The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon Show, Ramon Ray unpacks what it really takes to rebound after you mess up. Whether you made a bad decision, disappointed someone, lost an opportunity, or failed publicly, the key is not pretending it didn’t happen — it’s owning it, learning from it, and getting back up with wisdom. Ramon shares why rebounding requires humility, honesty, apology, better sys...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray shares how small teams can move faster, stay focused, and create real momentum. He talks about hiring smart, versatile people, finding an operations leader you can lean on, protecting your calendar, delegating well, and knowing the key activities that drive your business forward. You will also hear why content creation should be treated like a b...

How can you get away from your office for a few days and still get work done? How can you go on vacation or go on an extended business trip and still serve clients, be there for your staff and ensure your business operations smoothly? Ramon shares his best tips for how he does it and you can too. Because you're away from the office doesn't mean your business has to stop or stumble. Powered...

Your network is more than followers, contacts, and LinkedIn connections. It is a community of people you can learn from, support, collaborate with, and grow alongside. In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray shares how to get more value from your network by first adding value to it. Learn why it is important to segment your contacts, reconnect with people intentionally, respond to gen...

What is the thing you do better than most people around you? You do not have to be the best in the world to have a gift that creates real value. Maybe you are a great connector, communicator, problem-solver, leader, encourager, creator, or salesperson. The key is recognizing where you are strongest and choosing to lean into it. Yes, keep learning new skills. Improve your weaknesses enough so they...

Who is pushing you toward greatness, and who is simply adding noise to your life? In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon Show, Ramon Ray explores the voices we allow to influence us. The right people do more than cheer from the sidelines. They challenge us, offer honest feedback, see potential in us, and want to watch us win. Ramon also discusses why not everyone deserves an equal vote in your...

Did you know that self-promotion is a good thing. But it's an underused tool in your brand toolkit that can help enhance your credibility, build your brand and increase sales buy leverage your personal brand. Here's why self-promotion is a good thing and how to do it the right way, without being a jerk. Brought to you by Bitdefender Small Business Security - BitDefender.com/Ramon and Zoneo...

When something goes wrong, it is easy to call it a failure and walk away. But before you quit, ask a better question: What did you learn? In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon Show, Ramon Ray shares a real-time lesson in adapting when plans do not go perfectly. Broadcasting from a coffee shop in Midtown Manhattan before a Genius Talks Mastermind event, Ramon explores preparation, prioritizatio...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon Show, Ramon Ray explores one of the toughest questions in relationships, business, leadership, and life: when conflict happens, how do you know whether the issue is you, them, or a little of both? Ramon shares practical ways to examine recurring patterns, receive feedback without becoming defensive, set reasonable boundaries, and seek input from people you...

Ramon is tired, overworked, and drained — and in this season, that might be expected. When you are building something new, expanding a vision, launching a project, or pushing something important forward, there are moments when the work gets heavier. For Ramon, that season is connected to growing Breakfast with Champions. But the bigger question is for all of us: are we willing to go through a seas...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray speaks with Jean Moncrief, the new owner of Small Giants, a community of business owners who believe in building companies that are intentional, meaningful, profitable, and people-centered. Jean shares his own journey as an entrepreneur who once chased revenue growth from $5 million to $20 million, only to realize that growth without intention c...

What if your next big idea does not need to start big? On this episode of The Rundown with Ramon Show, Ramon Ray talks about the power of creating a small version of your idea, testing it with real people, learning from the feedback, and improving as you go. You do not always need the perfect website, app, course, event, service, or business model before you begin. Sometimes you need to launch som...

Do all relationships need to be deep, intentional, and purposeful? Some people crave deep friendships. Others are perfectly fine with lighter, more casual connections. And sometimes, without meaning to, we may offend someone because we were not as intentional, present, or purposeful as they expected us to be. On this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray explores the difference between surf...

