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Today · 59 min
The Woman Who Talks to Angels | Lorna Byrne #295
Can we really see angels? Is there one God across all religions? And what happens to us when we die? In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, I sit down with bestselling author Lorna Byrne, whose book Angels in My Hair tells the extraordinary story of her lifelong experiences with angels. I approach the conversation with curiosity and some healthy scepticism as we explore God, guardian angels, the soul, life after death and whether we're all connected to something greater than ourselves. We also discuss why so many successful entrepreneurs become trapped in the pursuit of more money and success, often forgetting to actually enjoy their lives. Whether you're a believer, a sceptic or simply curious, this is a fascinating conversation about spirituality, meaning and what really matters in life. About the Guest Lorna Byrne is an Irish spiritual author best known for her international bestseller Angels in My Hair. Despite severe dyslexia and being unable to read or write, she has published numerous books sharing her experiences with angels and spirituality. She also welcomes visitors to Sanctuary, a spiritual retreat in County Kilkenny, Ireland. Topics Discussed Lorna's lifelong experiences of seeing and communicating with angels Is there one God across all religions? What happens to our soul when we die? Heaven, hell, forgiveness and the nature of evil Guardian angels, intuition and recognising spiritual guidance Why wealth and success don't guarantee happiness Learning to slow down and reconnect with ourselves The remarkable story behind Lorna's Sanctuary in Kilkenny Connect With Lorna Lorna Byrne — Official Website Lorna's Books, including Angels in My Hair Visit Sanctuary, Kilkenny About the Host Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, mentor and host of The Inner Entrepreneur. Having built an eight-figure business that runs without him, he now helps successful entrepreneurs achieve greater financial, time and psychological freedom. About This Episode Can we really see angels? Is there one God across all religions? And what happens to us when we die? In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, I sit down with bestselling author Lorna Byrne, whose book Angels in My Hair tells the extraordinary story of her lifelong experiences with angels. I approach the conversation with curiosity and some healthy scepticism as we explore God, guardian angels, the soul, life after death and whether we're all connected to something greater than ourselves. We also discuss why so many successful entrepreneurs become trapped in the pursuit of more money and success, often forgetting to actually enjoy their lives. Whether you're a believer, a sceptic or simply curious, this is a fascinating conversation about spirituality, meaning and what really matters in life. About the Guest Lorna Byrne is an Irish spiritual author best known for her international bestseller Angels in My Hair. Despite severe dyslexia and being unable to read or write, she has published numerous books sharing her experiences with angels and spirituality. She also welcomes visitors to Sanctuary, a spiritual retreat in County Kilkenny, Ireland. Topics Discussed Lorna's lifelong experiences of seeing and communicating with angels Is there one God across all religions? What happens to our soul when we die? Heaven, hell, forgiveness and the nature of evil Guardian angels, intuition and recognising spiritual guidance Why wealth and success don't guarantee happiness Learning to slow down and reconnect with ourselves The remarkable story behind Lorna's Sanctuary in Kilkenny Connect With Lorna Lorna Byrne — Official Website Lorna's Books, including Angels in My Hair Visit Sanctuary, Kilkenny About the Host Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, mentor and host of The Inner Entrepreneur. Having built an eight-figure business that runs without him, he now helps successful entrepreneurs achieve greater financial, time and psychological freedom.
