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September 18, 2025 58 mins

#TheBJJandBIZPodcast #BJJ #lead generation #personalbranding

Takeaways

  • Ryan is a veteran and co-founder of Synergist, focusing on business growth.
  • Military experience shapes their approach to business and communication.
  • How to use AI in your marketing and lead generation
  • If you don't know the needs of your clients...why are you in business?
  • How and why to do more video in your marketing.
  • If you're not able or willing to build rapport with your clients...why are you in business?
  • How to overcome your fear of marketing to succeed
  • Why and how to master personal branding to grow
  • How to tailor your social media strategies to your target audience.
  • Why you need to get with the program on LinkedIn if you're in B2B sales.


Summary

In this episode of the BJJ and Biz podcast, I catch up with Ryan Van Ornam to discuss the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and business.

Ryan is also a veteran, so we get into that a bit and how the military prepares us to succeed in business.

We touch on the challenges of communication in high-stakes environments and how these experiences translate into effective business strategies.

As expected, we gotta talk about AI in marketing a bit, since everyone is considering it and asking about it.

And some other good stuff!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:48 Military Experience and Communication Technology

05:22 Transitioning from Real Estate to AI Solutions

07:53 Key Business Strategies for Success

10:31 Lead Generation in a Noisy Market

12:55 Understanding Client Needs and Bottlenecks

15:40 The Role of Video Marketing and AI

18:35 Overcoming Fear in Marketing and Sales

24:53 Navigating Client Relationships and Empowerment

27:43 Maximizing Marketing Efforts on a Budget

28:10 Understanding B2B vs B2C Dynamics

31:13 Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Growth

34:20 Target Audience and Service Offerings

37:32 The Importance of Authenticity in Business

41:51 Cultural Insights and Personal Anecdotes


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