Episodes

Send us a Text Message. In this engaging episode of the "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast, host Steve Ramona kicks off Season 2 with an insightful conversation with Bruce Weinstein, also known as "The Plan Man." Steve and Bruce delve into their shared belief that personal and professional lives are deeply interconnected. Bruce, a seasoned financial planner, discusses his evolution in the field, starting from the days of cold-calling in the 80s to his current endeavors in financial ...

Send us a Text Message. Over 30 years of experience developing winning high-school basketball teams, including 428 career victories, sets the stage for the unique credibility and power of Coach Jim Johnson’s message. Many speakers talk about leadership, but it’s rare to find a speaker who has, quite literally, lead thousands. In a moment later celebrated all over the world, Coach weighed risk with the potential for great opportunity for an autistic student-manager, Jason McElwain (JMac) catapu...

Send us a Text Message. Kevin Strauss is an Emotional Health & Innovation Consultant and CEO of Uchi, LLC. He focuses on what drives behavior and is dedicated to making life easier and happier. Kevin’s career began in biomedical engineering; finding problems and solutions which has led to 80 patents, 10+ research publications, two innovation awards, and his book, Innovate The 1%. Kevin has worked in human behavior for two-decades and has identified Emotional Health as its driver and human connec...

Send us a Text Message. Brian Gregory is the creator and CEO of The YES! TEST - a FREE business analysis that instantly reveals the most likely advertising and marketing strategies your business should use. After being in the advertising business for 20 years, he was frustrated to see most small businesses making the same mistakes over and over with their branding and messaging. It took seven years to create, but the YES! The test is now the only test of its kind in the world. His company is on ...

Send us a Text Message. I grew up with very little self-confidence. Over many years of striving, stumbling, and starting over, I've learned some great tools to help my coaching clients cultivate confidence. Positive Intelligence has had a great impact on my confidence, amongst other things, so it's a key component to my program. 20 years corporate sales, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, Co-Active (CTI) Trained Coach; cheerleader of humans https://www.innerfitnesscoaching.com/ Subscribe t...

Send us a Text Message. Al Richards is a true inspiration to those who have faced addiction and are seeking a way to overcome it. After battling a weekend alcohol and cocaine addiction for eight years, Al lost his job of 24 years as a result. But instead of giving up, he turned his life around and spent the next 14 years working tirelessly on himself and helping others understand addiction. In March of 2021, he started The Other Side of Addiction Podcast, which has quickly become a space for ope...

Send us a Text Message. Rob Buffington is an experienced consultant in the HOA management space and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to management companies and mid-size businesses that struggle with vendor services, staffing, bookkeeping, and overall management issues. Rob doesn’t understand just one or two aspects of the industry. He has been and HOA manager previously and also had experience on the vendor side working with HOA’s. He currently owns and runs an accounting firm and a ...

Send us a Text Message. The podcast "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart," hosted by Steve Ramona, dives into the critical topic of diversity and inclusion in the workplace with guest Katherine McCord. Katherine, who has six invisible disabilities, shares her journey and the unique experiences that led her to focus on this vital area. Katherine highlights the challenges she observed in leadership and hiring, which propelled her to address ineffective practices and advocate for better inclusio...

Send us a Text Message. The podcast "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" delves into the intersection of personal and business struggles, triumphs, and the importance of building relationships and community. Hosted by Steve Ramona, the show features guests who embody the spirit of goodness, such as Liesel, who discusses the concept of the "conspiracy of goodness" — the idea that small acts of kindness and goodness are continually moving humanity forward. Liesel shares her mission to shine a ...

Send us a Text Message. The "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast, hosted by Steve Ramona, delves into the intricate journeys of individuals intertwining their personal and professional lives to achieve triumphs. In this episode, Steve engages with Amanda, a passionate nonprofit worker. Amanda shares that despite the initial skepticism she faces from for-profit circles, her commitment to nonprofits felt inherently right due to her background in social work. She recounts her decisions i...

Send us a Text Message. The podcast episode from "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" features Coach Megan, a career coach dedicated to helping individuals navigate their career paths successfully. Hosted by Steve, the episode delves into Megan's methods, insights, and valuable advice for job seekers and career pivoters alike. ### Key Points: 1. **Introduction to Career Coaching:** - Coach Megan focuses on helping individuals understand their strengths, pivot their careers, build their pers...

