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The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 129: President of K-Swiss, Barney Waters on The Story Behind Gary Vee’s Shoe Deal & How To Break Through & Create Opportunities For Yourself How did Gary Vaynerchuk get his own shoe? K-Swiss President, Barney Waters drops by the show to talk about that AND how you can create your own opportunity by doing a few specific things! This episode is packed with loads of motivational, practical, and educational content mixed with a ton of laughs and even better vibes! I feel fortunate to have Barney come and bestow his sneaker wisdom and business knowledge to you and all of us here at #TeamHoltz. I am very proud to bring this episode to you! Enjoy and let me know what you think!
2021-03-0159 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 127: Amy Porterfield On How To Build Successful Online Courses & Why Diversity Matters | #BlackHistoryMonthThe queen of online courses, Amy Porterfield dropped by the show to chat about what motivated her to help women sitting in a cubicle realize their voice and expertise matter, but also that they can generate an income and living from their corporate experience! Amy and I also chat about some of her comments that got misplaced and misunderstood around the Black Lives Matter and George Floyd situation. Amy speaks from the heart about why diversity and inclusion matter and the steps she is taking in her own business to empower and champion people from all walks of life...
2021-02-1649 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 126: Is ClubHouse Really Worth It FOR YOU? My REACTIONFollow Me On ClubHouse: @RyanHoltz Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a Review on iTunes here. Want to get more exposure and put your business in front of the right audience? Inquire to see how you can advertise your company on the show here. Watch our full video podcasts on YouTube here. Please also subscribe and click that bell to get notified! →→→ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ←←← ︎ INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/RyanHoltz1 ︎ YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/ryanholtz ︎ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/ryanholtz1 ︎ SNAPCHAT | https://snapchat.com/add/ryanho...
2021-02-0806 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 125: What’s In It For Them? #StayCuriousSeries Link To Study: here Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a Review on iTunes here. Want to get more exposure and put your business in front of the right audience? Inquire to see how you can advertise your company on the show here. Watch our full video podcasts on YouTube here. Please also subscribe and click that bell to get notified! →→→ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ←←← ︎ INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/RyanHoltz1 ︎ YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/ryanholtz ︎ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/ryanholtz1 ︎ SNAPCHAT | https://snapchat.com/add/ryanholtz1
2021-02-0305 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 124: Heartbeat Hot Sauce’s REACTION to Harry Potter & Celebs Tasting Their Hot Sauce on Hot OnesCould you imagine creating a hot sauce that is loved by celebrities like Harry Potter aka Daniel Radcliffe, Jeff Goldbloom, Whiz Khalifa and so many more?! Well, Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co-Founder, Al Bourbouhakis did and in this episode walks us through a bit of his journey from Sous Chef to the founder of one of the biggest hot sauce brands known. Even Hot Ones, a massive show on YouTube picked up their hot sauce for their highly curated hot wings show. Enjoy this episode as it will walk you through how to have a dream, execute on...
2021-01-181h 50
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 123: How to Create Confidence in 2021 with Ted Talk Speaker, Heather Monahan From FIRED to BOSS LADY! Heather Monahan joins me to teach you how to create confidence that you never knew you had in circumstances that you never wanted! Heather Monahan is a force when it comes to personal development and corporate change! Whether she is gracing a Ted stage or chillin with Gary Vaynerchuk, she is always on the move! I wanted to invite Heather to the show as I feel she can help EMPOWER you with the confidence you need to live and be your full self on purpose! Enjoy and as always, let me know what your...
2021-01-1155 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEP 122: Founder Of REEBOK, Joe Foster on How To Build A $4,000,000,000 Business EmpireFounder of Reebok, Joe Foster drops by the show to chat about how he created a $4 BILLION dollar company by building a brand that made retailers want to carry his product. Joe joined me via Skype from his home in France to talk about the journey of founding Reebok all the way to writing his TELL-ALL book titled “Shoe Maker”. You can pick up a copy of his book here. Shownotes: 1:00 – intro of Joe Foster, founder of Reebok 2:40 – why Joe stayed behind the brand 3:38 – Joe’s book “The Shoe Maker” 6:00 – Why Joe decided to write a...
2021-01-041h 09
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 120: Stay Curious, NOT PASSIONATE | #StayCuriousSeries Why you should stay CURIOUS and NOT PASSIONATE! Welcome to the #StayCuriousSeries where I will debunk topics, things, and ideas that kind of make us go “HUH”? Curiosity is in all of us and was extremely prevalent in our childhood. It is the constant teaching and “assembly line” culture and system that sometimes tends to make us forget that we should ask more questions and #StayCurious! If someone you know needs to hear this message, please be kind and share it with them! 🙂 – #TeamHoltz Want to Donate or support the production of the Ryan Holtz Sh...
2020-12-1506 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 119: Seth Godin Goes Deep On Covid19, Podcasting & His New Book “The Practice” A great honour for me to have Seth Godin aka The Godfather of Marketing as a guest on the show. Seth has served as a major source of wisdom, inspiration, and strategy in my career as a marketer. As Seth says: “Marketing is making things better by making better things” and that is the mantra I have adopted into my work for clients at Ryan Holtz Marketing for years. Seth and I had a wonderful conversation that went from his early days getting rejected all the way to how he has become a 19 book best selling author. I hope you...
2020-12-1441 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 118: TERRIBLE Sales People Don’t Understand These 3 Fundamentals with Sherif Gemayel, CEO of Trufla Technology SALES & MARKETING are the lifeblood of any business that wants to stay in business for the long haul. Sherif Gemayel brings his years of wisdom and knowledge on this episode to help you increase your sales and be more empathetic when receiving a NO. Episode sponsored by Trufla Technology. Sherif’s Bio: Sherif Gemayel is an entrepreneur who is passionate about disrupting the traditional ways of doing insurance. As the president of Sharp Insurance and the CEO of Trufla Technology, Sherif uses tech trends from other industries to navigate through the relatively unchartered te...
2020-12-0745 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 116: How To Build Your Brand On LinkedIn with LinkedIn MASSIVE Influencer, Lorena Acosta Mucho! Wow! My next guest Lorena Acosta is loaded and packed with amazing energy! Lorena has brought that energy and latin personality to LinkedIn. I wanted to have Lorena on the show to help build context on why LinkedIn should be in your marketing toolbox when it comes to growing your business! In this podcast, you will learn what makes a great profile and how to attract more eyeballs and sales through engaging and consistent content…..YES, consistent! You will also learn how to avoid some of the pitfalls that Lorena made early when trying to grow he...
2020-11-161h 09
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 115: From Bankrupt To Insurance Disruption, Sherif Gemayel, CEO of Trufla Technology Drops By! Happy to have Sherif from Trufla Technology partner with the show to become a sponsor. Sherif is someone who has a plethora of knowledge to pull from when it comes to creating a company and a great work culture from scratch. For this reason, I know that the audience will get a ton of valuable and ACTIONABLE knowledge over the next few episodes that Sherif drops by for! In this episode, we journey through Sherif’s early struggles in business and try and paint some context to how he got to where he is today. I know you will en...
