Bestselling author Ryan Holiday teams exclusively with Backyard Ventures

Backyard Ventures, a strategic partner for visionary creators building sustainable media brands across platforms, announced today that the New York Times bestselling author Ryan Holiday has entered into an exclusive partnership with the company. This expanded relationship makes Backyard Ventures the official representative across all of Holiday’s properties, including his podcasts “The Daily Stoic” and “The Daily Dad” and associated daily newsletters and weekly video content.

The move reflects the continued growth and evolution of both parties. Holiday, renowned for reviving interest in Stoic philosophy through bestselling books such as “The Obstacle Is the Way,” “Ego is the Enemy,” and “Discipline is Destiny,” has built an expansive multimedia empire that reaches millions daily.

Backyard Ventures, recognized for its curated approach to creator partnerships, has worked with Holiday for over five years, fostering a deep, strategic relationship that has evolved alongside his growing multimedia presence.

“Backyard Ventures has been an incredible partner to me, Daily Dad, and the Daily Stoic brand. Over the past few years, they’ve helped transform our newsletters and YouTube channel into a meaningful and sustainable part of the business. I’m excited to now have everything under one roof again - with a single, trusted partner helping us grow and create value across all our media properties,” said Holiday.

​​As part of this next chapter, Holiday is preparing to run the historic Marathon-to-Athens route in Greece on July 13th, a nod to the ancient endurance feat that gave rise to the modern marathon. Athletic footwear brand HOKA sponsors this significant run, a prime example of how Backyard Ventures strategically curates exclusive brand partnerships for its creators, generating unique revenue opportunities and providing brands like HOKA with unparalleled access to influential figures and their loyal communities. More details about the activation will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Ryan’s platforms have become daily rituals for millions of people,” said Matt Cisneros, CEO and Founder of Backyard Ventures. “At Backyard, we don’t just facilitate brand deals, we embed brands into our clients’ ecosystems, ensuring partnerships feel organic, meaningful, and aligned with their audience’s values.”

Holiday’s Daily Stoic podcast reaches over 2 million monthly downloads, while The Daily Dad podcast continues to grow with 30% year-over-year audience expansion. His email newsletters boast an engaged subscriber base of 1.5 million readers, reinforcing his influence across multiple platforms.

Ryan Holiday is represented by William Morris Endeavor (WME), who spearheaded the negotiations with Backyard Ventures.

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