Pivotal Change (Audio)

In this Pivotal Change episode (aired August 14, 2025), host Ryan Conn sits down with Wayne Shelton, CPA at Shelton & Associates, to unpack the latest U.S. tax bill and its powerful implications for families and entrepreneurs. Discover how new measures like the Child Independent Care Credit and the groundbreaking “Trump Account” IRA could help parents build generational wealth — potentially creating millionaires by the time their children retire. Wayne also shares expert insights on R&D tax credits, business depreciation, and farmland sale incentives, explaining how to leverage these opportunities through smart financial planning. Learn why working closely with a tax advisor is more important than ever to stay efficient and compliant in today’s shifting tax landscape. Watch or listen anytime on Now Media TV, Roku, YouTube, Amazon Prime, or through the Now Media podcast, and take control of your financial future with professional guidance that makes a difference.

In this powerful episode of Pivotal Change (08-07-2025), host Ryan Conn sits down with Ryan Bates, a former Navy SEAL turned entrepreneur, to uncover how discipline, mindset, and family values create lasting success. Bates explains how mastering the basics, building passive income, and staying “comfortable being uncomfortable” can transform your life and business.

Learn the mindset that helped him survive elite military training, build multi-million-dollar ventures, and raise a strong family — all while staying grounded in faith and purpose. Discover practical lessons on leadership, resilience, and urgency that will help you stop procrastinating and start achieving real freedom.

Whether you’re chasing financial independence, personal growth, or mental toughness, this episode delivers the strategies to win in every area of life.

In this Pivotal Change episode aired on July 31, 2025, host Ryan Conn introduces the Freedom 15, a powerful framework designed to help new and growing entrepreneurs build sustainable, scalable businesses. Learn the first key steps to achieving financial and time freedom — from identifying your best product or service and validating market demand to choosing the right business name and understanding legal, tax, and scalability factors.

Ryan shares actionable insights on business planning, naming strategies, compliance, and efficient operations to avoid becoming a slave to your company. Whether you’re launching your first venture or restructuring your business, this episode will guide you through the foundations of freedom, profitability, and smart growth.

Discover inspiring leadership insights from Darryl Steed, consultant at Smart Wolf Consulting, in this Pivotal Change episode aired on July 24, 2025. Learn how building trust through vulnerability, leading with authenticity, and embracing consistency can transform your business and personal growth. Darrel shares his real-world experiences in leadership development, explaining why giving trust first builds stronger teams and how to use failure as a stepping stone toward success. This episode offers actionable tips for improving communication, maintaining focus amid noise, and staying resilient through change. Perfect for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals seeking to expand their influence and inspire others through integrity, service, and self-awareness.

Olga Hurtado turns pain into power with smart systems, bold leadership and your own story. Learn how to scale with purpose on Pivotal Change with Ryan Khan. Watch now on Now Media TV.

From IRS panic to lost profits, expert help pays off. CPA Joe Reyes reveals how smart leaders save time, reduce stress, and grow by delegating law, tax, and compliance tasks.

Learn how Rulon Gardner overcame life’s toughest challenges with mindset, faith, and grit to inspire others as an Olympic champ, coach, and mentor on Pivotal Change.

CPA Joseph Reyes unpacks sales tax chaos and how small businesses can avoid costly mistakes to stay compliant across multiple states.

Thrown into crisis, a leader with no tech background rebuilds a 911 center by embracing humility, asking questions, and aligning vision. Essential insights for leaders today.

Create a high-trust, results-driven team. Learn how clarity, care, and daily habits build winning culture, prevent toxicity, and drive real momentum. Start strong—lead stronger.