Capitalism.com with Ryan Daniel Moran

In this episode, we're breaking down why having the most expensive product in your market gives you the best chance at building a real business. From the placebo effect to premium branding strategy, this is the case for raising your prices instead of cutting them. Get on the waiting list at https://capitalism.com/bootcamp Timestamps (0:00) Why premium pricing strategy wins in e-commerce (1:00) The counterintuitive thesis (2:00) The placebo effect in Parkinson's treatment and consumer (3:00) How higher prices increase customer expectations and satisfaction (4:00) Margin protects your presence as a business owner (5:00) Building better systems and customer experience with profitability (7:00) Why luxury dealerships deliver better experiences than used (8:00) The math of discounting premium vs cheap products (9:00) Using aggressive discounts on premium products to acquire (11:00) Why premium discounts feel like events, not gimmicks (12:00) Margin funds the marketing that actually grows your (13:00) Why e-commerce entrepreneurs use price instead of marketing (14:00) Combining discounts and advertising for competitive advantage (15:00) AG One case study (18:00) What premium branding actually means (19:00) Kill Switch sleep supplement (21:00) Doubling your price requires upgrading your entire brand (23:00) Premium pricing as a forcing function for better (25:00) Pricing resistance is a self-worth issue (26:00) How to market premium products (27:00) Real marketing compares your product to inaction, not (29:00) Switch Supplements example (30:00) Connecting product benefits to customer life outcomes (32:00) The premium marketing funnel (35:00) Building premium brands on Amazon and TikTok Shop (36:00) Email relationships drive conversion more than sales pages (38:00) Final wrap

This new pasta brand just hit $1 million... right on track for the "12 Months to $1 Million" timeline. In this episode, we go through the step-by-step playbook the founder used to get to 7-figures on his first product. Then, Ryan explores the next moves that will take the brand from $1M to $10M over the next 3 years. If you want to sit down like this and build a plan to get to $10M, visit https://capitalism.com/partners Timestamps (0:00) Intro: $1M in 12 months case study breakdown (1:00) Irick's background as content creator in low-carb space (2:00) Why Irick decided to build his own product (3:00) The math of renting attention vs building equity (5:00) The audience size advantage in content creation (10:00) Product development and first steps (15:00) Launch strategy to an 8-million person audience (20:00) Month-by-month growth and sales peaks (25:00) The algorithm myth: stopping content posts (30:00) Cash flow and inventory management strategy (35:00) The backup plan before scaling (50:00) Debt financing and inventory payoff process (55:00) Margins and the cost of scaling (1:00:00) Hiring operators and building the team (1:05:00) What breaks when you scale operations (1:10:00) Sales channels: TikTok vs Amazon strategy (1:15:00) Revenue distribution across platforms

What 1-3 decisions could you make that would dramatically simplify your life? I (Ryan) asked myself this question earlier this year, and it served as a "forcing function" for me to make hard decisions in my life and business. What would my business look like if it was simple? What could become possible if I had more time to think? What skills might I learn if I had more mental capacity? In this episode, I share some of the decisions that I made - and am considering making - in order to free up more space, and how I plan to use that new capacity to serve at a deeper, more meaningful level.

In this episode, we break down what's happening across the portfolio as of March 2026, including the wins, setbacks, and a possible exit. You'll hear the numbers behind Sheer Strength's brand pivot, what's driving a 40% jump in profits, and how Switch Supplements is becoming a multi-7-figure business. Not everything is working, though. A few projects are on the struggle bus and are dragging down the overall portfolio. However, there's also a $10M exit brewing inside the Capitalism Fund, a $1M raise coming for one of the portfolio's fastest-growing brands... and some changes coming to Capitalism.com.

