Ramon Ray, founder of SmartHustle.com, was interviewed by Jay Scherr where they discuss discuss the importance of knowing your strengths, why it’s important to make yourself available to “serve”, and how entrepreneurs can learn a lot from failure. See the full interview and the overview of their discussion below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYM5yxIqFTI&feature=youtu.be Know Your Strengths One of the most...
Early today, Ramon had a 40 minute phone call with young friend of his, his "little brother". He walked the person through how to start his first business by selling his (the friend's) knowledge using some simple tools. They talked mindset, how perfection was stopping the friend, building a community and fan base and...
We are several months into dealing with coronavirus, and I’m willing to bet you have participated in at least one video call or meeting. Many of us have participated in Zoom or WebEx meetings, Skype calls, and, if you signed up for the Survive and Thrive Summit, you used Microsoft Teams. You have probably also spent...
On Ramon's recent Facebook Live with HelloAlice he saluted three business owners who are building businesses focused on sustainability. The three companies are Pathwater, Staci's Pita Chips, and Veggie Pod. What I learned about these companies, and others like them, is that entrepreneurs can make money, build profit and grow a thriving business and yet...
As business owners we have a lot of stress in our day to day lives. Hiring, customers, sales, profits and more. In challenging times, like the times we're in, the stress and challenges are even more difficult. Hence the strain on our mental health. It's important that you ensure your mental health is strong, for...
Hannah Perry woke up one evening to the site and sounds of her business on fire, literally. Several months later, she and millions of other businesses were hit with the challenging effects of Covid19. Fortunately, Hannah, the owner of Giggling Pig has turned these unfortunate happenings into a thriving new line of business with...
Pick my brain - it's a phrase we hate. We all want to help and have an attitude of generosity yet feeling that there is value for out time. Also during these challenging times we all are strapped for cash and want to earn money for our families. How do you turn "pick my...
Working from home is new for some of us and not so new for others. I've been working from home for years. But if you're not used to working from home it can be lonely and unhealthy. Maybe you're used to working at a co-working space, going to a small office or even going...
Video marketing for business is powerful. I've been leveraging the power of video for many years. Over and over and over again, people ask me, "Ramon, how have you been successful in your business." Or I'm often told, "Ramon, we see you everywhere." Video is a large part of that marketing success. It's not just me;...
A question I'm often asked is, "how can I use video in my business if I don't like how I look". At today's Small Business Administration (SBA) New York City Social Media Workshop, which Ramon Ray keynoted, he was asked this question by an attendee. He was sharing on the importance of video and how it...