2020-11-0943 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 114: Kevin O’Leary From Shark Tank Talks Financial Literacy, Beanstox, Shark Tank & The Need For More Opportunities For Underserved CommunitiesMR Wonderful aka The Shark Kevin O’Leary himself stopped by the show to chat about so many great timely and valuable topics! I have always been a huge admirer of Kevin and his work. The attribute I love most about him is his no BS attitude. We need that in this world! We talked about his investing app Beanstox, Shark Tank, and the importance of ownership in the black community, but also every underserved community. We also chatted about some of Kevin’s more personal side and what really got him to the massive success that he is toda...
2020-11-0357 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 113: Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank Is Coming On The Show. Do you have a question for him? Our goal, is to help YOU be the best version of YOU. So, we are very excited to have Mr Wonderful aka Kevin O’Leary on the show to bestow his wisdom in business and life! If you have a question, you would like us to ask, hit me up on social media or by visiting www.RyanHoltz.ca! Want to Donate or support the production of the Ryan Holtz Show Podcast? Become a patron PayPal Donation Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a Review on iTunes here. Want to get more ex...
2020-10-1300 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEP 112: Marketing is SEDUCTION that goes way past the happy endingEnjoyed this episode? Please leave a Review on iTunes here. Want to get more exposure and put your business in front of the right audience? Inquire to see how you can advertise your company on the show here. Watch our full video podcasts on YouTube here. Please also subscribe and click that bell to get notified! Want to Donate or support the production of the Ryan Holtz Show Podcast? Become a patron PayPal Donation →→→ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ←←← ︎ INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/RyanHoltz1 ︎ YOUTUBE | https...
2020-10-0703 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 111: LeLee Lyons, Celebrity And Grammy Nominated R&B Singer Of SWV LeAnne “Lelee” Lyons is a Bronx, NY native who currently resides in Atlanta, Ga. As a young girl, and mother of two by the age of 17, Lelee was determined to change the way people looked at her. Feeling like a failure and disappointment to her mother, “I wanted to do something in my life that would make everybody forget about my failures’, Lelee said – and that she did. In 1992, Lelee became the visionary behind the 2x Grammy-nominated supergroup we know today as Sisters With Voices (SWV). Along with her group members, Cheryl “Coko” Gamble, and Tamara “Taj” George, the trio went on to se...
2020-10-011h 20
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 110: How to start a podcast with Barb Stegemann, Founder of 7 Virtues perfume found in Sephora I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the one and ONLY, Barb Stegemann! I met Barb via LinkedIn and it just was pure energy from the start! She asked me to be a guest on her “How To” podcast and I had to oblige! After doing a bit of a deep dive on Barb, it was so apparent that she is a human in a category all to her own. It turns out her audience had been asking her, “how to start a podcast?”. So she asked if I would come on to share a bit of my story wi...
2020-09-271h 02
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 109: How To Find Your Voice And Purpose Did you know that maximizing your voice inspires other people to use theirs? I recently was getting interviewed for a small publication and the interviewer and I got into a great discussion as she asked me how I thought people could be inspired to use their voice? To me, that is one of the best magic unlocking questions you could ask. I have an affinity for curiosity and understanding what makes people tick and the more I research, the more I keep coming back to the same tactics to really identify and understand how to get a more meaningful...
2020-09-1503 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 108: Why You Should Open A Social Currency Bank Account For Your Personal Or Professional Brand What the heck is a social currency bank account? Well, believe it or not….in 2020, you already have opened one. Whether is it is a client giving you a review or an old boss giving you a reference. These types of actions all work to increase the balance of your social account. In other words, it is the clout in which you have accrued over the years while you worked…..in any capacity. Listen and let me know what you think! Want to Donate or support the production of the Ryan Holtz Show Podcast? Become a patr...
2020-09-0104 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 107: REACTION to Ellen DeGeneres’s Toxic Personality Allegations with Mrs Nora HoltzEllen DeGeneres ends off her shows usually by saying “Be kind to one another”. But now it seems that this could have just been a little blowing off smoke. Recent allegations that have swept the internet from multiple staffers and guests elude to the fact that Ellen was not the nicest person to be around. Accusations from having her staff tell people not to look at her all the way to her toxicity have many people wondering just how nice she really is. Well, I am not going to lie, I am a huge fan of Ellen, but with all...
2020-08-2612 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 106: Take-Out Food VS Meal Kit Delivery with Nora Holtz AKA #FoodForLove99 Chef Nora Holtz AKA FoodForLove99 on Instagram has been cooking up a storm in the kitchen. COVID-19 has changed the world, but also how and what we at to an extent. In this episode of the show, Nora unpacks eating take out food VS Meal Kit Delivery. Which is healthy and convenient and which is not. Let us know how you and your family are eating! Enjoy the episode! Want to Donate or support the production of the Ryan Holtz Show Podcast? Become a patron PayPal Donation Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a...
2020-08-2016 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 105: Montell Jordan, Singer, Songwriter, Producer & Pastor Educates Us On How Not Live A Counterfeit Life (Dedicated To Sa’id Ghazal…Rest In Power)Montell Jordan (born Montell Du’Sean Barnett; December 3, 1968), is an American pastor, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Best known for his 1995 single “This Is How We Do It”, Jordan was the primary male solo artist on Def Jam’s Def Soul imprint until leaving the label in 2003. Having a chance to interview and chop it up with Montell was def one of my big goals for this show, I have been listening to “this is how we do it” since the ’90s. Montell is a fixture and pioneer in the music industry and a true trendsetter. Montell has created hi...
2020-08-041h 24
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 104: Edmonton Eskimos & Washington Redskins Name Change Reaction (CBC Radio One Interview) Its the return of recreation, but not without some caveats. July marks the first month since the pandemic began when professional athletes are returning to work. COVID-19 has marked the biggest disruption to the sports calendar in recent memory, while the current social climate is raising questions about what we call our teams and whether or not we can do better. Sports are back in the headlines and this week local podcaster and marketing expert Ryan Holtz joins us to talk about the mounting pressure to change the name of the Edmonton CFL team. In hockey news, germ guy...
2020-07-2108 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 103: Brad Lea Teaches You How To Sell & Why Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo BRAD LEA drops by the show to drop some huge sales bombs! But seriously, I wanted to have Brad on as he is the true master of sales. If you want to learn how to sell whether it be yourself, a prospect or anything. Brad is the king of sales. We chat with Brad about his journey from being self-absorbed and consumed all the way to serving people through selling aka HELPING people. I learned a ton from this interview and I know you will too! Enjoy! Want to Donate or support the production of the Ryan...
2020-07-131h 09
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 101: CBC Interview Appearance: Systemic Racism In Alberta – WE NEED TO TALK. I had the delight of being a panelist on CBC’s 1 hour special called WE NEED TO TALK: Systemic Racism In Alberta. Enjoy the clip and let me know your thoughts! Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a Review on iTunes here. Want to get more exposure and put your business in front of the right audience? Inquire to see how you can advertise your company on the show here. Watch our full video podcasts on YouTube here. Please also subscribe and click that bell to get notified! CBC hosts Sandra Batson an...
