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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

Change is scary. Starting over is scarier.

Most people avoid both.

And stay exactly where they are.

Here's what I've learned watching people build:

The caterpillar doesn't negotiate with the cocoon.
It surrenders to it completely.

That's the part nobody tells you about growth:

→ You don't transform by adding more.
→ You transform by letting go first.

The job that didn't work out wasn't a failure.
The idea that collapsed wasn't wasted.
The version of you that didn't make it — needed to go.

Most people want the butterfly.
They just want to skip the dissolving.

That's not how it works.

The discomfort you're avoiding right now?

That's the process.

That's what I write about every Saturday.

Want to know if your LinkedIn profile is holding back the next version of you?

I'll send you a free Loom walkthrough — I'll tell you exactly what's killing your growth.

Drop your profile link in the comments or grab a spot here: https://lnkd.in/gUMT6k_g

I help high performers build businesses on LinkedIn | From 1,200 → 140K followers in 12 months | Coaching + Newsletter for founders who want out

Most people dismiss their biggest dreams.

Not because they're impossible.

Because they sound crazy out loud.

I know the feeling.

I spent 12 years climbing someone else's ladder — VP titles, good salary, the whole picture.

On paper, it made sense.
Inside, it felt like I was disappearing.

The idea of walking away felt irrational to everyone around me.

To me, it felt like the only option.

That gap? That's where every real entrepreneur I know has lived.

Most people never cross it.

They wait for the idea to feel safer.
They wait for someone to tell them it's okay.
They wait until the timing is better.

The timing never gets better.

Here's what I've learned building a business 141,000+ entreprenuers:
→ The dream that embarrasses you in a room full of people is usually the one worth chasing
→ "Crazy" is just what conviction looks like before it has proof
→ The people who crossed that gap didn't wait for certainty — they decided the discomfort of staying was worse than the risk of going
→ Your idea doesn't need to make sense to everyone else — it only needs to make sense to you

The entire point of life is to take chances on dreams that seem crazy to most — but feel like destiny to you.

If your LinkedIn profile still reflects who you used to be — not who you're becoming —

I'll personally audit it on Loom and show you exactly what to fix.

https://lnkd.in/gUMT6k_g

Stay unreasonable.

Stay locked into your growth.

No time for noise.
No time for comparison.
No time for reacting to things that don’t matter.

Just you and what you’re building.

Most people don’t stall because they lack ability.
They stall because their attention is scattered.

Scrolling.
Second-guessing.
Watching other people play a different game.

The ones who make real progress?

They’re not louder.
They’re not busier.

They’re focused.

I learned this the hard way.

When my growth slowed, my attention was everywhere.
When things started compounding, my attention narrowed.

The difference wasn’t effort.
It wasn’t talent.

It was what I stopped giving energy to.

Discipline isn’t doing more.
It’s removing everything that doesn’t compound.

Your growth doesn’t need motivation.
It needs protection.

Everything else is distraction.

Every Saturday morning, I send one focused email to 134,000+ entrepreneurs.

One idea.
One system.
No fluff.

It takes 4 minutes to read.
It’s free.
And it’s designed to help you keep building while others drift.

Join here: https://lnkd.in/gfyweeTM

Stay locked in.
Keep building.

I turned down $250K because of what Charlie Munger taught me.

The offer was simple: consult for a company selling overpriced courses to desperate entrepreneurs. Easy money. I needed it.

But I kept thinking about Munger's rule: "Don't sell anything you wouldn't buy yourself."

Would I buy their $5K course? No.

Would I recommend it to a friend? Hell no.

So why would I help them sell it?

The internal war was brutal. I had payroll coming up. My savings were thin. This one deal would solve everything.

But every time I tried to justify it, I felt sick.

I said no.

The next month was terrifying. I scrambled. I took smaller projects. I ate ramen more than I'd like to admit.

Then something shifted.

When you stop chasing money that feels wrong, you create space for opportunities that feel right.

Six months later, I landed a client whose product I genuinely believed in. The work energized me. The money came anyway.

Now I use Munger's rule as my filter for everything:

Would I buy this?
Would I use this?
Would I recommend this to someone I care about?

If the answer is no, I walk.

It's the most expensive filter I've ever used.

And the most profitable.

Every Saturday morning, I send one focused email to 135,000+ entrepreneurs about doing exactly that. 

Designed to help you build more by doing less. 

It takes 4 minutes to read.
It’s free. 
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The dream is the proof.

Most people treat their idea like a problem.

Too risky. Too big. Too far from where they are now.

