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August 19, 2025 45 mins

Ryan Chute from Wizard of Ads reveals how businesses can remove friction to grow faster. In this episode of Knack 4 Business, Ryan shares his journey from retail and automotive struggles to championing frictionless systems. Learn why compensation, culture, and communication matter—and how simple fixes can multiply your revenue. Startup founders, solopreneurs, and scaling business owners will gain actionable insights, real-world examples, and growth strategies. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SGoLeYrd91g. Comment, connect, or share your thoughts with us at info@kreativinsight.com or visit https://knack4business.com/.

Most businesses lose money because of friction—broken systems, poor communication, and leadership blind spots.


Imagine working in sales where every conversation feels like pushing a boulder uphill. That was Ryan Chute’s reality in retail and automotive sales. Friction at every turn—between leadership, employees, and customers—made growth nearly impossible.

But Ryan refused to accept “that’s just how it is.” He discovered that by removing friction—simplifying communication, aligning company values with actions, and designing smarter systems—businesses could transform overnight. Today, as a partner at Wizard of Ads, Ryan helps companies achieve frictionless growth that multiplies revenue, loyalty, and team performance.

In this Knack 4 Business episode, Ryan brings his storytelling gifts and hard-earned lessons to show you how even small fixes can unlock big wins.

What You’ll Gain
If you’re a startup founder, solopreneur, or scaling business owner, this episode gives you:

  • Actionable insights to remove barriers inside your company
  • Hard-won lessons from Ryan’s real-world experiences
  • Proven strategies to improve leadership decisions and team loyalty
  • Revenue growth tools rooted in human psychology

Key Topics Covered

  • Why businesses fail when friction is ignored
  • How compensation packages can either fuel or kill performance
  • The psychological impact of leadership choices on staff and customers
  • Aligning company values with everyday behaviors
  • Simple storytelling techniques that win trust and loyalty
  • Practical steps to create a frictionless customer and employee experience

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Acknowledgments
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