The Ryan Allen Bell Show

👤 About Vital Brad:

Vital Brad is all about high performance, deep transformation, and living life fully alive. After overcoming addiction and completely rebuilding his life, Brad now inspires others through his story, discipline, and message of vitality. Whether it’s through fitness, mindset, or clean living, he helps people break through their limits and step into their best selves—one day, one habit at a time.

🔥 Episode Summary:

In this raw and powerful episode, Ryan reconnects with long time friend Vital Brad - a personal branding pioneer who once built a thriving YouTube empire, only to watch it all disappear. Brad shares his real life journey from addiction and rock bottom to personal redemption, spiritual growth, and reigniting his mission through the power of identity, discipline, and daily habits.

Together, they explore:

• How Brad built his first YouTube channel to nearly 25K subscribers
• The devastating moment it was all taken away
• The depression that followed, and what ultimately sparked his comeback
• His 276+ day sobriety journey and how it transformed everything
• The power of redefining identity and starting again from a place of purpose
• Daily habits, personal branding, the golden age, 75 Hard, and much more

Whether you’re building a personal brand, chasing purpose, or fighting your way through personal battles, this conversation will inspire you to rebuild your foundation, rise again, and stay in the fight.

🎯 Topics Covered:

• [00:00] How Ryan and Brad first met
• [01:00] Brad’s YouTube rise and fall
• [03:45] The “missing” road trip that changed his life
• [06:00] Losing 500+ videos overnight
• [10:00] Hitting rock bottom and getting a job again
• [14:00] Sobriety, heartbreak, and identity work
• [18:00] The Vital Identity exercise
• [23:00] Building a brand that reflects your true self
• [27:00] Daily disciplines and the "Vital List"
• [30:00] Running, 75 Hard, and training for marathons
• [34:00] Thinking like a successful person
• [37:00] Tactical tips: wisdom, reading, meditation, execution
• [42:00] Where to find and follow Brad’s content

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran
• 75 Hard Program by Andy Frisella
• Japa Meditation Practice
• Vital Brad’s “Vital List” habits system

🔗 Connect with Vital Brad:

• YouTube: Vital Brad 2.0
• Instagram: @vitalbrad
• TikTok: @vitalbrad (almost 100k followers!)
• Facebook: @VitalBrad
• Send me an email: [email protected]

👤 About Ryan Allen Bell:

Ryan Allen Bell is a futurist, creator, and Kingdom-driven entrepreneur helping people reprogram their minds with truth and build a personal brand that creates the life they dream of, desire, & deserve.

The Ryan Allen Bell Show is where high performers, creators, and entrepreneurs come to escape modern thinking and create from identity, not insecurity. We dive deep into personal branding, Human Based Marketing, and the creative power God gave us to impact the world.

At the heart of this show is Personal Branding because the future belongs to those who know who they are and share it boldly. The only way to break out of the matrix is by creating a personal brand that multiplies your influence through your God-given identity, quantum responsibility, and tactical execution.

If you're ready to break the mold and build your Magnum Opus, subscribe, rate, & review the podcast. Join the newsletter for world-class personal branding insights at https://ryanallenbell.com

Connect with Ryan on X: https://x.com/ryanallenbell.

Connect with Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanallenbell/

👤 About Matt Karamazov:

Matt Karamazov is a creator and personal development educator who’s read over 1,400 books and built a full-time income sharing what he learns. He runs The Reading Life newsletter helping others hit $5K/month by turning knowledge into influence and income.

🔥 Episode Summary:

Matt and I unpack how he built a six-figure personal brand by doing what he loves—reading and sharing books. We dive into Human Based Marketing, the mindset needed to create full-time income as a creator, and the power of building your personal brand around genuine relationships. If you’re looking to monetize your passion and scale with purpose, this episode is for you.

🎯 Episode Highlights:

• (01:00) What is Human Based Marketing?
• (05:45) How Matt went from security jobs to full-time creator
• (14:25) The belief shift that comes from making your first dollar
• (18:00) How Matt structured his 5 revenue streams
• (23:30) Relationship capital & tracking your network
• (26:30) Optimism in the age of AI
• (32:00) Matt’s “Consistency List” for daily growth
• (33:00) His all-time favorite book recommendations

📚 Book Recs:

• The Obvious Choice – Jonathan Goodman
• How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie
• The Millionaire Fastlane – MJ DeMarco
• The Ten Pillars of Wealth – Alex Becker
• What We Owe the Future – William MacAskill
• The Revolution From Within – Jiddu Krishnamurti
• Go Pro – Eric Worre

🛠️ Resources & Links:

• 📩 Matt’s Favorite Books & More: Stan Store
• 📲 Follow Matt: @themattkaramazov

💬 Favorite Quote:

👤 About Ryan Allen Bell:

Ryan Allen Bell is a futurist, creator, and Kingdom-driven entrepreneur helping people reprogram their minds with truth and build a personal brand that creates the life they dream of, desire, & deserve.

The Ryan Allen Bell Show is where high performers, creators, and entrepreneurs come to escape modern thinking and create from identity, not insecurity. We dive deep into personal branding, Human Based Marketing, and the creative power God gave us to impact the world.

At the heart of this show is Personal Branding because the future belongs to those who know who they are and share it boldly. The only way to break out of the matrix is by creating a personal brand that multiplies your influence through your God-given identity, quantum responsibility, and tactical execution.

If you're ready to break the mold and build your Magnum Opus, subscribe, rate, & review the podcast. Join the newsletter for world-class personal branding insights at https://ryanallenbell.com

Connect with Ryan on X: https://x.com/ryanallenbell.

Connect with Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanallenbell/

Chris O'Brien is a truth coach & freedom advocate leading a movement to help people Come Out Better.

• Building a personal brand rooted in truth, freedom, and faith
• COB’s multi-brand ecosystem: hydration, crypto, sales, and sovereignty
• Why health, wealth, and bold leadership matter in the Great Awakening
• Real results: helping people make 5–6 figures in crypto and high ticket sales
• Suppressed health tech, military-civilian awakening, and the "Q" story

• Main Hub: comeoutbetter.com
• Instagram: @comeoutbetter
• @comeouthydrated
• @comeoutwealthier
• @comeoutwinning
• @thecobcast
• YouTube + X + Telegram: @comeoutbetter
• TikTok: @comeoutbetter_

• Crypto Course: comeoutwealthier.com
• Sales Coaching: comeoutwinning.com
• Health + Ebook: comeouthydrated.com

🎧 Listen to The Cobcast on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.

📲 Tap in and Come Out Better.

Ryan Allen Bell is a futurist, creator, and Kingdom-driven entrepreneur helping people reprogram their minds with truth and build a personal brand that creates the life they dream of, desire, & deserve.

The Ryan Allen Bell Show is where high performers, creators, and entrepreneurs come to escape modern thinking and create from identity, not insecurity. We dive deep into personal branding, Human Based Marketing, and the creative power God gave us to impact the world.

At the heart of this show is Personal Branding because the future belongs to those who know who they are and share it boldly. The only way to break out of the matrix is by creating a personal brand that multiplies your influence through your God-given identity, quantum responsibility, and tactical execution.

If you're ready to break the mold and build your Magnum Opus, subscribe, rate, & review the podcast. Join the newsletter for world-class personal branding insights at https://ryanallenbell.com

Connect with Ryan on X: https://x.com/ryanallenbell.

Connect with Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanallenbell/

Ryan Allen Bell is a futurist, creator, and Kingdom-driven entrepreneur helping people reprogram their minds with truth and build a personal brand that creates the life they dream of, desire, & deserve.

The Ryan Allen Bell Show is where high performers, creators, and entrepreneurs come to escape modern thinking and create from identity, not insecurity. We dive deep into personal branding, Human Based Marketing, and the creative power God gave us to impact the world.

At the heart of this show is Personal Branding because the future belongs to those who know who they are and share it boldly. The only way to break out of the matrix is by creating a personal brand that multiplies your influence through your God-given identity, quantum responsibility, and tactical execution.

If you're ready to break the mold and build your Magnum Opus, subscribe, rate, & review the podcast. Join the newsletter for world-class personal branding insights at https://ryanallenbell.com

Connect with Ryan on X: https://x.com/ryanallenbell.

Connect with Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanallenbell/

Ryan Allen Bell is a connector, entrepreneur, and creator dedicated to helping people bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be.

The Ryan Allen Bell Show is where high performers, entrepreneurs, and creators come together to design the life they dream of, desire, and deserve. This podcast is for those who are committed to mastering their mindset, skillset, and heartset to advance humankind.

