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Ryan Crownholm

PresidentCrown Capital Adventures Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

Member Since March 2023

Skills

Entrepreneurship
Business Development
Business Consulting

About

Ryan Crownholm is a serial founder & entrepreneur, mentor, investor, and U.S. Army veteran. He is the president and founder of Crown Capital Adventures Inc., Dirtmatch.com, and Mysiteplan.com. With grassroots in construction, he has an exceptional track record of developing business models that deliver immediate and sustainable returns. Crownholm is now an accomplished serial entrepreneur, having launched over 5 successful businesses and sold over half, who mentors a variety of individuals, including entrepreneurs, CEOs, veterans, and both currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. He was an early adopter of blockchain technology and has been an advisor to several Crypto and NFT projects and companies. His mission is to practice insubordinate entrepreneurship and to change the current landscape for small to medium-sized business owners and entrepreneurs.

Published content

Why it's time to change your productivity mindset

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At its core, the difference between being busy and being productive can be summed up in one word: purpose.

15 ways to develop and support your loyal business assistant 

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Apply these best practices to strengthen your relationship as a mentor and partner.  If you're a leader seeking a great personal assistant who can help you elevate your business to the next level, it's essential that you take your time until you find the proper fit. Once you've succeeded at the first step, it's time to nurture the relationship by learning what drives them and what they are most passionate about—treating them like a partner in collaboration on your journey and engaging them in meaningful assignments. While retaining top talent is not an easy feat, here, 15 Fast Company Executive Board members share their best tips for training a high-level assistant that you can count on to work with you closely for the long term.

Have you found your true calling in life yet? 

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Here are 15 strategies to get you on the right path if you are still searching for personal and career fulfillment. When you're just starting out in a career of any sort, it's not unusual to—at times—feel worried or uncertain about your current path. How do you know if you are making the right decision about where you're committing your valuable time and energy in the workforce? Are you genuinely happy—at least for right now?  Being honest with yourself (and others) about your end goals is something to be proud of, and it's also a step in the right direction. Sometimes it's beneficial to experiment with different opportunities—even ones that turn out to be the wrong fit. To offer some further guidance, 15 Fast Company Executive Board members share additional ideas to find clarity as you begin to figure out where you want to see yourself five, ten, or even 20 years from now. In the meantime, proactively devote your best self to whatever it is you are currently doing now, while you're searching. You never know what your diligence in the task at hand may lead to down the road. It's all part of the journey.

Four of the most common excuses in entrepreneurship—and how to stop making them

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Most excuses stem from either a fear of failure or a fear of commitment—and can be overcome with the right tools. 

20 tips to boost your brand's social media status and bottom line ROI

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Business thought leaders weigh in on their top online marketing methods. Storytelling in the business world is essential if you want your organization to stand out in the crowd. How can business leaders become more strategic as they plan their content calendars to attract potential clients and partners through the digital marketing space? Using social media to improve a company's brand appeal is often directly linked to building genuine relationships. It's also about presentations and being more intentional about how you connect with others. By doing so, an organization is more likely to create trust and loyalty over time.  Below, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members discuss additional ways to increase brand recognition and financial growth through business engagement on social networks.

Industry leaders discuss 14 factors of globalization in business

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If your small business is in the process of branching out worldwide, consider the following points as you prepare for your launch. As a business owner or CEO, expanding your company's reach in other countries is more than just building a worldwide network of team members and doing a deep dive into a business market you may be unfamiliar with. On the contrary, it's also about recognizing the standard guidelines that are in place and could enhance or prevent your organization from thriving if you fail to go about your launch in the right way. Below, 14 Fast Company Executive Board members share advice as they weigh in on the impact (and importance) of globalization for small businesses in a growing competitive marketplace. 

Company details

Crown Capital Adventures Inc.

Company bio

Crown Capital Adventure Inc. is a holding and investment company focused on construction technology and real estate. Its purpose is to leverage the latest technology into legacy construction businesses to improve scale and profitability. CCA currently owns and operates DirtMatch, an online dirt exchange, and My Site Plan, a nationwide drafting firm helping its clients with permitting needs. Other investments include real estate rehab, short-term financing for real estate projects, and startups in the construction industry.

Industry

Technology

Company size

11 - 50