The Ramblings

Episode Description: Steve Walsh didn't set out to become an angel investor. After 25 years as a Fortune 10 executive, helping build Cox Communications and Comcast's B2B divisions from zero to billions, he walked away from corporate life to help early-stage founders. What started as casual mentoring at demo days evolved into Hands-On Angel, where Steve has now invested in 64 companies with...

Episode Summary:  Host Angelo Roberts interviews Vance Morris, a former Disney executive turned business consultant, who reveals how Disney's customer service principles can transform any small business into a premium-priced operation. The 17% Problem:  When Vance's team called 4,000 home service businesses, only 17% answered with a live person—exposing a massive opportunity for businesses that si...

Episode #188: From Trauma to Six Figures - Building a Holistic Wellness Empire Discover  how Jacie started a wellness business  and scaled it to six figures by age 23 in this latest episode of The Ramblings. Host Angelo Roberts interviews Jacie Targett, founder of Anam Saor, who reveals the secrets of  building a six-figure business without social media  through strategic networking and referral p...

In this episode recorded in 2024, Tradd Bastian shares his experiences navigating two major real estate market shifts: the 2008–2012 downturn and the 2020–2024 boom. He talks about the challenges of the downturn, including the wave of foreclosures and short sales, and how he managed to stay in the game while many others left the industry. Tradd also discusses how he adapted during the pandemic whe...

#186 | Should remote workers get paid based on where they live? Let’s talk about it. In this episode, we’re having a real conversation about remote work and how companies handle pay across different locations. Should someone in New York make more than someone in North Carolina for the same remote role? Is that fair—or outdated thinking? We also get into: How companies are hiring globally (and some...

In this episode of The Ramblings, we interview Lauren Anderson, the visionary behind Possible Futures, a unique space that combines the aspects of a hangout spot, library, and bookstore. Lauren shares her journey from dreaming about creating a community space filled with books to the realization of Possible Futures. She talks about the importance of creating a welcoming and inclusive environment f...

#184 | Becoming an Entrepreneur, Growing a Community Online, Consistency is the Key to Success - From Laid-Off Hotel Manager to Successful Online Entrepreneur: Alex Hitt's Journey This episode features Alex Hitt, a hotel manager turned successful online entrepreneur following his unexpected layoff due to COVID-19. Alex shares his inspiring journey from managing hotels across the globe to lever...

In this episode of 'The Ramblings,' I sit down with Scott Kallick, a seasoned Angel Investor and Business Advisor with decades of experience. We dive into the startup arena and discuss the challenges startups face, the importance of creating business cultures, thoughts on the role of AI in business, among many other conversations. Scott also shares his business journey; from owning a laund...

#182 | Taking on Uber & Lyft: The Tech Entrepreneur and Founder Behind HerRide In this episode, I get to talk with Jillian Anderson, the founder and CEO & CTO of HerRide, a women-targeted rideshare app. Jillian talks about how she plans on beating out industry titans like Uber and Lyft; and even has partnered with the Atlanta International Airport. She breaks down her goals for HerRide, he...

Episode #181 | Today I get to sit down with the founder of Crafted Studios, a design company based in Los Angeles, Dexter Washington. Dexter has a truly groundbreaking story that is basically the representation of the college dream. After dropping out of high school and growing up in challenging circumstances, Dexter shares how he turned adversity into opportunity, by tirelessly working on his UI/...

Today's episode of #TheRamblingsPod features AJ Picard, founder of OneTap - the newest and probably number 1 app for content creators and entrepreneurs. He shares his insights into growth strategies, tapping into the importance of daily active users, user experience, and building in public. As the founder of OneTap, AJ takes us through the functionality and developmental process of the app, demons...

Episode #179 | In this collab episode of The Ramblings, I sit down with Tony Restell of Social-Hire to talk about the benefits of using a virtual assistant and what it means to have or use fractional resources. 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Meet the Guest: Angelo Roberts Jr. 01:29 Advantages of Using Virtual Assistants 03:14 Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring Virtual Assistants 04:40 The Importance of Time...

