America didn’t get addicted to corporate consulting because it works—it got addicted because it protects careers and shifts responsibility. In this episode, I break down why firms like McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and Boston Consulting Group so often fail to deliver real results—and why 8-Ball Consulting was built to be different. If you want practical, experienced, results-driven help without the big-agency price tag, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Ryan shares the strategies every business must adopt to stay visible as AI search and social SEO reshape how customers find you.

In this episode, Ryan brings on his high school buddy Spenser for what might be the funniest conversation of the season. The two dive into hilarious Google reviews, goofy ads, and the real tactics behind responding to negative feedback. It’s a perfect mix of marketing insights and old-friend chemistry — quick, entertaining, and packed with value.

Discover the transformative power of the Atlas Browser, a revolutionary web tool powered by ChatGPT. Unlike traditional browsers, Atlas integrates AI directly into your browsing experience, offering real-time assistance and personalized content. This innovation not only enhances user engagement but also reshapes digital marketing strategies by reducing external site visits. Stay ahead in the evolving digital landscape with insights on optimizing content for AI-driven platforms.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.