The Inner Entrepreneur

Bitesize: The Wealth Trap: Why More Money Doesn’t Create Freedom - Mike Brown #212

In this bitesize episode, Paul sits down with former Navy pilot and entrepreneur Mike Brown to redefine what “wealth” actually means—beyond money, status, and the endless chase for more. Mike shares how a wildly successful business exit didn’t deliver the happiness he expected, and how an “all-in” investment mistake later (losing $100k per month) forced him into a deep personal debrief: how did I get here, and what does a rich life really look like?
 Together, they explore the entrepreneur’s “never enough” story, the fear of losing your edge through inner healing, and why true wealth is ultimately about freedom—health, relationships, time, mind, and soul. The conversation also touches privilege with real honesty, including the stark contrast between visiting a prison and then stepping into a life of extraordinary abundance—and what that reveals about freedom, choices, and the starting hands we’re dealt.
About the Guest — Mike Brown Mike Brown is a former Navy pilot and entrepreneur who now helps founders and high achievers build what he calls “unbreakable wealth”—a richer definition of success rooted in freedom, alignment, and inner wellbeing.  Find Mike: unbreakablewealth.com Twitter/X & Instagram: @mbrownco
Full Episode: https://youtu.be/hqjnjTdI7sg?si=_88LBcAvB6BcdtLW
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oQVL2XCHUTZ0GsmP66okY?si=yLQtMaQeTdGbGLtLmwyr3Q
 
About the Host
Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast.
👉 https://pauljryan.net/
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6 Words That Changed Me Forever - Inner Mentor (16) EP211

In the episode Paul explores why so many entrepreneurs walk away too early — chasing shortcuts, quick wins, and easier paths instead of developing the resilience required to build something meaningful. He reflects honestly on exhaustion, culture problems, leadership mistakes, and the realization that the business itself was never truly the problem. The real transformation came when he stopped asking, “How do I escape?” and started asking, “How do I build a business and life I actually want to be part of?”
This episode is about endurance, self-awareness, culture, leadership, and becoming the person capable of creating the business — and life — you truly want.
About the Host:
Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast.
👉 https://pauljryan.net/
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The Two-Minute Practice That Will Change Your Life | Lisa Broderick #210

In this episode Paul chats with Lisa Broderick, entrepreneur, leadership advisor, and co-author of Permanence: Become the Person You Want to Be and Stay That Way alongside Marshall Goldsmith.
The conversation explores why so many successful entrepreneurs and leaders eventually feel disconnected from themselves, despite achieving the success they once believed would fulfil them. Lisa shares insights from decades of leadership coaching and research, explaining how success often causes people to drift away from the person they originally intended to become.
Paul and Lisa dive into the idea of “permanence” — not as perfection, but as a daily practice of staying aligned with your values, intentions, and the life you actually want to live. They unpack the power of awareness, the danger of unconscious success, and the surprisingly simple daily question framework that has helped leaders create meaningful personal transformation. The conversation touches on happiness, relationships, identity, leadership, self-awareness, accountability, and how small daily shifts can radically change the trajectory of your life.
About the Guest
Lisa Broderick is an entrepreneur, executive coach, leadership advisor, and co-author of Permanence: Become the Person You Want to Be and Stay That Way with Marshall Goldsmith. 
https://permanencebook.com/
 
About the Host
Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast.
👉 https://pauljryan.net/
Work With Paul
You can book a discovery call with Paul here:
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Bitesize: How to Think Like an Entrepreneur #209

In this bitesize episode, Alan Gregerman challenges one of the most deeply held assumptions in business and leadership: that more knowledge always leads to better outcomes. Drawing on decades of experience working with organisations around the world, Alan explains why expertise can sometimes trap leaders inside old assumptions—and why real breakthroughs often come from not knowing.
Rather than glorifying failure, he reframes innovation as a process of learning: testing ideas early, listening to customers, refining quickly, and staying humble enough to adapt as the world changes.
About the Guest:
Alan Gregerman is an innovation expert, speaker, consultant, and author of The Wisdom of Ignorance. 
 
About the Host:
Paul is a CEO, 8-figure business owner and mentor to successful entrepreneurs helping them design the life they'd love to live and the freedom they need to live it. 👉 Paul Ryan Official Website
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https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan?month=2026-05

Inner Mentor (15) Matthew Perry & The Lie of Success #208

In this episode of the Inner Mentor Series, Paul reflects on the life of Matthew Perry and the powerful lesson hidden beneath fame, wealth, and global success. 
Despite becoming one of the most recognisable actors in the world through Friends, earning millions and achieving almost every dream imaginable, Perry openly admitted that success never gave him the peace, self-worth, or freedom from pain he hoped it would. 
Paul explores the deeper truth behind addiction, achievement, and the relentless pursuit of “more” — and why so many entrepreneurs unknowingly use business, busyness, and success itself as a way to avoid sitting with difficult emotions.
About the Host:
Paul is a CEO, 8-figure business owner and mentor, helping successful entrepreneurs design the life they'd love to live and the freedom they need to live it.
👉 Paul Ryan Official Website
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The 5 Behaviours That Shape Your Financial Future #207

