Entrepreneurship
My work spans consumer brands, media, directory projects, pet wellness, publishing, and web production. The pattern is easy: spot the opportunity, move fast, and build something people can actually use.
entrepreneur / founder / author / builder
Conservative poker player, aggressive business owner, author, and builder.
I am a serial entrepreneur, founder of Hemp Well, author of Capone of Cannabis, Chief Disruptor at FPUM, founder of Realty Plus, avid reader, non-proft volunteer and a hands-on builder of modern websites.
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The journey
Doing cool things since my first paper route.
Capone of Cannabis
A memoir and exposé about Michigan medical marijuana, raids, politics, prosecution, the tax fight, and the cost of being early in an industry the system was not ready to accept.
Reading as fuel
The Book Club page turns my reading list into a living index of memoir, philosophy, business, psychology, religion, history, law, science, fiction, and culture.
Open the reading list →Ventures & Roles
Things That I Like To Do.
Our companies have one thing in common—they solve problems.
Chief Disruptor
FPUM
Fueling Progress With Uncommon Minds — we solve problems with useful businesses.
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Founder
Realty Plus
A real-estate focused brand and directory project — we help property owners and real estate professionals thrive.
Visit Realty Plus →Projects I Like
Some of the things that fill my days.
I enjoy what I do everyday.
Drinking outside is more fun
Outdoor Beer Garden
A beer garden and hospitality concept built around cold beer, open air, and simple outdoor gathering.
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Lower your home's property taxes
Lower Property Tax
A polished, data-driven way to review your assessment, organize comparable property evidence, and pursue a lower tax bill with more confidence.
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Chief Disruptor / Venture Creator
FPUM
Fueling Progress With Uncommon Minds. FPUM builds, backs, and advises companies at the edge of opportunity.
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Hemp Health For Pets
Hemp Well
A pet supplement brand built around hemp, animal wellness, retail distribution, and practical education for pet parents.
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Memoir / true-crime / reform
Author
Capone of Cannabis: How Legalization Gave Way to Raids, Corruption, the CIA and the IRS.
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The smarter way to sell used jewelry
JWLRZ
Where Sellers Get Cash Offers for Jewelry From Multiple Buyers. When multiple buyers compete—you win.
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No more pee on the toilet
Bowl Feet
My way of giving back to all of the women over the years that I hurt. I am sorry!
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I enjoy a good cigar and helping friends.
Smoky’s Fine Cigars
Built from the ground up the shop's site, theme design, messaging, marketing and online administration of their indoor golf simulator.
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Lawyer website and marketing
Prison Law Firm
Built from the ground for a law firm that specializes in federal prison consulting and litigation. Project included website build, logo creation, marketing and messaging.
View project →Book Club
Reading List, started in 2023.
Memoir, philosophy, business, markets, religion, law, history, science, culture, and the kind of books that make you think.
Just finished Rick Bragg’s third book in the series: All Over but the Shoutin’, Ava’s Man, and The Prince of Frogtown.
What should I read next?Writing & media
The story is the strategy.
Ryan writes about entrepreneurship, cannabis history, criminal justice, government power, pet wellness, and the strange places where business and personal survival collide.
Read ArticlesHow I Founded the Marijuana Patients Organization | Ryan Richmond Cannabis · Advocacy · Origin Story Why I Founded the Marijuana Patients Organization Before…
Trump, the Constitution, and America’s Favorite Hobby: Criticizing the President
America just turned 250 years old, and somehow it felt like more people spent the birthday party bashing Trump than praising the country. But…
Fishing With Two Lines in the Open Ocean
We just finished building our second residential property tax assessment site: LowerPropertyTax.com. Yes, it will compete with AppealTax.com. And that is kind of the…
Website design & build
I can design and build your website.
I build websites with marketing, AEO/SEO, strategy, mobile-ready design, strong copy, and a clear path for visitors to take action. I also occasionally build free websites for nonprofits I personally like and want to support.
- Unique visual direction and homepage strategy
- Mobile-first site development
- Marketing, visibility, strategy, calls to action, and launch-ready copy
- I build free sites for non-profits I care about.
Custom site build
Strategy → copy → design → theme → launch