Ryan Risling

About Ryan

Ryan Risling is a seasoned entrepreneur, strategist, and certified Pinnacle Business Guide who works with owners and decision-makers ready to take their businesses to the next level. With over 30 years of experience, including building a national finance brokerage from the ground up, Ryan brings a deep understanding of what it takes to grow, pivot, and endure in the face of real-world challenges. 

He has worked with entrepreneurs at every stage and has observed the patterns that separate the businesses that thrive from those that stall. Whether helping companies leverage financing to unlock growth or guiding leadership teams through strategic realignment, Ryan’s approach is creative, action-oriented, and grounded in lived experience. 

Known for his energy, insight, and willingness to ask the hard questions, Ryan now helps entrepreneurial teams harness the power of the Pinnacle Business Operating System to gain clarity, build alignment, and create meaningful momentum. His presentations are practical, candid, and designed to deliver value, with powerful takeaways from someone who has been in the seat. 

Outside of the office, Ryan is a proud father of four adult sons. He stays active and fit, values continuous learning and personal challenge, and has recently begun publishing his own material as a singer-songwriter. He takes a holistic approach to business and life, understanding firsthand the pressure of trying to balance it all. This perspective deepens his empathy for fellow leaders and fuels his mission to help them achieve more and build lasting success in every aspect of their journey.