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The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
The Rundown with Ramon by Ramon Ray, small business podcast for entrepreneurs - strategies and tips to start, grow and scale your business. Don't miss out - subscribe to this podcast and ZoneofGenius.com - www.zoneofgenius.com/subscribe
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- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
LinkedIn's 3 Power Tools I'm Rocking and You Can Too
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon Ray, Ramon breaks down what’s really happening in the job market, why AI-powered roles are exploding, and what…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Big Impact, Small Actions: How Everyday Choices Shape Business and Life
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray blends timely business headlines with a powerful personal message: you don’t need massive resources or…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Same Actions, Different Results? It never works.
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray shares real-world lessons from a website crash, billion-dollar movie franchises, and emerging AI trends to…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
3 Adobe Apps Every Entrepreneur Should Know About
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray sits down with Adobe Principal Product Marketing Manager Tulika Gupta to break down how Adobe is…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Who Are You Really Competing With? Lessons from Tesla, NVIDIA, and a $1.4B TV Show
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray breaks down major business headlines—from Tesla vs. Waymo robotaxis to NVIDIA’s $20B acquisition—while…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Why it's ok to pause and reflect - lessons from Instacart
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray breaks down powerful lessons entrepreneurs can learn from big brands like Lululemon…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
No One Has the Keys to Your Success - Except You.
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray delivers a powerful reminder for entrepreneurs: no one controls your success but you. Ramon breaks down…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Vaynerx's James Orsini - How to build a first class creative agency
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, I sat down with James Orsini—President of Startup Operations at VaynerX and a longtime leader across finance…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
What season are you in? Know the season and reap the profits.
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray unpacks three words every entrepreneur needs to think about right now: seasons, runway, and learning…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
When you sell your company - you don't control it anymore. Ben and Jerry's mission mistake?
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray breaks down business lessons hiding inside today’s headlines—starting with the big takeaway from Ben &…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Why red carpet experiences are great for a more profitable business.
Today on The Rundown with Ramon, we’re talking about the backlash to AI-generated content—and why “AI slop” can quietly train your audience to tune you out…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
What Hosting a Baby Shower Taught Me About Hosting Events
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon shares surprising lessons he learned hosting his niece’s baby shower—proof that “small stages” still require…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Should you build a public business? Nicola Corzine NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray sits down with Nicola Corzine, Executive Director of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, to talk about what…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Why Leveraging Other People Can Be a Game Changer in Your Business
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray gets real about a tough season in business—and why he’s still fired up for 2026. He…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Your first hire should be happy and good - Fiserv exec tips for biz success
On this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, James Cuthbert from Fiserv/Clover joins Ramon Ray to break down what most entrepreneurs are missing when they think…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Social media alone is not enough - email, podcast, website too
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray takes you on a rapid-fire tour of mindset, marketing, and money habits every…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
10 Reasons Your Startup Business Fails - The Rundown with Ramon Show for Small Business Owners
In today’s episode of The Rundown with Ramon for small business owners and entrepreneurs, we dive into the realities of entrepreneurship—from why small…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Ignore the Hype of AI - Zoho Exec Shares about Zoho One
Zoho One 2025 represents a major shift in how small businesses can manage their entire workflow. In this episode, Ramon Ray talks with Zoho’s Director of…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Are you Too Thirsty for a Sale? Here's what to do instead.
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray breaks down the hidden habits that hold entrepreneurs back — especially the danger of being “too thirsty”…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Be Grateful for the No's. Often Lead to a Better Yes.
Ramon celebrates how not getting what he wanted yesterday, was GOOD! That unexpected “no” turns into a powerful lesson about gratitude, improvisation, and…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
The Power of Being an Underdog in Business
In this episode, broadcast live from the lobby of Luminary in New York City, Ramon Ray delivers a straight-talk message to every entrepreneur and small…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Why Serious Entrepreneurs Obsess Over Their Stats
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray shares how tracking his treadmill stats inspired a new level of discipline in…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Successful PR Isn't About Fame Says Lauren Cobello PR Publicity Expert
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray sits down with PR strategist and media expert Lauren Cabello to break down what actually works in…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Are you TRULY giving priority to your priorities?
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray walks in from the gym and dives straight into a conversation about what your priorities really are—because…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Are you ignoring your customers? Gen X, Z, Millennials?
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray unpacks a stack of headlines—Amazon scam warnings, a partner hack impacting OpenAI…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
11 Ways Thankfulness Can Help You and Your Business
In this Thanksgiving episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray explores how gratitude can transform both your life and your business…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
How much do you value yourself?
On this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray unpacks one big theme for entrepreneurs: value. He shares why he turned down a…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Are you building a HOBBY or a BUSINESS?
On today’s episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray returns from two weeks of travel with a powerful message for entrepreneurs. After speaking with a new…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
VC funding is probably not the best option for your business
Ramon Ray unpacks a jam-packed episode for builders and buyers: why delaying VC can preserve your freedom and upside, what Cody Sanchez’s community is teaching…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
How do you ask for help and not feel like you owe anything?
On this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray shares a down-to-earth playbook for entrepreneurs: prepare for the unexpected, ask…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
How to network in any room - with strangers
Ramon Ray breaks down simple, high-impact networking moves to win any room: lead with a smile, share one human detail, invite others in, and be the connector…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Why paper business cards are so powerful
Ramon Ray dives into why well-designed business cards still open doors, how to turn self-doubt into leadership fuel, what YouTube’s AI-driven restructuring…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Why double-down on your top 2 strengths?