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Tuesday · 59 min
Why Your Past Is Still Running Your Life (And How to Fix It) Joey Klien Replay #294
Work With Paul I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I'll help you do the same. Apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://www.pauljryan.net/welcome/ What if the reason you're not creating the life you want has less to do with your circumstances and more to do with patterns you learned years aAo? In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Paul speaks with Joey Klein, founder of Inner Matrix Systems and author of The Inner Matrix and Relationship Alchemy. Joey explains how childhood conditioning shapes our emotions, thoughts and behaviours, often without us realising it. He shares how we can recognise these unconscious patterns, retrain our emotional responses and begin creating a different future. They also explore why lasting change requires consistent practice, how to develop greater emotional awareness, and why taking responsibility for our emotions is essential to building healthier relationships. Topics Discussed How childhood experiences shape our adult lives Why we keep repeating the same emotional patterns How to recognise and change unconscious conditioning Training your mind and emotions through daily practice Why personal transformation requires consistency The two biggest mistakes that damage relationships How to stop living from your past and start creating your future About Joey Klein Joey Klein is the founder of Inner Matrix Systems, a personal mastery training organisation. For over two decades, he has helped entrepreneurs, executives and individuals develop emotional mastery and create meaningful change in their lives. He is the author of The Inner Matrix and Relationship Alchemy. Connect with Joey: Website: https://joeyklein.com/ Inner Matrix Systems: https://innermatrixsystems.com/ About the Host Paul J. Ryan is an entrepreneur, mentor and host of The Inner Entrepreneur. Having built an eight-figure business that runs without him, Paul now helps successful entrepreneurs create greater freedom in their businesses and lives. https://www.pauljryan.net
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October 22 · 53 min
The High Price of Success: Marriage, Family & Regret | Kevin Davis #293
Work With Paul I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I'll help you do the same. Apply to work with Paul: https://www.pauljryan.net/welcome/ What’s the point of building a successful business if it costs you your marriage, your family or your happiness? In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Kevin Davis, entrepreneur, author and founder of Maxed Out Man, to explore why so many successful entrepreneurs sacrifice the things that matter most in pursuit of success. Kevin shares how his relentless focus on work nearly destroyed his marriage, the wake-up call that changed everything, and why he believes too many entrepreneurs are driven by fear rather than purpose. We discuss the difference between financial freedom and time freedom, why your calendar reveals your real priorities, and how to build a successful business without sacrificing your relationships or wellbeing. In this episode, we explore: Why business success can come at the expense of your marriage and family. How fear drives entrepreneurs to chase more, even when they already have enough. Why your calendar is the clearest reflection of your priorities. The difference between financial freedom and time freedom. Kevin's three pillars for a fulfilling life: Man, Mission and Marriage. Practical ways to protect family time, strengthen your relationships and work less. Why it's never too late to rebuild a relationship with your children. This conversation is a reminder that real success isn't simply about how much money you make or how big your business becomes. It's about creating a life you actually have the time and freedom to enjoy. About Kevin Davis Kevin Davis is an entrepreneur, author and founder of Maxed Out Man, where he helps men build stronger marriages, improve their wellbeing and create more fulfilling lives. Connect with Kevin: Website: https://maxedoutman.com Free Marriage Toolkit: https://toolkit.maxedoutman.com
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October 20 · 1 hr 4 min
Become the Boss of Your Mind | Shane Cradock Replay #292
Work with Paul I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I’ll help you do the same. Apply for a strategy call: https://www.pauljryan.net/welcome/ About This Episode What if the biggest obstacle to your success and happiness isn't your circumstances, but your relationship with your own mind? In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Shane Cradock, executive coach and author of The Inner CEO. Shane shares his deeply personal journey from a mental health crisis that brought him to the brink of suicide to discovering a completely different way of understanding his mind. We explore why even highly successful entrepreneurs struggle to find happiness, why the mind constantly pushes us to achieve more, and how learning to step back from our thoughts can transform how we live and lead. Shane also shares practical techniques for developing greater awareness, reducing mental noise and finding more clarity, peace of mind and fulfilment without sacrificing ambition. About the Guest Shane Cradock is an executive coach, advisor and author of The Inner CEO, helping business leaders master their inner world to achieve greater success and fulfilment. Book: https://theinnerceo.com/ About the Host Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, CEO and mentor who built an eight-figure business that runs without him. Through The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, he explores the psychology of success, personal growth and creating a fulfilling life. Topics Discussed Shane's personal journey through depression and suicidal thoughts Why you are not your thoughts or your mind The difference between positive thinking and positive psychology Why successful entrepreneurs are never satisfied The endless pursuit of more money, success and achievement The difference between achievement and fulfilment How your inner world shapes your outer reality The power of awareness, gratitude and presence Practical mindfulness techniques and daily mental pit stops How to become the CEO of your own mind Work with Paul Ready to build a business that gives you more freedom, not less? Apply to work with Paul: https://www.pauljryan.net/welcome/
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October 17 · 12 min
This Is The Truth Behind Every Success Story | Inner Mentor #291
Work With Paul I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. Now I mentor business owners who want to do the same. If your business is successful but you're still trapped in the day-to-day, let's explore what's keeping you there. Apply to Work With Paul: https://www.pauljryan.net/welcome/ After nearly 300 episodes of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, I've noticed something that every successful person I've interviewed seems to have in common. At some point in their lives, they've hit a wall. It might have been a business failure, financial ruin, a health crisis or a personal loss. But behind almost every success story, there's a period when things looked pretty bleak. And my own story is no different. Over 20 years ago, I reached a point where I knew something had to change. A firewalking experience gave me the courage to face some uncomfortable truths about myself, my life and how I was running my business. That experience changed the direction of my life. But there's a part of the story I used to leave out — the two very difficult years it took to actually make those changes. In this solo episode, I talk about what I've learned from hundreds of conversations with successful people, the role fear plays in keeping us stuck, and why the difficult parts of our journeys are often the most important. In this episode: The one thing I've found successful people have in common. Why hitting a wall can become a turning point. How fear keeps us on a path we know isn't right. The firewalking experience that changed my perspective. The two difficult years behind my business transformation. Why there's no shortcut to building a better life. If you're going through a difficult time in your business or personal life, I hope this episode gives you a different perspective. The life you want may be on the other side of some difficult decisions. But you have to be willing to make them and walk the road that follows.
