Episodes

Send us a Text Message. The podcast episode you're referring to is part of the "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" series. In this episode, the host welcomes John, an experienced professional with 30 years in advertising, now a coach. John shares his journey from aspiring musician to advertising professional, ultimately transitioning to coaching after realizing he didn't want to be stuck in the business side of advertising. John emphasizes the importance of being a genuine coach, one who tr...

Send us a Text Message. This episode features guest Stacy Cloney of Cloneyworks. Stacy recounts her journey of starting her own business in 2008 after being laid off from a corporate job and the subsequent growth of her company. She describes her expertise in brokering payments and payroll systems for businesses, emphasizing how she saves time and money for her clients by streamlining payment processes and finding more efficient payroll solutions. Stacy shares several success stories where she h...

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode from "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart," the host, Steve Ramona, talks with guest Bill about special needs planning, mainly focusing on financial strategies for teachers and school administrators. The discussion revolves around enhancing teachers' economic well-being, explicitly addressing the limitations and challenges of 403B plans, which are similar to 401K but often lack employer-matching contributions. Bill elaborates on alternative finan...

Send us a Text Message. In conversation with Maritza, the host introduces season two, highlighting the impending sharing of powerful stories involving personal and business struggles, overcoming adversity, and the triumphs between the two realms. Maritza, a guest with a Colombian background who is now in the U.S., shares insights related to diversity in business. She emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and celebrating cultural differences, which her new podcast, "My Accent is No Accide...

Send us a Text Message. This episode features Chris, a seasoned entrepreneur who now dedicates his efforts to coaching small business owners through his initiative "On the Bus." Chris's journey into entrepreneurial coaching stemmed from his dissatisfaction with traditional methods. He eventually bought a franchise of a group that supported entrepreneurs, enhancing it with a sales component called "On the Bus." Here, members, referred to as 'bus riders,' engage in monthly four-hour sessions to di...

Dr Laurel discusses various aspects of servant leadership, the crossover between sports and business, and young athletes' personal and professional development. Key points include: Servant Leadership: The concept of servant leadership is not just explored, but its transformative power is emphasized. True leaders, as we learn, are those who serve others, a unique and powerful form of leadership that can inspire and motivate. Sports and Business Parallels: The discussion highlights how sports an...

In this episode of the "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast, host Steve welcomes Tabatha Barron, the innovator behind a transformative school safety app called Kicks. This significant platform was created following a personal incident where Tabitha's niece was mistakenly put on the wrong school bus twice in 2014, spurring a need to enhance communication and safety in school transportation. Tabatha explains how the distressing experience led her to develop a system that allows real-ti...

The podcast from the "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" series discusses business owners' journey, including their challenges and successes. The podcast features a guest named Rich, a business advisor specializing in helping business owners maximize their company’s value, particularly for those looking to sell. Rich discusses the importance of preparing a business for sale, emphasizing that most business owners have the majority of their wealth tied up and often aren't ready for the sales p...

I am the Founder of A Balanced Life. For over 25 years we coordinated Health & Wellness Expos for large corporations nationally, such as UPS, ESPN and GE to name a few. My current mission is to Support Seniors Living a Healthier, Happier, Better Quality of Life, Affordably! This is being done through new innovations in products and services. Some past accomplishments are served as the Chairman of the Southington, Chamber of Commerce, President of the Southington Jr Woman's Club, was an original ...

The speaker, Brett Knopf, talks about his experience in leadership and coaching. He emphasizes that servant leadership is about putting the needs of others first and helping them to succeed. Brett also talks about the importance of gratitude, taking action, and being coachable. Here are some key takeaways from the video: Servant leadership is about putting the needs of others first and helping them to succeed. Leaders should be grateful for their team and for the opportunities they have. It'...

This episode of the podcast Doing Business with a Servant's Heart discusses emotional intelligence and identity with guest Brooke Evans, who runs Powerhouse Leaders HQ with her business partner Cassie. The episode starts with a conversation about emotional intelligence and how it is the most underrated skill for CEOs. Emotional intelligence is the awareness of one's emotions and those of others and the ability to use this awareness to manage one's behavior and relationships. CEOs, in particular...

This episode of the Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart podcast features Rick Elmore, a young entrepreneur who has found success through hard work and perseverance. Rick discusses his background as a professional athlete and how that experience has transitioned well into the business world. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and details a story from the NFL combine where he was doubted due to his physical metrics but was ultimately drafted due to his work ethic. Rick also talks about ...

