In this episode of The Bottom Line, host Ryan Herin dives deep into one of the biggest challenges leaders face today: fear around financial decision-making. From business owners and investors to everyday professionals, hesitation and uncertainty can quietly derail long-term success.

This episode breaks down why financial fear exists, how it impacts leadership, and what it truly takes to move from anxiety to informed confidence. Through real-world insights, lived experience, and strategic thinking, viewers gain practical tools to make stronger decisions under pressure, build resilience, and develop clarity in uncertain markets.

The Bottom Line cuts through the noise to simplify success—focusing on mindset, preparation, and execution. If you’re looking to strengthen your leadership, improve financial confidence, and make smarter decisions that shape your future, this episode delivers the insight you need.

In this powerful episode of The Bottom Line, host Ryan Herin sits down with Dr. Deepak Butra to explore what it truly means to succeed in today’s high-pressure, results-driven world. From career burnout and sales anxiety to leadership with purpose, this conversation challenges the traditional definition of success rooted solely in numbers and quotas.

Dr. Butra, leadership coach, systems thinker, and author of Rise Up: Your Career Reclaimed, shares actionable insights on transforming pressure into clarity, ambition into balance, and hustle into sustainable performance. Together, they unpack how professionals and leaders can reclaim their careers, protect their wellbeing, and build impact without burning out.

In this episode of The Bottom Line, host Ryan Herin sits down with Dr. Deepak Butra to explore the core ideas behind his book Rise Up: Your Career Reclaimed. Together, they unpack why so many professionals struggle to find direction in their careers and how purpose, structure, and mindset can transform long-term success.Dr. Butra explains that many young workers enter the professional world without a roadmap—relying on chance, unprepared managers, or unclear expectations. He reveals how creating a personal framework, rather than waiting for external guidance, is the key to building a sustainable and fulfilling career. The conversation also highlights the pressures of modern work, especially in sales, where metrics drive anxiety and identity becomes tied to performance.

In this episode of The Bottom Line, host Ryan Herin breaks down one of the biggest challenges leaders face: the fear of making financial decisions. Whether in business, investing, or personal life, many worry that one wrong move could disrupt everything they’ve built.Joining the conversation is Jeff Ow, a real estate visionary with nearly two decades of experience and close to $1 billion in closed financing. Known for thriving in the high-pressure New York City market, Jeff explains why financial fear is often rooted not in money itself, but in preparedness, self-trust, and internal wiring.

On this episode of The Bottom Line, host Ryan Herpin talks with entrepreneur and transformative leader Ryan Kahn about the hidden pressures of leadership. From isolation and imposter syndrome to the weight of constant decision-making, they explore how leaders can build support networks, delegate effectively, and move from survival mode to sustainable growth—unlocking the mindset, habits, and strategies that fuel high-performing teams and resilient leadership.

On this episode of The Bottom Line, host Ryan Herpin sits down with award-winning entrepreneur and bestselling author Reha Grant to uncover the invisible rules shaping workplace culture. They explore how unspoken norms, subtle biases, and daily interactions affect belonging, trust, and productivity—and share actionable strategies leaders can use to create inclusive, high-performing environments where every employee feels seen and empowered.

On this episode of The Bottom Line, host Ryan Herpin sits down with veteran business coach Douglas Wick, founder of Positioning Systems and a certified EOS and Gazelles coach, to uncover how leaders can cut through confusion and find clarity in business and life. From building strong systems to focusing on “the one thing” that drives growth, Douglas shares powerful insights—backed by real success stories—on turning overwhelm into vision and chaos into clarity.

Host Ryan Herin welcomes Dr. John Gillis Jr., leadership expert, author, and co-creator of Teamability®, to uncover how communication or the lack of it can make or break organizational success.