Send us a Text Message. The podcast episode from "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" introduces an inspiring story of Alenga Alokola, who journeyed from the Congo to America under extraordinary circumstances. The episode, Hosted by Steve, details Alenga's incredible life story and aspirations to give back to the community. ### Key Points: 1. **Background and Refugee Experience:** - Alenga hails from the Congo and spent over 20 years in a refugee camp in Tanzania. He described the camp as a...

Send us a Text Message. The podcast episode from "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" offers a wealth of inspiration and practical insights through the story of the youngest guest, Dylan. Hosted by Steve, the episode praises Dylan's impressive accomplishments at a young age and his drive to help and inspire others. ### Key Points: 1. **Background and Family Influence:** - Dylan grew up in Silicon Valley, surrounded by tech influences. His mother was involved in launching "Sonic the Hedgehog...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart," host Steve welcomes Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCullough, a veteran and current military officer, as his guest. They discuss leadership, self-discipline, and mentorship. Lt. Col. McCullough, with over 40 years of military experience, emphasizes the critical distinction between discipline and self-discipline. He highlights that self-discipline is essential for success, especially on days lacking motivation. He a...

Send us a Text Message. The podcast episode of "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" emphasizes the connection between personal struggles and business triumphs. The host interviews Shelly, who shares her intriguing journey from a costume designer to a public speaking coach. Shelly explains how she was unexpectedly pushed into public speaking and overcame her fears, transforming her vulnerabilities into strengths. Her mission is to help others reframe their fears and speak authentically from th...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast, host Steve interviews Geoff, a seasoned entrepreneur whose passion for entrepreneurship is truly inspiring. His journey, from selling candy in his youth to launching and selling a successful cloud computing company, is a testament to the power of following one's passion. Geoff recounts his early entrepreneurial ventures, starting from his teenage years and evolving into over 20 business ventures. A si...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast, host Steve welcomes Figs O'Sullivan, a psychotherapist specializing in couples therapy. Originating from Ireland, Figs shares his personal journey of growing up with an alcoholic father and a heartbroken mother, which fueled his mission to create a loving family as an adult. He transitioned from a career in financial services to exploring human potential at Esalen in Big Sur, California, where he dedicate...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast, host Steve welcomes Michelle, a leadership coach who emphasizes the intrinsic connection between personal and professional leadership. Michelle shares her lifelong curiosity and love for people, which naturally evolved into her passion for leadership. She explains her unique approach to leadership development, focusing on self-inquiry and embodiment of core values through her "superstar" system. The conve...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast, host Steve Ramona welcomes Georgia, a passionate entrepreneur and mom of four, who shares the intricate balance she maintains between family life and business. Georgia, who transitioned from a corporate career to being a stay-at-home mom and then to running her own successful home-based business, emphasizes the significance of prioritizing one's passions and the flexibility required to manage multiple...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Doing Business with a Service Heart," host Steve Ramona explores the concept of servant leadership with his guest Jim, a business partner and close friend who shares similar views on business. Jim talks about the essence of being a servant leader, which involves going first, setting the pace, and becoming a leader that people willingly follow rather than just following due to positional influence. Jim's insights extend to the importance of mentorship, ...

Send us a Text Message. This video is part of the "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast hosted by Steve Ramona. It is an episode from season two featuring guest Ethan Baird, who is passionate about audio production and currently works in radio. The conversation delves into why Ethan helps people produce podcasts and the differences between radio and podcasting, highlighting the flexibility and creative freedom offered by podcasts. Ethan discusses his mentorship program designed to ass...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast, host Steve Ramona kicks off season two by introducing the inspiring journey of a guest who has navigated personal and professional challenges. The guest, a seasoned sports executive, shares his experiences working in professional sports, including the NBA, WNBA, NHL, and more. He delves into his unique career trajectory, from dealing with sports stars like LeBron James and Amari Stoudemire to being pi...

Send us a Text Message. The video is an episode of the "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast, featuring Georgia as the guest. Georgia shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming an entrepreneur, driven by her commitment to her family and a passion for wellness. She discusses her experience of adopting two children from Ghana and balancing the care for her biological child with Down syndrome and autism. Georgia transitioned from a corporate job to a home-based business to h...

Send us a Text Message. The "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast, hosted by Steve, kicks off its second season with excitement and new insights from inspiring guests. The show features Andy, a unique "elevator pitch coach" who combines his diverse background in computer science and theater to excel at trade shows. Andy shares his journey of mastering effective communication and networking by trial and error, highlighting the importance of tailoring one's message to engage the audience...