A candid, fast-moving episode of The Rundown with Ramon on choosing imperfect action, fortifying your small business against rising cyber risks, and…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Be Yourself at Work - Claude Silver interview with Ramon Ray
Ramon Ray, publisher of ZoneofGenius.com interviews Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, about her new book Be Yourself at Work, joined by…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Turning the Louvre Theft into a Viral Advertisement - Lemons into Lemonade
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray challenges entrepreneurs to stop reacting and start playing chess. He breaks down how a small equipment…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Being Average Is Not Good Enough, Here's Why
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray gets real about what’s happening behind the scenes in entrepreneurship. He reacts to new numbers showing…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Why AI Browsers are Better than Legacy Browsers
On today’s Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray (publisher of ZoneofGenius.com) breaks down five moves every entrepreneur should be thinking about right now. AI…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
30 Percent Say LinkedIn Video Doesn't Work? What should you know?
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray dives into why LinkedIn video is both a success and a struggle for marketers, shares how to know if your…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Do less, lead more - I got stuck doing everything
Hiring a video editor isn’t a luxury—it’s a growth strategy. In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, we unpack how your employer brand can quietly drain…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Are we called to show up for others?
Ramon asks a big question for entrepreneurs: Are we called to show up for others—even when we don’t feel like it? He shares a simple two-minute strength…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Simple AI Hacks to Make Your Day Better - The Rundown with Ramon Show
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray shares fast, practical wins for entrepreneurs: using AI for everyday tasks that save hours, building real…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Should you hire your spouse - The Rundown with Ramon
Ramon Ray tackles the hot question: should you hire your spouse—and if so, how do you do it right? In this episode, Ramon covers the unseen cost of last-minute…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Why Meeting In-Person is a Game Changer for Better Relationships
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray broadcasts from Orlando and breaks down why entrepreneurs must get back to real-world connections. He…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
How to hire the right business coach to help your business grow
Entrepreneurs: stop building in a bubble. In this episode, Ramon breaks down when to hire a coach vs. a consultant, how to vet programs (before you spend…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
How to create unstoppable habits - The Rundown with Ramon Show
Ramon Ray shares the real “unstoppable habits” behind consistent, visible success—show up more than most, self-promote with integrity, and protect your energy…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
How to make your own luck and network from anywhere
Live from Newark Airport at 4:35 a.m., Ramon Ray shares a high-energy mini-masterclass on creating your own luck. From a powerful conversation with a Ukrainian…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Can you show up when you don't feel like it?
Show Up When You Don’t Feel Like It: Free Upgrades, Founder Grit, and Turning Lows Into Launchpads On today’s Rundown, Ramon gets real about pushing through…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Gigsalad founder Mark Steiner from Adoption to Theatre and beyond
In this inspiring episode, Ramon Ray sits down with Mark Steiner, the cofounder of GigSalad, to unpack how a small idea turned into one of the internet’s most…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Why TikTok's Sale Doesn’t Matter. Build What You Own.
Ramon Ray breaks down why a TikTok sale won’t change your growth strategy, how to trim AI tool bloat, and why most founders should chase customers—not…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
How can you create value to earn more sales?
On this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray explores what it really means to create value in business. From Seth Godin’s wisdom…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
How competition makes you better or makes you adapt to change - The Rise of AI Actors shows this
On today’s Rundown, Ramon tackles the AI actor debate (hello, Tilly) and why entrepreneurs must compete on value, not sympathy. He breaks down how a Shark Tank…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
How to meet high net worth clients? Get expensive hobbies.
Are AI glasses really the next must-have tool for entrepreneurs? How do you “network up” without being awkward? When is the right time to pivot your business?…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Escape the Money Rat Race and Build Wealth
The Rundown with Ramon — Today’s episode breaks the money “rat race,” shows how to win in an AI-rewritten job market, and urges you to act now (without…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
How I Met the CEO of Hyundai in a Hotel Lobby - The Rundown with Ramon
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon shares how a simple “good morning” led to an unexpected chat with the former CEO of Hyundai USA—and why…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Flabby Minds and Morning Habits - The Rundown with Ramon Show
Live from San Diego at 4:30 a.m., Ramon Ray explores how to sharpen your “business brain,” why social media can create mental flab, and what entrepreneurs can…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Martha Stewart’s 6 Step Playbook for Success - The Rundown with Ramon Show
In this fast-hit episode, Ramon pulls three levers you can use today: timeless business lessons from Martha Stewart’s documentary, how to escape the…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Scaling Down to Stay Strong: YouTube Moves, Silent Stories & Entrepreneurial Lessons
On this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray explores the “silent stories” that shape how entrepreneurs lead, why soft skills now outperform technical…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Why Preparing to Scale Down Is Essential for Business Longevity
Ramon Ray talks with Ali Shabdar of Zoho about why small and mid-sized businesses must be ready to scale down as well as scale up. They cover cash flow triage…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
Scaling to 8 and 9 Figures with Ashish Gupta of ScaleUpExec
In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, host Ramon Ray talks with Ashish Gupta, founder of ScaleUpExec, about what it really takes to scale a small or…
- The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs
How to Plan Events That Create Experiences, Not Just Logistics | Sai Bhavithran Kumar, Zoho
Events aren’t just about venues, food, or signage—they’re about experiences. In this conversation, Ramon Ray (Publisher, ZoneofGenius.com) sits down with Sai…