Right About Now - Legendary Business Advice

In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Lily Vittayarukskul, founder of Waterlily, to explore the intersection of AI, aging, and financial planning.

The conversation highlights how advancements in AI are enabling more personalized predictions around long-term care needs, helping individuals and families better understand future costs and risks.

Ryan and Lily also discuss the broader implications of AI on wealth creation, economic inequality, and the importance of adapting to new technologies in order to stay competitive.

This episode offers valuable insight for anyone looking to better prepare for the financial realities of the future.

🔑 Topics Covered

Long-term care planning and financial risk

AI-driven predictions and personalized data insights

Wealth building and protection strategies

Economic impact of emerging technologies

Business and entrepreneurship in an AI-driven world

🤝 Connect

Ryan Alford
👉 https://www.ryanalford.com
👉 https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanalford

Lily Vittayarukskul
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-vittayarukskul/
👉 https://waterlily.com

In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Ben Johnston to explore the current state of the economy and what it means for small business owners.

The conversation covers inflation, interest rates, global conflict, and supply chain disruption, offering a grounded perspective on how these forces are shaping business conditions today.

Ryan and Ben also discuss the growing role of AI, including how it’s improving efficiency, reducing labor needs, and enabling more individuals to launch businesses independently.

Whether you're running a business or tracking economic trends, this episode provides practical insight into navigating uncertainty and staying competitive.

🔑 Topics Covered

Economic conditions affecting small businesses

Inflation, interest rates, and consumer spending

Global supply chain challenges and disruptions

AI’s role in business operations and workforce changes

Solopreneur growth and lean business models

Strategic advice for business owners

In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford speaks with Anders Hansen about the role of perception, belief systems, and mental conditioning in shaping personal and professional outcomes.

The conversation explores how the subconscious mind drives the majority of behavior, how assumptions influence decision-making, and why people often remain stuck in limiting patterns.

They also discuss the importance of intuition, the impact of gratitude on mindset, and practical ways to shift perspective to create meaningful, lasting change.

🔑 Topics Covered

Mental conditioning and subconscious behavior

Beliefs and their impact on results

Intuition vs logic in decision-making

Gratitude and mindset shifts

Personal transformation strategies

🤝 Connect

Ryan Alford

Website: https://www.ryanalford.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanalford

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RyanAlford

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

Anders Hansen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realandershansen

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realandershansen

Company / Real Magic: https://www.realmagic.live

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andershansen

In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford is joined by Chad Bronstein and Terri Francis to explore what it takes to build a brand in a highly competitive industry.

Drawing from their experience launching Real American Beer, the conversation dives into the realities of distribution, the importance of relationships, and the challenges of scaling without massive resources.

They also discuss how marketing, culture, and lifestyle integration play a critical role in long-term success—and why understanding your ecosystem matters more than ever in today’s business environment.

🔑 Topics Covered

Distribution challenges and the three-tier system

The role of relationships in business growth

Scaling a brand without large budgets

Marketing strategies in competitive industries

Building a lifestyle-driven brand

Long-term growth and ecosystem thinking

🤝 Connect with the Hosts & Guests

Ryan Alford 

https://www.ryanisright.com

Chad Bronstein and Terri Francis

Website — https://therealamerican.com

https://www.realamericanfreestyle.com/

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drinkrab

In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford is joined by Ashley Stahl to explore what it really takes to build a personal brand that creates opportunities.

Ashley breaks down the critical difference between credibility and authority, and why many professionals get stuck building experience without ever becoming known for it. She shares how leveraging platforms like TEDx and YouTube can accelerate visibility—and how one well-crafted message can compound over time.

This episode is packed with practical insights on positioning, messaging, and how to turn attention into something meaningful—whether that’s clients, speaking opportunities, or long-term brand equity.

🔑 Topics Covered

Credibility vs authority in personal branding

Building visibility that actually converts

The role of TEDx and long-form content

Why messaging matters more than volume

Turning attention into business opportunities

How to identify and communicate your unique value

🤝 Connect with Ashley Stahl

https://wisewhisperagency.com

https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl

🤝 Connect with Ryan Alford

https://www.ryanisright.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford