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The Hustle Trap: A How-To Guide for Doing Less and Making More with Your Business Paperback – July 19, 2023

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Sometimes it takes a radical event to change your life.

After an almost deadly work accident, Ryan Crownholm faced a difficult truth about his business: without him, he felt failure was imminent. Change was no longer a choice. His—and his company’s—survival depended on it.

In The Hustle Trap, Ryan shares the principles that helped him build a passive seven-figure income while creating more free time to focus on what matters most. This is a comprehensive guide for creating a sustainable business and supercharging your cash flow. Through Ryan’s personal stories and illuminating examples from more than two decades as an entrepreneur across many industries, you’ll learn how to implement key principles for transformation and peace of mind. Escape the hustle trap with this must-read for entrepreneurs wanting to work less, make more, and find freedom for a joy-filled life.
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"I partnered with Ryan on a tech project that was well outside my experience base. His ability to compartmentalize, prioritize, and focus on the various aspects of our project was critical to its success. I could not have done it without him. This book will teach you strategies to maintain control of your business and reclaim your time. Highly recommended for any entrepreneur struggling to gain power over their business and lives."
Scott Kelly, former NASA astronaut and retired US Navy Captain


"I know many entrepreneurs and very smart business leaders. In the eight years I've known Ryan, he stands out as the most creative in unexpected fields, the smartest and surest-handed manager, and the one most helpful to others—and at the same time, the one who has the best balance with the other aspects of his life. An amazing guy and someone to learn from."
Jay Levin, Founder of LA Weekly


"Ryan's insights are extremely practical and actionable. He empowers entrepreneurs and business owners with a proven toolkit to build scalable systems that lead to thriving businesses."
Joel Backaler, author of Digital Influence


"While Ryan simplifies the complex for maximum success, it's the guiding goal that sets him apart—preserve the entrepreneur's time. I've been fortunate enough to be the recipient of his 'lessons' and the witness to how he has mastered these in his own endeavors. Ryan achieves effectively in a few hours, what most entrepreneurs spend eighty hours a week on with far less effectiveness. To be Ryan is to work less, earn more, stress less, and have much of your week open up for the non-work parts of your life you've been ignoring."
Ron Levy, CEO of The Crypto Company


"I've never seen someone run multiple cash-flowing businesses on as little time while maximizing family time and the rest of life as Ryan. Tim Ferris writes about the four-hour work week—Ryan Crownholm lives it and can teach you how to as well."
Rafe Furst, entrepreneur and investor

About the Author

Ryan Crownholm is a serial founder and entrepreneur, mentor, investor, and US Army veteran. He is the president and founder of Crown Capital Adventures Inc., where he manages several businesses. With a background in trucking and excavating, his businesses span many industries, including construction, real estate, technology, recycling, logistics, marketplace, and blockchain. Ryan is a volunteer for Defy Ventures, an entrepreneurial program that enables one of America's largest forgotten communities to defy the odds, and he serves on the board for Equip Our Kids, a national nonprofit campaign raising awareness about and support for EQ life skills. He has been featured in publications such as VICE, Canada Today, the Washington Examiner, and the Orange County Register.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lioncrest Publishing (July 19, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1544540590
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1544540597
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
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Ryan Crownholm is a serial founder and entrepreneur, mentor, investor, and US Army veteran. He is the president and founder of Crown Capital Adventures Inc., where he manages several businesses. With a background in trucking and excavating, his businesses span many industries, including construction, real estate, technology, recycling, logistics, marketplace, and blockchain. Ryan is a volunteer for Defy Ventures, an entrepreneurial program that enables one of America's largest forgotten communities to defy the odds, and he serves on the board for Equip Our Kids, a national nonprofit campaign raising awareness about and support for EQ life skills. He has been featured in publications such as VICE, Canada Today, the Washington Examiner, and the Orange County Register.

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Customers find the book provides practical lessons and insights on how to escape the endless hustle. They appreciate the straightforward writing style that makes complex concepts easy to grasp and understand, with no use of heavy jargon. Readers describe it as a fun and engaging read that draws them in with personal stories. The information is easy to digest and can be absorbed in sections.

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Customers find the book provides valuable information and practical lessons. They say it makes a lot of sense and is essential reading for business owners. The book helps shift their mindset and has been transformative in their operations.

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"...The book is all about working smarter, not harder. It's packed with insights on how to escape the endless hustle and build a business that truly..." Read more

"...That said, the wisdom, operational smarts and unique approaches he takes to managing his several successful businesses are the same he shares in our..." Read more

"...You'll feel encouraged and safe while reading this book. He doesn't beat you over the head for your shortfalls, yet he nudges you enough to action...." Read more

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Customers find the book straightforward and engaging, making complex concepts easy to grasp. It's an essential guide for operationalizing your business and life. The tips are practical and systematic, backed by personal stories. They find it an easy read and funny at times.