So they shrink it.

They find a more "realistic" version and call it wisdom.

But here's what I've watched happen over and over:

The people who can't stop thinking about something — even when it makes no sense — are the ones who were supposed to do it.

The obsession isn't random.

It's directional.

The dream didn't show up to torture you.

It showed up because you're one of the few people built to carry it.

Most people quiet that voice.

The ones who don't?

→ They stop needing other people's permission
→ They stop waiting until conditions are perfect
→ They stop treating the dream like a liability

The hardest part isn't the work.

It's deciding the dream deserves to be taken seriously.

141K people chose to take theirs seriously.

If you're ready to be taken seriously too — your LinkedIn profile is where that starts.

I'll tell you exactly what's holding it back: https://lnkd.in/gkDvugyj

What dream are you still sitting on?

Everyone you admire online looked ridiculous once.

Most of them will never tell you that.

14 months ago I had 1,200 connections from 10 years of doing nothing.

A resume for a profile.

Content so bad I cringe thinking about it.

I kept going anyway.

Today I have 141,000+ followers built almost entirely through that same profile.

The people who eventually look polished didn't skip the beginner phase.

They stayed in it longer than everyone else.

Most people quit right before the compounding kicks in.

Not because they lack talent.

Because they can't tolerate looking bad on the way to getting good.
→ The rep builds the skill
→ The skill builds the confidence
→ The confidence builds the result

You don't find your voice by waiting until it's perfect.

You find it by posting the imperfect thing anyway.

If your profile still looks like mine did 14 months ago — I'll show you exactly what to fix.

Free audit: https://lnkd.in/gkDvugyj

You’re not behind.

You’re just early in your timeline.

I’ve been:
→ Certain and wrong
→ Confident and broke
→ Successful and unfulfilled

None of it was wasted.

Most people panic because they think progress is linear.
It’s not.

It comes in chapters.

Long stretches where nothing makes sense.
Short windows where everything compounds.

I didn’t find real clarity in my 20s.
Or my early 30s.

I rebuilt in my 40s.

That’s when things finally clicked.

When I stopped racing imaginary deadlines.
Stopped copying paths that weren’t mine.
Stopped assuming I was late.

That patience paid off.

I built a brand that allowed be to
play the long game that most people quit too early.

No overnight breakthrough.
No perfect plan.

Just consistency through uncertainty.

That’s the part people don’t post about.

It takes time.
Alignment takes longer.
But when it hits, it compounds fast.

Then one day you wake up and you've built a massive brand with over 100k followers and enough revenue to live comfortably off of.

If you feel lost right now, good.
You’re still in the process.

And the process isn’t late.
It’s doing exactly what it’s supposed to do.

Every Saturday morning, I send one focused email to 140,000+ entrepreneurs building for the long term.

It takes 4 minutes to read.
It’s free.
And it’s built for people who understand that real progress can’t be rushed.

Join here: https://lnkd.in/gfyweeTM

Trust the process.
Keep becoming.

Entrepreneur, Mentor, Keynote Speaker. Follow for insights on Entrepreneurship, 'Real-world' Education & my journey. Founder Of Platform Seven

At 16, I dropped out of school, feeling defeated. 
At 17, I found a mentor who introduced me to Central London's real estate scene. 
By 24, I launched my first company, Hatton Real Estate. 
By 30, I sold it to Colliers International.

Now based in LA, I mentor aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and celebrities worldwide. I've helped clients raise millions on TV shows like Shark Tank and Dragon's Den, and advised participants from shows that include Million Dollar Listing and The Apprentice. I've also advised the UK government on entrepreneurship and education. I regularly engage in public speaking, sharing my experiences with businesses, high schools, colleges, and community events across the US & Europe.

In 2023, I founded Platform Seven to bridge the gap between traditional education and the 'real' world. Platform Seven offers practical courses, inspiring events, personalised mentoring and the tools to help members thrive, whether they're just starting out or already established. 

Giving back and paying it forward are core to my mission, ensuring others have the same support and guidance that fueled my success.

Ricky Blair

“We only live once,” Charlie Brown said.

Snoopy had it right.
We only die once.
We live every single day.

And that’s the part most people forget.

Life is not the big milestones.
It’s the ordinary days you rush through.
The conversations you postpone.
The energy you bring into rooms.

Every day you choose how present you are.
How kind you are.
How brave you are.

Waiting for the perfect moment is easy.
Showing up today takes courage.

You don’t need a new year.
You don’t need permission.
You just need to live the day in front of you with intention.

