Hi, I’m Ryan. I help high performers become founders by using LinkedIn to build real, profitable businesses.

My career didn’t fall apart. I didn’t burn out. I finished every role cleanly - Director, VP - leading hundreds of engineers across the world and helping build multiple billion‑dollar companies.

And still, I knew I wanted to build on my own.

I’ve founded 5 companies and earned multiple exits while scaling teams behind $1B+ in outcomes. I loved the work, but I wanted a life where I could build big things and be present for my family. I wanted ownership. I wanted flexibility. I wanted proof I could do it on my terms.

LinkedIn became the path. I grew from 1,200 to 100,000+ followers in nine months, built a brand that opened doors I didn’t know existed, and stepped fully into my own business.

Since then, I’ve coached 50+ founders to design careers, income streams, and opportunities that match the life they actually want - not the life their company dictates.

Here’s how we work:

- Identify the opportunities you can’t see in your past experience.
- Build a clear, practical brand that attracts the right people.
- Turn your skills into simple offers, real customers, and predictable income.

Today, I own my time. I build, coach, and spend my days with my family - and help others do the same.

If you’re a high performer who wants a business that fits your life, DM me.
Partnerships, speaking, press: ryan@ryanyockey.com

Professional highlights:
• 5× Founder | Multiple exits
• Scaled teams responsible for $1B+ outcomes
• Grew to 100,000+ followers in 9 months
• Coached 50+ founders
• Trusted by leaders at Google, Adobe, Meta

Ryan Yockey

I’ve been watching people for years. The patterns are wild.

The loudest person in the room? Usually compensating.

The flashiest? Probably broke or close to it.

The one who won’t shut up about how smart they are? Not that smart.

Here’s what I’ve noticed about people who actually have it:

The strongest are gentle.
They don’t need to intimidate. Their presence does the work.

The smartest are quiet.
They listen more than they talk. They know they don’t know everything.

The wealthiest are simple.
No logos. No flex. Just compound interest and time freedom.

The happiest are private.
They’re not performing for an audience. They’re living for themselves.

Real power doesn’t need to prove itself.

It just exists.

The person who’s actually built something doesn’t need to tell you about it every five minutes.
Their results speak.

The person who’s actually confident doesn’t need external validation.
They’ve done the internal work.

If you find yourself constantly trying to prove your worth, your intelligence, your success—pause.

Ask yourself who you’re trying to convince.

Because the people who’ve made it?
They stopped performing a long time ago.

They just started building in silence.

That’s what I write about every Saturday. One short note to 135,000+ entrepreneurs who care more about real progress than public applause.

It takes 4 minutes.

And its free: https://lnkd.in/gfyweeTM

No noise.
Just the work.

Actionable strategies to grow your audience, monetize your skills, and build leverage online. | Trusted by leaders at Google, Adobe, Meta

The real luxury isn’t making millions.

And it’s definitely not your internet dream.

It’s easy to confuse money with freedom.

Fast cars.
Big houses.
Screenshots and timelines.

But watch closely.

The people who actually "made it"
optimize for something much quieter.

I control my time.
I can choose when to workout.
I dont have nearly the level of stress I once did.

Slow mornings without guilt.
Rested afternoons whenever I want.
Sleep that isn’t borrowed from tomorrow.

And most importantly:

People you love.
Who love you back.

Money can certainly help create these things and more, theres no denying that.

But chasing money at the expense of them usually destroys the very life you’re trying to build.

I learned this the hard way.

The goal isn’t more.
It’s enough — designed intentionally.

That’s what I write about every Saturday.

One short email to 135,000+ entrepreneurs on building work and lives that don’t collapse under success.

It takes 4 minutes to read.

It’s free. Join here: https://lnkd.in/gfyweeTM

Slow down.
You’re closer than you think.

I waited longer than I should have.

Not because I didn’t have ideas.
Not because I wasn’t capable.

Because I kept telling myself I needed:
More clarity.
More confidence.
More proof it would work.

I thought I needed a better plan.

I didn’t.

I thought I needed permission to try new things.

I didn't

I thought I needed someone to tell me it was okay to start.

I didn’t.

What I actually needed was to stop questioning myself.

Every meaningful thing I’ve built started the same way:
Messy.
Incomplete.
Uncomfortable.


The people I know who’ve built real businesses didn’t wait for the right time.
They started before it made sense.
They figured it out while delivering.
They gave themselves permission to start.

Most people do the opposite.

They plan.
They ask.
They wait.

Your competition isn’t other people.

It’s your own hesitation.

Stop asking if you’re ready.
Start doing the thing you keep thinking about.