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October 15 · 1 hr 2 min
How I Built an Eight-Figure Business That Runs Without Me | Brian Keane #290
What if the business you've worked so hard to build is actually holding you back from the life you want? In this episode, I'm doing something a little different. I'm sharing a conversation where I was interviewed by Brian Keene on his podcast. We talk about the moment, at 40, when I thought I was having a heart attack at my desk, and how that experience eventually led me to completely rethink the way I ran my business. We get into the mistakes I made, the importance of culture and leadership, and how I built an eight-figure business that no longer depends on me. But we also go deeper, exploring the psychology behind success, why financial freedom doesn't necessarily bring peace of mind, and how our fears and insecurities can drive us to achieve more without ever feeling it's enough. In this episode, we cover: Why you might be the biggest bottleneck in your business How to build a business that runs without you The importance of culture, leadership and letting go of control The difference between delegating and abdicating Why financial freedom and time freedom don't guarantee emotional freedom What really drives our ambition and how we define success Ultimately, it's a conversation about building a successful business without sacrificing your health, relationships or happiness along the way. About Brian Keene Brian Keene is an entrepreneur, author, business mentor and podcast host who helps business owners grow their businesses while creating more freedom in their lives. Work with Paul I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I'll help you do the same. Apply for a strategy call with Paul
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October 13 · 1 hr 11 min
Your Mind Is Lying to You. Here's How to Know | Gaia Ferreira Replay #289
What if the beliefs driving your biggest decisions aren't really yours? And what if the voice in your head that's telling you to keep pushing, achieving and doing more is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Paul Ryan speaks with Gaia Ferreira, an entrepreneur coach and personal development expert with over 20 years of experience working with founders, CEOs and business owners. They explore how unconscious beliefs, fear and past conditioning shape our decisions, why so many entrepreneurs ignore the warning signs from their bodies, and how to reconnect with who we really are beneath the roles we've created for ourselves. Paul also shares how trusting his intuition stopped him from making a €5 million investment just before the 2008 financial crash — a decision that may have saved his business. In this conversation, you'll discover: Why your mind doesn't always tell you the truth. How unconscious fears and beliefs influence your behaviour. The difference between intuition and the voice of your ego. Why entrepreneurs often confuse being busy with being fulfilled. How to break familiar patterns that no longer serve you. Why courage comes before confidence. How to create a meaningful legacy through the choices you make every day. A conversation about trusting yourself, questioning what drives you and building a life that reflects who you really want to be. About the Guest Gaia Ferreira is an internationally recognised coach, speaker and author with over two decades of experience in personal development. A former Tony Robbins team member, she combines psychology, NLP, hypnotherapy, nutrition and spiritual practices in her personalised Total Intelligence Method, helping entrepreneurs develop greater self-awareness, clarity and fulfilment. Website: https://gaiaferreira.com Work with Paul I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I'll help you do the same. Apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan
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October 8 · 44 min
Why Trying Harder Is Holding You Back | Peter Sage #288
What happens when you achieve the money, success and freedom you thought would make you happy — and discover it still isn’t enough? In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur, speaker and personal development expert Peter Sage to explore the inner evolution that can happen after conventional success. Peter shares how he left school at 16, started his first business at 17 and became financially successful at a young age. But underneath the ambition was something deeper: a need to prove he was good enough. Eventually, the relentless pursuit of more left him working until 2 a.m., sleeping only a few hours a night and building businesses that were trapping him rather than setting him free. We explore Peter’s framework of moving from life happening “to me,” to “by me,” to “through me” — and why many successful entrepreneurs eventually reach a point where pushing harder, achieving more and trying to control everything stops working. Peter also shares the extraordinary experience of rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic and how exhaustion, enormous waves and even having to row solo after his partner was injured became a real-world test of the principles he had spent decades teaching. Rather than fighting circumstances he couldn’t control, he learned to surrender to them without giving up. We also discuss the difference between net worth and self-worth, why success without fulfilment