Dr. Finance Live Podcast Episode 46 - Ryan Blair Interview - #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

(Originally aired 1/27/22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2UVBAlzTRg

This is Episode 46 of the Dr. Finance® Live Podcast hosted by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”). Dr. Criniti interviewed Ryan Blair, #1 New York Times bestselling author & successful entrepreneur with billions in sales and exits.

Ryan Blair is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur and the founder of his latest company, AlterCall. In March 2013, Blair released his paperback version of his #1 New York Times Best Seller, Nothing To Lose, Everything To Gain: How I Went From Gang Member To Multimillionaire Entrepreneur. In 2016, Blair released his second book, titled 'Rock Bottom To Rock Star.'

In April 2014, Blair debuted Nothing To Lose: The Documentary. The documentary has won the “Best Producer” award at the Beverly Hills Film Festival and “Best Documentary” at the Los Angeles Art-House Film Festival.

His biggest endeavor yet has been the overhaul of ViSalus. In 2012 Blair sold the company in a $792.4-million-dollar transaction.

Ryan Blair has appeared on Dr Phil, CNBC, MSNBC, Bloomberg TV, CNN, and Fox. He has also been featured in major publications including Forbes, Business Insider, Inc Magazine, Fortune Magazine, BusinessWeek, Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times.

0:00​​​​​ - 59:26 - Podcast welcome and Ryan's story
59:27 - 1:09:35 - How does it feel to be a #1 New York Times bestselling author? Other books? Mike Alden
1:09:36 - 1:11:57 - What is your Nothing to Lose documentary about?
1:11:58 - 1:22:17 - How does it feel to sell your company ViSalus for $792.4-million-dollars and have over a billion dollars in sales and exits? the definition of a billionaire; fake billionaires; fabricated unicorns
1:22:18 - 1:24:17 - About Altercall
1:24:18 - 1:27:00 - What are some of the hardest struggles that you had to overcome?
1:27:01 - 1:29:02 - Without your toughest life struggles, would you be the man you are today?
1:29:03 - 1:31:39 - What are your top 3 key tips for how to go from rock bottom to rock star?
1:31:40 - 1:34:10 - Why are some sibling(s) more successful than others?
1:34:11 - 1:38:32 - What does it feel like to lead a big company?
1:38:33 - 1:46:21 - How should wealthy parents teach their kids the value of money?
1:46:22 - 1:48:44 - What are some of the best success stories from your books’ message?
1:48:45 - 1:49:43 - Principle 177 from The Most Important Lessons in Economics and Finance states: “If a man cannot provide for his family, then he may lose it." Thoughts?
1:49:44 - 1:51:38 - If you were able to go back in time and be the most trusted advisor to your father, what advice would you give him to help him save his family?
1:51:39 - 1:55:00 - How does it feel to interview Tony Robbins and be interviewed by many celebs like Dr. Phil and Lewis Howes?
1:55:01 - 1:55:51 - Can 1 book change the world?
1:55:52 - 1:58:50 - What role has networking played in your life?
1:58:51 - 2:00:30 - Is mentoring important? Who are some of your mentors? John Maxwell, Shaq
2:00:31 - 2:02:22 - What are your favorite financial books?
2:02:23 - 2:05:26 - Do we need money to survive?
2:05:27 - 2:08:33 - Is finance necessary for everyone?
2:08:34 - 2:10:07 - How important is having a purpose in business? What is your purpose?
2:10:08 - 2:11:14 - What would you like to accomplish in the next 10 years or so?
2:11:15 - 2:11:53 - What would you like to be your legacy to this world?
2:11:54 - 2:15:28 - Wrap up thoughts and Outro

Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”) is the world's leading financial scientist and survivalist. A fifth generation native of Philadelphia, Dr. Criniti is a former finance professor at several universities, a former financial planner, an active investor in diverse marketplaces, an explorer, an international keynote speaker, and has traveled around the world studying various aspects of finance. He is an award winning author of three #1 international best-selling finance books: The Necessity of Finance (2013), The Most Important Lessons in Economics and Finance (2014), and The Survival of the Richest (2016). As a prolific writer, he also frequently contributes articles to Entrepreneur, Medium, and Thrive Global. Dr. Criniti has started a grassroots movement that is changing the way that we think about economics and finance.

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