Because tomorrow is built by how you live today.

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Move like everything is going to work out.
Not because of luck.
Because of how you show up.

When you move with belief:
✅ Your actions change.
✅ Your energy changes.
✅ Your decisions sharpen.
✅ Your confidence rises.

People call it optimism.
It is actually direction.

You take bigger steps.
You make clearer choices.
You stop negotiating with doubt.

Most people wait for certainty before they act.
But certainty comes from action, not before it.

So move like things are unfolding in your favor.
Move like the future is worth walking toward.
Move like momentum belongs to you.

Because once you act from belief instead of fear,
you create the outcome everyone else is waiting for.

✅ Trust your pace.
✅ Trust your work.
✅ Trust your path.

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First, you suck.
Then, you suck less.
Then, you’re okay.
Then, you’re good.
Then, you’re great.

Next thing you know, everyone asks how you got so lucky.

Here’s the truth:

You cannot skip the middle.

No shortcuts.
No hacks.
No overnight breakthroughs.

The progress that looks invisible is the part that builds skill, confidence, and resilience.

The middle is messy:

→ You fail more than you succeed
→ You repeat the same mistakes
→ You question whether it’s worth it

And that’s exactly where growth happens.

So embrace it.
Push through it.
Show up consistently, even when it feels small, awkward, or slow.

Luck is an illusion.
Skill is built in the middle.

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Social media made the word “mute” feel normal.

Someone’s content annoys you.
Someone drains your energy.
Someone constantly adds noise.

So you mute them.

Not dramatic.
Not confrontational.

Just… quieter.

The interesting thing is that the same idea exists in real life.

It’s called boundaries.

Boundaries can look like:

→ choosing not to engage in unproductive conversations
→ stepping away from constant negativity
→ protecting time for work that actually matters
→ saying no when something doesn’t align

Boundaries aren’t about controlling other people.

They’re about managing your own energy and attention.

And in workplaces especially, that matters.

Because energy is limited.

Attention is limited.

And constantly absorbing noise can slowly drain both.

Healthy boundaries aren’t selfish.

They’re one of the ways people protect their ability to show up well at work and in life.

Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is simple:
Lower the volume on what doesn’t deserve your attention.

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Luck isn’t just something that happens
It’s something you create.

The bigger the risks you take, the more opportunities you unlock.

Taking risks is essential for growth, whether in business or life.

Here’s why:

1- Risk opens doors
↳ Every bold move creates a new chance for success.

2- It sparks innovation
↳ Big ideas don’t come from playing it safe.

3- It leads to growth
↳ Stepping outside your comfort zone is where real progress happens.

4- It builds confidence
↳ The more risks you take, the more comfortable you get with uncertainty.

5- It attracts opportunities
↳ When you take risks, you’re more likely to be in the right place at the right time.

Success comes from being brave enough to take a chance, even when it’s uncertain.

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Don’t forget:

- You can start at 21.
- Fail at 25.
- Start over at 26.
- Lose yourself.
- Find your way back.
- Take the wrong job.
- Quit the wrong job.
- Learn. Unlearn. Grow.
- Find your calling at 35 or 45 or 55.

And still succeed.

We put so much pressure on ourselves to GET IT RIGHT.
But life rarely moves in straight lines.
And neither do careers.

Here’s what I’ve learned from my own zigzag path:

1/ You don’t have to follow a timeline.
2/ Progress isn’t always visible.
3/ Every skill counts - even the ones from “failures.”
4/ The people you surround yourself with matter.
5/ Doubt is normal. But it shouldn’t stop you.

✨ You're allowed to reinvent yourself.

No matter where you are, it’s not too late.

You’re not too old. Too lost. Too far behind.

You’re just beginning a new chapter.

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You can earn more money.
You never earn more time.

Time is the most valuable thing you have.
And it is the only one you never get back.

Money can be replaced.
Opportunities return.
Energy can be restored.

Time moves in one direction.

That is why how you spend it matters ↓

→ What you say yes to
→ What you tolerate
→ Who you give access to
→ Where your attention goes

Most people lose time quietly.
+ In meetings that go nowhere.
+ In conversations that drain them.
+ In obligations that no longer fit.

Being busy does not mean you are investing wisely.

Protecting your time is not selfish.
It is responsible.

Spend it on work that matters.
On people who respect it.
On things that move your life forward.

Once time is gone, the receipt cannot be reversed.

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Hard Truth: You either quit or you keep going.

Both hurt. Choose wisely.

Quitting hurts your pride.
Continuing hurts your comfort.

