The Nathan Newberry Show Feed
00:00 - Introduction and early career 03:10 - Building BlueSwipe and business foundations 07:54 - The power of sales skills in entrepreneurship 14:45 - Leadership and team building insights 21:46 - The V3 Strategy framework 28:41 - Investing in mentorship and growth
At 17, Tim Ryan made a decision that would shape his entire future: investing $45 in a PDF about making money. While most teenagers might have dismissed this as a risky purchase, Tim recognized something profound: "Most people spend tens of thousands of dollars going to college. What is $45? It's a drop in the bucket."
This early insight revealed two fundamental principles that would guide his success:
The power of mentorship
The importance of investing in premium guidance
Growing up in an environment of constant change – six moves in a decade due to his father's corporate career – Tim learned valuable lessons about job security and adaptation. This instability became the foundation for his entrepreneurial mindset, teaching him to:
Navigate uncertainty
Build relationships quickly
Develop resilience
Seek control over his financial future
Tim's approach challenges the traditional "quit your job and risk everything" narrative. Instead, he advocates for a methodical 2-5 year transition model that allows employees to:
Build revenue streams while maintaining stability
Develop essential business skills
Create a low-risk path to entrepreneurship
Align business with personal values
Tim's signature methodology for business success centers on three core elements:
Vision
Define clear lifestyle goals
Establish measurable objectives
Create alignment with personal happiness
Values
Faith and family integration
Legacy building
Health and wellness priorities
Enjoyment and fulfillment
Vehicle
Business model selection
Implementation strategy
Resource allocation
In 2024, Tim and his team invest over $65,000 in coaching and mentorship across various areas. This investment extends beyond business to include:
Personal development
Relationship guidance
Family support (including a sleep coach for their child)
Business strategy
Tim's perspective on mentorship is clear: "Wealthy people pay for the best advice, and poor people search for free advice." This philosophy has led to:
Consistent business growth
Innovation in customer service
90+ Net Promoter Score
Successful business partnerships
Tim's approach to business building focuses on creating exceptional experiences:
Personal Equipment Delivery
Direct Service Team Connections
Comprehensive Employee Training
Strategic Follow-up Systems
Personalized Customer Recognition
To apply Tim's insights to your entrepreneurial journey:
Start with the V3 Framework
Document your vision
List core values
Choose your business vehicle
Build Your Support System
Identify potential mentors
Join entrepreneurial communities
Invest in premium guidance
Create Your Transition Timeline
Set 2-5 year goals
Build skills while employed
Generate initial revenue
Scale systematically
Tim's journey reveals several critical success factors:
Invest in Growth
Allocate 10% to education
Seek premium guidance
Value quality over cost
Focus on Fundamentals
Master sales skills
Build strong relationships
Create exceptional experiences
Eliminate Distractions
Audit time usage
Remove non-essential activities
Align actions with goals
Ready to implement Tim's strategies? Here are your next steps:
Download the V3 Strategy Document
Join the YourLife Ventures Community
Schedule a Strategy Session
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About the Author: Nathan Newberry helps elite business owners implement AI in sales, marketing, systems, and models to build rapidly successful brands. He specializes in helping founders implement Sell By Chat strategy to buy back their time and double their revenue within 6 months using his Elite Sales Model.