This week in Capitalism we saw a big pullback in the market due to Trump's threats against NATO and overblown AI valuations, Claude launched Cowork, the first real agentic AI play, and we look at a brand that I think is poised to breakout. All this and more, on This Week In Capitalism. If you want to learn how to get to $100k/month in your business, head to https://capitalism.com/100k Timestamps: 0:00 - Stocks Sell off and What I'm Buying 5:00 - Anthropic Launches Claude Cowork 9:00 - Own Nothing and Be Happy? 9:40 - Brand Breakdown 16:28 - A Personal Note

Every year I do a video on predictions for the year. Last year I predicted that Alibaba would have a record year, and it did. I predicted that we'd see a resurgence in luxury ecommerce brands and that AI Saas companies would become a thing, and both did. This year? I'm predicting that the Democrats win back the male vote, that we'll see a big pullback in stocks due to the AI bubble crash, and I talk about my three top stock picks for the year. If you want to start your road to $1m, head to https://capitalism.com/playbook-yt What are your predictions? Drop them in the comments. Timestamps: 0:00 - My predictions for 2026 1:00 - Reflecting on last years predictions 7:51 - We'll see a 20-25% pullback in the economy 10:32 - Agentic commerce becomes a thing 12:29 - We enter an ecommerce "springtime" 13:36 - Community becomes the new email list 15:18 - Pinterest becomes a big player 17:02 - Politics and the Democrats 19:00 - My top stock picks for the year 23:22 - Summary

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Ryan Lazarus, a functional medicine practitioner, joins the discussion to explore the critical elements that contribute to an optimized life. From chronic lifelong health issues to achieving peak performance, Dr. Lazarus shares his holistic approach to health, emphasizing the importance of rest, nourishment, and movement. He delves into the often-overlooked aspects of mental fitness, connection to nature, and finding your life's spark. With personal anecdotes and expert insights, this conversation offers actionable strategies for living a balanced and fulfilling life. 00:00 Introduction: The Missing Juice of Life 00:14 The Turning Point: A Life-Changing Injury 01:13 Functional Medicine: Addressing Pain Points 01:39 The Framework for High Performers 02:24 The Importance of Work-Life Balance 02:53 A Personal Journey: Overcoming Darkness 07:02 The Path to Healing: Strategy and Education 09:21 The Fundamentals of Health: Sleep, Nutrition, and Movement 10:20 Personalized Health Protocols 21:26 The Role of Consistency and Routine 41:06 The Missing Juice of Life 41:09 Foundations of Health: Move, Rest, Nourish 42:55 The Expansion Zones: Learn, Connect, Challenge 43:20 Deep Dive into Learning 47:46 Connecting with Nature and Tribe 52:47 Mental Fitness and Meditation 01:00:57 Building Systems for Connection 01:05:46 The Spark: Passion, Purpose, Potential 01:08:55 Transformative Stories and Final Thoughts

In this episode, we dive into the remarkable transformations of our clients who participated in a 90-day sprint inside 'The 1%'. We focused on growing audiences using viral content, converting followers into eager buyers, and using their feedback to boost sales. I usually keep these discussions within our private mentoring community, but the recent call was so fulfilling that I had to share it with you. Listen in to hear about inspiring success stories, strategic business shifts, and mental transformations. These discussions highlight individuals like Dr. Megan, who retired her husband thanks to her business success, and Ty Mayfield, who dreams of hitting a million-dollar business by 2026. Also, discover insights from Katie, who saw impressive sales growth, and Andy, who transformed his mindset and business within just a few months. For those interested in our 2026 mentoring program, visit capitalism.com/one. Tune in for strategies, mental shifts, and proven results from our thriving community! 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the 90-Day Sprint 00:58 Key Takeaways from the 90-Day Sprint 01:27 The Importance of Mental Transformations 02:18 Invitation to Join the Mentoring Community 02:54 Details on the Mentoring Community and Masterminds 07:11 Highlighting Success Stories: Dr. Megan 13:51 Highlighting Success Stories: Ty Mayfield 27:38 Highlighting Success Stories: Katie 31:18 Testing Theories on Prime Day 31:29 Mindset for 2026 32:07 Hiring Help and Streamlining 33:29 Reflecting on Progress 34:04 Reorder Rates and Success Stories 35:05 Choosing Your Target Audience 38:30 Community Wins and Personal Stories 38:51 Peter's 90-Day Journey 46:28 Andy's Rapid Growth 54:40 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

Yep, it's true. I lost $1.5m investing with Tai Lopez and his partners at REV, which is now under investigation by the SEC. This is the story of how I lost my biggest investment. *Note* Do not use this comment section to trash Tai. If you want to talk about your personal experience that's fine, but the purpose of this podcast is to explain what happened, not dogpile. If you're interested in what I do outside of investing in *potential* ponzi schemes, you can start your road to $1m and download my free playbook at https://capitalism.com/playbook-yt