2020-06-2807 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 100: 1 to 100 in 120 minutes: To mark the 100 episode MILESTONE, Jordana Goldlist interviews Ryan Holtz on his journey through the first 99 episodes of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast! Curiosity Should Always Be Your Mandate! EPISODE 100 BABY! WE did it! By WE I mean: #TeamHoltz which is the Holtz fam, the listeners, the reviewers, the guests ……the whole Squad!!!!! Love you you all so much! I really do not even know what to write right now as I feel really emotional. This was truly a journey that came from around the back and just exposed so much! This show taught me so much! Each episode had growth, learning, humility, tears, joy, arguments, laughter, love, and just growth! BUT each episode had CURIOSITY! And you know that curiosity is our mandate! I do...
2020-06-251h 55
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 98: #GeorgeFloyd …… RACISM. Killed in broad daylight. Is racism gotten better? Or has the cell phone just exposed what was there all along? If you have not heard, a black man was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota by Officer Derek Chauvin. This event has ignited a massive outcry and riots calling for justice in what was claimed as MURDER. Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a Review on iTunes here. Want to get more exposure and put your business in front of the right audience? Inquire to see how you can advertise your company on the show here.
2020-05-2909 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 97: REACTION to Joe Rogan’s 100 Million Dollar Spotify Deal What do you think about Joe Rogan’s $100M deal with Spotify? This is massive for the media and advertising world with a huge focus on content creators such as podcasters etc. Quick hits: Spotify’s shares increased by 5 BILLION dollars since inking Joe Traditional radio has become somewhat of a jukebox player with less focus on talent Media platforms such as Spotify & Netflix are seeking top tier talent to attract eyeballs and attention 60% of podcast consumption is 60% iTunes but that could change YouTube lost royally in this deal
2020-05-2604 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 96: The ART Of Selling: How You Can Turn Rejection Into Massive Success with Trufan (Social Rank)CEO & Tech Entrepreneur, Swish GoswamiSwish (Manu) Goswami, 23, has built a multi-hyphenate career. He is a serial tech entrepreneur (CEO & Founder of Trufan which recently acquired SocialRank), LinkedIn Youth Editor, three-time TEDx speaker (signed with the Speakers Spotlight & The AAT Project), and UN Youth Ambassador. I wanted to have Swish on as his energy and outlook on life and success is truly fascinating and next level. I watched a clip of Swish’s Ted Talk and loved how he told his story, but also how he designed his life to meet his needs and also bring value to himself, allowing him to be...
2020-05-2140 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 94: COVID-19 Has Changed Everything And Nothing We all have a plan until that first punch in the face happens! Hello COVID-19! I wanted to check in with you all to see how you are doing and rather than going through depressing statistics like every news channel and social media platform has right now. I thought I would hop on here and give you all a hug and tell you we will get through this! PLEASE social distance and help flatten the curve! I know with what is happening right now, it has impacted absolutely everybody! Have faith and keep smiling! Message me if you need...
2020-04-0109 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 92: Interviewing Barack Obama Through Economic Club Of Canada CEO, Rhiannon Rosalind’s EyesLIVE from Toronto, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Rhiannon Rosalind, CEO of The Economic Club Of Canada to chat about her experience interviewing the 44th president of The United States, Barack Obama. This beautiful conversation went far deeper than Barack Obama. We touched on equality, alcoholism and the lack of representation amongst minorities in the business community. We also touched on inspirational messages and guidances that helped shape Rhiannon from the time she was a little girl. We also chat about how the labour force in Canada needs to more soft skills to move us forward...
2020-02-292h 15
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 91: The ULTIMATE Guide To Choosing The Right Lawyer with Criminal Defense Lawyer, Jordana Goldlist How do I know my lawyer is not ripping me off? How do I know my lawyer is working for me? How do I choose the right lawyer? What questions should I ask in my consultation with a lawyer? How do I know this lawyer understands my type of case and can argue the best defense? Glad you asked all these amazing questions! Jordana Goldlist, Criminal Defense Attorney drops by the show to answer all of these amazing questions for you! We all would like to think that we will never be involved, nor need a criminal defense lawyer...
2020-02-201h 04
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 90: 5 Tips For New Dads Just found out you are gonna be a DAD?!!!! WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO! Congrats! Now, wait for it to sink in and if panic sets in, don’t worry, I gotchu! This is going to be an incredible and crazy time of your life. But not to worry, you got this!!! In this episode, I give 5 tips from my own experience. I would also love to hear from Dad’s that have been a DAD for ages! I still am new and always learning and I think it will be a continuous learning type of deal haha. Th...
2020-02-1212 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 87: WE WON ByBlacks Magazine’s People’s Choice Award For Best Podcaster In Canada!! THANK YOU! Because of YOU, we won best black podcast in Canada with over 10,000 votes casted on the categories! We are literally through the moon and very thankful for this award and distinction. We have been working hard to bring you the most amount of value with our episodes and based on your feedback, you have been enjoying! Our show has 2 goals: 1. Bring YOU VALUE. 2. Make our guests feel like they are coming home I am going to keep it short, but just want to end off by saying thank you...
2020-01-2001 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 85: 5 Tips For A Great AirBNB Experience | Superhost & Guest Just booked that trip? YES! Now, you must find a great place to stay! AirBNB has came into the market to absolutely change the way people travel and where they stay. There has been horror stories and also great stories when it comes to using AirBnB. Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a Review on iTunes here. Prefer watching the video podcast? Visit our YouTube Channel here. Here are 5 Tips To Have An Amazing Experience! ︎ Finding the perfect location (business or pleasure) walking distance to most major destinations or travel (airport). ︎ Acco...
2020-01-0607 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 84: From Addict To Lawyer, Jordana Goldlist, esteemed Criminal Defense Lawyer Drops By The Show To Explain Being Motivated By Mistakes & Dreams Jordana Goldlist, esteemed Toronto Criminal Defense Lawyer drops by the show to talk about being motivated by dreams or mistakes. As many of you have been following the show, Jordana is a regular guest, but also a contributor and sponsor. Jordana’s expertise is second to none in her field of practice. What makes Jordana so unique is her background and come up. Jordana struggled with addiction and was the very clients she now represents. Jordana will be coming on the show to bestow her wisdom, not only in life and success, but also in the practice of criminal la...
2020-01-031h 33
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 83: Mrs Holtz Drops 5 Holiday Hacks To Make Your Holidays Stress Free!Nora Holtz aka my wife aka FoodForLove99 drops by to drop 5 holiday hacks to make your holiday season stress free! The holidays can prove to be a stressful and also sad time for many. Death, loss, financial troubles are just a few reasons why people tend to get down or sad around the holiday season. This does not have to be the case though! We are here for you, no matter what! Send us a text 780.218.5899 if you simply need a cheerful message back! 5 Holiday Hacks: 1. Eliminate negative people 2. Know who you are cooking...
