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May 20, 2026
Stop selling, start advising. Here's why.
Mara Dorne breaks down the biggest misconception in sales. To reach the billion-dollar mark, you have to stop being a "salesperson" and start becoming a trusted advisor.
May 20, 2026
Using the psychology of sales to your advantage.
Mara Dorne shares her journey of overcoming professional bias by mastering the psychology of sales. Learn how to use every attribute at your disposal to build trust and close the deal.
May 20, 2026
The hidden danger of modern convenience.
Convenience is everywhere, but is it killing our drive? Ryan Alford explores how to leverage modern tools like AI while intentionally creating challenges to build the "calluses" needed for true success.
May 19, 2026
The Million-Dollar Skill Most Professionals Are Losing | Jeanne Sparrow
What if one of the most valuable business skills today is also one of the most overlooked?
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Jeanne Sparrow — author, speaker, and longtime media personality — to talk about _Fearless Authenticity,_ leadership, storytelling, and why spoken communication still matters more than most people realize. Jeanne breaks down how authenticity is not permission to be selfish, but a responsibility to communicate in service of others, build …
May 19, 2026
The Million-Dollar Skill Most Professionals Are Losing: Fearless Authenticity, Communication, and Persuasion
Ryan Alford sits down with Jeanne Sparrow for a conversation about leadership, communication, and why authenticity is more than just “being yourself.” Jeanne shares how her media career, family storytelling roots, and work as...
May 15, 2026
How AI Is Forcing Founders to Rethink Their Teams | Veronica Shelton
What happens when AI does not just change products, but changes the way teams work, create, and think?
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Veronica Shelton, co-founder of Oak Theory, to talk about creativity, curiosity, accessibility, leadership, and the new realities AI is creating inside modern businesses. Veronica shares how her team is adapting to a world where designers write, sales teams build decks, and founders have to rethink what roles even mean — whil…
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