Hi, I’m Ryan. I help high performers become founders by using LinkedIn to build real, profitable businesses.

My career didn’t fall apart. I didn’t burn out. I finished every role cleanly - Director, VP - leading hundreds of engineers across the world and helping build multiple billion‑dollar companies.

And still, I knew I wanted to build on my own.

I’ve founded 5 companies and earned multiple exits while scaling teams behind $1B+ in outcomes. I loved the work, but I wanted a life where I could build big things and be present for my family. I wanted ownership. I wanted flexibility. I wanted proof I could do it on my terms.

LinkedIn became the path. I grew from 1,200 to 100,000+ followers in nine months, built a brand that opened doors I didn’t know existed, and stepped fully into my own business.

Since then, I’ve coached 50+ founders to design careers, income streams, and opportunities that match the life they actually want - not the life their company dictates.

Here’s how we work:

- Identify the opportunities you can’t see in your past experience.
- Build a clear, practical brand that attracts the right people.
- Turn your skills into simple offers, real customers, and predictable income.

Today, I own my time. I build, coach, and spend my days with my family - and help others do the same.

If you’re a high performer who wants a business that fits your life, DM me.
Partnerships, speaking, press: ryan@ryanyockey.com

Professional highlights:
• 5× Founder | Multiple exits
• Scaled teams responsible for $1B+ outcomes
• Grew to 100,000+ followers in 9 months
• Coached 50+ founders
• Trusted by leaders at Google, Adobe, Meta

Ryan Yockey

I’ve been watching people for years. The patterns are wild.

The loudest person in the room? Usually compensating.

The flashiest? Probably broke or close to it.

The one who won’t shut up about how smart they are? Not that smart.

Here’s what I’ve noticed about people who actually have it:

The strongest are gentle.
They don’t need to intimidate. Their presence does the work.

The smartest are quiet.
They listen more than they talk. They know they don’t know everything.

The wealthiest are simple.
No logos. No flex. Just compound interest and time freedom.

The happiest are private.
They’re not performing for an audience. They’re living for themselves.

Real power doesn’t need to prove itself.

It just exists.

The person who’s actually built something doesn’t need to tell you about it every five minutes.
Their results speak.

The person who’s actually confident doesn’t need external validation.
They’ve done the internal work.

If you find yourself constantly trying to prove your worth, your intelligence, your success—pause.

Ask yourself who you’re trying to convince.

Because the people who’ve made it?
They stopped performing a long time ago.

They just started building in silence.

That’s what I write about every Saturday. One short note to 135,000+ entrepreneurs who care more about real progress than public applause.

It takes 4 minutes.

And its free: https://lnkd.in/gfyweeTM

No noise.
Just the work.

Actionable strategies to grow your audience, monetize your skills, and build leverage online. | Trusted by leaders at Google, Adobe, Meta

The real luxury isn’t making millions.

And it’s definitely not your internet dream.

It’s easy to confuse money with freedom.

Fast cars.
Big houses.
Screenshots and timelines.

But watch closely.

The people who actually "made it"
optimize for something much quieter.

I control my time.
I can choose when to workout.
I dont have nearly the level of stress I once did.

Slow mornings without guilt.
Rested afternoons whenever I want.
Sleep that isn’t borrowed from tomorrow.

And most importantly:

People you love.
Who love you back.

Money can certainly help create these things and more, theres no denying that.

But chasing money at the expense of them usually destroys the very life you’re trying to build.

I learned this the hard way.

The goal isn’t more.
It’s enough — designed intentionally.

That’s what I write about every Saturday.

One short email to 135,000+ entrepreneurs on building work and lives that don’t collapse under success.

It takes 4 minutes to read.

It’s free. Join here: https://lnkd.in/gfyweeTM

Slow down.
You’re closer than you think.

I waited longer than I should have.

Not because I didn’t have ideas.
Not because I wasn’t capable.

Because I kept telling myself I needed:
More clarity.
More confidence.
More proof it would work.

I thought I needed a better plan.

I didn’t.

I thought I needed permission to try new things.

I didn't

I thought I needed someone to tell me it was okay to start.

I didn’t.

What I actually needed was to stop questioning myself.

Every meaningful thing I’ve built started the same way:
Messy.
Incomplete.
Uncomfortable.


The people I know who’ve built real businesses didn’t wait for the right time.
They started before it made sense.
They figured it out while delivering.
They gave themselves permission to start.

Most people do the opposite.

They plan.
They ask.
They wait.

Your competition isn’t other people.

It’s your own hesitation.

Stop asking if you’re ready.
Start doing the thing you keep thinking about.

That’s what I write about every Saturday.