eventually feels empty, and how to remain ambitious without allowing your happiness to depend on the next goal. Peter describes it simply: “To me” is I’ll feel great if… “By me” is I’ll feel great when… “Through me” is I can feel great now. For entrepreneurs who have already proved they can work hard, overcome obstacles and achieve, this conversation asks a different question: What if the next level isn’t about pushing harder — but learning to let go? In this episode, we discuss: Why Peter’s early success was driven by a need to prove himself The car accident that forced him to question how he was living Why money, possessions and achievement don’t automatically create happiness The difference between self-worth and net worth Moving from “to me” → “by me” → “through me” Why successful entrepreneurs can become trapped in achiever mode Surrender versus giving up How Peter tested his philosophy rowing across the Atlantic Why resistance makes difficult experiences even harder Letting go of the need to control outcomes Remaining ambitious without becoming attached to achievement Why fulfilment may be a better definition of success Moving from force and effort towards inspiration and flow Why the outer world often reflects the inner world How to stop trying to prove yourself and start living from purpose About Peter Sage Peter Sage is an entrepreneur, international speaker, author and personal development teacher whose work focuses on helping high achievers move beyond achievement for achievement’s sake towards greater awareness, fulfilment and purpose. He is the author of The Inside Track and has spent decades studying and teaching personal development, human behaviour and what he describes as different levels of consciousness and emotional maturity. Peter’s Gift Peter recommends Your Wish Is Your Command by Kevin Trudeau as a useful framework for understanding the shift towards living in “through me.” He offers listeners access to a free PDF and audio version at petersage.com/wish. Work with Paul I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I’ll help you do the same. If you’ve built a successful business but still find yourself too involved in the day-to-day, apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan
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October 6 · 50 min
Why Culture Is The Only Thing That Matters | Cameron Herold Replay #287
What does it really take to scale a business without everything continuing to depend on you? In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, I sit down with entrepreneur, author and speaker Cameron Herold to explore the foundations that allow companies to grow — from having a clear vision and the right leadership team to building a culture that attracts and retains the right people. Cameron explains his Vivid Vision concept: creating a detailed picture of what your business will look and feel like three years into the future, then using that vision almost like an architectural blueprint to align your team and guide your decisions. We also explore why entrepreneurs struggle to delegate, the critical role of a strong COO, why systems and processes matter, and why tolerating the wrong people can undermine the culture you're trying to build. But the conversation goes beyond simply building a bigger business. Cameron shares his thoughts on creating a vision for your life as well as your company — and why business success ultimately needs to support the life you actually want to live. In this episode: How to create a compelling three-year Vivid Vision Why vision without the right people isn't enough The foundations you need before scaling Why entrepreneurs struggle to delegate The role of a great COO How systems and processes support growth Why culture and core values matter The danger of tolerating toxic people Why leadership is a skill that needs to be developed Creating a vision for your life, not just your business Chapters 00:00 — Welcome to The Inner Entrepreneur 00:18 — The power of vision in business 02:45 — Implementing your vision with the right team 04:00 — The challenges entrepreneurs face 05:27 — Building a solid foundation 08:10 — The role of the COO 09:07 — The importance of delegation 14:41 — Entrepreneurial lessons and insights 24:54 — Systems and processes 25:56 — Vision and culture 27:10 — Happiness and employee performance 29:20 — Building a strong, committed culture 31:45 — Removing toxic people from your business 37:17 — Investing in leadership skills 41:13 — Creating a vision for your life 46:49 — The COO Alliance 49:02 — Final thoughts About Cameron Herold Cameron Herold is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and business growth expert known for helping entrepreneurs and leadership teams scale their companies. He is the founder of COO Alliance and creator of the Vivid Vision concept. Cameron: cameronherold.com COO Alliance: cooalliance.com Work with Paul I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I help you do the same. If you've built a successful business but you're still too involved in the day-to-day, apply for a strategy call with Paul: Apply for a strategy call
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October 5 · 2 min
Quickie | This One Change Could Transform Your Business #286
