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Ep. 5 | Fall in Love with 'AND' + Stop Being a Bitch

Join Ryan in this thought-provoking episode as we explore the power of embracing 'AND' in our lives and the importance of radical accountability. Discover how AI is reshaping the web, the rise of Africa as a global powerhouse, and the lessons we can learn from sports. Whether you're a business owner, a creative, or just someone looking to break free from limiting beliefs, this episode is packed with insights to inspire and motivate.

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Ep. 4 | Mastering Business Growth: Innovate, Measure, Repeat

Join Ryan in Episode 4 of The 8-Ball Podcast as he breaks down the Business Development Process from Michael Gerber’s The E-Myth Revisited — innovation, quantification, and orchestration — and how that simple loop can transform the way you build your business. Drawing on insights from James Clear, Ryan also shares why repetition, reflection, and self-care are the real keys to sustainable growth.

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Ep. 3 | The CEO Test Challenge + Domain-Specific Strengths

If the board fired us and brought in a new CEO, what would they do? That’s the question Intel’s Andy Grove asked co-founder Gordon Moore in 1985 — and it changed the entire company’s future. In this episode, I talk about how that same mindset — The CEO Test — can reset your perspective in business and in life.

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Ep. 2 | The Four Pillars + The Stonecutter Principle

In this episode of the 8-Ball Podcast, Ryan delves into the "Four Pillars" crucial for small business success: visibility, credibility, authenticity, and availability. Through the engaging Stonecutter Principle story, he illustrates how connecting daily actions to a larger vision can transform your business journey. Discover how these principles can help you get out from behind the 8 Ball and achieve lasting impact.

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Ep. 1 | Get Out from Behind the 8-Ball: A New Journey

In the very first episode of the 8-Ball Podcast, Ryan Prutsman shares his story of moving from nearly seven years in marketing and SEO at Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center to launching his own business, 8-Ball Consulting.

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