The American Dream takes many forms. It can be a successful job, a marriage, or even a thriving speaking business. Many people have realized it and lived it, some in very logical ways, and others […]
Author: Ryan Foland
What You Can Learn About Personal Branding From Horse Racing
Recently, while watching the horse races at the famous Santa Anita racetrack, I couldn’t help but think about personal branding. Thousands of people were cheering for and betting on horses. But what does that have […]
Stop Hiding Behind Your Computer and Start Taking Control of Your Brand
Have you been to the movies lately? Or maybe seen a play recently? Or watched Netflix or TV? Of course you have. And the magic behind the movies, TV, and plays are the actors. Actors […]
Getting Your Ship Together
Think back to middle school. What kind of kid were you? What kind of clothes did you wear? What kind of shoes did you wear? What kind of people did you hang out with? What […]
3 Things Holding You Back From Building the Personal Brand You Want
I was recently brought to New York for a part in a new startup TV show. I can’t tell you details right now, but think “Shark Tank meets Apprentice.” As I’m on the show and […]
10 Game-Changing Tips That Will Improve Your Networking Skills
If you want to up your networking game, read on. I have always looked at networking as an investment in time to find people I want to be surrounded by. As Tony Robbins and many […]
What I Learned in Connecticut, Haiti, China and Texas: Bigger is Not Better
“Sure! Here’s my business card, let me get yours too.” How many times have you repeated this at a large conference as you ping pong from one person to the next, over a 2-3 day […]
How the 3-1-3 Sandwich Helped 16 Global Startups Pitch at AngelHack’s Global Demo Day
What if I told you that you’re only going to remember the beginning and end of this article. Would you believe me? As an audience member listening to a presentation, a keynote, or a start […]
Gary Vaynerchuk’s 5 Communication Hacks to Build Content that Sells Itself
The line to the main room at the RISE Conference in Hong Kong piles out the door. The ambient noise rings of excitement. Earlier that day, Gary Vaynerchuk strolled through the conference with a gaggle […]
7 Questions Sweta Patel Asks to Stands Out
In today’s digital age, have you wondered how you can stand out? With the world at our fingertips, it’s easy to find yourself getting lost in the shuffle, and sometimes you may be losing touch […]
Learn How to Earn a Billion Dollar Black Belt in Business
When people ask me what I do, I sometimes tell them to think of me as the “Black Belt of Branding.” It is a communication shortcut and helps people tap into mental maps that they already […]
This 1 Trick Will Make You Conquer Your Public Speaking Anxiety
[Illustration by Ryan Foland] There is nothing wrong with being soft spoken, unless part of your job includes speaking to people. And since most people speak as part of their job, being soft spoken might […]