Success doesn’t just come to those who work hard. It comes to people who don’t give up, even when things get tough. The truth is, everyone fails sometimes, but if you keep going and learn to adapt, those failures can help you grow and reach success. Many people believe their problems will never go away, or that success comes more easily to others. If you’re feeling stuck, it’s not because you don’t have enough skills or tools—it’s because you haven’t yet learned how to turn those challenges into opportunities.   How can you turn your struggles into a way to move forward? Are you fully using social media and the right mindset to grow and get referrals, or are you missing opportunities?   In this episode, I talk with “Hardcore Closer” Ryan Stewman about how he went from hitting rock bottom to becoming a top sales expert. We share simple but powerful ideas that can help you overcome any problem and find success. Things You’ll Learn In This Episode  Pushing through tough times Ryan Stewman went from hitting rock bottom to building a successful business. What can you learn from someone who never gave up, even when life seemed impossible?   Using social media to grow your business Social media can be a powerful tool to grow your business and get referrals. How can using social media help you reach more people and grow your business faster?   How To build a strong mindset and keep going Having the right mindset and staying strong helps you face challenges. What steps can you take to build a mindset that keeps you strong, no matter what challenges come your way? Guest Bio Ryan Stewman, widely known as the ‘Hardcore Closer,’ is an entrepreneur, sales expert, and author. From overcoming personal struggles to building multiple successful businesses, Ryan has become a leading voice in the world of sales and personal development. He’s here to share his insights on mastering the art of sales, creating a winning mindset, and achieving the success you deserve. Subscribe to Ryan’s YouTube channel and follow him on Instagram and follow him on Instagram. Are you looking for referrals? Then you need to join our Facebook group! We are over 10,000 strong and trade referrals daily. www.JoinGenGen.com  About Your Host Michael J Maher is a coach, speaker and author of The 7 Levels of Communication,  creator of the Generosity Generation and founder of ReferCo. Formerly known as North America's Most Referred Real Estate Professional, in just his third year of real estate, Michael did 187 transactions for $40.1 MM in sales and netted one million dollars. He received over 500 Referrals for 11 straight years. And now, his (7L)System and methodologies have grown beyond the real estate world to see its application in nearly every profession and industry. His last event had over 50 different professions in the room! It all started with a powerful book (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals endorsed but such stalwarts as Dave Ramsey, Dr. Ivan Misner, Bob Burg, Larry Kendall, Howard Brinton, Barbara Corcoran, Gary Keller, and many more.