On this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray explores the “silent stories” that shape how entrepreneurs lead, why soft skills now outperform technical skills, and the latest YouTube creator tools you should be using. He also shares his experience using GigSalad for lead generation and a powerful lesson from Zoho’s Ali Shabdar on why scaling down makes your business stronger and more resilient. Plus, a reminder that cybersecurity is part of your brand promise—and why leaders must be thermostats, not thermometers.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome & Bitdefender sponsor note
02:40 Silent stories shaping your business
06:30 YouTube updates and creator tools
10:45 Soft skills that fuel success
15:00 GigSalad as a gig pipeline
16:20 Scaling down with Zoho’s Ali Shabdar
18:40 Cybersecurity as brand trust
19:50 Be the thermostat in your leadership
Perfect For: Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creators who want sharper storytelling, stronger pipelines, and a crisis-ready business.
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