2019-12-2013 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 82: Vote For Us! Because Of YOU, We Have Been Selected As A Finalist For Best Podcast In Canada For ByBlacks Magazine People’s Choice Awards WE NEED YOUR VOTE ByBlacks magazine has placed the Ryan Holtz Show Podcast in the top 3 finalists category for “Best Black Podcasters In Canada” for their people’s choice awards! You nominated, they listened and here we are. Here is what you need to do: 1. Visit here to vote. 2. Vote for “The Ryan Holtz Show” 3. Rinse and repeat daily as you can vote once per day 4. Tell a friend 5. Please give yourself a hug as you deserve it. We appreciate you! Again, thanks to all of our listeners, and day 1 supporte...
2019-12-1701 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 81: 5 Influencer Marketing Trends That Will Shape 2020 5 influencer marketing trends that will shape 2020 will be some existing ones and some new ones! The influencer marketing industry is huge and big money! That being said, with social platforms like Instagram removing likes and trying to make their platform more holistic and organic, this can have an impact on influencer marketing in general! Instagram has announced that they are removing their likes (and have already done so) to have a positive impact on user’s mental health which is great……..BUT many people think they are trying to squash the money-take that influencers are getting without giving...
2019-12-1305 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 79: 6 Marketing Tips For 2020.Yup! 2019 is coming to a close and often people start unpacking and getting ready to take off in December so before you leave, allow me to give you some marketing tips for your business. Whether you are an automotive dealer, real estate brokerage owner or own a business, these apply to you! You are welcome, hehe. Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a Review on iTunes here. 6 Marketing Tips To Focus On in 2020: 1. Branding 2. Focus on output and scaling of branded content 3. Pay to play, use some ads to expand your reach...
2019-11-2605 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 77: Is Canadian Hockey Icon Don Cherry Wrong? Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a Review on iTunes here. →→→ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ←←← ︎ INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/RyanHoltz1 ︎ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/ryanholtz1 ︎ SNAPCHAT | https://snapchat.com/add/ryanholtz1 ︎ LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rholtz ︎ FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/RyanPHoltz/ ︎ ITUNES | https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-ryan-holtz-show/id1167195878?mt=2 ︎ WEBSITE | http://ryanholtz.ca/
2019-11-1402 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 76: 3 Tips To Avoid Social Media Fatigue & Anxiety Tik Tok? Another social media platform to get on? Wow! How do I keep up? Don’t worry, I got you! using the 3 tips below, it will help you better decide to where to put your time when it comes to your social media and brand. The choice is yours and your time is valuable and you NEVER get it back! Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a Review on iTunes here. Ok, so let’s get to it! 3 Tips: 1. Purpose: Decide why you are even on social media in the first plac...
2019-11-0407 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 74: Buy this one thing that will change YOUR life. Hi, it’s me. Just wanted to drop a nugget and say hello. It has been so long since I have done a solo podcast! Whatever you are doing right now or where ever you are, make sure to smile and enjoy! Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a Review on iTunes here. →→→ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ←←← ︎ INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/RyanHoltz1 ︎ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/ryanholtz1 ︎ SNAPCHAT | https://snapchat.com/add/ryanholtz1 ︎ LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rholtz ︎ FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/RyanPHoltz/ ︎ ITUNES | https://itunes.ap...
2019-10-2109 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 72: How Get Started In Real Estate & Personal Development with Realtor & Content Creator, Jas Takhar Jas runs the 3rd largest team for Royal Lepage in Canada and is a beast when it comes to real estate. I really wanted to have Jas on the podcast to bring some value to YOU. We get many of you sending us messages asking for content surrounding real estate which is one of my passions. So, it was great to get a great and knowledgeable real estate professional to drop some knowledge and reveal all the “secrets” to success in the real estate game all while producing some amazing content for his podcast and youtube channel. Enjo...
2019-09-301h 08
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 70: How To Say Things Better With Lila Smith Lila Smith, founder of the “Say Things Better” method drops by the show to really help us get out of our heads and use our knowledge, passion and individuality to find our communication partners and truly understand what they want. Whether we are in business, trying to find that new gig or simply just trying to communicate with our loved ones, we all ultimately try and say things better. Communication is the holy grail of all things in life. Actors, actresses and world renowned speakers do a great job of trying to make you feel something through spoken word. I wa...
2019-08-261h 13
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 69: Practice People, Practice Law, Practice Psychology with Criminal Defence Lawyer, Jordana Goldlist Jordana Goldlist drops by the show to chat about psychology when defending someone, how personal challenge leads to growth and why everyone should know their basic rights when it comes to the Canadian Justice System. This episode really unpacks huge value for you whether it be personal development, professional development or leveling up your game in general. This podcast is sponsored by JHG Criminal Law Reach out to Jordana on Instagram here. About Jordana Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a Review on iTunes here. Jordana H. Goldlist began exploring her passion...
2019-08-051h 11
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 67: How To Implement PROCESS Into Your Personal & Business Life With John SaundersPROCESS helps us to scale in all aspects of our life, both personally and professionally. My next guest, John Saunders of 5Four Digital based in Florida is a process machine. I wanted to have him on the podcast to give us some tips and tricks to help define and refine our processes on all levels. John has a great business background when it comes to digital marketing so him and I connect in that space. John and I do things differently, but there are also some synergies, so this podcast will have you walk away with some actionable strategies...
2019-07-071h 14
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 66: Advice For 13-17 Year Olds From Criminal Defence Lawyer, Jordana Goldlist Jordana Goldlist spent the better part of her teenage years in and out of group homes struggling with addiction. Fast forward a couple decades and now Jordana is using her success as a roadmap of inspiration and strategy of how teenagers do not have to follow the same path as her. Her dynamic TEDx talk on “Who Judges The Judge?” is a blueprint of her journey. In this episode, Jordana and I chat about her journey and really focus on what today’s teenagers are facing and what they can do to get through and see the light...
2019-06-101h 15
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 65: Sonia Zarbatany Tells Us How We Can Level Up Our Life Personally & Professionally Sonia Zarbatany is a business and life coach that transcends all boundaries of life on all levels. If you follow Sonia or do a simple google search, you will immediately understand the impact in which she has had on humans. From being a fashion expert to building business and raising a beautiful family, Sonia is a person who operates on a high level and has a ton of useful information to give. I first learned of Sonia via Instagram and knew immediately I would love to have her on as a guest so YOU the audience and community can...
2019-06-0356 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 64: Toronto Raptors Win NBA Finals In 6?Who are you picking to win the NBA Finals? Toronto Raptors Or Golden State? The raps making the finals marks a huge moment in history not only for the franchise, but also for Canadian Basketball in general! So excited to have a Canadian team in the finals. The NBA is def going to have the utmost respect and this puts our country on a global scale especially in the basketball community! *** CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/RyanHoltz1 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ryanholtzshowpodcast/ Twitter | https://twitter.com...