In today's episode of #TheRamblingsPod, I deep dive into a fascinating chat with Jacob Ennis. We're exploring Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) and how they're shaking up education, gaming, work, and marketing. We'll unpack different VR/AR gear, cool tech software, and Jacob's journey from teaching to a gig in software and sales at The Center of Simulation and Innovation. Plus, Jacob...

In this episode of The Ramblings, We welcome special guest Frances Odera Matthews, founder of The Notion Bar and a certified Notion consultant. Frances talks about her journey from using Notion as a tool to manage UX agency projects to becoming a sought-after Notion consultant helping businesses streamline their processes. She also provides practical tips on using Notion AI and navigating the plat...

In Episode #176 of #TheRamblingsPod, I talk about how important outsourcing and using virtual assistants, especially in 2024 is going SAVE YOUR ORGANIZATION. I give my thoughts on the difficulties of hiring, and understanding the costs, benefits, and complexities of hiring employees, vs outsourcing. You will understand each level of virtual assistant outsourcing from basic internet VAs that your g...

In Today’s episode of #TheRamblingsPod, we have Stan Peek of FSQ Consulting who is a TOP 1% coach being nominated for the Inc Magazine's Power Partner Award winners for 2023. Our discussion delves into the core principles and practices of great coaching, exploring Stan's rich background in sports and entrepreneurship before entering the coaching field. The two discuss the importance of lived exper...

In this episode of The Ramblings, we have one of our first guests from Twitter in an extremely long time - Jose Santiago of Reboot Imagine, an XR consulting and IT company based in Miami FL. In our conversation we dive into the world of building startups, working for free, and how he got into virtual reality. In one of the best episodes we have recorded all year - Jose Santiago breaks down the dif...

Today, I get to sit down with esteemed entrepreneur Carla Cherry, who previously held roles at companies like MTV, and Comedy Central and has had the opportunity to work with legends like Larry King. She is the creator of the Power Offer Method, and I got the chance to learn a lot from her story and what separates her as a coach. The biggest lesson I want you to take away from this episode is that...

Stephanie Katz is the owner of CETA Beneficiary Group, an HR and employee benefits organization that helps business owners ranging from their first employees to companies with 10,000+ employees. Stephanie has previously held positions at 2 different top 8 accounting firms and ADP Benefits and with over 30+ years of experience her expertise in employee benefits is unmatched. She has scaled CETA Gro...

In this episode of The Ramblings, host Angelo Roberts interviews Rhonda Neal, the executive director of the St. Joseph's Parenting Center. Rhonda shares her story of growing up in Miami, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and her passion for empowering people. She talks about how her love for business and the Lord has helped her in her journey, and how she embraces God as her partner in her work. Rho...

In this episode of The Ramblings, host Angelo Robertson interviews Tzaih, a local sneaker designer from New Haven. Tziah discusses his creative background, including his interest in drawing, crafts, and animation. He also talks about his love for sneakers and how he started designing them, sharing his process for researching and recreating different styles. Tzaih's passion for sneaker design i...

In this episode of The Ramblings, host Angelo Roberts interviews Linda Bullard, owner of LSB Solutions. Bullard is known as the "business plug" due to her talent for connecting people, and places to help them become successful. She shares her expertise in career development and repurposing her corporate experience of over 30 years to help small businesses. Bullard's career began at t...

In this episode of The Ramblings, host Angelo Roberts interviews Steve Hoffman, the chairman, and CEO of Founders Space, a global startup incubator and accelerator. Hoffman shares his experience in startups and entrepreneurship, having done three venture-funded startups in Silicon Valley, two bootstrap startups, and founded Founders Space. He also discusses the three books he's published, focu...

In this episode of The Ramblings, host Angelo Roberts interviews Emily Reagan, owner of Emily Reagan PR and a virtual assistant. Reagan provides an interesting glimpse into the world of freelancing, sharing how her business grew from an accidental start. She notes that marketing work is particularly well-suited to remote work, making it a natural choice for someone looking to work from home. Reaga...

On this episode of The Ramblings, host Angelo Roberts interviews Tshimologo, one of the social media managers at Off Source and a social media expert. Tshimologo shares her personal story of starting her own print-on-demand small business at the age of 18 and how it led her to social media marketing. She emphasizes the importance of social media in attracting clients and growing any business. Tshi...