The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs

In this milestone 250th episode of The Rundown with Ramon , small business expert Ramon Ray tackles the critical moments that shape your business: making decisions under pressure, escaping the trap of being your own bottleneck, and adapting to major tech shifts like OpenAI’s surprise hardware acquisition. Plus, hear how a Subway sandwich shop helped salvage a speaking gig—and what that moment taug...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon , small business expert Ramon Ray unpacks the biggest shifts from Google's 2025 I/O conference—including a powerful new AI search experience, smart glasses, and proactive AI assistants that may change how you work. Plus, Ramon dives into Square’s new banking tools, how too much hype can hurt your marketing, the power of daily rituals, and why trust—not...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon , small business expert Ramon Ray breaks down Airbnb’s shift to experiences, Microsoft’s vision for connected AI agents, and why blogging still matters—yes, even if no one reads it. You’ll also hear insights on AI’s impact on customers, brand scams on Meta, and how premium brands like Cava are thriving through human connection. Whether you're a maratho...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon , Ramon Ray sits down with Lawrence Levinson, Vice President of Customer Success at Wave, the accounting platform built for small businesses. Don't miss out - www. ZoneofGenius.com/subscribe They dive into the emotional and practical challenges of managing small business finances—from the fear of IRS audits to the chaos of shoebox bookkeeping. Lawrence...

Ramon Ray tackles the perfectionist mindset and why it’s holding you back. Plus, get insights on Google’s Android redesign, U.S.-Saudi AI deals, Robinhood’s crypto play, and more. Each headline comes with practical takeaways for small business owners. Subscribe now and visit ZoneofGenius.com for more daily insights - www. ZoneofGenius.com/subscribe

🚀 From Military Service to Business Success: The Inspiring Journey of Felix Agosto | The Rundown with Ramon Show In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon Show , small business expert Ramon Ray interviews Felix Agosto, a veteran-turned-entrepreneur who shares his journey from a 16-year military career to building MVP360 Management, a thriving company serving youth sports and entertainment. Felix...

Welcome to The Rundown with Ramon Show, hosted and produced by small business expert Ramon Ray, publisher of ZoneofGenius.com. In this episode, Ramon dives into travel preparation, leveraging AI, and setting effective weekly goals for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Tune in to learn how to be better prepared for travel, use AI for business growth, and set goals that actually get done. Don...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray tackles Mark Zuckerberg's prediction that AI will become our primary "friends" and reveals why SEO isn't dead—just evolving with AI. Learn how to thrive amid zero-click search results and discover six powerful business lessons from the Brinker Group's incredible journey from truck driver to largest Bla...

In this insightful episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray breaks down Netflix's battle with YouTube for viewer attention and what it teaches entrepreneurs about capturing customer interest. Learn why Apple's shift toward AI-powered search signals a revolution you can't afford to ignore in your business. Plus, discover seven powerful discipline principles fro...

In this powerful "Relationships and Family Wednesday" episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray tackles the delicate balance between entrepreneurial passion and marital commitment. Don't miss out - www. ZoneofGenius.com/subscribe Discover five practical strategies to prevent your business from becoming the third wheel in your marriage, from scheduling relatio...

In this powerful Monday Mindset episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray reveals why boundaries are primarily a mindset issue, not just a scheduling problem. Don't miss out - www. ZoneofGenius.com/subscribe Discover the hidden beliefs undermining your ability to set limits, practical ways to rewrite your internal scripts, and four actionable habits to protect your tim...

In this powerful episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Larry Brinker Jr., President and CEO of the largest Black-owned construction company in America, shares his journey from working every role in the family business to growing it by 400%. Discover how his father rose from truck driver to construction mogul, why they removed "minority business" labels from their marketing, and the strategic approach...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray shares powerful insights on building multi-generational family businesses, expanding customer offerings, and leveraging AI for business growth. Don't miss out - www.zoneofgenius.com/subscribe - Learn why adult children working with parents requires special relationship management, - How Home Depot's $20 billion flow...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray delivers five essential insights for entrepreneurs! Don't miss out - Subscribe - www. ZoneofGenius.com/subscribe - Learn why physical fitness is your business energy engine, - How mindset makes or breaks success during challenging times, - Why all entrepreneurs must become content publishers, - What Google's remote...