One short note to 135,000+ entrepreneurs who stopped waiting and started building.

It takes 4 minutes.

It’s free: https://lnkd.in/gfyweeTM

Start sooner than you feel comfortable.

The most valuable skill isn’t productivity.

It’s knowing what matters.

Anyone can work harder.
Anyone can move faster.
Anyone can optimize their calendar.

That’s not the edge.

The edge is knowing what not to do.

Because efficiency on the wrong things is still wasted energy.

I see this constantly.

People obsess over:
• Morning routines
• Task managers
• AI workflows
• Productivity hacks

But they’re applying them to work that doesn’t matter.

So they feel busy.
They feel exhausted.
And they wonder why nothing compounds.

Real leverage comes from clarity.

Knowing:
• Which decisions actually move the needle
• Which problems are worth solving
• Which work creates momentum instead of maintenance

Most professionals don’t need better systems.

They need better filters.

Once you know what matters, productivity becomes obvious.
Until then, it’s just motion.

That’s what I write about every Saturday.

One short email to 135,000+ entrepreneurs on building conviction, making clearer decisions, and designing work you’re proud to stand behind.

It takes 4 minutes to read.

It’s free. Join here: https://lnkd.in/gfyweeTM

Keep building.
The right people notice.

Leadership transitions don’t just test strategy.
They test identity.

Especially in family businesses.

Next generation leaders are often capable, driven, and ready, yet still seen as “the kid.”

That tension creates doubt, resistance, and unnecessary pressure at the exact moment leadership matters most.

I know this firsthand, as I took over a family business at 20, spent over 16 years as CEO, led teams through growth, succession, M&A, and crisis, and successfully exited before 30.

Today, I’m a keynote speaker and advisor helping next generation leaders step into authority during leadership transitions.

I work with next gen family business leaders, founders, and executive teams navigating high stakes change.

My keynotes blend strategy and lived experience from 16+ years as a CEO, leading through growth, succession, crisis, and reinvention.

They create clarity. And real behavior change.

📌 What I Speak About
Turning transitions into turning points
Leading change with clarity and confidence
Decision making under uncertainty
Identity and authority in family business succession

🧠 What Audiences leave with:
Clear thinking under pressure
Tools to lead change without burning bridges
Language for challenges they’ve felt but never named
Confidence to step into authority without over proving or burning out
Direction grounded in reality, not theory
My sessions are energizing, practical, and deeply human.
No fluff. No clichés. Just real leadership grounded in experience.

Beyond the stage, I also work as a trusted thought partner to next gen family business leaders.

Not as a coach, but as a peer who has sat in the same seat.
A confidential space to think clearly, decide well, and lead without losing yourself.

🤝 Why I’m Trusted
✔ 16+ years as a CEO
✔ Took over a family business at 20
✔ Scaled and exited a company before 30
✔ Led 900+ people through M&A and crisis
✔ Experience speaking across LATAM, the U.S. & Europe

✨ Let’s work together
Available for keynotes and advisory work.

📩 em@estefanymarte.com
📅 Book a direct call via my Featured section.

And yes, I also answer to “Stephanie” 😅

Estefany Marte

Your words empower.
Your words destroy.

It's your choice.

Use them to build people up.
Not bring them down.

This applies to:
--> Work (regardless of rank)
--> Home (regardless of role)

Be a kind human.

If all you can be in 2026 is that.
You have already changed the world.

♻️ Repost to your network and share the joy.

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Helping next-gen leaders step into bigger roles with confidence & strategy | International Keynote Speaker & Advisor | +16 yrs CEO

When you're ready, it will come.

That's my big "aha" moment from 2025.

We grind, we push, we persist, we hustle.

Let's also remember to work on ourselves.
On facing our fears and dark sides.

On flowing with the twists and turns of life.

You’re still you.
Even if this season looks different.

🌳 Same roots.
Same potential.
Same strength.
Just a different chapter.

We don’t expect a tree to bloom all year.

So why do we expect it from ourselves?

But growth doesn’t always look like progress. 

Sometimes, it looks like stillness. 
Or recalibration. 
Or letting go.

Here are 4 ways to quiet anxiety when you’re in between seasons:

1️⃣ Name what’s changing. 
Anxiety grows in the unknown; clarity shrinks it. 
Write down the 3 biggest shifts you’re facing.

2️⃣ Shrink the time horizon. 
Don’t plan the next 12 months. 
Just ask: What can I do well this week?

3️⃣ Anchor to your constants. 
Who are you outside of titles or seasons? 
Find 3 values or habits that don’t change.

4️⃣ Create micro-wins. 
Look for momentum in small actions
Make that 1 call, write that 1 email, have that 1 coffee.

