In this episode of The Creative Grit podcast, host Nelson interviews a legendary guest who is an investor, podcaster, and business consultant, Ryan Drake. Despite being sick, both Nelson and Ryan show up to bring their best to the episode. Ryan helps purpose-driven businesses scale with systems for maximum peace and profits. Tune in to learn how to navigate life and business challenges with resilience and determination. Follow Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/itsryandrake/ https://www.facebook.com/ryan.anthony.79025648/? Follow Nelson:  https://www.instagram.com/creatornelson  Follow us on socials:  https://www.instagram.com/thecreativegrit/ https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativegrit  https://twitter.com/thecreativegrit Timestamps 00:00:09 - Introduction 00:03:22 - The importance of mindset in business 00:13:44 - Overcoming challenging days as an entrepreneur 00:16:06 - Sharing personal journey and mission 00:20:35 - Discussion on the impact of money and success 00:32:40 - Recognizing the value of team members and their growth 00:37:36 - The joy of seeing team members evolve and succeed 00:40:57 - Commitment to supporting and uplifting team members 00:43:44 - Choosing the right tools for business management 00:46:47 - Emphasizing the value of outsourcing and delegation 00:49:00 - Benefits of using ClickUp for project management