Quitting brings relief.
Continuing brings resistance.

Neither path is painless.

The difference is what the pain produces.

Quitting gives short-term ease.
But long-term questions.

What if I stayed?
What if I pushed?
What if I was closer than I thought?

Continuing gives short-term discomfort.
But long-term expansion.

Stronger skills.
Deeper resilience.
Hard-earned confidence.

Here’s how to decide which pain to choose:

1/ Is the struggle building you or breaking your values?
Growth discomfort is different from misalignment.

2/ Are you tired or truly done?
Exhaustion needs recovery, not resignation.

3/ Is progress invisible or absent?
Sometimes results lag effort.

4/ Are you quitting the goal or the strategy?
The method can change without abandoning the mission.

5/ Will you respect this decision in a year?
Time clarifies courage.

Both paths cost something.

Make sure the cost you pay
moves you forward.

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You can't grow in the wrong environment.
Even a strong seed won’t thrive in poor soil.

Your environment shapes:
- your mindset
- your habits
- your self-belief.

And most of the time, we underestimate just how powerful that influence is.

When you're surrounded by:

↳ People who criticise more than they encourage
↳ Chaos that distracts you from what matters
↳ Energy that drains rather than inspires...

…it becomes very hard to stay motivated, let alone grow.

But when you're in an environment that supports you?

You begin to believe in yourself. 
You show up differently.
You take more chances. 
You become more.

Here’s how to create a growth-friendly environment:

1/ Audit Your Circle.
↳ Spend more time with people who challenge and uplift you.

2/ Curate Your Inputs.
↳ What you watch, read, and listen to matters. 
↳ Feed your mind with what fuels your goals.

3/ Set Physical Boundaries.
↳ Create spaces (online and offline)
↳ That help you focus, recharge, and reflect.

4/ Celebrate Progress, Not Just Results.
↳ Environments that reward effort help you stay consistent and committed.

5/ Ask for Help When Needed.
↳ Growth is a team sport. 
↳ The right support accelerates your journey.

6/ Eliminate Energy Drains.
↳ Whether it’s tasks, people, or mindsets
(Remove what holds you back)

7/ Be That Supportive Energy for Others.
↳ Your environment isn’t just what you take in, it’s also what you put out.

The right environment isn’t a luxury.
It’s a growth strategy.

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Harsh truth: Hours worked ≠ value created.

Yet, many companies still reward hours worked over actual impact. 

Long meetings, late nights, and packed schedules often get mistaken.
But does working longer really mean achieving more?
The answer is NO!

The most successful companies know that:

✅ Outcomes > Time spent
✅ Efficiency > Busyness
✅ Impact > Presence

Google thrives because it prioritizes results. 

It’s not about how long you work - it’s about what you achieve.

A high-performance team isn’t one that stays the latest.

It’s one that:
- delivers value.
- solves problems.
- moves the business forward.

So instead of asking “How many hours did you work?”
Always ask “What did you accomplish?”

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I didn’t write this book to impress anyone...

I wrote it for the 15 year old kid who feels lost.
For the 30 year old who thinks they’re behind.
For the 50 year old who thinks it’s too late.

Seeing reviews like this reminds me why I did it.

If even one person takes 1% from it and uses it to change their direction… it was worth it.

Thank you so much for reading. I am truly grateful.

#bookclub #mentorshipmatters #myjourney #makeanimpact #selfimprovement

Entrepreneurship has been heavily glamorized.

Social media shows the wins.
Podcasts highlight the breakthroughs.
TV compresses years into neat success stories.

What’s usually missing?
✅ The early stage.

From the outside, it looks exciting.

From the inside, it can feel:
- Uncertain.
- Isolating.
- Mentally exhausting.

Because building something from nothing is rarely smooth.

Here’s what the early phase of entrepreneurship actually looks like:

1/ Failure happens often
→ And most of it never becomes a public story.

2/ Income can be unpredictable
→ Some months reward the effort. Others test your patience.

3/ Your mind never fully switches off
→ The business follows you everywhere.

4/ Doubt shows up regularly
→ Sometimes from others. Sometimes from yourself.

5/ Progress feels slower than expected
→ Momentum takes longer to build than people think.

But none of this means the process is broken.

It means the process is working.

Because entrepreneurship doesn’t just build businesses.

It builds resilience.

And resilience is usually forged in the uncomfortable parts of the journey.

If it feels hard right now, that doesn’t automatically mean you’re failing.

It may mean you’re growing into the person
→ the business requires you to become.

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