In a conversation with John Register, Paralympian and fellow inspirational keynote speaker, Ramon Ray shares insights on how to get out of a "funk" and have a mindset of positivity. They also discuss the art of becoming a celebrity CEO, making tough decisions, and leaving a legacy. It’s not surprising to feel a bit low...
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...
Ramon joined Jim Blasingame for an interview to discuss how to identify and eliminate pre-pandemic practices & behaviors that could prevent businesses from surviving in the post-pandemic economy. Things will look and happen differently in a post-pandemic world, so businesses need to shift their outlook and stay focused on goals, even during times that...
David Neagle shares with Ramon Ray that as a young adult without even complete high school education, who was married with a few children, he realized that he had “created a situation where [he] had way more responsibility than the ability to fulfill that responsibility.” He wasn’t being the husband, father, or provider he...
Last week I upgraded to the Samsung S-10 Galaxy phone after having the S-7 phone for many years. It got me thinking, "what else am I holding onto that is keeping me back?". For months I resisted spending the $1,000 (give or take) on the S-10. However, the S-7 had such terrible battery life, I...
In life, as well as in business, bad things will happen. I’m not saying that to bring down your day; it’s simply a reality that we all must deal with. These negative events can make us feel beat down or even depressed, but today I’d like to encourage you to see things in a...
It’s a relaxed Friday afternoon. You’re plugging away at the final tasks on your to-do list when the phone rings and you are confronted with devastating news: you’ve just lost your biggest client. After a brief conversation, you hang up the phone and are left to sit alone in the quiet office, your mindset...
Sometimes, we can receive lessons in the darndest places. A few months ago, I was watching the TV show, Rizzoli and Isles. In one of the episodes, Rizzoli experiences something negative, and Isles reminds her to go through one of her rituals of finding the silver lining in any situation. That ritual was a...
Becoming a self-made millionaire may not seem like something within reach for many people. However, with steady focus, the right team, and the right tools, you could find yourself in the seven figures before you know it. Mental exercise, like physical exercise, yields big results. Money is a mentality and is no different from...
As I meet fellow small business owners and entrepreneurs through networking and referrals, I am curious to see how well each person understands financial concepts and if they have the skills needed to manage their business’s finances, such as creating a budget, planning cash flow, or overseeing their bookkeeper, to create a profitable business. This...
