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 tracking his business metrics. He walks through the simple dashboards he uses to monitor registrations, ad performance, and conversions—and explains why your next level of growth depends on what you measure, not just how hard you hustle.

Ramon also pulls powerful lessons from three major headlines: OpenAI’s reported “code red” and renewed focus on ChatGPT, Instagram’s push to bring employees back into the office, and Apple’s latest AI leadership shift. Together, these stories reveal how great companies double down on their core product, leverage in-person connection, and keep building even when they’re under pressure.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Why measuring your progress (in health and in business) creates real, compound growth
The must-have metrics every entrepreneur should be tracking weekly
What OpenAI’s focus shift teaches you about saying “no” to distractions
How Instagram’s office mandate underscores the power of in-person experiences
How to balance survival mode with building your long-term business flywheel

Perfect for entrepreneurs, coaches, and small business leaders who are ready to stop guessing, start tracking, and use their numbers to make smarter, more confident decisions.

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