2019-05-2903 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 63: 20/20/20 Rule By Robin Sharma In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show I share with you a small piece of content that is amazing! I was watching Impact Theory, a show hosted by Tom Bilyeu. Robin Sharma who needs no introduction was on and trust me when I say this….it takes alot to really lightbulb my brain, but when I heard Robin talking about his 20/20/20 5am club rule. It was awesome! So that being said, I break down exactly what this is on the podcast. As I mentioned in the podcast, here is the link to the interview so you ca...
2019-04-2915 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 62: Who Judges The Judge? Criminal Defence Lawyer, Jordana Goldlist Drops By To Educate Us On Our Legal Rights & How To Rise Up From Being HomelessIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I chat with Criminal Defence Lawyer, Jordana Goldlist. Jordana caught my eye on Instagram as I caught a snippet of her #TedX talk titled “Who Judges The Judge?” What really caught my eye was how Jordana has a really “street” feel to her. Tattoos, guns and sitting on top of a porsche is not something that you typically see from a lawyer, but this is who she is. I find it very human, very real and relatable. I was curious. This is what our podcast is about. Jordana and I touch...
2019-04-091h 11
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 61: Patrick Bet-David Shouts Out My Energy & I Give You 3 Tips On Sustaining High Energy Patrick Bet-David, Host of Valuetainment gave me a nice compliment on my energy via Instagram Direct Message, I have chatted back and forth with Pat and love his amazing show on business and life, Valuetainment. If you have never heard of PBD or Valuetainment, Google him or check him out here. I give 3 tips on how to sustain a high level of energy: 1. Get rid of all negativity 2. Stop Buying Stuff 3. Have a great and close circle of amazing people around you *** CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** Instagram...
2019-04-0202 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 60: Fatherhood …An audio love letter to my Son.In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I talk about fatherhood and how it is impacted me from my lens and perspective. I also dedicate this episode to my Son, Daijon Holtz who is the real MVP here. Aaaaaah I straight up looked in a dictionary to figure out some words to properly articulate how I feel and the impact of stepping into the father club. Please enjoy and drop me a message as to what you think. Also…..none of this would be possible without my partner and wife, Mrs Holtz! Love you boo! *** CONNECT WI...
2019-03-2525 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 59: 72 Hours From Playing Pro Basketball….And Then POP! Cornell Thomas Drops By To Chop It Up!In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I chop it up with my man Cornell Thomas. Cornell is a human like not other with a story that is compelling and true form to raw life. In this episode, we chat about how Cornell went from almost playing pro basketball…actually just 72 hours away and then POP! Cornell had an injury that changed his whole trajectory and used this to learn empathy, fierceness and become a student of life. Cornell’s Bio (Written From His Perspective) I am the youngest son of Bobby and Tina...
2019-03-181h 15
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 58: Being Innovative & Disruptive Requires Being Hated & Loved! The Esteemed Shawn Kanungo Drops By To Chop It Up!In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I chat with Shawn Kanungo, the famous Keynote Speaker and Disruption strategist! Shawn has been on my radar forever and it is such an honor and pleasure to sit down with him. Shawn has carved out his own path in the corporate world and speaking world by being curious, asking the tough questions and helping big businesses become quick and lean when finding new ways to be valuable to their clients and customers. This episode is truly a banger and we shot it LIVE at The Enbrdige Tower in Downtown Edmonton...
2019-03-1253 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 57: From Behind The Bar To News Anchor, Kristen Crowley Joins Us To Chop It Up “On Air, On Life & On Fitness” In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, the lovely and fierce Kristen Crowley joins us to chat life, being a News Anchor and what it takes to overcome adversity. Kristen is a special human who has the personality, the brains and takes pride in her appearance, but does not let that define who she is. Growing up on a farm to being bullied, all the way to having two high risk pregnancies, Kristen defies the odds in all ways. I personally crossed paths with Kristen via LinkedIn and we began to have really intellectual and thought...
2019-03-041h 10
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 56: 3 Tips To Get Started On Your Personal Brand In this episode I chat quickly about personal branding and what it means. Personal branding has been something that has been spoken about so heavily over the last few months. I think it has somewhat became a buzz word, but it is IMPORTANT and can help you get everything that you want in life. 3 Quick Tips To Start Your Personal Brand Journey: 1. Understand human nature 2. It’s All About Your Image 3. Effective Communication *** CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/RyanHoltz1 Instagram | https://www.in...
2019-02-2504 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 54: Getting Shot At Point Blank Range. Rob Howze Joins Us To Chat About How This Impacted His Life!In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast I chat with Rob Howze about how getting shot at point blank changed his whole trajectory on life and how he changed his life to the better. Rob is someone exudes a different and boisterous kind of energy that really shows. Rob has came up with a formula that he lives by to ultimately have him live his best life on the daily. There is much value for you to be had on this podcast and truthfully, no matter where you are at in your life…..relax….press play and be r...
2019-02-1849 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 53: Brands taking a leadership role in helping humanity love each other again and taking social responsibility. Guest, Nichole Kelly chops it up with us! In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, Nichole Kelly drops by to chop it up about how mission-driven companies are starting to calculate ROI (Return On Investment). In the new age of marketing and adoption of people-first companies, the way we calculate ROI is changing and many companies are still trying to figure out and maneuver around this. I had met Nichole about 6 years ago and she came and spoke at a conference, and went way deep given that the United States was way ahead when it came to digital marketing. Nichole is a fantastic speaker and extremely...
2019-02-111h 38
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 52: 5x TEDx Speaker And LinkedIn Expert Bobby Umar drops by to chop it up about business, speaking and lifehacksIn this episode, I chat with Bobby Umar, 5x TEDx speaker and LinkedIn expert. Bobby is someone who hosts a wealth of events and has a wealth of knowledge to help YOU get the most out of your professional career. We also chat about fatherhood too! Social impact communities that have formed given the vehicle of social media has been amazing, but also can be quite divisive if not controlled. We chat about this. This episode is jam packed with topics such as social media, fatherhood all the way to really cultivating your online presence both personally and professionally.
2019-02-051h 09
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 51: Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at Vaynermedia Drops by To Chat Why Having Heart is Gangster! In this episode, the magnificent Chief Heart Officer, Claude Silver of Vaynermedia drops by to chop it up! This episode is jam packed with tons of goodies and I did my best to unpack some good nuggets and value. Claude was hand picked by Gary Vaynerchuk to lead with heart and scale what in Gary’s words will be the biggest human machine ever! Show Notes: 1. We talk about Claude’s past with tennis and narcotics 2. Why it takes being a little “gangster” to really pursue your dreams with heart 3. What the corporate culture...
