA, and a 5-year stop in New York City. I worked on and help develop some of the most recognizable ad campaigns of the last 20 years for Verizon, Motorolla, Lexus, The NFL, and many other global brands.
I have built and operated two very unique businesses that we have grown into multi-million dollar performers all while investing heavily in my personal brand and building one of the top 25 business podcasts in the world – The Radcast.
Let's back up a little
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FREE UP YOUR FOCUS
Money can buy happiness
For me, that happiness means a wealth of time: time to spend with my wife and family. Time to go to every one of my boys’ games and coach their teams. Time to build my local community, or give my undivided attention at home—and yes, ME TIME on my boat in the middle of the lake.
The more you invest in your own success as a leader, founder or businessperson, the more freedom you have to pursue the interests and activities that make you a better person. To do what you want, when you want. That philosophy is why I love coaching driven teams and individuals. It’s why I get fired up to facilitate bold conversations on the Radcast. And it’s why I’ve designed courses that help you free your focus, build your brand and boost your bottom line.
As one of the first three Alford's to graduate college
I went on to work in the Ad Agency business for 17 years living and working in Greenville, Chicago, LA, and a 5-year stop in New York City. I worked on and help develop some of the most recognizable ad campaigns of the last 20 years for Verizon, Motorolla, Lexus, The NFL, and many other global brands.
I have built and operated two very unique businesses that we have grown into multi-million dollar performers all while investing heavily in my personal brand and building one of the top 25 business podcasts in the world – The Radcast.
I owe everything to the
lessons learned as a monk.
Living as a monk was like going to life school, and the last seven years have been the exam. The Monk Mindset works. Whether you want to find your purpose, manage negativity, build real confidence or overcome your fears, the tools I learned when I lived as a monk truly do work.
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OVER 6 MILLION FOLLOWERS
SHORTY AWARDS WINNER
#1 NEW RELEASE
CHASING GENIUS COUNCIL
And I want to share them with you!
My vision is to Make Wisdom Go Viral. I want to make timeless wisdom and behavioral science about life and the mind more accessible, relevant and practical for each and every single one of you !
Here's How Ryan Can Help
Coaching
Need a business or marketing coach? Ryan is your guy. Ryan facilitates 1:1 coaching sessions to help new and seasoned business owners reach their goals.
Courses
Learn how to build a world class personal brand leveraging the marketing strategies used by the most successful companies in the world.
Radical
Ryan is the owner + founder of Radical, a digital marketing agency in the heart of Greenville, South Carolina.
Podcast
Ryan is the host of The Radcast, a top 25 business and marketing podcast.
Speaking
Book Ryan as a dynamic marketing and motivational speaker for your next event.