At the core of this journey is Human Based Marketing—because the only way to go from A to B, from part-time creator to full-time creator, is by building, nurturing, and refining your network. The power of relationships is the foundation of success, and this podcast is here to help you master it.

If you’re ready to grow your network and accelerate your success, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Also, be sure to join the weekly newsletter at https://humanbasedmarketing.com/ for exclusive insights.

Connect with Ryan on X: https://x.com/ryanallenbell.

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Chris O'Brien (COB) to dive deep into his story and how he grew into a financially successful entrepreneur.

On This Episode:

• Chris shares how his first pursuit in life was professional basketball.
• Ryan and Chris discuss his journey through the corporate world into becoming an entrepreneur.
• Chris shares how he came down with an illness in Mexico which helped him revolutionize his entire life.
• Hear how Chris built his personal brand Come Out Better (COB)

Key Takeaways:

1. How does money really work around the world?
2. Cryptocurrency fits in our new economy.
3. Building something of your own is true success for some.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “Leaders Serve. How can you serve someone today?”
• “Becoming self-employed is the starting point of entrepreneurship.”
• "Deep down we are designed to be entrepreneurs.”

Connect with Chris O'Brien (COB):

Instagram@comeoutbetter

To find out more information about The Home Based Business Podcast and host, Ryan Allen Bell, visit ryanallenbell.com.

In this episode, Ryan shares his top 3 areas to focus on to make the rest of 2021 great!

On This Episode:

• #1 Focus on recalibrating your wealth
• #2 Focus on recalibrating your mindset
• #3 Focus on recalibrating your actions
• Make the rest of 2021 the best year ever

Key Takeaways:

1. Sometimes it takes another gear to get to the next level
2. Take 1 step back to move forward 10 steps.
3. Write down what you want your life to look like in 6 months, get to work, then take a look in 6 months to see if you were able to get it done.

Shareable Quotes:

• “Take a second to recalibrate your life.”
• "Focus on wealth, mindset, and action for the rest of 2021.”
• "Get into another gear."

Links Mentioned:

• ryanallenbell.com/workwithme

To find out more information about The Home Based Business Podcast and host, Ryan Allen Bell, visit ryanallenbell.com.

In this episode, Ryan shares how to increase our income through productivity.

On This Episode:

• How to fight technology to become more productive.
• Learn why single-tasking is more effective than multi-tasking
• Figure out the vital functions that move your business forward.
• How quadrupling your productivity will quadruple your income.

Key Takeaways:

1. Do fewer vital functions
2. Do those few vital functions more often
3. Get better at those few vital functions

Shareable Quotes:

• “Focus on vital functions.”
• "We are addicted to technology.”
• "Single task versus multi-task"

Links Mentioned:

• ryanallenbell.com/workwithme

To find out more information about The Home Based Business Podcast and host, Ryan Allen Bell, visit ryanallenbell.com.

In this episode, Ryan shares how much it really costs to start a business.

On This Episode:

• How much does it cost to start a business?
• What's needed to launch that business?
• Financially it is simple to start a business.
• The effort to make it successful is what really matters.

Key Takeaways:

1. In most cases, it is financially easy to start a business
2. Get your credit up to prepare for future businesses
3. It takes extreme focus for a limited amount of time to completely launch a successful business

Shareable Quotes:

• “It is financially simple to start a business.”
• "The real effort is in the focus after your start a business.”
• "The secret is putting life-consuming effort into launching the business."

Links Mentioned:

• ryanallenbell.com/workwithme

To find out more information about The Home Based Business Podcast and host, Ryan Allen Bell, visit ryanallenbell.com.

In this episode, Ryan shares three pillars to building financial literacy so we can start creating wealth.

On This Episode:

• Diving deep into The Richest Man In Babylon
• Taking a look at Rich Dad Poor Dad
• Revealing the Hidden Secrets To Money Documentary by Mike Maloney
• Learn about assets versus liabilities

Key Takeaways:

1. Money has changed over the years with the introduction of currency.
2. Build an educational foundation of money.
3. Learn the history of money.

Shareable Quotes:

• “Seek wise counsel every day.”
• "Save 10% of every dollar you earn.”
• "Have money work for you."

Links Mentioned:

• ryanallenbell.com/community
• ryanallenbell.com/workwithme

To find out more information about The Home Based Business Podcast and host, Ryan Allen Bell, visit ryanallenbell.com.