Capitalism.com with Ryan Daniel Moran

When should you consider raising capital to grow your business?

There is a lot of information around raising money for tech companies and other startups but when it comes to eCommerce, there is very little information out there.

Giving away equity in your growing brand is not the right move for everyone, knowing how to value your business can be difficult for many, and then knowing how to actually use the money if you successfully find investors can be even harder.

That’s why I wanted to share this podcast so you would know your options and you can avoid many of the pitfalls that entrepreneurs face when it comes to raising capital.

This is what no one tells you about raising money to really grow and scale to the next level.

If you’re at the point in your journey where capital would help you grow, head to https://capitalism.com/fund

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

Does it ever feel like everyone else is killing it and you’re the only one who is experiencing hard times in business?

In this world of entrepreneurship it is common and popular for people to talk about their wins but very few people are willing to talk about the struggles.

That’s why I wanted to have Eric Bandholz from Beardbrand on the show. He has been incredibly honest about his story of starting the company in 2012 with a few thousand dollars and growing the brand to almost 8 figures before disaster struck in 2023.

Last year was rough for many e-commerce entrepreneurs and I wanted to bring Eric on as an example of what it looks like to keep pushing and build a business that you actually love.

Instead of giving up and walking away, this is the story of how he pushed through and kept going.

Connect with Eric and Beardbrand at https://beardbrand.com

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

If you want to join us in San Diego July 21-24, shoot me an email at [email protected]

Timestamps: 

(0:00) - Eric’s story

(2:50) - 7 figures is just the start

(10:44) - How Eric turned the ship around

(20:00) - Building the business that you want

(30:00) - Creating true freedom 

(31:30) - Building deep relationships

(36:50) - Where does e-commerce go from here?

(50:00) - Starting your road to $1M

You always want to start with an ideal person who you are selling to when it comes to building  a brand, but how many of those people do you actually need to build a million dollar business?

It may surprise you to learn that you only need to start with an audience as small as 100 people. I’ve seen this in action multiple times, I’ve done this with my own businesses, and the brands in the Capitalism portfolio start with this core thesis.

It can be really hard to sell a product but it is really easy to talk to people. In this podcast I break down how you can build a massive business by communicating with a small, loyal group of followers.

From here it becomes very logical and natural to get 100 people on your email list, grow to 100 sales/day, and eventually cross the million dollar mark.

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

If you want to join us in San Diego July 21-24, shoot me an email at [email protected]

In this episode I’m going to walk you through the 8-step playbook that we developed to help people that have read my book implement the plan to build a million dollar business.

That timeline can feel aggressive or even confusing to a lot of people but once you understand these 8 steps you’ll be able to see where they fall in that 12 month timeframe.

Whether you are stuck at 15 sales a day, launching your next product, or even if you’ve already surpassed $1M and growth has slowed, going through these 8 milestones will help you get unstuck and keep you moving forward.

Wherever you get stuck, come back to this podcast and find which step you’re on to continue.

This process done correctly WILL get you to that $1M mark within 12 months.

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

Timestamps:

(0:00) - The 8 Steps To $1 Million

(1:00) - Choosing Your WHO

(2:00) - Getting 100 People On An Email List

(5:45) - Launch Strategy

(9:40) - Your First 100 Reviews

(15:50) - Getting To 25 Sales Per Day

(18:40) - Build A List of 100 Ambassadors

(22:30) - How To Launch More Products

(25:00) - Scaling To 100 Sales Per Day

How can you measure if your life is going in the right direction? How do you know if you are taking the right actions to achieve your goals?

I developed a process called the TRIBE 5 that lets you track 5 areas of investment into your life where you can make small deposits that compound into massive success.

This process has helped me make millions throughout my career, and if you pick your own 5 daily habits and check them off most days it would be hard for you NOT to be extremely successful.

Most entrepreneurs don’t really know how to most effectively use their time, let alone keep a score of the small habits that are creating the biggest change.

If you can stick to this process for even a few months your life and business will change forever.

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

Timestamps:

(0:00) The TRIBE 5

(6:00) Time 

(7:15) Relationships 

(9:20) Income

(10:46) Body 

(11:20) Expansion

(15:00) How I’m implementing this in my businesses 

(23:00) Tying it all together

It feels right to share this with you all right now.

Maybe you found this show when it was originally called Freedom Fast Lane. Maybe you remember when it was called The One Percent. After some personal reflection, I think the show is changing direction again.

I miss the days of getting on the microphone and just sharing what is on my heart, and what is working within our community, and what is working (or not working) within my businesses.

