The Rundown with Ramon - small business growth podcast for entrepreneurs

- Is it time to create an app just for your needs?

- Google's task minions are changing search

- Are you being paid for your work?

- You thought the team meeting went well, but it didn't

- Advertising is flooding ChatGPT is that good or bad?

- Don't blame AI for bad things like firing someone

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- UFC at The White House - lessons for your business

- Agent Opus Clip is NEXT LEVEL video making

- American Airlines and Starlink - no downtime anywhere?

- Rise in podcast networks

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Powerful topics that impact your business, insights and tips to help you get better and better - with Ramon

- Is Bernie Sanders right? Is AI our demise?

- How to build a company that withstands any era | Eric Ries, Lean Startup author

- The Satya Nadella Playbook - The ruthless realpolitik of Microsoft’s “re-founder.”

- Remaking Google's Search Engine - Don't miss out

- Stop being safe, says Jason Feifer

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Welcome to a brand new show, The Rundown with Ramon Show.

- Why is it so important to celebrate you? To celebrate your wins?

-Google's slew of NEW announcements, some really important to know, others meh

- They fired their HR staff, what a mistake - IMHO

- Airbnb expands to luggage storage and car rentals - what can YOUR business learn from this?

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In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, I sit down with Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, to talk about her journey from intern to CEO, the importance of strategy over tactics, and how AI is reshaping the future of marketing. We also dive into leadership lessons from working in a family business and what’s next for one of the most trusted brands in small business marketing.

Key Topics Covered:

• Sara Nay’s journey to CEO
• The evolution of Duct Tape Marketing
• Why strategy beats tactics every time
• Fractional CMO and modern marketing structures
• Leadership lessons from working with family
• Visionary vs integrator roles in business
• The future of marketing with AI
• Marketing Leadership as a Service

Kevin Hart's absence - is it affecting his agency? Lessons for all of us in the importance of leadership and active involvement in our companies.
How can you get people to say YES to your ideas, these 4 tips from Jason Feifer, executive editor of Entrepreneur will help.
Going alone is not a badge of honor says Marina Middelton, CEO of Create and Cultivate.
Also, Alexandria Nicole ask a powerful question about the importance of CONTENT - my answer - every business must think like a publisher. Content helps you get awareness and builds trust for your brand.
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Why hiring an operations manager is often the next hire for a growing business. We've used virtual assistants, your still overwhelmed, doing too much and not delegating enough. An operations manager can help you scale.

- You need to hire an operations manager

- Is it ok to call someone without a schedule

- Valley Girl says be more productive

- FIFA knows about entertainment - do you?

- Googlebook - worth buying this new gadget?

- AI shopping brings security risks

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In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, I sit down with Jessica Johnson Cope, CEO of a third-generation security firm, to talk about legacy, leadership, and scaling a business through relationships and resilience. From inheriting a struggling company during the 2008 financial crisis to growing it into a multi-state operation, Jessica shares powerful lessons on mindset, community, and the importance of doing the work.

Key Takeaways:

• Why business is simple—but requires real work
• How relationships and community drive long-term growth
• The importance of showing up consistently
• Why your vision is probably too small
• How to build systems that allow you to scale
• The truth about working with large organizations and procurement
• How mindset shifts unlock bigger opportunities
• The balance between family and business in legacy building
• Why scaling is no longer optional—it’s necessary
• How to think beyond today and build for future generations

Be careful of assumptions. Mak Cuban learned a valuable lesson in this when he sold his basketball team, the Mavs.

He's got billion-dollar regrets, and we all can avoid regrets. But give yourself grace, each time.

- Tiger moms vs BETA moms (what kind of leader are you?)

- Barnes and Noble, is it coming back (resilience)

- AI dictation tools (pros and cons)

- Licensing deal goes wrong? Lessons from Kevin Hart

- And more that can help YOU live your best life or grow your business

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Every business owner feels the pressure to keep up with technology, but what really matters and what is just hype? In this powerful episode of The Rundown with Ramon Ray, we dive into a candid conversation with the Vice President of Sales and Operations of Verizon, Mike Caralis, on how customer experience, AI, connectivity, and cybersecurity are reshaping modern business.The discussion breaks down why technology is no longer optional, how AI is helping teams work smarter, and why seamless customer experiences are now the biggest competitive advantage. You’ll also hear practical advice on avoiding common tech investment mistakes and how the right partnerships can simplify complex decisions.If you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or leader trying to stay competitive in a fast-moving digital world, this conversation offers real insights you can actually use.Watch the full interview to learn how smart technology adoption today can fuel growth tomorrow.