2019-01-281h 05
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 50: Scott Stratten, Hall Of Fame Keynote Speaker & UnMARKETER Drops By To Chop It Up! In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I chat with Scott Stratten, the evocative unmarketing and absolute force in the world of marketing, speaking and change. I met Scott Year’s back at a conference that we both spoke at and our conversation in the green room really changed the game for me. I am humbled to have him on the show! Thank you Scott! Show Notes 1. Importance of appropriating your resources when it comes to producing content. 2. Content is important and your REPUTATION. Make it good. 3. Consistency with content is important an...
2019-01-211h 19
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 46: Police Officer Cathy Bawden Chats How Leadership Can Make A Difference | Ryan Holtz Show PodcastPolice Inspector Cathy Bawden stops by the show to chat about leadership, diversity and inclusion in the police culture and in life. Cathy also chats about being a Mom, Wife and leader both in her professional and personal life. I recently crossed paths with Cathy on LinkedIn and found it fascinating how she managed to combine her personal life and being a police officer ultimately having a huge impact. Cathy exudes energy and gratitude. I am super pleased to welcome her to the podcast and I am certain you will get a tremendous amount of useful and actionable information...
2018-10-291h 15
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 35: Canadian Auto Dealer Digital Marketing Strategies & How Dealers Can Get Free Organic Press Media | Ontario Used Car Dealer Magazine Interview by Guest Lori Straus In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show I am interviewed by Lori Straus, professional copywriter on behalf Of The Ontario Used Car Dealer Magazine. Lori wanted to have me shed some light on where I see digital marketing for auto dealers headed in 2018. I thought to myself, this is perfect to do an impromptu podcast! Lori has been in my network for a few years now and I absolutely love what she does and her overall writing style. There is some great digital and social media strategies for car dealerships, not just in Ontario, but in all of...
2018-03-151h 13
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 34: Nora Holtz & I Chat Bad Muthaf*cka’s Inspired by Joe Rogan, David Goggins & Ryan HolidayIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I have my lovely guest co-host aka my wife, Mrs Holtz on to chat about some interesting things. We chat about David Goggins and Joe Rogan. I was watching a YouTube video the other day of an interview him and Joe Rogan did on the Joe Rogan experience and it really stood out to me. In the Joe Rogan interview, David talked about the importance of callusing your mind similar to the way you would your hands while weightlifting etc. Because of David Goggin’s past and dramatic li...
2018-03-0541 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 33: Guest on 12TV to Chat Hacking Instagram and the power of vulnerability and being your true self In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast I get the opportunity to be the guest! Fun, right?! Eric Cheng started a cool show called 12 TV where he interviews some cool people who are doing different things. We chat Business, Branding and Marketing with automotive marketing agency owner international speaker and podcast host Ryan Holtz. Eric Cheng invited me to come on to his YouTube TV series! Check it out here. We got deep on this episode and really dived into the importance of being yourself and being curious. Would love to...
2018-02-2643 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 32: How to Be An Expert In Anything with San Francisco Based Guest & Entrepreneur, Josh Haynam | Ryan Holtz Show Podcast In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I chat with San Francisco based entrepreneur and start up founder, Josh Haynam! Josh emailed me cold as ice and pitched an idea as to why he should come on the podcast and bring value to you beautiful people and listeners! Normally I get so annoyed with cold calls and pitches, but Josh’s tactic had me intrigued and ultimately just had to have him on! Josh Hayman is co-founder of Interact, a place for creating fun quizzes that also generate leads. Josh regularly writes about lead generation an...
2018-02-151h 10
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 31: LinkedIn’s Brandon Sewell Drops By To Chat BIG And How To Leverage LinkedIn to Attract Top Talent | Ryan Holtz Show Podcast In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I have the pleasure of bringing on Brandon Sewell who is The Canadian Lead for The Black Inlsuion Group also known as BIG.Brandon joined me via Skype from San Francisco but is based in Toronto, Ontario. Brandon’s tenacity and tact when it comes to helping businesses with their talent acquisition along with trying to raise awareness on diversity and inclusion at LinkedIn makes for this as a complete value bomb! Brandon is a Corporate Sales professional representing LinkedIn in the Mid-Market Enterprise space in Canada. Brandon wo...
2018-02-0759 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 30: How Retail Businesses Can Crush Their Instagram Marketing Uptown with Mickaa | Ryan Holtz Show Podcast In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast I sit down with online store, fashion blogger and Instagram engagement queen, Mickaa from Florida! Mickaa became an entrepreneur about 3 years ago, blogger 2 years, and brand ambassador about a year ago. Fashion is her passion, and she is loving the journey so far. I wanted to have Mickaa as a guest as her Instagram is on fire, not because of how many followers she has, but the engagement she gets. When she posts, thousands of people respond to her! With Instagram becoming an absolute social media powerhouse and...
2018-02-0150 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 29: YouTube STAR Sean Cannell Chats YouTube Digital Marketing Mastery and Building an Online Community | Ryan Holtz Show PodcastSponsored by Travel Gurus. We are pleased to have our friends over at Travel Gurus offer up a $500 travel voucher to one of you lucky guests! Just comment below where you have been and where you would like to go and we will pick one lucky winner! See terms and conditions here. Book your next vacation with real people through Travel Gurus! In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I chat with YouTuber and Think Media Co-Founder, Sean Cannell who is based in Las Vegas. Sean Cannell teaches influencers how to go further faster with...
2018-01-271h 18
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 28: Storytelling Sells. Big TIME. Guest Camille Dundas Drops Some Tips on How! | The Ryan Holtz Show PodcastIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast I chat how to turn your MESS into a messAGE and the art of storytelling and writing and pitching a great story. Camille Dundas is a social storyteller. She works for three different companies but they all tap into her storytelling skills on social media. Camille spent 10 years working as a television news producer for CBC and CTV. But most recently made a shift to Hootsuite, where she helps enterprise customers visualize their wildest social media dreams. Camille is also a consultant at 404 Media Group, where she...
2018-01-1733 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 27: How To Become A Successful Realtor, Guest Sarah Johnston, Calgary Realtor | The Ryan Holtz Show PodcastIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I chat with guest Sarah Johnston, Realtor in Calgary! She is absolutely amazing and brings some much needed punch to the real estate game! Sarah brings and exudes her personality in her practice. You can see her dancing in a room all by herself before a key release all the way to even watching her make fun of herself. She is absolutely amazing! She is real and that is what this show is all about. If you are someone who is in business, looking for personal growth or just needs...
2018-01-1156 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 26: Jason Mayden, Nike Air Jordan Lead Designer and Co-Founder of Super Heroic | Ryan Holtz Show PodcastIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming a special guest, Mr Heroic himself, Jason Mayden! Jason and I chat about Michael Jordan, ending poverty, providing hope, Chicago and how to not only live half of your god given self, but live the full self. This conversation impacted me, immensely. Please leave your comments below and let me know what you think! In his previous role at Nike, Jason oversaw the design and execution of all conceptual products, data driven innovations and inline lifestyle and performance products for athletes and...