In this episode Paul chats with Ron Kmetovicz, author of Ghost Money: The Pathway to Financial Independence. Ron explains financial independence in simple, practical terms: multiple revenue streams, minimal debt, and the patience to build wealth over decades rather than chase quick wins.
Together, Paul and Ron explore why so many people remain trapped living paycheck to paycheck, even as their income grows, and why financial freedom begins with behaviour long before it shows up in a bank account. This conversation is especially valuable for young people, parents, and anyone trying to build better financial habits. Ron shares his five-finger framework for financial independence: behaviours to avoid, behaviours to adopt, meaningful employment, prudent investing, and writing your own financial story.
Paul and Ron discuss the power of starting early, investing consistently, avoiding lifestyle inflation, creating “ghost money,” and building the kind of freedom that allows you to live with greater autonomy, confidence, and peace.
About the Guest:
Ron Kmetovicz is the author of Ghost Money: The Pathway to Financial Independence. Website: ghostmoneythebook.com
About the Host:
Paul is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, helping high performers create true wealth—purpose, prosperity, and freedom—through mentorship and meaningful conversations. 👉 https://pauljryan.net/
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You can book a discovery call with Paul here:https://www.pauljryan.net/

Bitesize: The Hidden Driver Behind Every Decision You Make #206

Links to full episode:
https://youtu.be/0es4ml82dmI?si=gikASlrvCHQoypkQ
https://open.spotify.com/episode/32Ztc6DG87wOZnT3yQ8fcA?si=i86BGlehRUi44K-giN1sKg
 
In this bite size episode Paul chats with Gosia Wojciulewicz, emotional wellbeing coach and mentor, about the real starting point of change — not strategy, but emotion.
This conversation reframes how growth actually happens. Gosia explains why most people fail when they try to change everything at once, and how the nervous system resists rapid transformation. Instead, she makes the case for small, consistent shifts — daily habits that compound into meaningful, lasting breakthroughs.
About the Guest Gosia Wojciulewicz is an emotional wellbeing coach and mentor who helps individuals understand, regulate, and work with their emotions as a foundation for meaningful change. 
About the Host: 
Paul is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, helping high performers create true wealth—purpose, prosperity, and freedom—through mentorship and meaningful conversations.
👉 https://pauljryan.net/
 
Work With Paul You can book a discovery call with Paul here: https://www.pauljryan.net/

Inner Mentor (14) When You've Built a Business And Missed Your life #205

In this deeply personal Inner Mentor episode, Paul reflects on a moment that stopped him in his tracks — finding an old poster during home renovations, signed by his young sons over 25 years ago. The message on the front was simple but confronting: 100 years from now, it won’t matter what you owned… only the impact you had on a child’s life.
That moment sparks an honest look back. Not a perfect story — but a real one. The tension between building a business and being present as a father. The missed moments. The lessons learned. And the decision that followed — to make sure his calendar reflected what truly mattered.
Paul explores the idea of true wealth — not just prosperity, but prosperity with purpose, and the freedom to live life on your own terms. He shares how so many entrepreneurs achieve financial success, yet quietly sacrifice the very things they started for — family, health, relationships, and time.
At its core, this episode asks a simple but uncomfortable question:Do your priorities match how you actually live your life?
Because in the end, you don’t get to go back.
This is a powerful reminder to pause, reflect, and make sure the life you’re building is one you’ll be proud to look back on.
About the Host:
Paul is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, helping high performers create true wealth—purpose, prosperity, and freedom—through mentorship and meaningful conversations.
👉 https://pauljryan.net/
Work With PaulYou can book a discovery call with Paul here:https://www.pauljryan.net/

From Broke Teacher to Billion Dollar Founder - Mark Pentecost #204

In this episode Paul chats with Mark Pentecost, entrepreneur, philanthropist, bestselling author, and former school teacher who built a billion-dollar enterprise. Paul digs into the real transformation behind Mark’s success — not just “how he did it,” but who he had to become. 
https://pentecostgroup.com/life-of-your-dreams-book/
 
About the Host
Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. https://pauljryan.net/
 
Work With PaulYou can book a discovery call with Paul here: https://www.pauljryan.net/

Bitesize: Why Smart People Still Procrastinate | Fuschia Sirois #203

In this bite size episode Paul chats with Fuschia Sirois, psychologist and researcher in emotion regulation and procrastination.
This conversation cuts through one of the most misunderstood behaviours in modern life: procrastination. Rather than framing it as laziness or poor time management, Fuschia reframes it as something far more human — an emotional response. What looks like delay on the surface is often an attempt to avoid discomfort underneath. Whether it’s anxiety, self-doubt, fear of judgment, or old emotional associations, we tend to move away from tasks not because we can’t do them, but because of how they make us feel. The real issue isn’t the task — it’s the relationship we have with our own emotions.
About the GuestFuschia Sirois is a Professor of Social and Health Psychology whose research focuses on emotion regulation, procrastination, and how our internal emotional world shapes behaviour. 
https://fuschiasirois.com/
About the Host Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. 👉 https://pauljryan.net/
Work With Paul You can book a discovery call with Paul here: https://www.pauljryan.net/