The Ryan Holtz Show

The conversation explores the implications of the recent U.S. midterm elections for Canada, emphasizing the need for Canadians to address their own pressing issues rather than blaming external factors. It highlights the struggles faced by many Canadians and calls for better management and accountability from leadership.TakeawaysFocus on local issuesDemand better leadershipLet me know your thoughts! Special shout out to Keisha Bottoms, Deb Haaland and Abdul El-Sayed. Also congrats to Texas who flipped an entire state.Much love,#TeamHoltz

What does it take to go from having nothing to building a business empire?I sat down LIVE at Commonwealth Stadium on the field with Ken Franczek for a powerful conversation about business, resilience, and the future of Edmonton.We covered everything from the Edmonton Elks bringing the Grey Cup to the city in 2028 and what that could mean for Edmonton’s economy, to Ken’s personal journey from homelessness to building a successful business empire.This conversation goes beyond football. It’s about overcoming adversity, creating opportunities, building something bigger than yourself, and what happens when you refuse to let your circumstances define your future.🏈 The road to the 2028 Grey Cup🏙️ Edmonton’s future and economic opportunities💼 Building a business empire from the ground up🔥 Overcoming homelessness and adversity💡 Lessons in entrepreneurship, resilience, and successFilmed LIVE from the home of Edmonton football, this is a conversation about where Edmonton is going — and what it takes to build something that lasts.🎙️ Watch, listen, and join the conversation.Welcome to the Ryan Holtz Show.Much luv,#TeamHoltz#RyanHoltzShow #Edmonton #GreyCup2028 #EdmontonElks #Entrepreneurship

Before Roger Sanchez became a Grammy-winning DJ and house music icon, he was studying architecture. Then his father encouraged him to follow his passion for DJing, a turning point that changed his life. In this wide ranging conversation on the Ryan Holtz Show, Roger opens up about his journey in music, the behind the scenes challenges, including struggles with management, and the story behind his global hit, "Another Chance". He reflects on the passing of Avicii, his passions outside music, and what keeps him driven after decades in the industry. This isn't just about DJing; it's about risk, resilience, and building a life around what you love.I invite you to listen to this amazing episode and be sure to share with a friend.This episode is brought to you by Joy House DJ & MC! For your next event, choose JOY!Much love,#TeamHoltzCheck out Roger's new album "Spectrum" here.

This episode of The Ryan Holtz Show discusses the importance of giving children a permission slip to explore and take chances, encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset, and adapting to change in the face of evolving job markets and technological advancements. If you are a parent, teacher or homeschool parent, this episode is for you!TakeawaysEncourage children to explore and take chancesPromote an entrepreneurial mindset in education and parentingChapters00:00 Permission Slip for Exploration01:34 Entrepreneurial Mindset02:55 Adapting to ChangeMuch luv,#TeamHoltz

What does it take to build one of the largest automotive groups in North America?In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I sit down with Jared Priestner, CEO of Go Auto, for a candid conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, company culture, AI, dealership growth, talent acquisition, customer experience, and what it takes to scale an automotive organization in today's market.This isn't another surface-level automotive interview.We go deep into:✅ Growing a dealership group across Canada and the United States✅ Leadership lessons from scaling high-performance teams✅ Automotive marketing and customer experience✅ Recruiting and retaining top talent✅ AI's impact on business and dealership operations✅ Entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and decision-making✅ Personal branding in the AI era✅ Family, culture, and long-term visionWhether you're a dealer principal, general manager, sales leader, fixed operations manager, marketer, entrepreneur, or business owner, you'll find valuable insights throughout this conversation.Why Automotive Leaders Reach Out To Ryan HoltzFor more than 15 years, Ryan Holtz has helped organizations grow through marketing, branding, content strategy, AI implementation, customer experience, and revenue generation.His work has included:• Automotive groups and dealerships• Insurance brokerages and financial services firms• Real estate organizations• Professional service businesses• Entrepreneurs and thought leadersRyan has delivered hundreds of workshops, built campaigns generating millions of views, advised executives on AI adoption, and helped businesses identify new revenue opportunities in rapidly changing markets.If your dealership, dealer group, automotive company, or service business is looking for help with:🚀 AI Strategy & Implementation🚀 Dealership Marketing & Lead Generation🚀 Brand Positioning & Personal Branding🚀 Customer Experience Optimization🚀 Revenue Recovery & Growth Strategy🚀 Podcasting & Thought Leadership🚀 Content & Social Media StrategyLet's talk.📱 Text: 780-218-5899About The Ryan Holtz ShowThe Ryan Holtz Show features CEOs, celebrities, entrepreneurs, executives, athletes, entertainers, innovators, and thought leaders sharing the real stories behind business, leadership, culture, AI, growth, and success.Subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders shaping the future.Much love,#TeamHoltz