Your brand's reputation isn't built in a moment — it's built over time. And in today’s fast-moving world, waiting to communicate until you have to is a dangerous strategy. The Pool Theory is a modern framework for proactive visibility — created for leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations who want to build trust before the spotlight hits. This audiobook walks you step-by-step through how to assess your current visibility, spot your blind spots, strengthen your authority, and create a sustai ...
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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 ...
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The Future of Sports Betting Marketing: AI, Brand Experience & Celebrity Ads | Casey Hurbis
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The Future of Fashion Technology: AI, Branding & Live Shopping Trends | Anya Cheng
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The 'Wrong Wall' Trap: Why Ambitious Leaders Fail to Find True Success | Mark J. Silverman
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PR Strategies That Actually Work: Storytelling, Social Media & Earned Media | Jason Kocina
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The Human Zone: Why AI Can't Replace Coaches | Mitch Matthews
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The Rule-Breaking Investor: David Gardner's Best Advice for New Investors and Entrepreneurs
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Alyssa Campbell: Emotional Regulation, Resilience, and Proactive Behavior Support for Children
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Discipline, AI & Business Growth: Lessons from Navin Goyal
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The Future of PR: Earned Media, AI in Journalism & Visibility Strategies with Brett Farmiloe
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How Consultants Help Businesses Grow | Stacey Bullman
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How to Build Wealth in Real Estate with OPM | Justin Brennan
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Mindset Hacks to Unlock Your Full Potential with Evan Marks
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How to Go Viral on Social Media Now with Brendan Kane
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Earn While You Scroll: Inside Mode Mobile’s Business Model with Dan Novaes
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Under The Oak: Neurodiversity's Impact on Creativity & Technology with Veronica Shelton
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Netflix — Refilling the Pool, Drop by Drop...and A Last Word
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8:27In 2011, Netflix nearly lost it all. But through humility, discipline, and message clarity, they refilled their pool and returned stronger than ever. Trust isn’t a luxury. It’s your edge. In this final message, Tiffany offers a reminder of what matters, a recap of what you’ve learned, and a path forward. 📥 Download the free starter kit at thepoolth…
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Stay aligned and stay ready — every 90 days. Use this guided check-in to reflect on your visibility, relationships, and key metrics. 🧰 Workbook tie-in: “Quarterly Pool Check-In” 📌 Visibility is a rhythm, not a campaign.By Tiffany Muehlbauer
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On paper, Boeing was winning. But the 737 Max crisis revealed how misleading the wrong metrics can be — and how silence can erode decades of trust.By Tiffany Muehlbauer
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Vanity metrics won’t keep your pool full. Learn how to track what truly matters — like trust, stakeholder response, and strategic momentum. 🧰 Workbook tie-in: “Brand Health Tracker” 📊 Shift from “Are we being seen?” to “Are we being trusted?”By Tiffany Muehlbauer
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Peloton had momentum — but not the routine to match. This is the story of a brand that forgot to maintain its pool… and paid for it.By Tiffany Muehlbauer
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Chapter 6: The Routine — How to Stay Ready
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11:53One great press hit won’t build trust. This chapter gives you the tools to build a repeatable visibility rhythm without burnout. 🧰 Workbook tie-in: “Pool Maintenance Calendar” + “Water vs. Movement” 💡 Movement without water is noise. Water without movement goes unseen.By Tiffany Muehlbauer
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Johnson & Johnson — When Pressure Finds You Ready
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5:43During the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, J&J demonstrated what proactive visibility and routine crisis readiness really looks like — and why it matters at scale.By Tiffany Muehlbauer
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Chapter 5: Crisis Is Too Late to Learn to Swim
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6:48Confidence in a crisis doesn’t come from charisma — it comes from preparation. This chapter explores what good crisis communication really looks like, and why most companies get it wrong. 🧰 Workbook tie-in: “Crisis Simulation & Prep” 🔥 Case studies: BP, local businesses, and the human cost of waiting too long…
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In 2022, Southwest faced a brutal meltdown. But decades of brand goodwill helped them survive what could’ve sunk another airline. This is relationship equity in action.By Tiffany Muehlbauer
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When the tide shifts, it’s not a press release that saves you — it’s your people. This chapter shows you how to map and strengthen the stakeholder relationships that protect and amplify your brand. 🧰 Workbook tie-in: “Relationship Map” 🧩 Real-world insight: Starbucks, Southwest AirlinesBy Tiffany Muehlbauer
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Patagonia doesn’t chase visibility — it builds it through values and conviction. Here’s how their message became a movement.By Tiffany Muehlbauer
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Chapter 3: Build Your Authority from the Inside Out
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9:47Message Pillars & Authority Statements Great communication doesn’t sound impressive — it sounds like you. This episode helps you define your brand’s core message pillars and create your Authority Statement: a simple, powerful anchor for everything you say and share. 🎧 Includes: Authority Builder Project worksheet.…
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Silicon Valley Bank — Perception Moves Faster Than Facts
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7:19SVB collapsed not just from financial risk — but from a communications void. In this case study, we examine how a strong pool might have bought them time, trust, and survival.By Tiffany Muehlbauer
