Ryan Blair: Rising from Rock Bottom

The Mark Drager Show

Ryan Blair is the CEO of ViSalus, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and serial entrepreneur who came from nothing to lose, and had everything to gain. At the age of 21 years old, Blair had already founded his first business, 24/ Tech, and has since created and sold numerous other companies for hundreds of millions of dollars over the course of his career. In 2012, Blair was named one of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneurs of the Year in the “category for consumer products.” Blair is also a contributor for LinkedIn, Financial Times, and Forbes.com, and took a turn in movie production serving as Executive Producer for a number of films.

In this engaging episode, Ryan shares his wealth of knowledge and experience, offering valuable insights into the world of business, leadership, and personal growth. As a visionary leader, he has built a thriving company and inspired countless individuals to achieve their goals.

Through captivating conversations, Ryan delves into the strategies, mindset, and principles that have propelled him to the forefront of the industry. Gain invaluable advice on entrepreneurship, overcoming challenges, and cultivating a winning mindset from a true industry titan.

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1. Ryan went from having 20 employees to 3000+ full-time and 150,000 part-time employees in a short period of time.
2. Ryan became the fastest-growing company on Wall Street and made a $100 million profit.
3. They believe that traditional management philosophy was written by industrialists who saw people as things to be exploited.
4. Their main motivator is their imaginary grandkids, which inspired them to get fit and lose weight.
5. The speaker discusses the desire to be a rock star and the lessons learned from that experience.
6. They acknowledge the negative aspects of direct selling and network marketing but also recognize its place in certain contexts.
7. Ryans goal is to help entrepreneurs become their best selves and reach their full potential.
8. Ryan discusses mistakes made by their company and the parent company's responsibility in those mistakes.
9. The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding true love and satisfaction in life beyond material wealth.