Is your passion keeping you from profit? In this episode, Ramon Ray, small business expert, talks about the tension many entrepreneurs, creators, coaches, and leaders feel: you want to serve, help, give, and make an impact — but you also need to make money, build a real business, and protect your time. We’ll unpack the difference between a nonprofit, a business, a mission, and volunteer work — and...

So many business owners are running hobbies, but they're not running business. Many business owners are running a passion project, which is costing them money. But are they focused enough on running a successful and profitable business. This live discussion and special edition of The Rundown with Ramon was amazing.

- Is it time to create an app just for your needs? - Google's task minions are changing search - Are you being paid for your work? - You thought the team meeting went well, but it didn't - Advertising is flooding ChatGPT is that good or bad? - Don't blame AI for bad things like firing someone The Rundown with Ramon Show is powered by Bitdefender - https://Bitdefender.com/ramon - small...

- UFC at The White House - lessons for your business - Agent Opus Clip is NEXT LEVEL video making - American Airlines and Starlink - no downtime anywhere? - Rise in podcast networks The Rundown with Ramon Show is powered by Bitdefender - https://Bitdefender.com/ramon - small business security and Genius Talks Mastermind - join us across the country - https://GeniusTalksMastermind.com See less

Powerful topics that impact your business, insights and tips to help you get better and better - with Ramon - Is Bernie Sanders right? Is AI our demise? - How to build a company that withstands any era | Eric Ries, Lean Startup author - The Satya Nadella Playbook - The ruthless realpolitik of Microsoft’s “re-founder.” - Remaking Google's Search Engine - Don't miss out - Stop being safe, sa...

Welcome to a brand new show, The Rundown with Ramon Show. - Why is it so important to celebrate you? To celebrate your wins? -Google's slew of NEW announcements, some really important to know, others meh - They fired their HR staff, what a mistake - IMHO - Airbnb expands to luggage storage and car rentals - what can YOUR business learn from this? The Rundown with Ramon Show is powered by Bitde...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, I sit down with Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, to talk about her journey from intern to CEO, the importance of strategy over tactics, and how AI is reshaping the future of marketing. We also dive into leadership lessons from working in a family business and what’s next for one of the most trusted brands in small business marketing. Key Topics Cover...

Kevin Hart's absence - is it affecting his agency? Lessons for all of us in the importance of leadership and active involvement in our companies. How can you get people to say YES to your ideas, these 4 tips from Jason Feifer, executive editor of Entrepreneur will help. Going alone is not a badge of honor says Marina Middelton, CEO of Create and Cultivate. Also, Alexandria Nicole ask a powerfu...

Why hiring an operations manager is often the next hire for a growing business. We've used virtual assistants, your still overwhelmed, doing too much and not delegating enough. An operations manager can help you scale. - You need to hire an operations manager - Is it ok to call someone without a schedule - Valley Girl says be more productive - FIFA knows about entertainment - do you? - Googleb...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, I sit down with Jessica Johnson Cope, CEO of a third-generation security firm, to talk about legacy, leadership, and scaling a business through relationships and resilience. From inheriting a struggling company during the 2008 financial crisis to growing it into a multi-state operation, Jessica shares powerful lessons on mindset, community, and the import...

Be careful of assumptions. Mak Cuban learned a valuable lesson in this when he sold his basketball team, the Mavs. He's got billion-dollar regrets, and we all can avoid regrets. But give yourself grace, each time. - Tiger moms vs BETA moms (what kind of leader are you?) - Barnes and Noble, is it coming back (resilience) - AI dictation tools (pros and cons) - Licensing deal goes wrong? Lessons...

Every business owner feels the pressure to keep up with technology, but what really matters and what is just hype? In this powerful episode of The Rundown with Ramon Ray, we dive into a candid conversation with the Vice President of Sales and Operations of Verizon, Mike Caralis, on how customer experience, AI, connectivity, and cybersecurity are reshaping modern business. The discussion breaks dow...