Ryan Allis, a successful serial entrepreneur, joins Deana on Nexus Talks, sharing his journey and insights for budding entrepreneurs. He's the author of 'Magic Year, How to Design a Life You Love', founder of iContact, an email marketing software company, and runs communities such as The Brotherhood, a men's circle, and the SaaS Circle for CEOs. Despite major successes, including selling iContact for $169 million, he emphasises the hard work, dedication, and resilience required for entrepreneurial success. He also discusses the importance of selling products that solve problems and provide true value to customers. His most recent venture is Circles, an online platform for niche mastermind communities, supporting the spread of specialised knowledge. Ready to learn from a serial entrepreneur?

Follow Ryan Allis:

Web: www.magicyear.com⁠ | ⁠www.brotherhoodmen.com⁠ | ⁠https://thesaascircle.com/⁠

Social Media: LinkedIn | Instagram

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00:05 Introduction and Guest Background

01:13 The Journey of iContact

03:41 Challenges and Strategies in Starting a Business

04:54 Balancing Studies and Entrepreneurship

06:32 Transition into Writing

07:34 Work-Life Balance and Personal Growth

08:46 The Brotherhood: A Community for Men

13:17 SaaS Circle: A Community for Software CEOs

16:17 The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Advice

19:46 Future Plans and Projects

21:24 The Importance of Authenticity