Mission CTRL

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by Bryan Tamburrino, the young, scrappy and hungry founder of Shelton, CT - based Tangible Analytics. Over the last several years, Bryan has grown Tangible Analytics into a data analyzing powerhouse with a highly skilled and qualified team of data scientists, grant writers and analysts ready to help take your data and make it tangible so that you ca...

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by Tavia Sharp, a personal brand strategist and image consultant who has spent 15 years in the fashion industry and has styled celebs like Drake, Chrissy Teigen and Ne-Yo.  She realized that she had a higher calling, to help others present the best version of themselves by focusing the what helps them make the greatest impact: their image. Join in t...

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by one of his best friends and colleagues, Harry Burlakoff, Founder and Owner of Shelton, CT  - based Minuteman Press of Shelton. Anyone that has met Harry knows that he has a heart of gold, this Gold Seal Award Winner epitomizes the socially responsible business owner.  As a franchisee of Minuteman Press, he’s faced some challenges during the pande...

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by one of his colleagues, Jenny Smith, Founder and Owner of Bloomfield, CT - based Acuity Public Relations. Jenny is the consummate professional with an impressive and colorful career in Public Relations and Communications that has taken her from the heartland of America to Puerto Rico, California and beyond. In this episode, Jenny shares how she fi...

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by one of his mentors, a dear friend and client Tony Rodriguez, President of Hartford, CT - based Daniel Penn & Associates. Antonio (Tony) Rodriguez is a certified management consultant with 35+ years’ experience in encouraging collaboration and progressive thinking to bring about effective change and organizational transformation. From being born o...

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by one of his mentors, a dear friend and client Bing Carbone, President of Modern Plastics in Shelton, CT. This exemplary leader and community servant authored a book called, “The Positive Leader with a Big Impact” and recently picked up painting as a hobby. Bing shares insights about being born into a family business that his grandfather started ov...

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by his Alpha Brother, friend and client Attorney James L Walker Jr. of Walker & Associates, an Atlanta-based multi-disciplined law practice with a focus on entertainment law. James, a former journalist, an ordained pastor, musician and lawyer is also a Bridgeport, CT native. This serial entrepreneur authored a book called, This Business of Urban Mus...

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by his Alpha Brother, friend and client Attorney Michael L. Chambers who recently hired Peralta Design for a full rebrand and relaunch of his Hartford-based Law practice. Michael tells his story of hard work and commitment to community in this American Dream story sure to inspire entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Running a sole practice, buying...

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by the one and only Joe Treacy of innovative font house Treacyfaces®! Joe Treacy is a fellow Creative Director from the ‘old school’ of design and drops many gems in this episode chock full of typographical history sure to delight senior designers and novices alike. Tune in to learn about why typography is so important to great design directly from...

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by the one and only Rob Thomas of Rob Thomas USA! Rob is an old friend of PD’s who specializes in networking and even has his own virtual (at the moment) professional networking group, Networking in Diners. Tune in to learn the secrets of forging valuable connections and making the most of your network!

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by the inspiring TJ Everheart! During her illustrious career, Ms. Everheart has been able to transform low performing groups into high performance machines by using her wildly successful Emotional Intelligence strategies. Learn about how much of an impact a work environment has on its occupants, and how you can become a more effective leader through...

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by social designer, entrepreneur, and Director of Bennett Labs, Dr. Kelly Page! With a Ph. D in the Psychology of Web Knowledge and over 18 years of experience, Dr. Page works at the intersection of innovation and social design. She uses her passion for innovation to create truly social cultures, organizations, and leaders in everything from startup...

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by the master communicator himself, Tom Matthews! Mr. Matthews got his start in the final days of the newspaper industry before jumping over to new media and broadcasting. These days, he’s Head of Communication and Marketing at Connecticut’s own Contractor Nation. Listen in as he tells us some of the secrets to being an effective communicator.

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by consultant, mentor, and 4th degree karate blackbelt, Steve Spiro! Driven by the belief that mentorship can completely change a person’s life, Mr. Spiro generously coaches both companies and individuals to connect more meaningfully. Come listen in to some of his hard-won advice, and learn why mentorship is so powerful.

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon and Jorge are joined by the incredible and fearless Anita Gardyne, President and CEO of Oneva Inc. Anita is a brilliant mind and serial entrepreneur who is passionate about lifting minority businesses. She has decades of experience working with billion dollar industry titans like Microsoft, and she knows a thing or two about launching a business (to say the l...

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by acclaimed actor Mike Massimino who has landed roles in movies including The Irishman and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Mike brings us insights into the work of an actor and emphasizes the importance of resilience and chasing your dreams. Don’t miss this passionate and enlightening episode of Mission CTRL!

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by fitness expert and gym owner Rob Rodriguez to discuss branding and the fitness world. Rob gives us a look at how a business must adapt to a crisis, and explains the changes he has made to his business model to weather the storm.

In an insightful conclusion to the Black Entrepreneurship series, Ramon and Jorge greet critically acclaimed author and powerful speaker Shawn Rochester. Learn some of the key lessons Shawn has written in his books, The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America and CPR for the SOuL: How to Give Yourself a 20% Raise, Eliminate Your Debt, and Leave an Inheritance for Your Children’s Children. Th...

To continue our series on Black Entrepreneurship, Ramon is joined by Lawrence Ross, the author of Los Angeles Times bestseller, The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities. Listen in as he brings insights into his life as an author, how he broke into the industry as a person of color, and his new app dedicated to allyship.

Today Ramon is joined by Dr. Maysa Akbar, a brilliant authority on racism and its impact on us all, as well as the author of Beyond Ally: The Pursuit of Racial Justice and Urban Trauma: A Legacy of Racism. Listen in as she discusses her work, personal brand, and race in the US as a whole in the first part of a three-part series on Black Entrepreneurs.

On this very special episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon speaks with esteemed guest, and long time friend, Chris Jarvis. A best selling author and successful entrepreneur, Chris Jarvis brings us insight into the world of perspective. He teaches us the importance of perspective, the difference between giraffes and zebra, and lights up the room with his infectious enthusiasm for life. How do you truly re...

On this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon speaks to Richard Shapiro, founder of The Center for Client Retention. With well over 25 years of experience and two best selling books - Mr. Shapiro gives us a look at the world of client retention, and reveals the imperative steps a business must take to have repeat customers. Listen in as Ramon and Rich discuss what additional steps must be taken during th...

The worlds of marketing and pop culture collide in this episode of Mission CTRL! Join Jorge and Ramon as they welcome esteemed guest Mike Patterson, and pick his brain about recent brand moves in response to a changing social climate. Whether it be the NFL, Aunt Jemima, or James Cameron’s Avatar;  Mike has a lot to say that you won’t want to miss!

On this episode of Mission CTRL,  Ramon and Brian Harniman dive even deeper into the travel industry’s response to COVID-19 and how things will never be the same after it. Did you know that LAX is using heat detection cameras to monitor body temperatures? Or that airlines have decided to fully pack their planes instead of having one seat gap between passengers? Episode 8 has all you need to know a...

Continuing our series about the future of industries, Ramon is joined by long-time friend Brian Harniman to talk about how the travel industry has been impacted. In this first part, Ramon and Brian reveal the inner workings of the travel industry, and how these hidden systems are rattled by a world of cancelled trips and events.