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Apr 2025
59m 22s

Former CIA Agent Exposes the Truth About...

Ryan Hanley, Bleav
About this episode

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Nic McKinley is no ordinary man. A former military special operator, CIA operative, and founder of two multimillion-dollar tech companies, he's a Harvard graduate with a relentless drive to make a difference. He's a pioneer in developing scalable technical solutions to protect children from online predators.

But Nic's mission goes even further. He's on a quest to reduce human trafficking by 80%, fueled by an unwavering purpose that drives him to tackle seemingly impossible goals.

In this powerful conversation, you'll discover:

  • The crucial importance of having a purpose that fuels your motivation.
  • The shocking reality of human trafficking in the U.S., where many victims are American citizens.
  • Nic's insights on societal issues, including the vilification of successful individuals.
  • The power of purpose-driven work to create lasting impact.
  • A challenge to decide who you want to be and act decisively towards those goals.
This episode is a call to action, urging you to live with intention and make a meaningful contribution to the world.

Here's what research and statistics highlight:

  • Human trafficking is a global crisis, but studies show that a significant portion of victims in the U.S. are domestic.
  • Purpose-driven individuals report higher levels of well-being and resilience.
  • Technology can be a powerful tool in combating human trafficking, as evidenced by the development of scalable technical solutions.
🎯 Takeaways:
  1. Purpose-driven missions bring meaningful change
  2. Awareness and education are key to fighting human trafficking misconceptions
  3. Big goals can lead to big changes

💬 Sound Bites:
"And it is so much easier to destroy than it is to build.”
"I have zero social media apps on my phone. Those are on another phone. And the reason why is because I'm not gonna sit there and just scroll the, you know, doom scroll x or Instagram or any of these different platforms, because I don't wanna feed that side of me."
"Everybody thinks you're crazy until until you're successful, and then they don't."

🔗 Connect and Discover:
Website: https://deliverfund.org/
Personal Website: https://www.nicmckinley.com/

📖 Chapters:
00:00 Nick McKinley: Fighting Human Trafficking
03:30 Unlocking Nonlinear Thinking Potential
07:58 "Why Billionaires Keep Working"
11:59 Complacency vs. Action and Impact
15:49 Discrediting Accomplishments and Excuses
18:31 "Taking Control: Limiting Social Media"
22:07 "Commitment Key to Entrepreneurial Success"
23:50 Commitment Without Negotiation
29:23 Embracing Multifaceted Identity for Success
31:31 Breaking Free from Toxic Role Models
34:00 Lost Respect for Presidential Ambitions
38:38 Challenging Simplistic Good vs. Evil Narratives
41:45 Fighting Child Trafficking Online
45:56 Call for Dedicated Anti-Trafficking Agency
48:33 Confronting the Human Trafficking Market
50:14 Men: Choose Growth Over Victimhood
56:20 Aim for Ambitious Goals
58:15 Deliver Fund: Combating Human Trafficking

📌 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗡:
Website: https://go.ryanhanley.com/
Course Page: https://masteroftheclose.com/
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ryan-hanley-show/id1480262657
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AZFuTiQsgS9hMQDDdtlOr?si=98432b7806534486
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley

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