I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I’ll help you do the same. Apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://www.pauljryan.net/welcome Get Your Guide To Freedom: The 7 Bottlenecks That Keep You Trapped In Your Business and How To Break Free here: https://www.pauljryan.net/request-guide/
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October 3 · 12 min
Is Growing Your Business Costing You Your Life? | Inner Mentor #285
I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I’ll help you do the same. Apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://www.pauljryan.net/welcome Get Your Guide To Freedom: The 7 Bottlenecks That Keep You Trapped In Your Business and How To Break Free here: https://www.pauljryan.net/request-guide/ What’s the point of building a bigger business if, in the process, you create a smaller life? In this episode of the Inner Mentor series, I’m recording from a beach in the south of Spain and reflecting on what true wealth actually means. For me, it isn’t simply the size of your business, your net worth, your home or the things you own. It’s having the freedom to live the life you actually want — while also having meaningful relationships, looking after your health and experiencing peace of mind and fulfilment. I’m not against ambition or scaling. Building and scaling my own business helped create the financial freedom I enjoy today. But I believe we need to think beyond simply scaling our businesses. We need to scale our lives. In this episode, I explore why entrepreneurs can become so focused on the next revenue target that everything else begins to shrink around the business — their time, relationships, health, wellbeing and freedom. I also share why my own experience of sitting at my desk at 40, believing I was having a heart attack, forced me to reconsider what I was actually building all of this for. Because you can build a bigger business and a bigger life. The challenge is being intentional enough to create both. In this episode: What true wealth means to me Why I’m not against scaling your business The danger of making business growth your only measure of success Why a bigger business can sometimes create a smaller life What I mean by “scaling your life” Why financial freedom is only one part of wealth The importance of your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing Why different seasons of life require different priorities How my wake-up call at 40 changed the way I approached success Why you need a vision for your life as well as your business Work with Paul I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I help entrepreneurs do the same. If you’ve built a successful business but it still depends too heavily on you, apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan
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October 1 · 57 min
The Night That Changed Emanuel Maxim's Life #284
Get Your Guide To Freedom: The 7 Bottlenecks That Keep You Trapped In Your Business and How To Break Free: https://www.pauljryan.net/welcome What if the very thing that made you successful is also the thing that’s slowly exhausting you? Emmanuel Maxime grew up in extreme poverty in Romania, the eldest of seven children in a violent and abusive home. At 13, he was effectively handed responsibility for helping his mother raise the family. As a teenager, desperation almost pulled him into crime — until one decision by his mother changed the direction of his life. Years later, Emmanuel had built successful businesses and created the financial security he had spent his life chasing. But underneath the success, he was exhausted, disconnected from his family and still being driven by wounds he had never dealt with. In this conversation, we explore how childhood experiences can quietly shape ambition, why some entrepreneurs build their self-worth around achievement, and the difference between being driven by your wounds and being pulled by something you genuinely want. Emmanuel also shares how counselling changed his life, why he eventually trained as a counsellor himself, and why sometimes the answer isn’t to push harder or climb higher — it’s to go deeper. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up as the eldest of seven children in extreme poverty The childhood vow that shaped Emmanuel’s life The night he almost entered a life of crime Why desperation can lead good people towards bad decisions Becoming the provider at just 13 years old How trauma can disguise itself as ambition Building your self-worth around achievement and productivity Why success doesn’t necessarily heal insecurity Emmanuel’s wife telling him she would give up their lifestyle just to have him back Why successful entrepreneurs can become disconnected from themselves and their families The difference between healthy ambition and being driven by old wounds Why Emmanuel finally went to counselling Learning to confront memories he had buried for decades Moving from achievement to authenticity How to recognise when your success is being powered by the wrong fuel One of the central ideas Emmanuel shares is that we often look for trauma in the wreckage of our lives — but rarely consider that trauma might also be hiding inside our success. About Emmanuel Maxime Emmanuel Maxime is an entrepreneur, qualified counsellor and coach who works with driven men who may appear successful externally but feel exhausted, disconnected or unfulfilled internally. https://eqcac.com Work with Paul Apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I’ll help you do the same.
