Build something that matters.
Then have the courage to show up for it.
I’m Ryan — a filmmaker, founder, and creative coach helping entrepreneurs, brands, and creators tell better stories, build real businesses, and show up on camera without losing their soul.
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How I Help
Most people who find me are building something — a business, a brand, a voice, or a community.
If one of these sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
You run a business or brand
You need clarity, story, and video that actually connects with real people.
→ Tell Studios
You’re a filmmaker or creative entrepreneur
You want a profitable, sustainable business that doesn’t burn you out.
→ Studio Sherpas
You’re a founder, coach, or thought leader
You’re ready to show up, share your ideas, and build something bigger than yourself.
→ Work with Me
Others Agree
Some people & brands I’ve had the privilege to work with
Gino Wickman
Mike Kim
Susan McLeary
Midlife Stockman
Disney
Lansinoh
University of Michigan
From bestselling authors and YouTube creators to global brands and universities — all connected by a shared belief in the power of story.
What I’ve Built
Over the last 20+ years, I’ve had the privilege of building a few meaningful things:
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A 7-figure, story-driven video studio
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Award-winning documentary and brand films
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A weekly podcast with over 1 million downloads
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A global community of filmmakers and creative entrepreneurs
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Digital courses and programs that have generated over $3M in revenue
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Email audiences totaling over 100,000 people
I don’t share this to impress you.
I share it because I’ve been in the trenches — building, failing, learning, and building again — and I know what it takes to turn ideas into something real.
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Why I do this
I grew up in a small town in southeast Michigan with a lot of curiosity and a lot of big questions about who I was supposed to become.
Over time, that turned into a life of building things — a video studio, a creative community, a podcast, a body of work — and getting to work with people all over the world who were brave enough to share their stories.
But the deeper I go, the clearer one thing becomes:
People matter.
Every story matters.
Every voice matters.
My faith is a big part of why I believe that — not in a loud way, but in a grounding one. It taught me that everyone has dignity, purpose, and something worth sharing.
That’s why I care so much about helping people step into their voice, lead with honesty, and build something meaningful — in business, in family, and in the world.
If you feel that pull too…
you’re not alone.
A story that says everything
This is one of my favorite things I’ve ever made — a moment with my son when he was five, learning to ride a bike… and me realizing that at some point, I’d have to let go.
It kind of sums up how I see the world.
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