Full Episodes: https://www.ryanisright.com/ Category kings don’t just sell products—they own the problem. In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford unpacks how brands like Airbnb and Zoom dominate by mastering the magic triangle: product design, company culture, and category design. Get the no-BS truth on building a lasting brand,…
March Madness 2025 is here, and it’s costing the U.S. economy up to $20 billion in lost productivity! In this episode of Right About Now with Ryan Alford, we dive into the jaw-dropping business impact of March Madness, from billion-dollar bets to the NCAA’s $1.3 billion tournament machine. Can AI…
Shopper behavior trends are shifting fast—here’s what marketers must know. Devora Rogers, Chief Strategy Officer at Alter Agents, joins Ryan Alford on "Right About Now" EP 539 to unpack the shocking reality of today’s consumers. From shopper promiscuity to the decline of brand loyalty, she reveals how shopper behavior trends…
Visit https://www.ryanisright.com/ for clips and full episodes. Get the latest business news in this explosive episode of Right About Now with Ryan Alford! We dive into TikTok’s $32 billion ad revenue crisis—could Apple or Meta buy it? Southwest Airlines shocks loyal flyers by adding baggage fees, ending 50 years of…
They quit their jobs, risked everything, and built a cookie dough empire. Jimmy Freeman and his wife Megan turned a simple love for no-bake cookie dough into a business selling 40,000 pounds a month. From selling at farmers markets to opening nine retail stores, then pivoting to e-commerce and grocery…
Trump’s latest speech sent shockwaves through Congress—what does it mean for taxes, tariffs, and the stock market? Egg prices are still out of control, and Miami business is booming while small businesses nationwide struggle. Meanwhile, AI is reshaping jobs faster than ever, and Skype is officially dead. Plus, is Zelenskyy…
They quit their jobs, risked everything, and built a cookie dough empire. Jimmy Freeman and his wife Megan turned a simple love for no-bake cookie dough into a business selling 40,000 pounds a month. From selling at farmers markets to opening nine retail stores, then pivoting to e-commerce and grocery…
Elon Musk's vision for X isn’t just about social media—it’s about building the ultimate digital ecosystem. From Weibo-inspired all-in-one platforms to AI-driven content moderation, this episode dives into the future of online engagement. CEO of Arwen AI, Matthew McGrory, breaks down the evolution of brand safety, content monetization, and how…
The business world is shifting fast, and we're breaking down the biggest moves you need to know. Trump’s Gold Card Visa program is shaking up U.S. immigration—pay to play is here. Apple is pouring $500 billion into American manufacturing while AI-driven layoffs hit banks and Starbucks slashes corporate jobs. The…
Gen Z spends more on digital fashion than physical clothes—why? The future of branding, NFTs, and ownership is shifting fast. Jamie Schwarz, the world’s oldest NFT patent holder, unpacks the revolution of product-market fit, decentralized branding, and digital identity. From the power of co-creation to redefining value and legacy, this…
