In front of large audiences, whether in person or online, one of my favorite things to do is ask, “How many of you here consider yourselves public speakers?” Less than half of the audience will […]
Author: Ryan Foland
Ryan Foland is a high energy speaker, podcast host, and consultant who teaches executives how to build their personal brands. His 3-1-3® Method uncovers core brand messaging to guide bespoke content marketing strategies. Ryan has given 4 TEDx talks and has been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fortune, and more. His award-winning book, Ditch the Act, teaches you how to get ahead in business by simply being human. For fun, Ryan sails, draws stick figures, and raps. Learn more at https://ryan.online
Build Your Personal Brand by Building Your Personal Website
I know one thing for sure: your website is the only online space you own. And it’s a great place for people to get to know you. When people reach out to me for help […]
No Sailboat, No Problem: Sail Into the Metaverse
Since I can remember, I’ve been drawn to the ocean. I’ve been a member of the Blue Water Cruising Club my entire life, spending many glorious summers sailing out to Big Geiger Cove, Catalina Island […]
5 Reasons I’m Interested in 5G
In a recent tweet, I asked my followers what the G stood for in 5G. The fun part is that I asked for wrong answers only. As of this writing, that tweet has had over […]
7 Steps to Creating Your First NFT
You might have heard about non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in the news, but do you understand what they are, how they work, how you can make your own, and how you can start collecting them? As […]
Become More Hireable and Sought-after with This 1 Simple Tactic
As an established speaker, author, and Ginger, I have gathered experience in how to make yourself marketable. I often talk about pitching business ideas by sharing my 3-1-3® Method, and in my recently launched free […]
10 Reasons Why Now Is the Best Time to Start a Business (If You Have a Good Idea)
Ahoy, I’m Ryan Foland, and I’m here to share 10 reasons why now is a fantastic time to start your own business. I’ve created a new FREE course available on dotOnline Business Academy to help […]
Stretching Your Dollar: The Secrets to Small Budget Digital Marketing
I remember as a kid, if my siblings and I did our chores each week, we would get a five-dollar allowance. That was big bucks for a little Ginger kid. Each week, we would go […]
3 Actions to Help People Get to Know, Like, and Trust You
Interviews are a great opportunity to get to know yourself better. Think about it. Someone else asks you a question, and in real-time you have to answer. What comes out of your mouth is usually […]
Identify Your Personal Brand With These 7 Steps
In today’s digital-first world, it is absolutely crucial to understand the importance of building your own personal brand, whether you’re an executive in a large company, or a scrappy entrepreneur building a startup. I would […]
3 Reasons Why Dancing and Pitching Aren’t So Different
In 2019, I traveled to Ghana to speak at the Ghana Tech Summit. During a break at the event, I heard some music playing outside that piqued my curiosity. Many of the attendees were lined […]
How Your Story Will Get You Hired (Even During a Pandemic)
Storytelling is made up of simple elements that drive people to act, laugh, feel compassion and relate to others (even buy your products or services, or hire you). It’s knowing how to hit the sweet […]