Be Grateful for the No's. Often Lead to a Better Yes.

Ramon celebrates how not getting what he wanted yesterday, was GOOD! That unexpected “no” turns into a powerful lesson about gratitude, improvisation, and staying ready to create great content anywhere. Ramon breaks down what entrepreneurs can learn from recent stories about Waymo, Nike, Dollar Tree, and why cybersecurity needs to be taken seriously by every small business.

• The gift of a “no” – How a locked office door led to unexpected wins, a fresh episode vibe, and a meaningful connection with entrepreneur Jessica Johnson.

• Waymo’s controlled risk strategy – Why moving from hyper-defensive driving to “confidently assertive” driving holds major lessons for innovation, experimentation, and pushing your limits before you’re forced to.

• Nike’s C-suite shakeup – What we can learn from a global brand restructuring itself to remove layers and refocus on its core identity.

• Dollar Tree’s surprising customer shifts – How wealthy households are increasingly shopping at Dollar Tree and what that means for audience segmentation and messaging.

• Cybersecurity reminders for entrepreneurs – Why digital locks matter as much as physical ones, and why small businesses need strong habits like 2FA, secure passwords, and team education.

• Entrepreneurial mindset & brand-building – Ramon reinforces the value of building your personal brand, joining Office Hours with Ramon, and leveraging live events to deepen client relationships.

• Be grateful for rejected opportunities—they often redirect you to better ones.

• Innovation requires controlled risk, not blind fear.

• Even billion-dollar companies restructure; small businesses should too.

• Know your customer segments—sometimes new groups are showing up.

• Protect your business with strong cybersecurity habits.

• Use your content to build trust, visibility, and momentum for your offers.

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