Tres and Ryan had the chance to sit down for round 2 of NGP! In this episode, they dive deep into practical steps and practices that entrepreneurs need to take in order to create success in their businesses and more importantly - in their personal lives! Takeaways  1) The Steps to Effective Delegation - Do, Define, Document, Delegate, and Development! 2) Creating a Zero-Based Calendar can be a GAME CHANGER! 3) Work With What You Got - Use what’s in your “house” to develop yourself!   Dive Deep With Tres  Website: https://www.trescarter.com/  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredbytc/  Stream Dunk on Jordan: https://songwhip.com/tres-carter/dunk-on-jordan   Connect With Ryan  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ryanthogmartin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanthogmartin/    Follow Our Journey  Website: https://napkingameplan.com/  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/napkingameplan/

Tres Carter is a multi-hyphenate artist and professional from Columbus, Ohio. He has found success in multiple avenues, including but not limited to - music, business, and influence. From humble beginnings, he has experienced highs and lows that have crafted a life set on passion, faith, and inspiration. BTW this is an episode you’ll want to listen to with a notebook - so much to learn!   Takeaways 1) Tools can be used for good or bad - We all have skills and strengths that can be positive OR negative depending on our mindset. 2) Pick your shots - Focusing on one strength will help maximize your potential. 3) Real gold doesn’t fear fire - What is good and what is true will live through the heat. Dive Deep With Tres Website: https://www.trescarter.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredbytc/ Connect With Ryan Insta: www.instagram.com/ryanthogmartin/?hl=en Facebook: www.facebook.com/ryanthogmartin Follow Our Journey Website: https://napkingameplan.com/ Insta: www.instagram.com/napkingameplan/?hl=en

“The bros that make my clothes.” A while back, Ryan had the chance to sit down with Troy and Scott Thompson (founders of The Saints Sinphony). These are artists that make the very clothes that have become a staple of Ryan's personal brand. In this episode, they dive into the nitty-gritty of starting a fashion brand. Discussing everything from their work-life balance to how they landed their first $100k deal. This Napkin Game Plan takes a deep dive into the journey and mindsets that have shaped their brand.   Note: Some explicit language is used, listen at your own discretion. Dive Deep With The Saints Sinphony Website: https://thesaintssinphony.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thesaintssinphony/   Connect With Ryan Insta: www.instagram.com/ryanthogmartin/?hl=en Facebook: www.facebook.com/ryanthogmartin   Follow Our Journey Insta: www.instagram.com/napkingameplan/?hl=en Facebook: www.facebook.com/napkingameplan/

The Dirty Napkin 012 - Become a BETTER Leader During Crisis   Recently John Maxwell put out a piece about the 7 steps to leading in crisis. The truth is, these are great steps to live by at any point. So, we had to get them shared with YOU! Whether you’re a business owner, an artist, an employee, a mother, a father, or really ANYTHING… this is for YOU!   The Seven Steps 1) Put People First 2) Educate Yourself 3) Be flexible 4) Leverage your team 5) Communicate 6) Be Authentic 7) Manage Yourself   QUESTION - How have you taken care of yourself during the pandemic? We’d love to hear from you! Connect With Ryan Insta: www.instagram.com/ryanthogmartin/?hl=en Facebook: www.facebook.com/ryanthogmartin   Follow Our Journey Insta: www.instagram.com/napkingameplan/?hl=en Facebook: www.facebook.com/napkingameplan/

Right now we’re all being forced to pivot. We are in unprecedented times and there’s no playbook on surviving a pandemic. Right now it is important that we focus on what we can control and get creative.   PS please forgive the sirens. We know they sound a little scary.   CONNECT WITH RYAN: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ryanthogmartin Insta: www.instagram.com/ryanthogmartin/

This is Ryan's open letter to 10-year-olds everywhere.Even if you are past adolescence, you can still learn something from it. We live in a world full of opportunities. Let's take advantage of it. Question What advice would YOU give a ten-year-old? CONNECT WITH RYAN: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ryanthogmartin Insta: www.instagram.com/ryanthogmartin/

Too often, fear dictates the type of content people create. We allow how we think others will perceive and judge our final product to hinder us from even beginning. We can't let our potential and message get locked up anymore! Curb stomp fear and let the thriving begin! CHALLENGE Release a piece of content you've been scared to put out! CONNECT WITH RYAN: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ryanthogmartin Insta: www.instagram.com/ryanthogmartin/

Get ready to take some notes! On our fourth installment of Napkin Game Plan, we have Michael Brody-Waite, the man behind the viral Ted Talk "Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do." This interview is jam-packed with great takeaways that can TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE! TAKEAWAYS We all have masks - it's time to take those off. Authentic leadership requires you to do the hard things. Integrity is IMPORTANT. Don't be scared to surrender the outcome. Dive Deep With Michael Website: https://www.michaelbrodywaite.com/ Book Pre-Order: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Leaders-Live-Like-Addicts/dp/1948677318 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/michaelbrodywaite/ Connect With Ryan Insta: www.instagram.com/ryanthogmartin/?hl=en Facebook: www.facebook.com/ryanthogmartin Follow Our Journey Insta: www.instagram.com/napkingameplan/?hl=en Facebook: www.facebook.com/napkingameplan/

GAMES YOU'LL ALWAYS LOSE 👊 One-on-one with LeBron 👊 Swimming against a shark 👊 and of course... COMPARISON You have your own story. When your whole life is trying to map to someone or something it isn't - you get off track. Today Ryan's talking about his personal struggles and how to avoid the pitfalls! CONNECT WITH RYAN: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ryanthogmartin Insta: www.instagram.com/ryanthogmartin/

When you're chasing a dream or trying to build something, it can be really easy to compare yourself to other people who do things differently than you. Notice "different" doesn't equal "better." You have to find what works for you and your situation and excel at THAT! Takeaways 👊 People Point Fingers (Don't Worry About Them) 👊 What Works For Me Might Not Work For You 👊 Don't Live Your Life In A Comparison Mindset