Episode 107: Ryan Michler, Founder of "Order of Man"

Show Description:

Ryan Michler (@ryanmichler) is the founder of "Order of Man" (@orderofman), a brand and podcast that fosters a movement to reclaim and restore masculinity. Ryan served in the military, then worked as a financial planner, where he first started a podcast to provide financial planning advice to medical professionals. In 2015, Ryan decided to create a radio that guides men to fulfill their potential as leaders, fathers, husbands, brothers, and performance-driven roles in life.

In this interview, Ryan discusses his motivation to create "Order of Man," the essential skills and mindsets gained from the military, growing his brand, achieving work-life balance, "showing up" every day in your life, and using the power of consistency and self-belief to take your talents to the highest level.

You can find Ryan's podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and learn more about his mission at orderofman.com.

Show Highlights:

5:00-13:30: Ryan talks about his motivations to start Order of Man, organizing his first events, which turns into a conversation about the optimal father-son relationship.
13:30-20:00: We ask Ryan what masculinity means to him, and he talks about the critical skills and beliefs that he gained from the military, which served him well in business and life.
20:00-32:00: Ryan explains the transition from starting a financial planning podcast to a show that helps men lead more fulfilling lives, and we discuss the factors that cause people to take action.
32:00-52:45: Ryan talks about the crucial mindsets and strategies to grow his brand, and he gives insights on the best ways to develop relationships with people of strong influence.
52:45-57:30: Ryan explains the benefits that he has gained from jiu-jitsu and physical exercise.
57:30-1:07:00: Ryan gives his thoughts on how to achieve optimal work-life balance, and he highlights the values that he exhibits as a father and husband.
1:07:00-1:14:30: We ask Ryan about the challenging aspects of entrepreneurship that a lot of people don't often see, and he provides valuable advice on approaching your daily work.
1:14:30-1:21:00: Ryan discusses his approach to dealing with naysayers on social media, and he closes out the show by outlining how he wants to be remembered.