Ryan Garland opens up about his life-changing experiences and personal struggles that shaped him into the leader he is today. His story reveals how vulnerability and authenticity have become the foundation of his business philosophy and personal relationships.

• Surviving a traumatic car accident in 2008 where his best friend nearly died in his arms
• Experiencing financial devastation during the market crash and rebuilding from nothing
• Moving in with his father and borrowing $20 for gas money to meet a potential mentor
• Finding hard money lending opportunities through relationships and transparency
• Building Paradyme around a culture of vulnerability where everyone takes their "mask off"
• Shifting purpose after personal loss and finding new meaning in helping others succeed
• Creating deep connections with team members who become like family
• Balancing business responsibilities with family obligations and making difficult sacrifices
• Learning to accept hardship and use it to strengthen relationships with others
• Finding peace by relinquishing control and trusting in a greater plan

If you found this podcast helpful, please comment and share your own experiences. I'd love to hear how you connect with these stories and what you've overcome in your own journey.

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