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E26 Prove to yourself that it is possible | Ryan McKinney
In this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Ryan McKinney of McKinney Business Solutions. We talk about how Ryan transformed his career from corporate employee to thriving consultant, his unique system for helping small businesses bridge the gap between the $1M and $5M revenue ceiling, and his powerful "13th Week Sabbatical" strategy that revolutionizes how consultants can grow their practice while avoiding burnout.
(6:00) Ryan shares his journey from accidental consultant to strategic business coach,
(25:20) Ryan reveals his 13th Week Sabbatical system that transformed his business,
(37:30) Get the 1 piece of advice for struggling consultants.
Ryan is offering the Business Growth Playbook to Thriving Through podcast viewers for free. The Playbook covers the 25 things all businesses should be doing to scale wisely (but probably aren’t). Get a free copy at MBSBreakthrough.com
Connect with Ryan
LinkedIn: ttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandmckinney/
Website: https://www.mckinneybusiness.com/
Ryan’s book: Connecting the Dots: A Clear Path to Profit
Connect with me
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajriedel/
Book an Exploratory Consultation: https://calendly.com/ajr-2/exploratory-consultation
Thriving Consultant newsletter: https://ajriedel.mykajabi.com/newsletters/the-thriving-consultant
Website: https://www.ajriedel.com/
Email: [email protected]
Show Notes
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
How Ryan transitioned from corporate America to building his consulting practice
The power of listening to your clients to develop your service offerings
Why your prospective clients need you to ask for their business (and how to do it naturally)
Ryan's "13th Week Sabbatical" system that revolutionized his business
The importance of self-leadership before attempting to lead a business
How to identify when a prospective client is ready for transformation
Why getting a business coach is the 1 piece of advice for struggling consultants
Why You Should Listen to (or Watch) This Episode
If you're a self-employed consultant who feels stuck working IN your business rather than ON it, Ryan's journey from "accidental consultant" to strategic business coach offers both inspiration and practical tactics. His signature Breakthrough Blueprint provides a framework for escaping the revenue roller coaster and creating sustainable growth in your consulting practice.
Listen to These Key Moments:
06:00 - The Accidental Consultant Journey: Ryan shares how he discovered coaching and consulting by following client needs and leveraging his diverse corporate background.
12:30 - Finding Your First 10 Clients: Learn Ryan's remarkably straightforward approach to generating leads through authentic conversations and referrals.
20:30 - Overcoming Fear-Based Decision Making: Ryan discusses how fear-based decisions lead to terrible outcomes and his practice of using affirmations to fortify his mindset.
25:20 - The 13th Week Sabbatical Revolution: Discover Ryan's game-changing approach to working in 12-week sprints followed by a week dedicated to self-improvement and business development.
32:00 - Connecting the Dots to Profit: Ryan introduces his new book "Connecting the Dots: A Clear Path to Profit" and its focus on self-leadership, people leadership, and business mastery.
37:30 - The 1 Advice for Struggling Consultants: Ryan's powerful one-piece advice for self-employed consultants who aren't where they want to be.
Resources and Links Mentioned
Business Growth Playbook, the 25 things all businesses should be doing to scale wisely (but probably aren’t). Get a free copy at MBSBreakthrough.com
Buy Back Your Time - Dan Martell's book on delegation
Traction - Gino Wickman's book on entrepreneurial operating systems
Connect with Ryan
LinkedIn: ttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandmckinney/
Website: https://www.mckinneybusiness.com/
Ryan’s book: Connecting the Dots: A Clear Path to Profit
Connect with me
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajriedel/
Book an Exploratory Consultation: https://calendly.com/ajr-2/exploratory-consultation
Thriving Consultant newsletter: https://ajriedel.mykajabi.com/newsletters/the-thriving-consultant
Website: https://www.ajriedel.com/
Email: [email protected]
Do you wonder why your marketing isn't bringing in enough clients? Discover exactly which parts of your marketing need attention. Take the Consultant’s Marketing Scorecard today and get clarity on what's breaking down and what needs fixing. https://cms-2025.scoreapp.com/
If you liked today's episode, do these two things:
Click subscribe on whatever podcast platform you use to make sure you don't miss future episodes
Leave me a review in your podcast app or YouTube so other self-employed consultants can learn about the podcast
Until next time, keep thriving through!
