We've all heard the saying, 'our network is our net worth'. The more people we know and the more connections we make, the more opportunities will come our way. All too often, we focus on the people within our network who are most like us – those who share our same interests, skills, and experiences. But to really unlock exponential growth opportunities, we need to tap into the right people on our network, those with connections and resources that can help you take things to the next level. In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, Jay is joined by Ryan Breznik for the fourth time. Ryan talks about how having a network is important to all aspects of life, how he capitalized on the opportunities presented to him, and what investment vehicles are available in today’s digital era that can be beneficial for diversifying portfolios. Enjoy! If you are looking for an inexpensive and super convenient healthcare option, check out SkillMil Telehealth Services. It's a program that works well as a supplement to VA health care. Simply click on telehealth services on their website, fill out the basic info, and use the referral code Expert(ish) Podcast in the dropdown menu to get started. In This Episode1:46 - A look back at what Ryan has been up to recently 5:51 - What Jay and Ryan have accomplished together that led to positive results 9:56 - Why networks are undeniably important in many aspects of life 13:56 - How being an action-taker presents opportunities 17:15 - How Ryan got into corporate real estate 27:00 - Other investment vehicles that can be essential for diversifying a portfolio 33:25 - How to take advantage of digital growth opportunities 37:36 - What separates theory-based classes from outside-the-classroom learning 46:34 - What's next for Ryan Breznik Favorite Quotes30:29 - "The working class is moving out and the newer generations are coming in and taking their place and what they know and what they want to invest in and how they want the world to be run is a lot of these technologies that are kind of breaking through the surface right now." - Ryan Breznik 3:24 "If you want to get into something, whether it's investing in real estate or just a different track, you have to put the work in and these doors do open for you as you go along." - Ryan Breznik 5:08 - "Nothing's come in like one big step. There are accomplishments or successes. There are so many little steps that you have to take in order to get where you want to go long term." - Ryan Breznik 9:37 - "If you are trying to set yourself up down the line to do something more than you're currently doing, don't be hesitant to have conversations about the future with other people. You're never going to realize the potential of the network you already have until you start picking their brain and pick yours." - Ryan Breznik 33:46 - "To access that exponential growth opportunity, you do have to be on the forefront and one of the early movers in putting yourself in a position to be able to capitalize on those opportunities. And all it takes is investing time." - Ryan Breznik Connect with Expert(ish) Podcast Host JAY JOHNSONCall (858) 925- 4536WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagram Listen to more episodes of the Expert(ish) PodcastiTunesSpotify