In episode 66 of The Kitchen Table, Ken Baden interviews Ryan Stewman, CEO at Closer Capital, to discuss the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, navigating through challenging times, and the importance of building a strong team. Ryan also provides practical advice on how to handle tough decisions, manage financial stability, and stay focused on long-term goals.

Tune in as they delve into the realities of business ownership, the importance of mental fortitude, and strategies for thriving in uncertain times.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:08] Nothing on the Internet is Real.

[00:05:17] Starting as a C-level Entrepreneur.

[00:09:30] Building A High-Performing Team

[00:11:03] Overcoming Financial Setbacks.

[00:16:05] Entrepreneurial Evolution and Growth.

[00:18:05] Entrepreneurship Challenges and Rewards.

[00:20:44] Hiring and Team Culture.

[00:23:39] Ownership Mindset in the Workplace.

[00:27:55] The Importance of Hiring Wisely.

[00:30:18] Being Real with People.

[00:34:10] Prosperity During Economic Downturn.

[00:38:13] Managing Finances Wisely.

[00:45:12] Upgrade Your Savings and Investments.

[00:47:29] World War Three.

[00:49:42] Entrepreneurial Authenticity and Wisdom.

QUOTES

• "As I get better, I'll attract better people. As our culture gets better, it'll attract better people. As our organization gets more dialed in, because that's what organizations do, they're constantly getting more and more dialed in, will attract better people. It's a lifelong process of leveling up." - Ryan Stewman
• "We have to figure out as we get into on to be an entrepreneur for a specific set of reasons. We're good at sales. We're good at marketing. We're good at people or whatever that they good at numbers, whatever that thing is. You've got to hire enough to where you can focus on those things you're good at." - Ryan Stewman
• "What you got to do is bring somebody else in, train them up, pour into them, make them the top producer. Then when you cut that guy, you never really missed anything. You never skip the beat. They step in, pick up their pipeline, and keep rocking and rolling." - Ryan Stewman

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Ryan Stewman

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanstewman/

WEBSITES:

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Closer Capital: https://closer-capital.phonesites.com/

Million Dollar Mastermind: https://milliondollarmastermind.com/