Ryan Hanley
04 February 2026
Start your free trial of Ro.am today: https://ro.am/influencer/ryan-hanley Jon Brod had a job most people would kill for: a marketing executive at the NBA who helped launch the Toronto Raptors. But he gave it all up to become an entrepreneur. In this episode, Jon shares the hard-won lessons from his journey, from the court to the startup world. We discuss how to calculate risk, the power of market positioning, and why the most successful people are the ones willing to be uncomfortable. If you're an entrepreneur or a leader looking to make your mark, this episode is packed with actionable insights and the kind of contrarian thinking that separates the good from the great. Get a demo of the #1 remote office software in the world: https://ro.am/influencer/ryan-hanley Connect with Jon BrodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonbrod/ --- Spartan philosophy, built in the black-ops lab of business: https://www.findingpeak.com Finding Peak podcast: https://linktr.ee/ryan_hanley This show is part of the Unplugged Studios Network — the infrastructure layer for serious creators. 👉 Learn more at https://unpluggedstudios.fm. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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