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September 29 · 59 min
Replay: Rewire Your Mind, Change Your Life | Joey Klein #123
In this replay episode Paul and Joey Klein dig into how unconscious emotional conditioning drives our thoughts, choices, and results—and how to retrain it. Joey outlines a practical path: awareness → nervous-system regulation → conditioning future-aligned emotions and beliefs. In the back half, they shift to Relationship Alchemy: taking responsibility for your feelings, managing attention, and creating a 20-year vision for your relationship. Key Takeaways: Your “inner matrix” = emotional patterns + thought strategies + nervous system conditioning that run (mostly) outside awareness. • Start with awareness & ownership “How am I feeling right now?” (no story, no blame). • Train the nervous system (e.g., gentle box breathing) to move from sympathetic to parasympathetic; then install new patterns. Emotions drive thoughts (not the other way around). Access and train future-aligned emotions first. Transformation can be fast; mastery takes repetition (immersion + daily reps). In relationships: 1) You’re responsible for your feelings. 2) Manage attention toward a shared future vision. Guest information: https://joeyklein.com/https://innermatrixsystems.com/ Apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan
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September 26 · 2 min
Quickie | The Employee You Won't Fire Owns You #283
I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I’ll help you do the same. Apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://www.pauljryan.net/welcome Get Your Guide To Freedom: The 7 Bottlenecks That Keep You Trapped In Your Business and How To Break Free: https://www.pauljryan.net/welcome
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September 24 · 52 min
Burnout, Wellbeing & Building a Life Your Future Self Will Thank You For | Dr Mark Rowe #282
What if the choices you make today are determining the health, happiness and quality of life you'll have ten or twenty years from now? In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Paul sits down with physician, author and wellbeing expert Dr. Mark Rowe to explore burnout, stress and how to build habits that support a healthier, happier life. Mark shares his own experience of burnout and why successful people often ignore the warning signs until something forces them to stop. Paul also reflects on his wake-up call at 40, when he sat at his desk convinced he was having a heart attack — only to discover the real problem was accumulated stress. They discuss why wellbeing isn't built through dramatic changes, but through small actions repeated consistently: exercise, sleep, nutrition, mindfulness, relationships, gratitude and taking time to reflect. Mark also explains the central idea behind his book Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For — why we often treat our future self like a stranger, and how imagining the person we want to become can help us make better decisions today. In this episode: The warning signs of burnout Why high achievers often respond to stress by working harder Mark's personal experience of burnout Paul's wake-up call at 40 How chronic stress can lead to self-sabotage Why small habits compound into major changes The power of starting with just five minutes How lifestyle medicine approaches long-term wellbeing Why your future self should influence the decisions you make today A simple exercise for designing the person you want to become About Dr. Mark Rowe Dr. Mark Rowe is a physician, author and wellbeing expert whose work combines medicine, lifestyle medicine and positive psychology. He is the author of four books, including Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For, and has spent years helping people become more active participants in their own health and wellbeing. Find out more at drmarkrowe.com. Chapters Burnout and the warning signs we ignore Mark's own burnout story Paul's wake-up call at 40 Why modern medicine needs to think beyond illness Stress, self-sabotage and unhealthy coping mechanisms How small habits transform your health Why five minutes is enough to get started Building a relationship with your future self What will your future self thank you for? Work with Paul Apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I’ll help you do the same.
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September 22 · 15 min
Bitesize | Why Failure Feels Different To Women with Dr Liz DuBois #281
Why do so many highly successful women still question whether they deserve to lead? In this bite-sized conversation, Paul is joined by Dr. Liz DuBois to explore the hidden beliefs and social conditioning that can hold women back from fully embracing leadership, ambition and power. They discuss why boys and girls are often taught very different lessons about confidence and leadership, the pressure on women to be collaborative and consensus-driven, and why failure can carry very different consequences for women and men. Using Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton as an example, Paul and Liz explore power dynamics, gender and public judgment, before looking at the relatively recent history of women’s financial independence and how generations of limited access to money, property and positions of influence may still shape how women see themselves today. Chapters 00:00 — Why Successful Women Question Whether They Deserve to Lead —:— — How Boys and Girls Are Taught to Lead Differently —:— — Monica Lewinsky, Bill Clinton and the Consequences of Failure —:— — Gender, Age and Power Dynamics —:— — Why Society Judges Male and Female Leaders Differently —:— — How Recently Women Gained Financial Independence —:— — Money, Property and the Freedom to Leave —:— — What Trinity College Reveals About Women and History About Dr. Liz DuBois Dr. Liz DuBois is a coach who works with high-performing women and leaders around leadership, identity, deservingness and breaking through the barriers that can limit their growth. Work with Paul Apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I’ll help you do the same.