What if your goals are too small—and your timelines too long? In this deep-dive conversation, Dr. Benjamin Hardy (author of "The Science of Scaling" and "10x Is Easier Than 2x") challenges Ryan to rethink what it really means to scale. Together they unpack why the right goal is less about certainty and more about clarity, how collapsing time transforms strategy, and why raising the floor often means cutting what feels "good enough." They explore: Why a billion-dollar goal can be more useful than a hundred-million-dollar one How to filter distractions and find the few "who's" that change everything The psychology behind hidden commitments and unconscious goals Lessons from Tom Brady, Elon Musk, and entrepreneurs who actually scale Why focus and courage matter more than confidence at the start Whether you're building your first business or running a portfolio of brands, this episode will challenge you to strip away distractions, clarify your true north star, and use time as the most powerful tool for scaling. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro: Goals, human systems, and impossible targets 00:06:30 Pivot and focus: Ben's move to books, audio, and strategic psychology 00:13:00 Learning styles and focus: high/low rep learning and raising the floor 00:19:30 Collapse time: What changing deadlines reveals (100M by 2030 → 2027) 00:26:00 Team design and acquisitions: who to hire, what to cut, and thresholds 00:32:30 Pathways thinking: finding the high-leverage who vs doing more work 00:39:00 Power law in practice: distribution, capability, and leverage examples 00:45:30 Breakout case study: Alicia Alt's rapid scaling through partnership 00:52:00 Margin and leverage: collaborators who bring the path and distribution 00:58:30 Sports and focus: Tom Brady vs others as a model for singular goals 01:05:00 Company goals and accountability: choosing a north star and raising standards 01:11:30 Hidden commitments: immunity to change and psychological blind spots 01:18:00 Close: belief, courage, and practical next steps

Through practical advice and real-world examples, David Bayer, provides valuable insights for anyone aiming to transform their mindset and achieve major success. 00:00 The Power of Imagination in Personal Growth 00:05 Exploring Neuroscience and Behavioral Psychology 00:25 The Emotional Game of Entrepreneurship 00:54 Insights from 'A Changed Mind' 02:04 The Harvard Piano Study 03:29 Beliefs and Decisions: A Deep Dive 10:43 The Decision Matrix Explained 11:26 Aligning Goals with Spiritual Vision 15:07 Overcoming Resistance to Achieve Goals 29:03 The Role of Timing and Non-Resistance 37:16 Understanding Resistance and Its Role 39:29 The State of Non-Resistance 40:33 Entrepreneurial Mastery and Problem Frequency 42:17 Solution Energy and Practical Applications 52:15 The Decision Matrix Framework 55:29 Applying Non-Resistance in Daily Life 01:08:22 The Power of Belief and Community Support 01:11:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about David Bayer: https://davidbayer.com/ We help entrepreneurs scale: https://www.capitalism.com/100-sales-a-day/

There are a TON of tax advantages hidden in the new Big Beautiful Bill that entrepreneurs can take advantage of. In this episode we're breaking down Qualified Small Business Stock Exemptions, the cash based accounting limit, and Section 179 to name a few. If you're on your road to $1M and want to get started, check out my free playbook at https://capitalism.com/playbook-yt Let me know - what are your favorite provisions in the Big Beautiful Bill? What will you be taking advantage of?

Here's an in-depth update on my business ventures, including the strategic shift of consolidating my physical product brands into a holding company and focusing efforts on capitalism.com. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:13 Restructuring the Business Empire 01:06 Focus on Capitalism.com 03:22 Challenges and Changes in 2025 05:58 Refocusing and Simplifying 10:29 Personal Growth and Habits 15:00 Investment Strategies and Future Plans 17:11 Capitalism Incubator and Future Vision 19:49 Conclusion and Contact Information RYAN: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/ryandanielmoran/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/ryandanielmoran/ CAPITALISM.COM Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/capitalismdotcom/ Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/capitalismbethechange/ VIDEO On Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_VOCcL1jBI7VDc4GtUDtew 💻 OUR PRODUCTS & COURSES https://www.capitalism.com/products/ If you found this episode valuable, leave a review (it really does help). If you know someone who needs to see it, share it (sharing is caring).