The 3 Forces Reshaping Business in 2026 with 7x Inc. 5000 CEO and 2x #1 Best-Selling Author, Ryan Levesque

Ever catch yourself running harder and faster in business, more tech, more hustle yet secretly longing for a slower, simpler rhythm?

In this Happy Hustle Podcast, I share the Guest Guru training of Ryan Levesque—7-time Inc. 5000 CEO, 2-time #1 National Best-Selling Author, and all-around legend. Ryan’s built multiple businesses past the $100M mark, sold two of them, and then hit reset by moving his family to a 500-acre farm in Vermont. Now he’s raising cattle, tapping maple trees, and teaching what he calls the “Return to Real” in a world obsessed with AI. Why tune in? Because Ryan’s not only cracked the business code, he’s also figured out how to protect what matters most—family, health, and meaning—while still thriving as an entrepreneur.

Here are a few powerful lessons from Ryan’s training:

• Hands in the dirt beats eyes on the screen. When life feels synthetic, grounding yourself in real-world work and nature restores clarity and balance.
• Think beyond the screen. The best connections often happen in analog ways—like books, handwritten notes, or shared in-person experiences.
• Build trust, not just clicks. Oxytocin (the chemistry of trust and bonding) beats dopamine every time. Storytelling, honesty, and humor connect far deeper than flashy growth hacks.
• Unscalable is unbeatable. It’s the personalized touches—the call, the hug, the gift that can’t be copied or automated, and that’s exactly what makes them powerful.
• Be a category of one. Nobody can outcompete you at being you. Share your unique point of view, your contrarian beliefs, and your true mission. That’s how you stand out.

This episode is about more than growing revenue. It’s about building a life that feels alive aligned with what you value most. Ryan reminds us that while AI and tech are here to stay, the edge belongs to those who bring humanity, depth, and authenticity into every interaction.

Connect with Ryan
https://www.instagram.com/askryanlevesque/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanlevesque/
https://www.facebook.com/ryan.levesque

Find Ryan on this website: https://thedigitalcontrarian.com

Connect with Cary!
https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/
https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJack
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/
https://twitter.com/thehappyhustle
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured

Get a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book
Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Coursehttps://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/
Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventurehttps://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/

“It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”

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