2018-01-101h 29
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 25: Guest Natalia Chai Chats Being A Pharmacist AND R & B Singer Amidst Asian Culture & Traditions | Ryan Holtz Show PodcastIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with local Edmonton Pharmacist and R & B Singer, Natalia Chai! Yes, I said R&B Singer AND Pharmacist. I really wanted to have Natalia on the show as I connected with her via Instagram through a mutual online friend, shout out to Danika for connecting us! Being asian and influenced by the cultural expectations and parental pressures really makes Natalia a stand out and unique as she is showing the courage and passion to do it “her way”. For that I th...
2018-01-021h 18
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 24: Guest Ross Simmonds & I Chat Halifax, Wu-Tang, Diddy and Biz Talk That Will Blow Your Mind | Ryan Holtz Show PodcastIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I chat with a special guest by the name of Ross Simmonds. Ross Simmonds is an entrepreneur with a passion for technology and communications. He has spent the last seven years working in digital marketing through his company Foundation Marketing and has had the chance to work with brands ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups. Ross is also the co-founder of a software called Crate and the e-commerce site Hustle & Grind. He was named by Mashable as a top Snapchat marketer and has been published in Forbes, Huffington Post, Venturebeat...
2017-12-211h 25
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 23: Mrs Holtz & I Chat Quick Christmas Recipe Ideas, Mario Batali Sexual Harassment Allegations & Macaulay Culkin Getting Blasted by Pro Wrestler | Ryan Holtz Show PodcastIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Mrs Holtz aka Food For Love to chat quick and easy Christmas recipes to make your life a little easier as you get ready to entertain for the holiday season! We also chat about Mario Batali’s sexual harrassment allegations and the impact that social media has had on numerous Hollywood stars in wake of all these alegations. It seems that social media has gave people a voice and that voice just like anything can be used for the greater go...
2017-12-1741 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 22: 10 Christmas Digital Marketing & Social Media Tips/Hacks for Business Owners | Ryan Holtz Show Podcast In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I chat about 10 actionable social media and digital marketing tips that business owners can use when deploying and mapping their marketing strategy over the holiday season! See an outlined highlight of the specific points that I mentioned below: 10 Tips: 1. Use less popular hashtags on Twitter & Instagram 2. Reschedule your top Instagram or Twitter posts especially if they generated a ton of engagement the first time 3. Get funny, creative and all around crazy with your Facebook posts, really try and dive deep with this one. 4...
2017-12-0729 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 21: GUEST Nora Holtz aka Food For Love aka My Wife | Ryan Holtz Show PodcastIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I have my most anticipated guest yet. She goes by the name of Food For Love, but also Nora Holtz aka my wife! We chat about so many things on this podcast which is mostly surrounded by food. We touch on Nora’s passions surrounding food, business and cooking healthy and nutritional meals for her family. Nora also brings up our trip to San Sebastian, Spain which has the most Michelin star restaurants per capita in the world. Some of Nora’s favourite food tv shows are Eddie Huan...
2017-11-2838 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 20: GUEST Michelle Bishop, Owner of Elle’s Closet Boutique and I chat Business, Mental Health and Small Business Hacks | Ryan Holtz Show Podcast In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I have the pleasure of interviewing guest Michelle Bishop of Elle’s Closet Boutique. I wanted to have Michelle on the show because of her presence on social media and to tell her journey of how she went from $1200 to 2 Retail fashion boutiques in Edmonton and Athabasca Alberta. I think the whole story is extremely inspirational and really valuable to people who are out there looking to start their own business. It is really magnificent! As the interview progresses, Michelle opens up about her struggle with mental illness and ul...
2017-11-201h 17
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 19: Daijon Ryan Holtz 1st Birthday Debut, Cancun & Failure | Ryan Holtz Show Podcast In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I dedicate the show to my son Daijon who celebrated his first birthday in Cancun, Mexico. Love you son! I also talk about the importance of travel, perspective and why it is important to fail and remain humble at all times. This is something I am truly passionate about and the absolute cornerstone of my being. In life, you never win and lose, you win and learn and that is something that is so important to know and have faith in. I give some very special shoutout...
2017-11-1424 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 18: Guest Navin Sidhu Chats Design Through Motherhood, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Having “Balls” | Ryan Holtz Show PodcastIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, special guest Navin Sidhu of Fab Hab Interiors Inc drops by to chat all things interior design, motherhood, entrepreneurship and growing up with a big work ethic. I really wanted to have Navin on because she is different. Just different. Being a female who carved out her own path amidst all the perceived obstacles in her way sets this podcast up to provide immense value to people out there who are at a job feeling that there is no way out and no options. We also talk about...
2017-10-281h 31
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 17: Guest Appearance on The Wayne Jones Show Podcast | Ryan Holtz Show PodcastIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I have the pleasure of being a guest on The Wayne Jones Show Podcast. This is an absolute pleasure as I am a huge fan of Wayne and all he does with entertainment. This podcast leaves no stone unturned as we chat about life, business, comedy and what it really takes to be successful in your craft. Wayne and I throw some profanity into this episode as we are two passionate people who really love what we do and do not want to be just anybody doing anything. We...
2017-10-2759 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp SPECIAL EDITION: (Ward 12 Incumbent Candidate, Moe Banga) City of Edmonton 2017 Election | Ryan Holtz Show PodcastIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I chat with incumbent City of Edmonton Ward 12 Councillor, Moe Banga about his bid to seek re-election in the October 16, 2017 City Of Edmonton municipal election. We chatted about several hot topics including, education, property taxes, Uber, infrastructure and all things Edmonton including LRT. Moe was a great guest and generous to take some time to come on the show. Thanks Moe! Why vote for Moe (Taken from his official website here) Moe has lived in the ward for over 35 years. He and his wife raised their...
2017-10-1541 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp SPECIAL EDITION: (Ward 8 Candidate, Eli Schrader) City of Edmonton 2017 Election | Ryan Holtz Show Podcast In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I welcome guest and ward 8 City of Edmonton election candidate, Eli Schrader to the show! Eli caught my attention when I heard about this bus named “Gus” which is almost like the “food truck” of election campaign offices. I think this is totally awesome and a nice fresh approach. All jokes aside, we start diving right into his mandate and many important issues such as Walterdale bridge project and the city budget. Why vote for Eli (Taken from his official website here) I have lived in the Stra...
2017-09-2638 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp SPECIAL EDITION: City of Edmonton Ward 9 Candidate Payman Parseyan Chats 2017 Election Campaign | Ryan Holtz Show PodcastIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast I talk with City of Edmonton Ward 9 candidate, Payman Parseyan about his 2017 election campaign. We talk about infrastructure, Uber, bike lanes and the importance of proper spending and utilization of local tax payer dollars. One clear point he made was eluding to the fact that the City of Edmonton is not considered a business, but rather a social service. this point came up when I referred to his business background and how he would transition those skills into being a councillor should he be elected. Why vote for...