"...The tips are very practical and systematic, backed by personal stories of how and why they work. It’s an easy read and it’s quite funny at times...." Read more

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"...critical delegation is as a skill and this book is a fantastic practical resource for me as I shift from working harder to working smarter...." Read more

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Ryan Takes You Out Of The Weeds Quickly & Shows You Your Path To Freedom
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Ryan Takes You Out Of The Weeds Quickly & Shows You Your Path To Freedom
No matter what stage you are in your businsess you will find tools you can use to take action.You can enjoy reading this book quickly and you can digest it in sections (it's laid out very well), reflect on where you're at, assess what you've been doing, take notes, then action.The way the author delivers through this book prompts you to action NOW.You get a personal sense that you can gain the freedom you've been after, right now by taking the action steps encouraged.I was able to look at my business and notice that there that I was leaving money on the table and Ryan demonstrates how you can double down and capture it.You'll feel encouraged and safe while reading this book. He doesn't beat you over the head for your shortfalls, yet he nudges you enough to action. The rest is really up to you!You'll learn how to duplicate your efforts, consider your mortality and what you really can accomplish from a hospital bed and/or a tight deadline.You'll stop making excuses and get in gear after reading this.Listen to me......you'll.....stop.....making......excuses.....and take flight.There's no use of heavy jargon, just substance. Have fun reading!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
    As the author will tell you, this is not a book for entrepreneurs building fancy tech companies using VC money. It’s for building cash generating and self sustaining businesses. The tips are very practical and systematic, backed by personal stories of how and why they work. It’s an easy read and it’s quite funny at times. Highly recommend!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
    Wow, "The Hustle Trap" is a game-changer! It's like a breath of fresh air in the world of business books.

    The author's style is engaging and straightforward, making complex concepts easy to grasp. The book is all about working smarter, not harder. It's packed with insights on how to escape the endless hustle and build a business that truly serves you.

    From learning to say "no" to tasks that don't align with your goals, to transforming problems into efficient systems, this book is a roadmap to success.

    In short, "The Hustle Trap" is a must-read for every entrepreneur. Grab a copy, you won't regret it!
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
    What a great view of the world. I highly recommend it to any entrepreneurs who are spending more and more time in their business and looking for opportunities to grow it. Taking yourself out of the center of things, to observe where the fractures are to optimize where your time is best spent rather than being caught up in everyday minutiae. The book is brilliant, straight forward, easy to digest and easy to apply.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
    First, here's an acknowledgement that I know Ryan personally and participate with him for some years in the same CEO mastery group, one that I facilitate. That said, the wisdom, operational smarts and unique approaches he takes to managing his several successful businesses are the same he shares in our group and which have helped me and others. So the fact that he wrote these down for all the rest of you means "lucky you." Obviously, I encourage everyone reading this to spend the few bucks for your own good. - Jay Levin, founder of LA Weekly.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
    I've historically been one of those entrepreneurs who wanted to outwork the competition and keep control. But after starting a family, I need to be smarter with my time and energy. From Ryan's inspiring story and operational expertise I now see how critical delegation is as a skill and this book is a fantastic practical resource for me as I shift from working harder to working smarter. If this sounds at all relatable to you, I highly recommend this book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
    No matter what stage you are in your businsess you will find tools you can use to take action.

    You can enjoy reading this book quickly and you can digest it in sections (it's laid out very well), reflect on where you're at, assess what you've been doing, take notes, then action.

    The way the author delivers through this book prompts you to action NOW.

    You get a personal sense that you can gain the freedom you've been after, right now by taking the action steps encouraged.

    I was able to look at my business and notice that there that I was leaving money on the table and Ryan demonstrates how you can double down and capture it.

    You'll feel encouraged and safe while reading this book. He doesn't beat you over the head for your shortfalls, yet he nudges you enough to action. The rest is really up to you!

    You'll learn how to duplicate your efforts, consider your mortality and what you really can accomplish from a hospital bed and/or a tight deadline.

    You'll stop making excuses and get in gear after reading this.

    Listen to me......you'll.....stop.....making......excuses.....and take flight.

    There's no use of heavy jargon, just substance. Have fun reading!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Ryan Takes You Out Of The Weeds Quickly & Shows You Your Path To Freedom
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
    No matter what stage you are in your businsess you will find tools you can use to take action.

    You can enjoy reading this book quickly and you can digest it in sections (it's laid out very well), reflect on where you're at, assess what you've been doing, take notes, then action.

    The way the author delivers through this book prompts you to action NOW.

    You get a personal sense that you can gain the freedom you've been after, right now by taking the action steps encouraged.

    I was able to look at my business and notice that there that I was leaving money on the table and Ryan demonstrates how you can double down and capture it.

    You'll feel encouraged and safe while reading this book. He doesn't beat you over the head for your shortfalls, yet he nudges you enough to action. The rest is really up to you!

    You'll learn how to duplicate your efforts, consider your mortality and what you really can accomplish from a hospital bed and/or a tight deadline.

    You'll stop making excuses and get in gear after reading this.

    Listen to me......you'll.....stop.....making......excuses.....and take flight.

    There's no use of heavy jargon, just substance. Have fun reading!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023
    For an aspiring entrepreneur with a new startup company this wisdom has been truly transformative and pivotal in my operations across the board. Having seen immediate results after implementation of these new systems I highly recommend this book to anyone who is tired of living in survival mode and ready to start living a purpose driven life.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2023
    I needed this decades ago. I look back on all those years and now see how I have lived inside of the hustle trap. This book made me aware of it, while it also taught me how to find my way out of that trap.

    If you have the same reaction as me, by the end, your mindset will be forever changed. It’s lessons left me with the feeling that I had just been set free. The Hustle Trap showed me that strong values of hustle and hard work, which many of us learned from our parents, were right for their generation. However, combining hustle and hard work, with the speed of the internet has us running a race we either cannot win or ultimately, we lose by winning. If you are tireless and pride yourself on that, this read should prove very enlightening for you.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to achieve your goals faster, better and easier you must read this book
    Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2023
    This book describes in detail what is the best way to achieve your goals the proper way, it is simple to read and to the point. a must read for sure...