Ramon Ray joins forces with Robert Kennedy and Lanika Johnson in this power-packed episode of The Rundown with Ramon. - Discover why sales is the missing piece in many business models and how direct sales - not just marketing - actually gets you paid. - Learn why commission-only sales teams don't work, - How to DM effectively on LinkedIn vs Instagram, and why building authentic connections cur...

Ramon Ray (Publisher of ZoneofGenius.com) interviews with Ayesha Foote, founder and principal broker of Southern Dwellings and Designs Inc., a growing real estate firm in Arkansas. Ayesha shares her powerful journey from being a dental hygienist to launching her own business — and how Rocket Lawyer played a critical role in helping her legally protect and scale her company from day one. Don't...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray shares valuable insights on business growth strategies and adapting to today's changing environment. Key points include: learning from Home Depot's $20 billion gardening success, navigating the AI revolution in education and its impact on hiring practices, why AI-powered CEO avatars undermine authentic leadership, t...

In this powerful episode of The Rundown with Ramon , Ramon Ray, publisher of ZoneofGenius.com, sits down with Ericka Angell, VP of Small Business Sales at Verizon Business, to unpack the tech trends shaping small business success. Don't miss out - https://www.zoneofgenius.com/subscribe We dive into:✅ How small businesses are really using AI ✅ The critical importance of cybersecurity (even fo...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray shares powerful insights on overcoming fear and being audacious in business. Key points include: Pushing past fear and doubt when starting something new, Learning from Netflix's entertainment and engagement strategies, Creating your own opportunities without waiting for recognition, Thinking bigger with strategic focus,...

Ramon Ray returns with a new episode of The Rundown with Ramon, packed with actionable insights for small business owners. Key points include: Creating Minimum Viable Products to test market interest implementing tiered pricing strategies like Netflix and Spotify, diversifying your offerings like Uber, overcoming mindset limitations that block business growth, and the importance of thinking bigger...

Why Appreciation at Work Matters More Than Ever I recently spoke with Erin Mittelstaedt, CEO of The FruitGuys, and her message was clear: appreciation isn’t just nice—it’s necessary. For over 27 years, The FruitGuys has delivered fresh fruit to offices across the U.S., but what they really deliver is care . Erin shared how small gestures—like perfectly ripe bananas or handwritten notes—can go a lo...

Self-sabotage thoughts are deadly. I suffer with it. We often are our own worst enemies. I took some time to share my own journey in conquering self-defeat, negative self-talk and more. - Focus on what you do well and your strengths - Yes, aim to get better every day, but focus on your super powers. - Stay away from negative people who always put you down and put down others - Listen to good peopl...

Welcome to the Rundown with Ramon - 8 minutes of insights from The Celebrity CEO, small business expert, Ramon Ray - How can you be a great company to work for? These brands are the best large employers to grow your career. Here's what you can do - Fake job applications are posing a risk for employers. Here's how to not be duped. - Self driving startup gets over $100 million in funding. Th...

No lunch breaks and working 24/7. Is that healthy and sustainable for this new beverage startup founder and MORE on today's Rundown with Ramon. - Facebook is changing it's algorithm for the better - Creators and influencers are being sought after - Chat GPT's servers are being overused (that's good) - Yellowstone broadcasters are fighting (warning to small biz on legal issues) - Me...

📺 The Rundown with Ramon - Getting Press in 90 Days or Less with PR Expert Lanetra King In this value-packed episode, small business expert Ramon Ray interviews PR specialist Lanetra King about how entrepreneurs can secure valuable media coverage without being celebrities or having huge social media followings. 🔹 The "BIG" mindset needed for PR success: Believe in yourself and your exp...