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What happens when visibility is missing or mismanaged? This chapter explores the silent risks, from poor perception to unclear messaging — and what it costs you. 🧰 Workbook tie-in: “Where Are Your Brand Risks?” ⚠️ Case study: United Airlines’ 2017 dragging incidentBy Tiffany Muehlbauer
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No goodwill. No clarity. No room for error. The infamous 2017 dragging incident reveals what happens when a brand enters crisis with no foundation.By Tiffany Muehlbauer
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Visibility isn’t a faucet you turn on when needed — it’s a pool you fill consistently. In this foundational chapter, you’ll learn why proactive communication creates leverage, and how The Pool Theory helps you build brand equity before pressure hits. 🧰 Workbook tie-in: “What’s In Your Pool?” + “What Size Is Your Pool?” 💡 Reflection: Is your visibil…
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Johnson & Johnson’s 1982 response to the Tylenol poisoning crisis remains one of the best examples of trust under pressure. This is what it looks like when the pool is full.By Tiffany Muehlbauer
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Before the fire hits, you fill the pool. This episode introduces the core philosophy of The Pool Theory — a modern framework for building brand trust before you need it. 🧰 Workbook tie-in: “What’s In Your Pool?” + “What Size Is Your Pool?” 📝 Reflection: Are you waiting until it’s urgent to build visibility?…
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Meet Tiffany Muehlbauer, the creator of The Pool Theory. In this opening message, Tiffany shares what the audiobook is all about, how to use it, and how to access your free companion workbook. 📥 Download your starter kit: thepooltheory.com 💡 “If you only speak when it’s urgent, don’t be surprised when no one listens.”…
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Why Generation Alpha and the Age of AI Will Change Everything with Matt Britton
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Micro Habits, Big Impact on BRAIN.ONE with Thoryn Stephens
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Right About Now with Ryan Alford Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's e…
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Right About Now Evolves: New Formats, More Guests, and the Launch of Collectibles on SI
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17:36SUMMARY In this special episode, Ryan Alford announces major updates to the Right About Now podcast, including a shift to more frequent guest interviews and the launch of a new “Now in Ten” quick-interview format. He also unveils his upcoming show, Collectibles on SI, created with Sports Illustrated, which will explore the collectibles industry alo…
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Business Power Moves: Navigating High-Stakes Entrepreneurship with Amrinder Kamboj
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SUMMARY In this episode, host Ryan Alford brings together an all-star lineup of influential guests from diverse industries — including creative marketer Kyle Creek, legendary UFC announcer Bruce Buffer, Crumbl Cookies co-founder Sawyer Hemsley, former NFL star Shawne Merriman, and fitness entrepreneur Howard Panes. Each guest opens up with personal…
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From Reebok to Syntilay: Footwear Innovation with Joe Foster & Ben Weiss
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Business News: Railroads Merge, Prebiotic Pepsi Pops Off, Real Estate Investors Surge, and Chicago's Sports Collectors Convention Heats Up
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22:57SUMMARY Ryan Alford breaks down 8 major stories shaping business and marketing—from Shopify’s AI assistant and a historic railroad merger to PepsiCo’s prebiotic cola and Nike’s rapid sneaker lab. Plus: TikTok’s 60-minute videos, Sprite x Jalen Hurts, and more. TAKEAWAYS Shopify's introduction of the AI assistant Sidekick and its impact on e-commerc…
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Innercise: John Assaraf is Helping Rewire Minds for Unstoppable Success
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Secrets to Influencer Marketing & Brand Engagement
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30:35In this Right About Now compilation, host Ryan Alford is joined by top voices in marketing and entrepreneurship—Gary Vee, Mike and Kass, Mark Kohler, Steve Pratt, Dani Lynn Robinson, and Ishveen Jolly—to break down what it really takes to stand out in today’s crowded content landscape. From the decline of traditional media to the rise of digital-fi…
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Turning Followers into Brand Ambassadors with Luke Yarnton
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Business News: Stripe Bypasses IPO, Amazon’s Dark Pattern Debacle, MLB Tests AI Umpires, Microsoft’s Surprising Ad Surge
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18:02SUMMARY In this episode of "Right About Now with Ryan Alford," Ryan breaks down seven major business stories shaping the week. Topics include MLB’s new automated umpire system, Microsoft’s surge in AI-driven ad revenue, Stripe’s $3B employee tender offer and IPO delay, Amazon’s FTC lawsuit over Prime’s “dark patterns,” TikTok Shop’s rapid trend shi…
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B-Sides: Flavor, Sustainability & Profit with Yousuf Ahmed
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Business News: Tariff Tidal Wave - GPT-5 Changes the Game - Meta Recruits Top AI Talent - Prime Day Goes Bigger Than Ever - Frozen Fed Rates
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12:45On this episode of "Right About Now with Ryan Alford," Ryan covers five major business stories, including looming 25% tariffs on tech imports from China and South Korea, the anticipated launch of OpenAI’s GPT-5 and its impact on the AI industry, and insights from guest Matt Britton on AI-driven changes in hardware, creativity, and coding. The episo…
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From Finance to Netflix "Million Dollar Secret" with Chris Allen
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Stars, Stripes & Bottom Lines—No BS Business News From the Houseboat
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11:10Join Ryan Alford on this special 4th of July episode of “Right About Now”! He’s got you covered with all the latest business news and holiday cheer. From record-breaking travel to rising consumer spending, fireworks tariffs, and the S&P 500’s strong performance, Ryan’s got you covered. He’ll also share some fun pop culture moments and remind us to …
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