The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs

Last night I was in a "hot seat" for business owners. If you've never been in a hot seat, this video is important. A hot seat is where a group of business owners, 10 - 20 give or take, help each other solve business questions. Of course a "hot seat" could be for marriage help, fitness or anything else. But wow, if you're not part of a community of other business owners,...

Does branding really matter? 9 minutes of insights on - Under Armour is back to the NFL (lessons in branding for small biz) - Google's new AI is rocking (but wait there's more...) - Amazon's new shopping assistant - is it scary? - Dollar Tree and Family Dollar - didn't work out (know your customer) - Kudos to Jotform for their new form to task feature! SO JUICY don't miss this...

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray sits down with global business expert Dr. Daniel Thadani to discuss how American business owners can successfully expand internationally. With deep experience across Europe, Asia, and now the U.S., Dr. Thadani shares powerful insights on local marketing, cultural adaptation, hiring, and building sustainable global strategies. Whether you're...

Choosing the right customer is so important. Choose the wrong customer and you and your team will have weeks or years of difficulty and more. Choose the customer that wants the cheapest work with the most difficult fulfillment, and you'll go home frustrated daily. Choosing the right customer is essential. You get to choose how your business grows and operates day to day. Having the right custo...

The Power of Relationships in Business | Jon Ferrara & Ramon Ray In this insightful conversation, Jon Ferrara, founder of Nimble, and Ramon Ray, publisher of ZoneofGenius.com, discuss the keys to business success in today’s digital world. Jon shares his thoughts on the importance of authentic relationships, why businesses should focus on serving rather than selling, and how CRM tools need to e...

In a world dominated by TikTok, Instagram, and the latest AI technologies, it's easy to question whether email marketing still has a place in your business strategy. According to Pam Webber, CEO of Drip, the answer is a resounding yes. In a recent interview with Ramon Ray, publisher of ZoneofGenius.com on his "Rundown with Ramon" podcast, Webber made a compelling case for why email m...

In a recent interview on "The Rundown with Ramon," Regine Fiddler, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Direct for Hiscox USA, shared insights about small business success. She spoke with host Ramon Ray about how entrepreneurs can thrive amid uncertainty. Full interview - https://zoneofgenius.com/embrace-uncertainty/ Key Points: Small business ownership inherently involves risk and uncert...

We don't realize that if we just unlocked the power in our brain, we could live better lives. Dr. Philippe Douyon, is a board-certified neurologist and brain coach who helps people optimize their brains to create the health, lives, and businesses they desire. This interview revealed powerful insights about brain science and how we can leverage our understanding of the brain to overcome obstacl...

The Essence of Impactful Speaking See the full blog post on ZoneofGenius.com Great speaking isn't just about delivering information—it's about creating a meaningful experience for your audience. The most effective speakers focus on three dimensions: how their audience feels , what they learn , and what they experience during the talk. Tell Your Story : Share authentic experiences that allo...

Sales May Be Boring, But It's Essential for Business Success Don't miss out subscribe to our YouTube channel Ramon Ray delivers a powerful, no-frills episode of The Rundown with Ramon focused on a critical but often overlooked aspect of business growth - sales. In this candid conversation, Ramon shares personal insights about his own business journey and why embracing sales, despite its po...

All email newsletter platforms are not the same. There's basic email marketing, email marketing automation and then email marketing to build community and more. Ramon deep dives into the types of email to consider for your business and how to get better at email marketing - www. CelebrityCEO.com/emial-newsletter-platforms - Subscribe to you YouTube channel here - Are you signed up to Ramon&#39...

Why supreme customer experience is the game changing difference in your business. From Ramon Ray, small business expert who shares advice gleaned from Oscar Fittipaldi, Chick-fil-a franchise owner - See the full article here - https://zoneofgenius.com/chick-fil-a-experience/

The future is not coming, it's here now. Jotform and other market leaders powering small business owners are on the forefront of providing the latest in AI technology to their customer and new customers. Read the full article here - https://zoneofgenius.com/jotform-aiagent / For nearly two decades, Jotform has been a leader in online form automation, helping businesses collect information, pro...

Events are a powerful way to learn, network and grow as a professional or business owner. In this latest episode of The Celebrity CEO™ Show, Ramon gives powerful tips in how to network at events and how to maximize your time at your next in-person event.

This edition of The Rundown with Ramon with Ramon Ray, The Celebrity CEO we touch on - Facebook employees took their grievances to LinkedIn - right or wrong? - How the Brevo marketing app helped boost their customer's wallet share of sales - The rules of the "air" for luggage space - When should you buy a "life time" subscription offer?

Bink water bottles are getting lots of attention. What can "going viral" teach you about, going viral? Bink knows it's customer (women) and knows what they like (cute stuff) and knows how they think (health focused). Lots of lessons for you to consider in your business marketing.

Here's what you've always been wanting to know - can you make money if you speak for free. YES you can. There's several ways you can still "get paid" even if you didn't get directly paid to speak.

Self-promotion is so important. Ramon Ray, The Celebrity CEO talks about it in today's show - and more! Sign up for you free Celebrity CEO personal branding blueprint at - www. CelebrityCEO.com You are your best promoter Other people are their own priority Self promotion is not arrogance - it’s awareness People want to work with winners, with people who are doing something Self promotion - not...

Welcome to The Celebrity CEO Show on The Rundown with Ramon - we cover tips on how to advertise your book, best ways to live stream, how to write a great email subject line and how to use hashtags on Instagram!

The Rundown with Ramon delivered a comprehensive episode focused on how to launch and grow a successful podcast, along with other vital business insights. Host Ramon Ray shared his expertise on podcast guest acquisition while weaving in valuable lessons about personal branding and business growth. Key Points: Essential strategies for launching a podcast and securing guests Building a personal bran...

The Rundown with Ramon: Building Success Through Mindset, Growth, and Connection Ramon Ray delivers another energetic episode of the Rundown with Ramon, sharing vital insights on business growth, mindset, and entrepreneurial success. Key Points: Five essential steps for sustainable small business growth The importance of empathy in business relationships Learning from a 102-year-old resort owner&#...

From Airport Romance to Olive Oil Empire: The Story of Flor de la Jara - A Chance Meeting That Changed Everything Jorge and Tiffany's story begins like a romantic movie - with a chance encounter at Madrid's airport. Two strangers, heading in opposite directions, shared a brief 20-minute conversation that would change their lives forever. Eight years and one 5-year-old son later, they'v...

The Rundown with Ramon: Converting Subscribers, New Platforms, and Business Growth In this dynamic episode of The Rundown with Ramon, host Ramon Ray shares valuable insights on growing businesses and making strategic decisions in today's evolving business landscape. Key Topics Covered: Email marketing strategy and subscriber conversion Social media platform decisions AI and business speed cons...

The Rundown with Ramon: Reading for Success and Building Customer Relationships In this dynamic episode, Ramon Ray delivers insights on essential business books, customer feedback strategies, and resilience building, broadcasting from Atlanta after attending a business development conference. Key Points: Must-read business books for entrepreneurs Strategies for gathering customer feedback The impo...

A dynamic episode from Atlanta focusing on managing multiple ventures, customer experience, and publicity strategies. Key Points: Managing multiple businesses effectively Customer experience as a CEO priority Strategic publicity and PR approaches Social media relationship management Workplace meaning and purpose Strategic hiring during holidays Ramon shares his experience managing multiple busines...