👉 Whether you’re building, rebuilding. 

Or simply catching your breath, give yourself some grace.

You’re not failing.

You're discovering a new you.

Con cariño,

E.

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A title doesn't make you a leader
Founding the company, either.

How you choose to treat your people does.

Columbia's research shows that fear-based leadership: 
stifles innovation and risk-taking.

Avoid these as a leader:

❌ Not being clear on where people stand
↳Instead, be honest and clear with your team.

❌ Criticizing someone in public
↳Instead, give caring+honest feedback in private

❌ Losing your s...enses when things go sideways
↳Instead, keep your calm and level your emotions.

❌ Using higher ranks as a shield for pressure
↳Instead, support them fully so they can drive results

❌ Shaming someone for making a mistake
↳Instead, remember you're human too, don't be an idiot.

Fear might bring short-term results, 
But it can destroy your team & company culture.

Make sure you build the kind of space you wished for
when you were not at the top of the ranks.

👇 What's one way you build a fear-free space?

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♻️ Repost to help build more safe spaces at work.

Difference between success and failure:

How many times you try.

That's it.

We may like to think is

--> Money
--> Intelligence
--> Technology
--> Connections

But in reality is how many times you fail and try again.

↳99% of people give up after the first sting of failure.

↳Very few try after a second failed attempt.

↳And very few keep pushing until the figure it out.

So, like my accountability partner and I say all the time:

This is a numbers game. 
One more failed call, email, pitch
One step closer to victory

👉 Try. 
👉 Try again. 
👉 Try differently. 
👉 Try again tomorrow. 
👉 Try and ask for help. 
👉 Try to find someone who’s already done it.

But, please, keep trying.

The world needs your light and your ideas.

👇 What would you say to someone thinking of quitting?

♻️ Repost to inspire your network to keep moving forward

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"I didn't achieve anything big in 2025"

This is what a client told me on Q4.

He borrowed someone else's timeline to assess himself.

December has a tic toc tic toc on our heads.

We want to rush everything in Q4.
Run a sprint as if life ends on the 31st.

We're all on the same ocean.
But we're rowing our own boats.

Never forget your timeline is yours.
No one else's.

Give yourself grace, a pad in the back and an "echaaaa"

You did the best you could with what you had.

 💭What do you think?

♻️Others need to hear this, repost to your network

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Your calendar reveals your self-respect.
Read that again.

2026 is about focus.
Not just from the strategy perspective

But mostly, from the energy perspective.

→ That boss who doesn't value you? 
→ That friend who never replies?
→ That person who drags you down? 

Stop giving 100% to people who don't choose you.

You set the standard for how others treat you.

So going into 2026:

1/ Surround yourself with people who see your worth
2/ Nourish your inner world: read, move, meditate
3/ Clean your agenda from haters, naysayers, etc
4/ Be in rooms your voice has value
5/ Be selective on your circle.

Stop trying to convince people of your value.

Do you agree?

♻️ More people need to see this, repost to your network!

And follow Estefany Marte for more content like this!

Lección 30–>37: Vale la pena invertir tiempo en conocerte 

Qué aprendiste de ti en este 2025? 💭 

Sígueme Estefany Marte para más

The ICE situation is not a partisan issue.
It impacts business and trust.

When enforcement authorities break trust, business absorbs the cost.

The cost is called risk, materialized and not.

Transitions of power need to contemplate transitions of:
Ways of moving forward
Ways to handle crisis
Ways to address when things go sideways 

Leadership transitions are not just a change of role.

They’re a change in how we see the world. 
And how we act accordingly 

Read more in this article from expert Peter Bäckman, CSyP, AMBCI .

CEO / Founding Partner at TEDCAP | Advisor to Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias (Dominican Republic’s Emergency Management Center)

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When enforcement fractures trust, business absorbs the cost. 

This wasn’t a use-of-force debate: It was a systemic failure. 

The blast radius of a security failure no longer stops at the crime scene or the protest perimeter; it moves through supply chains, workplaces, brands, and boardrooms. In 2026, resilience is no longer defined by guards, barriers, or contingency plans. It is cognitive. 

The private sector did not volunteer for this exposure, nor did it design it. It inherited it by operating inside societies where security itself can become a source of disruption.

#RiskManagement #CorporateSecurity #FederalOverreach #ICE #Trump #KristiNoem #Violence #CrisisLeadership #ReputationalRisk #EnterpriseRisk #PsychologicalSafety #OperationalResilience #Minnesota #UrbanSecurity #CivilUnrest #GeopoliticalRisk #Governance #TrustCrisis #BusinessContinuity

The January 7, 2026, fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis serves as a critical, real-time case study of how federal-priv

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