The past year has been exceptionally challenging for Ryan, especially in the real estate sector, where he faced substantial losses, shut down companies, and navigated personal and professional hardships. Come meet me at the next WealthCon in Las Vegas! https://wealthcon.org/Want to be coached by me on real estate investing? Join our Wealthy Investor program today at https://wealthyinvestor.com/podcast---Are you living The Wealthy Way? Take the quiz and get FREE access to the “Wealth Builder Academy” where I go over all the fundamentals of building wealth. https://www.wealthyway.com/Would you like my team to help build your personal brand? Apply to join Pineda Media at https://pinedamedia.com/podcastLooking to grow in your faith and business? Join Wealthy Kingdom today https://wealthyway.co/dyyCreate your business to grow your revenue, scale your organization, and make an impact with help from Wealthy Business! Apply here https://wealthyway.co/50dWant to partner with me to supercharge your business? Apply at https://www.pinedapartners.com/You can invest in my real estate deals! Go to https://pinedacapital.com ---Despite the hardships, he shares several valuable lessons:1. **Diversify Cash Conversion Cycles:** Ryan emphasizes the importance of having different cash conversion cycles. House flipping, with its longer cycle, posed challenges, prompting a reassessment of business strategies.2. **Reset Company Culture:** Recognizing the need for a cultural shift in his company, Ryan highlights the importance of making firm decisions about eliminating negativity. Redefining core values helped in steering the company forward.3. **Prioritize Innovation:** Ryan underscores the critical role of innovation in sustaining a company. Businesses that resist innovation are prone to failure, making it essential to embrace change.4. **Effective Communication:** Stressing the importance of open communication, Ryan shares a personal experience of having a candid conversation with his wife. Writing down annoyances and desires helped strengthen their relationship.5. **Understanding God's Pruning:** Ryan reflects on the concept of God pruning individuals to prepare them for growth in the next stage. Difficulties and challenges, though painful, can lead to significant personal and professional development.Despite the trials, Ryan acknowledges the positive outcomes and growth that emerged during and after the challenging period. He draws inspiration from James 1:2-4, emphasizing the idea of facing trials with joy as they contribute to the development of perseverance and, consequently, personal growth.