Capitalism.com with Ryan Daniel Moran

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

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