Episodes

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...

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...