Finally… a path forward
Where entrepreneurial ideas meet real-world execution—one week at a time.
Welcome to the very first edition of The Path Weekly! I’m excited to have you join me and participate in this new creative venture. For more than seven years, I, along with my podcast co-host, Michael Smith, have been interviewing hundreds of the best and brightest business minds across virtually every industry in pursuit of uncovering actionable insights and transformative ideas. “Eggs,” we call them on the pod. This experience has allowed me to assemble a virtual treasure trove of “how-to” wisdom for new and experienced entrepreneurs alike—and I’m jacked to share it in this new format!
“OK, sure, but why ‘The Path?’”
It’s conceptual, man! It’s actually just an ironic joke. One truth I’ve come to learn through many hundreds of conversations with high performers is that the notion of a “path to success” is a fallacy. It’s something I think people (myself included) collectively wish for, but in reality, the road to success is the one you make—and it’s not a straight line.
To demonstrate this, over the years, I’ve cobbled together a phrase that helps me stave off the regret or doubt that comes with life when we’re not yet where we think we’d like to be. I say it just about every podcast, so it’s become a bit of a meme, but the idea is this: “It’s taken every step I’ve ever taken to get to where I am today.”
It’s not that it’s so profound, and it’s probably iterative of something someone smarter than me wrote a hundred years ago, but for me, it’s been a useful way to frame things when I feel like I’ve gone off the path over the years.
I say all that to say this: the purpose of this newsletter is to present a weekly dose of real-world, actionable wisdom. It’s a space where we’ll explore lessons, strategies, and mindsets from the hundreds of conversations I’ve had and continue to have with leaders across nearly every industry. My goal is simple: to inspire you, challenge your thinking, and equip you with the tools to forge your own unique path to success.
“So what? Who are you anyway?”
My name is Ryan Roghaar. I am a serial entrepreneur, award-winning creative director, podcaster, published artist, and author, and, most recently, a newsletter tycoon.
Since I was young, I’ve always been a “creative” person. Or maybe better said, a curious person. I’ve never been afraid to go all in on something I’m passionate about and lay it on the line—even when it hasn’t amounted to much.
Twenty years ago this year, I founded R2. My creative agency now specializes in subscription-based scaling for ad agencies and small to mid-sized businesses looking to expand their creative bandwidth in a click. We’ve worked for the big dogs and the little ones, from the Fortune 100 to your neighbor’s friend’s bake shop.
Seven years ago, I co-launched a creatively charged, business-centric podcast, Eggs! The Podcast, with my amazing co-host, Michael ‘DJ Ontic’ Smith. As of this writing, we have more than 390 episodes available for your listening pleasure. Find them here or on YouTube, here.
I’m based in Salt Lake City, Utah, but as often as possible, I prefer my office away from home in Barcelona, Spain.
You’ll likely learn more about me as we go, but honestly, this might be all you actually wanted. :)
Setting expectations…
Each week, you’re gonna get:
Actionable Insights: Bite-sized lessons from the world’s top thinkers.
Spotlight Stories: Snippets from my most impactful interviews.
Practical Strategies: Tips and tools you can apply immediately to your business, career, or personal life.
Community Connection: Opportunities to engage, share your thoughts, and learn from others walking their path.
Why Subscribe?
Because The Path Weekly is more than just a newsletter—it’s your companion on the journey to success. Here, you’ll find:
Unique perspectives you won’t get in a classroom or business book.
Insights tailored for entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone ready to carve their own path.
A place to reflect, reset, and get inspired each week.
What’s Next?
In next week’s issue, we’ll dive into a story that’s stuck with me: how one leader turned a colossal failure into their greatest opportunity. It’s a reminder that even the hardest moments can light the way forward.
Thank you for joining me on this adventure. I’m so excited to share this journey with you. If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like to see covered, reach out! I’d love to hear from you!
Until next week.
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