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In this episode, we unpack the fine line between projecting confidence and crossing into deception. Inspired by the recent controversy surrounding The Newsette founder Daniella Pierson, we explore why every entrepreneur feels pressure to “look bigger” than they are—and why honesty is always the smarter long-term strategy. You’ll learn how to share your vision in a way that excites investors and partners without misrepresenting your current reality. We also share practical tips for building credibility, winning trust, and growing from zero without losing integrity along the way.

Ep. 270 – Why Facebook Ads Still Work, How to Get Publicity, and Why You Must Learn AI

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray breaks down three critical tools to grow your business in 2025: Facebook advertising, AI adoption, and media publicity. Learn why Facebook is still one of the best ad platforms, how to get featured in outlets like Forbes or Essence using platforms like Qwoted, and why you can't afford to ignore AI anymore. Whether you're trying to get more clients or raise your visibility, this episode is packed with practical tips and urgent insights to help you level up your business.

On this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, host Ramon Ray explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in business consulting and beyond. Are consultants at risk of being replaced by AI? Ramon shares insights from a Reddit thread filled with real-world consultant opinions and breaks down what AI can—and can’t—do.

You’ll also hear about Disney’s internal AI battle as they weigh the risks of deepfake tech, and how Silicon Valley’s culture is shifting from comfort to accountability in the hard tech era. Plus, what ChatGPT is doing to better support mental health and emotional well-being.

In this episode:

• Can AI replace your expertise—or just support it?

• How consultants can thrive by embracing AI tools

• Why low-level consulting tasks may be first to go

• Disney’s fight to protect its characters in an AI-driven world

• The end of bean bags and the rise of neural networks in tech

• How ChatGPT is evolving to handle sensitive, personal topics

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🚨 In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon:

1. The Pope and the Catholic Church are using influencers to spread their message. Should your business do the same?

2. The New York Times is replacing traditional writers with video-first creators. What does that say about content in 2025?

3. What do Jake Paul and Tyler Perry agree on when it comes to success? You’ll be surprised.

✅ Learn how to grow your brand
✅ Embrace video marketing
✅ Make peace with your past and turn it into purpose

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🎤 Hosted by Ramon Ray – entrepreneur, author, and small business evangelist.

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray shares powerful lessons from Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves on how to build a billion-dollar brand—from perseverance to progress over perfection. Ramon also highlights Seth Godin’s take on feedback, shares a hilarious Wall Street Journal piece about “uncool” texting styles, and celebrates Chris Schembra’s success building global connection over a bowl of pasta.

Also in this episode:

• How to start a lean business (from ZoneofGenius.com)

• Why it matters if you’re a “marathoner” or a “sprinter” entrepreneur

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In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray shares a powerful playbook for what to do after you land media attention—whether it's a podcast, local news, or a major TV appearance. Ramon outlines exactly how to turn a single media hit into long-term brand value, visibility, and client trust.

Also in this episode:

• Why Marcus Sheridan says Google search is “effectively dead”

• The brilliance behind National Cheesecake Day

• How Starbucks is refocusing on human connection

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In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray gives you a behind-the-scenes tour of his podcast studio setup and shares the tools he uses to create professional-quality content. Plus, he breaks down why you need a password manager, what Amazon’s new AI bracelet could mean for your privacy, and how to protect your business from cyberattacks with Bitdefender Small Business.

💡 Ramon also reflects on recent tragedies and reminds us all to lead with kindness, forgiveness, and purpose.

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In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, small business expert Ramon Ray shares why buying a new phone made him reflect on personal growth, mindset shifts, and the hidden cost of staying stuck. He covers why you must upgrade your thinking, how to thrive despite negative headlines, and what Google's AI-powered search means for your visibility.

Plus: Would you implant Neuralink in your brain if it restored your health? And Uber’s new feature for pairing women with women drivers—Ramon unpacks it all.

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Create Your Own Luck and Build a Business That Pays You Back

This week on the Rundown with Ramon Show:

• Inspired by Seth Godin, we explore how to create your own good luck in business

• How Joe Budden makes money from more than just his podcast

• Coca-Cola experiments with cane sugar — what that means for your brand

• How to use Qwoted to get free media attention

Hosted by Ramon Ray — small business expert, speaker, and founder of ZoneofGenius.com.