013: Business & Life Lessons from Ryan Michler, Founder of 'Order of Man'

In this interview, I chat with Ryan Michler, founder of 'Order of Man', which he took from a blog and podcast into a thriving business over the past two years. Ryan shares his story and many business lessons learned along the way, plus plenty of advice for aspiring, rookie and veteran entrepreneurs alike. You don't want to miss this episode. Some of the key take-aways include:

• When and how to make the leap from side business to full time
• The importance of creating different revenue streams
• When to launch a new product and the importance of having an audience and seeking feedback
• The importance of learning, testing, adjusting and implementing
• Setting a vision for the type of person you want to be, setting quarterly goals to get there and then working backward to achieve those goals
• Using the book, 'The 12-Week Year'
• Ryan focuses on four key areas of life: Calibration, Condition, Connection and Contribution
• The importance of trying new things and staying consistent
• The importance of a strong morning routine ("non-negotiables")
• The importance of tracking activities to measure improvement
• Don't beat yourself up when you fall short of your goal - pick yourself up, make adjustments and move on
• Ryan's biggest challenge of letting go
• The importance of managing your time wisely, setting boundaries and making time for what is most important
• Ryan's definition of success ("autonomy")

Links:

• Order of Man website
• www.Entrepreneurhotseat.com
• Andy Storch Coaching

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