That’s what I write about every Saturday.

One short note to 135,000+ entrepreneurs who stopped waiting and started building.

It takes 4 minutes.

It’s free: https://lnkd.in/gfyweeTM

Start sooner than you feel comfortable.

The most valuable skill isn’t productivity.

It’s knowing what matters.

Anyone can work harder.
Anyone can move faster.
Anyone can optimize their calendar.

That’s not the edge.

The edge is knowing what not to do.

Because efficiency on the wrong things is still wasted energy.

I see this constantly.

People obsess over:
• Morning routines
• Task managers
• AI workflows
• Productivity hacks

But they’re applying them to work that doesn’t matter.

So they feel busy.
They feel exhausted.
And they wonder why nothing compounds.

Real leverage comes from clarity.

Knowing:
• Which decisions actually move the needle
• Which problems are worth solving
• Which work creates momentum instead of maintenance

Most professionals don’t need better systems.

They need better filters.

Once you know what matters, productivity becomes obvious.
Until then, it’s just motion.

That’s what I write about every Saturday.

One short email to 135,000+ entrepreneurs on building conviction, making clearer decisions, and designing work you’re proud to stand behind.

It takes 4 minutes to read.

It’s free. Join here: https://lnkd.in/gfyweeTM

Keep building.
The right people notice.

Jonathan Maharaj FCPA

Founder | Fractional CFO increasing profits for businesses + developing future finance leaders | NZ’s #1 LinkedIn Creator | Featured in Forbes and The New York Times

Strong companies fail because of hundreds of small bad decisions. That’s where I come in.

For over 20 years, I've worked across auditing, consulting, and strategic finance, helping founders, executives, listed companies, and global brands focus on what truly matters.

As the founder of Aurora Financials, I help leaders see the story behind their numbers so they can move faster, with more confidence and have fewer financial blind spots.

Here are three ways I can help you:

1. The Profit Partner for founders and CEOs:

A strategic CFO-on-demand engagement that helps CEOs understand their true profit drivers, reduce hidden costs, and make better decisions. Increase your profitability (or reduce your losses) by 15% in the next 60 days or your money back, guaranteed.

2. CFO Catalyst for current and future finance leaders:

A 10-week accelerator helping financial leaders step beyond reporting and develop the leadership, communication, and strategic judgment modern CFOs need to thrive.

3. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and follow me here:

I share daily tips and lessons helping you make smarter financial decisions. Hit the bell icon so you don’t miss anything.

If better financial results are important to you, let’s talk.

DM me or visit https://www.jonathanmaharaj.com/ to learn more.

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- #1 LinkedIn Creator in New Zealand (6 Aug 2025)
- #5 LinkedIn Creator in Financial Markets Worldwide (3 Nov 2025)
- #262 LinkedIn Creator Worldwide (6 Aug 2025)

Disclaimer: The content I share is general information only and not financial advice. All financial decisions have risks and benefits. Please seek professional advice for your specific needs.

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My life is quieter than people expect.

Not sad quiet, but focused quiet.

I've been intentional about avoiding distractions, noise and drama.

Some people fear what that looks like.

They think that a big circle means you are doing life right.

But a small circle can be a sign of progress.

I learnt something early in my career.

Some people look lonely, but they are just disciplined.

They don't need an audience to feel worthy.

Their confidence comes from the inside, not applause.

They choose quality over quantity, and are purpose driven.

Here’s what changed for me when I stopped following the crowd:

- I became harder to distract.
- I say no faster, without guilt.
- I started trusting my own instincts.
- I stopped explaining why I am selective.
- I worked on my goals and helped more people.

If your circle feels small right now, it might not be loneliness but growth.

Stay grounded and protect your peace.

And if you know someone building quietly, send them this.

Wishing you the very best for the year ahead.

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Video credit - social media.

In 2022, New Zealand made a radical decision.

Instead of trying to convince people to quit smoking,
it focused on something earlier in the chain - 
Who gets access in the first place.

Anyone born after 2008 will never legally be able to buy cigarettes. No advertising push. No overnight ban.

Just a structural change designed to work over time.

The logic was simple:
most smokers start young,
and once the habit forms, it’s hard and costly to reverse.

So New Zealand removed the on-ramp.

This wasn’t about control or moral pressure.
It was about systems.

Because the fastest way to eliminate a bad outcome isn’t motivation.

It’s changing the conditions that create it.

That’s what made this experiment worth paying attention to.

Just a year later in 2023, New Zealand's new government scrapped the smoking ban to help pay for tax cuts.

What part of their story stands out to you the most?

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