Ryan Zofay - Entrepreneur & Speaker | From Homeless to $100M Dollar Business

Success Story with Scott D. Clary

Success Story Media

Business, Education, How To, Self-improvement

4.6 • 326 Ratings

🗓️ 27 July 2024

⏱️ 115 minutes

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➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ About The GuestRyan Zofay is a dynamic entrepreneur and motivational speaker, renowned for his extraordinary journey from a troubled past to a thriving business leader. Overcoming a history of substance abuse and personal trauma, Ryan has dedicated his life to helping others achieve their highest potential. His early years were marked by significant challenges, including a life-altering accident at the age of 16 and a period of intense personal struggle that led him to the brink of suicide. Determined to turn his life around, Ryan embraced a mindset shift that propelled him into the world of business. As a successful commodity broker, he experienced the highs and lows of competitive business, even facing a $10 million lawsuit from the FTC. Despite these obstacles, his unwavering resolve and faith guided him through the toughest times.Today, Ryan is the founder of We Level Up, a company that stands out for its innovative approach to addiction recovery and mental health support, boasting a revenue of over $100 million. His story is a testament to the power of resilience and personal transformation. His experiences have equipped him with valuable insights into overcoming adversity, which he shares through speaking engagements and his work with We Level Up. Ryan continues to inspire others with his message of hope, demonstrating that with the right mindset, it’s possible to rise above any challenge and achieve extraordinary success. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/ryan.zofay/ https://x.com/rzofay/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-zofay/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ My First Million Podcast - https://www.mfmpod.com NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryDemostack - https://www.demostack.comMiro - https://miro.com/successpodPolicygenius - https://www.policygenius.com ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:01 - Ryan's Beginnings08:45 - Hitting Rock Bottom13:23 - The Life-Changing Accident17:31 - Turning Point29:16 - The Hustle Begins31:11 - $10 Million Lawsuit34:00 - The Money Addiction38:14 - God and Business43:32 - Childhood Trauma52:07 - Sponsor: My First Million52:39 - Trauma's Lessons56:10 - "We Level Up" Origins57:42 - Standing Out1:06:00 - Addiction Myths1:14:16 - Ryan's Biggest Lesson1:16:48 - Think Bigger1:21:41 - Overcoming Losses1:40:48 - Advice to Younger Self1:45:17 - Defining Success

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0:56.4	So 95% of what we do is unconscious.
0:59.7	The poison of the known is better than the poison of the unknown.
1:02.7	Society wants us to be run of the mill.
1:05.1	Sit down and have a moment and ask yourself,
1:07.3	are you really living the life that you designed?
1:11.0	Babe, just be happy with what you have.
1:13.0	That right there kills somebody's dream.
1:15.3	Everything that's blocking you today from where you want to be in your life has everything
1:19.2	to do with situations that you went through as a child.
1:21.9	You're going to continue to live based on those limitations.
1:24.9	If I want to make my company more valuable,
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