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September 19 · 2 min
Quickie | The Advice Trump Wouldn't Take #280
I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I’ll help you do the same Apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan
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September 17 · 51 min
Porn Addiction, Shame & Building a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From | Steven Wolt #279
What happens when pornography stops being entertainment and becomes a way to escape your life? In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, I sit down with Steven Wolt, founder of Valor Recovery, who has spent decades in recovery from pornography, sex, drug and alcohol addiction. Steven’s own story took him from a successful career in financial services to losing his career, spending millions of dollars on addictive behaviours and eventually bankrupting himself. But this conversation isn’t really about pornography. It’s about why so many men use behaviours — whether porn, alcohol, drugs, social media or even work — to numb anxiety, loneliness, shame and emotional discomfort. Steven explains why simply trying to stop watching porn often doesn’t work, how pornography can affect intimacy and relationships, and why recovery requires much more than willpower. We also explore the growing loneliness and disconnection among men, the importance of vulnerability and male friendships, and Steven’s belief that real recovery is about building a life you no longer need to escape from. In this episode, we discuss: Why pornography can become so addictive How smartphones and unlimited access have changed porn consumption Why sexualised social media may create similar problems How porn can become a tool for regulating anxiety, loneliness and stress Steven’s own journey through porn, sex, cocaine and alcohol addiction How his addiction eventually cost him his career and millions of dollars The difference between guilt and shame Why shame can actually reinforce addictive behaviour How pornography can affect intimacy, relationships and sexual performance Why simply stopping porn isn’t necessarily recovery The importance of understanding the root cause behind compulsive behaviour Why Steven describes pornography abuse as an intimacy disorder The connection between male loneliness, isolation and addiction Why men need other men to become better men Vulnerability as a strength rather than a weakness How to recognise when pornography may be becoming a problem Why recovery is about becoming emotionally regulated, socially connected and honest The role of exercise, mindfulness, meditation and community in Steven’s recovery How Valor Recovery helps men struggling with pornography and sexual compulsivity One of Steven’s most powerful insights from the conversation is remarkably simple: “Porn was not my problem. Steve was my problem.” Because ultimately, recovery isn’t simply about removing the thing you use to escape. It’s about changing the life you’re trying to escape from. Connect with Steven Steven is the founder of Valor Recovery, a virtual coaching and recovery programme helping men struggling with pornography abuse, sexual compulsivity and intimacy issues. Visit FindYourValor.com to learn more.
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September 15 · 21 min
Bitesize | The Midlife Crisis Successful Entrepreneurs Don’t Expect - Mike Bricc #278
The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast: https://linktr.ee/Innerentrepreneur Apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I’ll help you do the same. In this bitesize episode Paul chats with entrepreneur, adventurer, and founder of Wayfinders, Mike Brcic After building and scaling a successful adventure travel business, Mike found himself facing a question that many entrepreneurs eventually encounter: What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted and still feel something is missing? The conversation explores the tension between external success and inner fulfilment, why so many entrepreneurs continue chasing “more” long after they have enough, and how discomfort often becomes the doorway to transformation. Mike shares the lessons he learned from scaling a business that was no longer aligned with who he was becoming, and why he believes the most important question we can ask is not “What should I do?” but “Is this right for me?” About the Guest: Mike Brcic is the founder of Wayfinders: https://www.mikebrcic.com/ About the Host: Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast 👉 https://pauljryan.net/
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September 13 · 14 min
Your Business Should Serve Your Life, Not Consume It | Inner Mentor #277
The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast: https://linktr.ee/Innerentrepreneur You don't have to choose between success and a great life. In this episode, I talk about why so many successful entrepreneurs unknowingly build their lives around their businesses, why clarity about what really matters has to come first, and how to create success, wealth and financial independence without sacrificing your family, freedom or peace of mind. Because your business was never supposed to consume your life. It should fund the life you actually want to live. In this episode: The wake-up call that forced me to rethink how I was living The four priorities that have guided the last 20 years of my life Why successful entrepreneurs often have their priorities upside down Why “I'm doing it for my family” can become a dangerous story How to design your business around the life you actually want Why wealth, success, family, fulfilment and peace of mind can coexist How to build a life you can look back on without regret

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