Tina Amoroso, CEO of Real Options, a non-profit organization that supports women facing unplanned pregnancies, discusses her personal experience with unplanned pregnancy at the age of 15. She initially planned to have an abortion, but due to a series of unexpected events, she decided to carry the baby to term and give him up for adoption. Later, Tina reconnected with her biological son and maintained a close relationship. She feels that God intervened and helped her make the right decision. Re...

This is a business podcast called Doing Business with a Servant's Heart. The host interviews sales coach Dan Gordon about his journey to becoming a sales coach and his advice for salespeople. Dan Gordon used to be a personal development instructor. After a negative experience with a business partner, he decided to become a sales coach because he combined his passion for helping people with his background in marketing and sales. Dan believes that integrity is the most important quality in a sal...

This episode of Doing Business with a Servant Heart features Robin Bowles, a Market Area Director at Schooly Mitchell, a franchise that helps businesses save money. Robin discusses her career transition from corporate Human Resources to her current role at Schooly Mitchell. Robin felt burnt out from her corporate HR role and wanted to do something more meaningful. She was interested in a career that allowed her to use her experience to help people. Schooly Mitchell appealed to Robin because it ...

Joey Morgan is a successful entrepreneur who went through a mental health crisis. The speaker, Steve Ramona, interviews Joey about his journey and the lessons he learned. Joey previously owned three successful sports bars/restaurants in Manhattan. He describes himself as always good at building relationships and getting things done. However, due to the stress of managing multiple locations and dealing with demanding investors, Joey eventually had a panic attack and collapsed. This even led Joe...

The host, Steve, interviews Harrison Ryder, a consultant who helps small and medium-sized businesses improve their sales. Here are some key takeaways from the podcast: It's essential to focus on the client's needs, not your own. Salespeople should build relationships with their clients. It's okay to walk away from a sale if it's not a good fit for the client. Salespeople should be willing to help clients even if they don't buy anything. Introduction (0:00 - 2:22)The host talks about the im...

This episode of Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart features Paul McCarthy, the owner of Snapfix.com, a task management software designed with simplicity in mind. The conversation revolves around Paul’s background and the inspiration behind Snapfix. Paul grew up on a farm in Ireland and has over 25 years of experience in IT and property management. He observed that traditional property management software was clunky and difficult to use, so he decided to create a more user-friendly solution. ...

Clinical hypnosis is a safe and effective way to help people overcome life obstacles. The speaker, Keith, is a clinical hypnotherapist who explains the difference between clinical hypnosis and stage hypnosis. Stage hypnosis is for entertainment purposes, while clinical hypnosis is used to help people resolve issues such as smoking cessation, weight loss, and negative thinking. Keith says that hypnosis is a natural state we all experience daily. For example, you are hypnotic when you get so engr...

This episode of the podcast Doing Business with a Servant's Heart features Nick Saller, an entrepreneur who emphasizes serving others before selling. The host, Steve, talks to Nick about his uncle who built and closed down five companies and the lessons Nick learned from him. Here are the key takeaways from the conversation: Focus on serving others and adding value. Nick emphasizes that people are in sales whether they realize it or not. The key is to build relationships and focus on adding va...

This is the second part of a conversation between the host, Steve Ramona, and Steve Remmel about the importance of people in business. The key takeaway is that people are the foundation of a successful business. Businesses should invest in their people, train them, and treat them respectfully. This will lead to better customer service and a more successful business. Here are the details from the conversation: Steve Remmel shared his experience of starting his own business and how he realized ...

This episode is about reputation marketing and how it can help businesses grow. Greg Goshorn, a consultant who helps businesses with their reputation marketing, is interviewed by the host, Steve Ramona. Greg explains that reputation marketing is not just about monitoring or managing reviews, but about using them as marketing tools. He says that positive reviews can have a big impact on a business's bottom line, and that businesses should be proactive about getting and showcasing their reviews....

In the video, Dr. Robin Odegaard, the guest on the show "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart," shared her story of overcoming challenges and her advice for the audience. Robin grew up in a strict Christian family and was married off at a young age to a man who turned out to be abusive and in debt. After eight years of marriage, she was kicked out and left to fend for herself. She later married again, but this marriage also ended in divorce. Despite these challenges, Robin persevered and went ...

This episode of Doing Business with a Servant's Heart features Sabrina Morris, a lifestyle entrepreneur who helps people travel and unpack their bucket list. Sabrina is sharing her story and the wisdom she learned from her mother. Her mother taught her to be an entrepreneur and to take action in her life. Sabrina says that her mom would tell her, "you either do something or you get off the pot." Sabrina believes that this is important advice because it encourages people to take action and not j...