Now it is time we get back to doing more of that instead of optimizing for growth or more downloads.

I hope you'll continue coming back if this podcast has given you value in the past.

Rooting for you :)

Ryan

This year at the Capitalism Conference, I opened the event with a keynote about the current state of capitalism. We’re in an ever expanding universe, and once you realize that, it changes everything. Unfortunately not everyone sees it that way so their scarcity mindset keeps them from building the business of their dreams. In this keynote I share my brutally honest advice  on how entrepreneurs can shift their thinking to operate from a place of abundance.

If you got value out of this podcast, head to https://capitalism.com/playbook to download our free playbook and get started on your road to $1M.

Head to https://instagram.com/ryandanielmoran to connect with me on Instagram.

Timestamps:

(0:00) - How Your Life Can Completely Change In 2-5 years

(2:45) - Entrepreneurs Create Expansion

(6:20) - What Would You Do If You Knew That You Were Going To Win?

(7:45) - Over Time, Things Expand

(19:00) - The Formula And Case Studies

(23:00) - The Plan Works

(26:30) - The Next Chapter Of Capitalism

(36:00) - Head To Capitalism.com/Playbook To Get Started Today

Josh Bezoni is the cofounder of BioTrust Nutrition. BioTrust hit $100M in revenue in it's first calendar year in business.

After 12 years, Josh and his partner sold the business for multi 9 figures and Josh was left wondering "what's next?"

In this conversation we unpack how to reinvent yourself later in life after Josh prioritized his mental and physical health and how you can scale a massive business without compromising your time and wellbeing.

If you're ready to start your road to $1M, head to https://capitalism.com/playbook 

Connect with me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/ryandanielmoran

Timestamps:

(0:00) - $100M in 12 months

(7:54) - Can you actually be balanced?

(11:20) - Josh’s first company

(20:00) - Reinventing yourself at 50

(30:00) - Morning exercises for success

(33:00) - The key to staying young

(36:00) - The process of regrowth

(49:00) - What do you do when you’re depressed?

(55:00) - The frenetic nature of business

(1:12:00) - Advice for your younger self

Most entrepreneurs get stuck at 7 figures.

That’s why I’ve made it my mission to get those entrepreneurs the resources they need to get to 8 and 9 figures. In this podcast, I explain how we can best help you on your road to $1M.

Not all brands have the potential to go to $10M and beyond, but as an investor I have learned what to look for. Whether you are looking to raise capital to scale faster or not, the criteria I share in this podcast will help you build a brand that can go beyond 8-figures.

If you’re just getting started, head to https://capitalism.com/playbook to download our free playbook. 

Work with me in the fund at https://capitalism.com/fund

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

Timestamps:  (0:00) - The 3 Steps To $10M 

(4:00) - How We Changed Our Deal Structure

(8:12) - How To Become A Brand I’ll Invest In

(11:11) - Building An Audience Of 10,000

(16:50) - Restructuring The Business To Collaborate With Entrepreneurs

(19:00) - How You Can Work With Us

In this episode I had this chance to sit down with Amber Spears, a relationship-building and affiliate marketing expert, to discuss the importance of cultivating strong partnerships for growth.

Amber shares her insights on identifying the right partners, nurturing long-term relationships, and using these connections to drive customer acquisition and retention.

Relationships are the lifeblood of your business, and when you get them right, everything flourishes.

If you’d like to start your road to $1M, head to

https://capitalism.com/playbook

Whether you're looking to scale your brand, offset marketing costs, or build a thriving community around your business, this episode is packed with actionable advice on harnessing the power of relationships for entrepreneurial success.

Connect with me at

https://instagram.com/ryandanielmoran

Timestamps:

(0:00) - Introduction

(02:00) - Relationships as the greatest white space in business

(06:00) - What makes someone easy or hard to refer

(10:00) - The importance of emotional intelligence and trust in partnerships

(18:00) - How fitness helped Amber build discipline and confidence

(24:00) - Practical steps for forming strategic relationships

(31:00) - Cultivating trust through consistent action and communication

(38:00) - Covering business overhead through affiliate partnerships

(51:00) - Setting terms and expectations for brand promotions

(56:00) - Ryan's hesitations about affiliate marketing and Amber's perspective

(1:05:00) - Creating a mastermind for top affiliates and partners

(1:10:00) - Key takeaways and action steps for building profitable relationships

(1:14:00) - Closing thoughts on the power of connections in entrepreneurship