Ryan Zofay was pronounced dead at 16 after flipping a car while running from the cops. Today, he runs a $100M+ mental health empire. In this raw and powerful episode, Ryan shares his full transformation. from addiction and facing 25 to life, to building "We Level Up" into a multi-state treatment business with 600+ employees and over 400 beds. We unpack the exact mindset shifts that fueled his comeback, the emotional wounds that drive high performers, and how mastering psychology is the real cheat code to business growth. Ryan breaks down his obsession with team-building, the art of raising capital, and why most entrepreneurs fail to scale because they never do the deep inner work. We also dive into how he leverages real estate for long-term wealth and tax protection, how to build emotional resilience as a founder, and why pain if channeled correctly is the ultimate competitive advantage. If you’re a business owner, investor, or ambitious W2 employee navigating your own identity shift, this episode will change how you see your past, your power, and your path forward. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory
Ryan Zofay was pronounced dead at 16 after flipping a car while running from the cops. Today, he runs a $100M+ mental health empire. In this raw and powerful episode, Ryan shares his full transformation. from addiction and facing 25 to life, to building "We Level Up" into a multi-state treatment business with 600+ employees and over 400 beds.
We unpack the exact mindset shifts that fueled his comeback, the emotional wounds that drive high performers, and how mastering psychology is the real cheat code to business growth. Ryan breaks down his obsession with team-building, the art of raising capital, and why most entrepreneurs fail to scale because they never do the deep inner work.
We also dive into how he leverages real estate for long-term wealth and tax protection, how to build emotional resilience as a founder, and why pain if channeled correctly is the ultimate competitive advantage. If you’re a business owner, investor, or ambitious W2 employee navigating your own identity shift, this episode will change how you see your past, your power, and your path forward.