Ryan Westwood is an experienced entrepreneur and Inc 500 CEO who has successfully exited two companies. Additionally, he is a contributor at Forbes. Currently he is building his next venture: Outbox Systems. He is an active public speaker and frequent keynote presenter on entrepreneurship.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- ‘Those Who Say it Cannot be Done Shouldn’t Interrupt the People Doing It.’ – Unknown
Business Failure
- Ryan was two hours away from missing payroll and seeing his company potentially fold. He pulled a rabbit out of a hat, and Fire Nation… ’twas a DOOZY of a rabbit!
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Relate to the human being. It really can be that simple.
Current Business
- One word: LionHeart.
Small Business Resource
- Harvard Business Review: Find new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation and leadership, for global leaders from the world’s best business and management experts.
Best Business Book
- The Breakthrough Company by Keith R. McFarland
Interview Links
- Outbox Systems: A global development & consulting firm that helps businesses innovate, integrate, & incorporate cloud solutions.
- Ryan’s email
Sponsors
- ZipRecruiter: With ZipRecruiter you can post to fifty plus job sites, including social networks like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, all with a single click. Post a job free at ZipRecruiter.com/Fire.
- The Great Courses: Looking for detailed advice on how to start your own business? Order The Entrepreneur’s Toolkit today with my special offer from The Great Courses! Visit thegreatcourses.com/fire
Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!
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