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By AJ RiedelIn this episode, host AJ Riedel talks to Ryan McKinney of McKinney Business Solutions. We talk about how Ryan transformed his career from corporate employee to thriving consultant, his unique system for helping small businesses bridge the gap between the $1M and $5M revenue ceiling, and his powerful "13th Week Sabbatical" strategy that revolutionizes how consultants can grow their practice while avoiding burnout.
(6:00) Ryan shares his journey from accidental consultant to strategic business coach,
(25:20) Ryan reveals his 13th Week Sabbatical system that transformed his business,
(37:30) Get the 1 piece of advice for struggling consultants.
Ryan is offering the Business Growth Playbook to Thriving Through podcast viewers for free. The Playbook covers the 25 things all businesses should be doing to scale wisely (but probably aren’t). Get a free copy at MBSBreakthrough.com
Connect with Ryan
LinkedIn: ttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandmckinney/
Website: https://www.mckinneybusiness.com/
Ryan’s book: Connecting the Dots: A Clear Path to Profit
Connect with me
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajriedel/
Book an Exploratory Consultation: https://calendly.com/ajr-2/exploratory-consultation
Thriving Consultant newsletter: https://ajriedel.mykajabi.com/newsletters/the-thriving-consultant
Website: https://www.ajriedel.com/
Email: [email protected]
Show Notes
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
How Ryan transitioned from corporate America to building his consulting practice
The power of listening to your clients to develop your service offerings
Why your prospective clients need you to ask for their business (and how to do it naturally)
Ryan's "13th Week Sabbatical" system that revolutionized his business
The importance of self-leadership before attempting to lead a business
How to identify when a prospective client is ready for transformation
Why getting a business coach is the 1 piece of advice for struggling consultants
Why You Should Listen to (or Watch) This Episode
If you're a self-employed consultant who feels stuck working IN your business rather than ON it, Ryan's journey from "accidental consultant" to strategic business coach offers both inspiration and practical tactics. His signature Breakthrough Blueprint provides a framework for escaping the revenue roller coaster and creating sustainable growth in your consulting practice.
Listen to These Key Moments:
06:00 - The Accidental Consultant Journey: Ryan shares how he discovered coaching and consulting by following client needs and leveraging his diverse corporate background.
12:30 - Finding Your First 10 Clients: Learn Ryan's remarkably straightforward approach to generating leads through authentic conversations and referrals.
20:30 - Overcoming Fear-Based Decision Making: Ryan discusses how fear-based decisions lead to terrible outcomes and his practice of using affirmations to fortify his mindset.
25:20 - The 13th Week Sabbatical Revolution: Discover Ryan's game-changing approach to working in 12-week sprints followed by a week dedicated to self-improvement and business development.
32:00 - Connecting the Dots to Profit: Ryan introduces his new book "Connecting the Dots: A Clear Path to Profit" and its focus on self-leadership, people leadership, and business mastery.
37:30 - The 1 Advice for Struggling Consultants: Ryan's powerful one-piece advice for self-employed consultants who aren't where they want to be.
Resources and Links Mentioned
Business Growth Playbook, the 25 things all businesses should be doing to scale wisely (but probably aren’t). Get a free copy at MBSBreakthrough.com
Buy Back Your Time - Dan Martell's book on delegation
Traction - Gino Wickman's book on entrepreneurial operating systems
Connect with Ryan
LinkedIn: ttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandmckinney/
Website: https://www.mckinneybusiness.com/
Ryan’s book: Connecting the Dots: A Clear Path to Profit
Connect with me
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajriedel/
Book an Exploratory Consultation: https://calendly.com/ajr-2/exploratory-consultation
Thriving Consultant newsletter: https://ajriedel.mykajabi.com/newsletters/the-thriving-consultant
Website: https://www.ajriedel.com/
Email: [email protected]
Do you wonder why your marketing isn't bringing in enough clients? Discover exactly which parts of your marketing need attention. Take the Consultant’s Marketing Scorecard today and get clarity on what's breaking down and what needs fixing. https://cms-2025.scoreapp.com/
If you liked today's episode, do these two things:
Click subscribe on whatever podcast platform you use to make sure you don't miss future episodes
Leave me a review in your podcast app or YouTube so other self-employed consultants can learn about the podcast
Until next time, keep thriving through!