2017-09-2145 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 16: Guest Glen Zubia, Jr. Talks Spending $10,000 To Meet Gary Vaynerchuk, Becoming A YouTube Influencer & Reselling on Ebay & Amazon In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I bring on a special guest by the name of Glen Zubia, Jr. He is a YouTuber, Influencer, ebay Reseller and spent $10,000 to meet Gary Vaynerchuk! I was watching one of #GaryVee’s videos on YouTube and came across Glen who Glen from Hustler Hack’s who was one of the people selected to pay $10,00 for a bootcamp and in person meeting with Gary. I watched his vlog about the whole experience and truly felt inspired. So, I looked him up on Instagram and DM’d him and here we are! ...
2017-09-141h 31
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 15: Floyd Mayweather & Conor McGregor Fight Camps Left No Digital Marketing Stone Unturned In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I talk about the Floyd Mayweather & Conor McGregor fight and what business people or anyone looking to better their craft can take away from this EPIC marketing campaign ran by fight promoters. As per the podcast, towards the end I give 4 tips: 1. If you are a business owner, do not just look for inspiration, new ideas or innovation within your own industry. If you need a prime example of this, check out Henry Ford who literally got inspiration for automotive assembly line from a meat packing plant...
2017-08-2825 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 14: Special Guest Jerad Cox And I Chat Real Estate Marketing, School Education System And How To Thrive In HardshipIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I welcome special guest and Realtor, Jerad Cox to the show. We chat about real estate marketing, life of a teacher and our current educational system. We also talk about tips to stay motivated and positive. I wanted to have Jerad on the show for several reasons, but in witnessing how he runs his business and balances his family life through his social media, I have a ton of admiration for what he does. He is a teacher turned Realtor so that got me curious. Throughout this episode we...
2017-07-241h 01
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 13: Special Guest Mark Gatto & I Chat Influencer Marketing, Apparel Business, Grenfell Tower and Floyd Mayweather In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I have special guest Mark Gatto, Owner and Founder of Neighburr Hats on the show to chat influencer marketing, apparel business, grenfell towers and Floyd Mayweather versus Conor McGregor. I wanted to have Mark on the show as I originally connected with him on his Instagram as he reached out to me and asked if I would like one of his hats. He wanted my opinion and offered to ship me hats for my wife and son. As anyone would feel, I was very grateful and gave him a...
2017-06-2841 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 12: Interview With Optometrist Dr. Danielle Gordon, United Airlines, Business Marketing Strategies, Life’s Challenges & Adversities In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I interview Optometrist, Wife, Mom, Community Leader and over all an amazing human, Dr. Danielle Gordon. Dr. Danielle Gordon is an optometrist and partner with My Optometrist Calgary. Where do I begin?! This podcast is literally almost two hours long and every minute is butter, baby. Trust me! Initially I really wanted to have Dr. Danielle on my podcast because of the work I had seen her do on her company’s Instagram page. About 3 minutes into the podcast, my whole excitement changed because I instantly knew I was ta...
2017-04-241h 55
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 11: Stop Marketing, Humanity is The Sales Pitch and Personal Reflection In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I talk about why you should stop marketing and start loving people. I also talk about why humanity is the sales pitch. Many entrepreneurs in this 2017 business climate are feeling the pinch especially due to financial and slim margins. I chat about the mentality or self awareness that you could potentially use to allow you to feel less pressure to sell and more energy to create and cultivate great relationships. Humility is key and hard work is the door! As I ended off in this episode with one question: Why does...
2017-04-0626 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 10: Special Guest Eric Cheng, Founder of YEG People And I Talk About Online Bullying, Social Media Marketing, Why Edmonton Is Amazing, YEG People And 3 Tips On Starting Your Own BusinessEPISODE 10!! On this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast I have a very special guest by the name of Eric Cheng. Eric is the founder of YEG People, a highly curated group of Edmontonians whom are doing different and innovative things in YEG through business and art. We talk about online bullying, social media marketing and why he wanted to start YEG People. This episode is jam packed as we seemed to talk about so much pertaining to how digital has really changed the way us humans interact and furthermore how we go about our daily lives.
2017-03-1457 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 09: Grandma Would Want Me To Button Up, Oscars Blunder And Contextual Marketing In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I talk about how Grandma would want me to button up, The Oscar’s Lala land and moonlight blunder and contextual marketing. Mahershala Ali in this speech talks about the acting advice that his acting coaches gave was that acting was never about the actor but rather the character. Mahershala said that he gives humility and service into his craft. Enjoy the podcast and let me know what you think!
2017-02-2721 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 08: Nice Feet, Event Marketing And Nobody Likes An Advertisement! Inbound Marketing Is The Start of The Trust Cycle In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I talk about nice feet and how that could be a way to gage someone’s character. I also give three tips to use social media and digital marketing to increase “foot” traffic to your next event. I would love to know what you think and if feet are really that important what they do actually say about a person. I also chat about how nobody likes an advertisement and the trick to great marketing is inbound and position your product or brand to be in front of the client or custom...
2017-01-3121 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 07: Protein Shake For Your Mind, 2017 Automotive Predictions & Unilever CMO Keith Weed In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show I talk about protein shakes for your mind, 2017 automotive marketing predictions and Unilever CMO Keith Weed. Since 2016 has left us, and 2017 is here. I smell an odour like no other, that is the odour of the Future. This is the time of year when many people make their new years resolutions with fitness being one of them. But what about your mind? What about your soul? If your mind and soul are healthy I am sure your body will follow. As many know, a niche market I have managed...
2017-01-0521 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 06: Interview with Beverley Theresa on Vanity Metrics, Social Media Marketing & SHADE In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I interview Beverley Theresa. Beverley is a sassy and unconventional social media strategist who literally is everywhere online and truly loves marketing and based here in Edmonton. I wanted to interview Beverley because she brings RAW to marketing and I love it. We chatted about vanity metrics and and traditional vs digital media. SHADE as Beverley made me aware in the podcast by pointing out that I must be old if I do not understand what this terms is, lol. Here is a summary of what we chatted...
2016-11-091h 05
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 05: How Business Conference Attendees Can Maximize Their Experience In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I talk about how business conference attendees can maximize their experience and get the most out of the conference. With so many conferences going on around the world in all industries, as a business owner or team member, you are always looking to keep up with industry news, new technology and change! Below are a few tips to get the most out of your next conference and also how to establish which conference is great for you! 5 Tips: 1. Search for the hash tag and see what conversation...
2016-10-2421 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 04: Are You “Networking” Or “Not Working” for Business? In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I talk about networking or not working for business. This subject is of very much debate. New business owners and business owners looking to expand their contacts or reach will often attend networking events. Usually the feedback after doing so is mixed. Some points I discuss in this episode are: 1. Time management 2. Value of the networking group and associated sponsors 3. B2B instead of B2C 4. Your goals and what you are trying to get out of the group If you are...
2016-10-2417 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 03: Being Great Or Acting Great In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I talk about being great or acting great. Is there really a difference and if so, what is it? The motivation for this show topic came from an interview on London Real with Chris Eubanks. You can watch the interview here. Please let me know if you think acting great or being great is the same or different?
2016-10-2117 min