The #1 Marketing & Business Show on Apple Podcasts Welcome to Right About Now, where real American business gets a megaphone—and the B.S. gets the boot. Hosted by marketing disrupter Ryan Alford, entrepreneur, founder, and the guy brands call when they want attention, this show slices through the noise with uncensored insights, hard-earned wisdom, and straight-up truths from the frontlines of business. Every week, you’ll get two punchy Guest episodes where Ryan talks with legendary business founders, trending authors, and industry titans about what it takes to build a business and some of the most cutting edge tools and services available. Forget the LinkedIn fluff. This is for doers, builders, and dreamers who want results, not recycled soundbites. Business the way it really works. Real people. Real wins. Real screw-ups. No MBA required. Just guts, hustle, and a sense of humor. Subscribe, listen, and get Right About Now. Because business isn’t broken—it’s just been boring & stale. Until now.
What this show covers
AI and jobsearned mediaRestaurantsLeadershipEntrepreneurshipCommunity ImpactFranchisingBrand storytellingAI and businessCorporate cultureMarketing strategyCareer growthcommercial insuranceTuroco-hosting
What listeners will find here
From gas station counter to franchise: Derrick Hayes on building Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks founder Derrick Hayes shares how a promise to his father grew into a franchising restaurant brand across the Southeast. The episode focuses on patience, belief, mastering your craft, and building a team that can help a business scale with real community impact.
Inside Nike, Apple, and the case for staying yourself at work
Corporate culture, authentic marketing, and the future of AI-driven business are at the center of this conversation with Arturo Nuñez. He connects brand storytelling, customer-led growth, and lessons from Nike, Apple, and Kobe Bryant to a bigger idea: your perspective is your edge.
Why cheap cars may beat expensive ones on Turo
This episode explores how to build a profitable Turo fleet by focusing on older economy cars, realistic revenue expectations, and the insurance details that can make or break the business. George Madden also explains co-hosting, theft prevention, and why documenting your experience can open a second business opportunity.
AI’s next divide: creative “stars” vs. replaceable “extras”
AI, Gen Alpha, and the future of work drive this conversation with Matt Britton, who argues creative problem solvers will gain leverage while routine roles face pressure. He also explores the fading value of traditional credentials, the rise of AI agents, and why slow-moving companies are in danger.
How to Stay Discoverable as AI Rewrites the Rules of Search
AI-driven search is changing how customers find businesses, and Jason Kocina argues the answer isn’t chasing every new platform. He and Ryan Alford focus on the marketing fundamentals that still matter: clear messaging, the right channels, third-party credibility, and smart use of AI.
Episodes
Brand Loyalty Is Dying: Devora Rogers on Shopper Promiscuity and Modern Marketing
3 Jul 2026 · 29 min
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