Before venturing into real estate, Ryan spent 14 years in the Air Force, working in dynamic military environments around the globe. He trained as a Security Forces Operator, taking on several instructional and training roles before moving into a managerial position. During this time, he also completed a Bachelor of Business Studies at Massey University. After leaving the military, Ryan became self-employed as a content creator and digital marketing manager for ConsultCo Aotearoa, a digital marketing agency that helps small businesses, brands, and entrepreneurs market their products and services. Throughout this period, Ryan completed several digital marketing courses, including Yoobee’s Digital Marketing course. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in social media marketing and advertising, which he applies to his personal brand and property marketing. Ryan is also an experienced property investor, having developed numerous properties alongside his wife, Aimee. Both share a passion for real estate and property development and together they have three children. As an avid runner, Ryan has completed several ultramarathons, including the 100-mile (160km) Tarawera Ultramarathon race. You’ll often see him running local trails or roads in his spare time or training for team fitness competitions at the Fitness Lab. Ryan combines his military skills, digital marketing experience, and property knowledge to achieve the best possible results for his clients.