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In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford welcomes Sam Dunning, founder of Breaking B2B, for a practical conversation about websites, SEO, and why most companies unknowingly lose leads every day.

Sam explains how ego-driven design choices sabotage conversions — from overusing buzzwords to prioritizing aesthetics over buyer clarity. He shares why websites should be treated like full-time salespeople and how even referral-based businesses miss opportunities when their site doesn’t communicate clearly.

The episode explores Sam’s journey from retail into digital marketing, lessons learned from early mistakes, and how he now helps B2B brands create sites that drive real results. Ryan and Sam also discuss customer research, homepage fundamentals, proof-based messaging, and how simple changes can dramatically improve inbound leads.

This is a must-listen for founders, marketers, and operators who want their website to work harder for their business.

Key Takeaways

Websites should be built for buyers, not founders

Proof converts better than polished language

Customer interviews improve messaging fast

Clear next steps drive action

Bad websites lose invisible revenue

📣 Connect with Ryan & Sam

🎙 Right About Now Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford

🌐 Ryan Alford:
https://ryanisright.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryanalford

🚀 Sam Dunning / Breaking B2B:
Website: https://breakingb2b.com
LinkedIn: Search “Sam Dunning”
Podcast: Breaking B2B

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What happens when you stop letting fear decide your future?

In this episode of Right About Now, host Ryan Alford sits down with entrepreneur, creative pioneer, and author Scott Scovill for a powerful conversation about fear, failure, and what it really takes to pursue your dreams.

Scott opens up about graduating near the bottom of his class, flunking out of college, and being diagnosed with a deep fear of failure — a fear that nearly kept him stuck forever. Everything changed the night he randomly met the touring crew for U2, attended their concert, and realized he’d found the life he wanted — but only if he was willing to try.

That moment sparked what Scott now calls tenacity — the relentless pursuit of what matters most.

Today, Scott has built multiple companies, led massive live productions for world-class artists, and written a deeply personal book, Tenacious: The Art of Relentlessly Pursuing Your Wildest Dreams, sharing the lessons he learned along the way.

In this episode, Scott and Ryan dive into:

Why fear of failure keeps most people stuck

How a single moment can redefine your entire future

Why execution matters more than motivation

The power of simply showing up

How storytelling beats preachy self-help

Turning setbacks into momentum

Learning that failure hurts far less than imagined

If you’re building a business, chasing a creative dream, or just trying to become a better version of yourself — this conversation will challenge you to stop waiting and start moving.

📣 Connect with Ryan & Scott

🎙 Right About Now Podcast: https://ryanisright.com

📸 Ryan Alford:
Instagram → https://instagram.com/ryanalford

📘 Scott Scovill:
Website → https://scottscovill.com

📚 Tenacious: The Art of Relentlessly Pursuing Your Wildest Dreams
Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and major retailers.

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Building a real brand isn’t about playing it safe — it’s about testing, failing, learning, and trusting your instincts.
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Brett Berish, CEO of Sovereign Brands, to unpack how he built global spirits brands like Bumbu, Deacon Whiskey, Bel-Air Rosé, and McQueen Gin by doing the opposite of what the industry expected.

Brett explains why he stopped trying to compete with giants like Bacardi or Jack Daniels and instead leaned into authenticity, taste-first product development, and bold packaging. He compares building businesses to comedians refining jokes — constantly reacting to audiences, tweaking the approach, and evolving until something truly lands

From navigating America’s rigid three-tier alcohol system to building brands in over 80 countries, Brett shares hard-earned lessons about flexibility, leadership, and believing in products before the market catches up.

This episode covers:
• Why no one believed in Brett’s brands at launch
• How taste matters more than celebrity endorsements
• Why packaging is part of the brand experience
• How failure shaped his leadership style
• Building teams of self-starters, not followers
• Why letting products “breathe” unlocked global growth
• Turning personal struggle into purpose

If you’re building anything — a company, a product, or a personal brand — this conversation offers a masterclass in resilience, creativity, and trusting what makes you different.

Connect with Ryan & Brett
🎙 Right About Now Podcast: https://ryanisright.com
📸 Ryan Alford: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford
🥃 Brett Berish: https://www.instagram.com/brettbarishceo
🌐 Sovereign Brands: https://sovereignbrands.com

Explore Brett’s brands: Bumbu, Deacon Whiskey, Bel-Air Rosé, McQueen Gin, Violet Fog, and Vione France.
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Success rarely looks the way people expect it to — and almost never happens on a straight line.

In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Derrick Hayes, founder of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, for a candid conversation about patience, belief, and the discipline required to build something that lasts. Derrick walks through the early days of entrepreneurship, including failed ideas, long nights, and moments where progress wasn’t visible — even when the work was real.

Using powerful analogies and lived experience, Derrick explains why many people confuse movement with momentum, hustle with mastery, and ambition with execution. He shares how learning the business of what you’re building is what separates long-term success from endless grinding.

Key Takeaways:

Why most people quit before the payoff shows up

How patience functions as a competitive advantage

The danger of “hobby hustling”

Why discipline beats motivation every time

How real leaders think about scale and responsibility

This episode is for anyone who wants more than quick wins — and is willing to play the long game.

Keep up With Ryan and Derrick

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🍽️ Discover Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks and Derrick Hayes’ journey nationwide

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Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build.

In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Mara Dorn, a leader who has helped build billion-dollar sales organizations and mentor hundreds of young professionals.

Mara shares the lessons she learned early: you only get one shot, first impressions matter, and how you show up physically affects how you perform mentally. Drawing from decades of experience, she explains why discipline, posture, energy, and personal standards still matter — even in a world driven by convenience, shortcuts, and AI.

This isn’t about appearances for appearance’s sake. It’s about understanding how confidence, credibility, and work ethic are deeply connected to results.

In this episode, we cover:

Why first impressions are psychological, not superficial

How posture and presence affect performance

The difference between confidence and ego

Why discipline outperforms talent

The generational shift in work ethic

How to build real confidence without pretending to be perfect

Why authenticity still requires standards

Mara also opens up about anxiety, imperfection, and how embracing flaws — instead of hiding them — can become a competitive advantage.

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Website: https://maradorn.com