Purpose Driven
Entrepreneurship

Helping people discover their calling
and build things that matter.

Dan Ryland writes and speaks about purpose, faith, entrepreneurship, design, and building products that help people flourish.

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Your Purpose Explained

A reflection on purpose, reconnecting with God, Kingdom math, and building a life that helps the world flourish.

Chained to Purpose

A reflection on how pressure, limits and unexpected struggles can shape your purpose.

10 laws that will completely change your career trajectory

Discover 10 essential laws that will transform your career path and accelerate your professional growth.

How Supabase Cron helps me stay motivated, build discipline and find encouragement

Discover how Supabase Cron can boost your motivation, enhance discipline, and provide encouragement in your daily routine.

"Stormzy uploaded an unreleased song" - Insidr Music notifications using Supabase & OneSignal

Discover how Insidr Music leverages Supabase and OneSignal to deliver real-time notifications about unreleased songs

The most underrated UX case study of all time: Checking your bin collection date

From childhood bin man aspirations to award-winning product builder, how good, resident focused UX is worth every penny: A bin collection UX case study

Living on the Supabase Edge [Functions] with Million Dollar Business Ideas

From inspiration to execution. How Supabase Edge Functions are making million dollar business ideas.

Dan Ryland. Is. Supabase Vector Database.

From Hackathons to hammers, I explore how to leverage Supabase's vector database to create an AI version of myself.

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Never give up

It's April 2nd, and after a bit of a podcast break, here's a massive update: Insider, the subscription-based platform for musicians (think OnlyFans meets Spotify, but way…

Is Doubt Pulling You Off Your Track?

Doubt is loud, distracting, and often disguised as comfort or logic. In this episode, I dive into the story of Moses and the Israelites, unpacking how doubt, frustration, and nega…

The Depth of God’s Provision: Are You Missing It?

Is your view of God’s provision a paddling pool when it’s actually an ocean? In this episode, I explore how shifting your perspective and quieting the chaos can help you tap into…

You’re More Than a Doorstop

Have you settled for being something you were never meant to be? Just like a hammer can hold a door open but was made to drive nails, your talents and skills weren’t meant to sit…

Why I’m Making Counterintuitive Decisions (And You Should Too)

Sometimes faith leads you to make decisions that look strange to everyone else—like not negotiating a higher contract rate when every business guru says you should. In this episod…

2025: Celebrate the Wins, Keep the Lessons

As we step into 2025, I reflect on the past year—celebrating the wins and embracing the lessons that shape who we are. In this episode, I share how reflecting on successes and tak…

2025: Get Back In The Ring

Life’s a wrestling match—sometimes you win, sometimes you get knocked out. In this episode, we’re talking about how to get back in the ring . Whether it’s starting over, pivoting,…

Create More, Consume Less: The One-Way App Idea

In this episode, we explore the importance of creating over consuming and the impact of balancing these activities in our digital lives. From the idea of a one-way app for pure cr…

Faith vs Anxiety: Embracing Certainty in Your Walk

In this episode, we dive into the evolution of faith—moving from anxiety-driven actions to living with faith and certainty. We explore the two stages of faith many Christians expe…

Why I Really Want to Be a Millionaire

Ever wondered why I’m so determined to become a millionaire? Spoiler: it's not just about the money. In this video, I dive deep into my true motivations and how they’re rooted…

When optimism isn’t enough

Feeling stuck and unmotivated? Join me, Dan Ryland, as I share personal anecdotes and insights on overcoming fear, embracing honesty, and staying motivated. From my recent visit t…

How To Support Your Ambitious Wife

Ever wondered how to be the best partner to someone with big dreams? In this video, I share my personal experiences and insights from supporting my wife, Kima, an extraordinary mu…

Face Your Fear Now or Face It Later

Facing fears: Ever felt like the very thing you're avoiding is what you need to do next? I've been there. This week, I reflected on my journey co-hosting "Don't B…

Life Is Subduing YOU

Join Ryland's Six Figure Academy for FREE: https://bit.ly/RylandSixFigureAcademy Ever feel like life's got you on an escalator, just standing still while you could be walk…

The Power of Visibility: Embrace Trying

Tired of building someone else's dream? Build your own six-figure future: ⁠https://bit.ly/RylandSixFigureAcademy⁠ Are you ready to push yourself out of your comfort zone? This…

My Journey to Becoming a Millionaire by 35 - Join Me!

Tired of building someone else's dream? Build your own six-figure future: https://bit.ly/RylandSixFigureAcademy This year, I've set a bold goal: to become a millionaire by…

Face the fear

Yes, feel the fear. Break it down and identify solutions to achieve the same goal.

Todo Lists, Getting Stuck & Small Bets

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My Ecosystem Plan for 2023

I'm back. It's been a little while, but I wanted to give you a 'behind the scenes' look at what I'm working on coming into this new year of 2023.