Hey, I'm Ryan - I help families build online businesses
In 2001, I graduated college and stepped into a calling that would shape my life for decades:
I became a pastor.
It was meaningful work, and I loved serving people. But I also knew from day one— the earning potential was limited. And as my family grew, so did the financial pressure.
I tried everything to make ends meet.
MLMs. Mowing lawns. Painting houses. Weekend speaking gigs. You name it, I tried it. But no matter how hard I hustled, the needle barely moved. I was exhausted, and it never felt like enough.
Then in 2009, our world turned upside down.
We lost our daughter.
And with the heartbreak came something else— a mountain of medical bills that nearly crushed us. We were grieving, overwhelmed, and drowning financially. I remember lying awake at night wondering how I was going to provide for my family... how I’d ever dig us out of this.
That season forced me to ask a hard question:
What if there’s another way? What if I could build something from scratch—online—that could provide for my family without sacrificing my time, my faith, or my mental health?
I didn’t have a background in business. I wasn’t a tech guy. But I kept learning, trying, failing, and trying again.
Little by little, I figured out how to write books, build websites, launch online courses, started coaching, and created multiple income streams from home. It wasn’t overnight. But it was real. And it gave me something I never had before:
Freedom.
Time freedom. Financial breathing room. The ability to say “yes” to my kids, my marriage, and the things that matter most—without asking a boss for permission.
That journey is what led to Digital Legacy Dad.
I now teach dads (and moms) like me—faithful, hardworking, creative, entrepreneurial—who want to provide and be present… who want to build something that lasts.
I turn your story into impact and income.
If this sounds interesting, I’m glad you’re here.
Let’s build your digital legacy—one step at a time.
-Ryan J. Pelton
Founder, Digital Legacy Dad
HOW I STUMBLED INTO DIGITAL BUSINESS (AND HOW IT CHANGED EVERYTHING)
The 7 Topics I Teach/Write About
These themes are essential for building your dream online business and life.
Build Income. Buy Back Time. Leave a Legacy.
2. Content Creation & Personal Storytelling / Branding
Your voice matters. I’ll show you how to create content (videos, posts, emails, etc.) that builds trust, grows your audience, and leads to income—even if you’re starting with zero followers.
3. Digital Products & Online Courses
Discover how to turn your ideas into eBooks, courses, templates, and other digital products that sell 24/7—while you sleep, work, or coach Little League.
1. Digital Business Foundations
Learn how to turn your skills, story, or expertise into a real online business. No fluff. No get-rich-quick hype. Just clear, step-by-step guidance for building something that lasts.
4. Email Marketing & Automation
Social media comes and goes. Your email list is an asset you own. I’ll teach you how to build one—and how to use it to create consistent sales on autopilot.
5. Faith & Family-Centered Entrepreneurship
Your business should serve your life, not steal from it. I help you build around your values—faith, family, freedom—not hustle culture.
6. Business/Entrepreneurial Mindset & Simple Systems
From budgeting for irregular income to automating your digital business, I teach practical tools to help you manage time, money, and mental bandwidth wisely.
7. Side Hustle to Full-Time Transitions
Whether you want to earn an extra $500/month or quit your 9–5, I’ll walk you through the roadmap to grow a side hustle into a sustainable, full-time income.
Ready to Build Your Digital Legacy?
Start by grabbing the free Digital Income Blueprint—your step-by-step guide to launching your first digital product in 30 days or less.