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Mar 10, 2024 • 30min
How To Build Trust and Confidence Within Yourself
What if we told you that building a significant level of trust begins within? In a recent interview with Ramon Ray, Glen Gould, a former golf professional turned entrepreneur, author, and speaker, shared valuable insights on this topic. Continue listening for key takeaways from the interview, lessons learned, and strategies for fostering internal trust and confidence.

Mar 9, 2024 • 44min
Understanding Intellectual Property and Legal Strategy for Small Businesses
Join us in this episode to learn about intellectual property and legal strategy for your businesses.
Sivonnia DeBarros, attorney at law at SL DeBarros Law Firm, LLC shared with Ramon Ray, publisher of Zone of Genius, DeBarros shared some key messages on the importance of leveraging the power of contracts, trademarks, and litigation and business strategies — not only to “crush copycats” but also to ensure your bottom line increases instead of decreases.

Feb 24, 2024 • 27min
Entrepreneurs Embracing Courageous Leadership
Join Ramon Ray on this episode as he learn with Lisa Blackmon, Esquire — aka Lisa B, the Life Changer — about how crucial courage is for business leaders. Lisa, who helps individuals become more courageous leaders, has a background in law and over 25 years of experience in running her own business. In this article, we'll dig into Lisa's insights, giving straightforward tips for entrepreneurs to be brave leaders and enhance their skills.

Feb 21, 2024 • 13min
How Great Leader Build an Unstoppable Team
If you are leading a team and want to know how to make them unstoppable, you came in the right place. Tune in, as Ramon Ray sat down with Mike Michalowicz, a passionate entrepreneur and the author of the acclaimed book All In.
With 11 books under his belt, Michalowicz shares his insights on how great leaders can build unstoppable teams, a
challenge many entrepreneurs grapple with. The interview provides valuable lessons for business leaders looking to establish and transform their teams into thriving, engaged, and empowered units.

Feb 9, 2024 • 35min
Guide to Self-Publishing Your First Book
If you’ve got a book in you but aren’t sure how to transition from idea to published product — not to mention profit from your venture — this episode is for you.
Join us in this episode as Ramon Ray sat down with book coach, author, and TEDx speaker Porsché Mysticque Steele, CEO of Mysticque Rose Publishing, for an informative conversation on book publishing.
With her insights and some of our own, we’ve put together this comprehensive episode as your starting point for getting your book out of your head and out in the world.

Feb 9, 2024 • 21min
Navigating Corporate Success With Jeannine K Brown
Join Ramon Ray as Jeannine K. Brown, founder of Everyday Lead
and author of Unstuck and Unstoppable shares the complexities of getting ahead in a corporate role.
In this episode, Brown discussed ways to learn the art of self promotion. Beyond addressing the challenges in larger corporate settings, Brown's principles are relevant for small businesses aiming to foster a culture of success.

Feb 5, 2024 • 26min
Is It Too Late To Pursue Your Entrepreneurship Dream? Hear It From Brian Hess
One of the things that makes entrepreneurship journey a bit less rocky is leaning on fellow entrepreneurs like Brian Hess, who recently shared his top tips for business owners with Ramon Ray.
Growing up in a blue-collar family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Hess learned life lessons from his father, a steelworker who instilled in him the values of hard work and perseverance. He took those lessons to heart in 2018 when, at age 38, he made the leap to launch the Pavement Group.
As the founder of the Pavement Group and Top Contractor School, Brian has a wealth of knowledge to offer. In this episode, join Ramon and Brian as we learn and understand Brian's journey, business principles, and advice for entrepreneurs.

Feb 4, 2024 • 36min
Unleash Your Inner Genius with Dr. Genie Snyder
If you're diving into the thrilling world of entrepreneurship, ready to conquer challenges, innovate, and make your mark, this episode is for you. Now how do you avoid the common pitfalls of entrepreneurship to ensure you don’t just survive but thrive throughout your entrepreneurial pursuits?
Join Ramon Ray and Dr. Genie Snyder on a discussion about unlocking your inner genius. In this episode, Dr. Genie Snyder spills the beans in why tapping into your genius isn't just a good idea — it's the entrepreneur's magic wand for success. This episode isn't just about surviving the entrepreneurial rollercoaster; it's about thriving and leaving a lasting imprint in the business realm.

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Jan 2, 2024 • 22min
Seth Godin's Deep Dive into Purple Space with Ramon Ray
Join Ramon Ray and Seth Godin as they discuss the challenges of remote work and the transformative power of Purple Space. Discover the importance of mindset in this online community and how it fosters genuine connections. Explore how Purple Space offers a calm and thoughtful space for deep connections, in contrast to mainstream social media. Uncover the secrets to becoming known in the Purple Space community through generosity and authentic engagement.

Dec 21, 2023 • 26min
Unlocking Success Through Community Building! 🚀 Gain Essential Insights Now!
🎙️✨ Dive into the world of entrepreneurship with our latest podcast episode! Join host Ramon Ray in a compelling conversation with Aisha Taylor Issah, visionary founder of Sistahs in Business. Together, they unravel the transformative power of community in startups, sharing universal insights and invaluable tips for navigating the challenging yet rewarding entrepreneurial journey. 🌐💪 Tune in for expert perspectives and discover essential takeaways for building your business community from scratch. Hit play and embark on a journey of growth and success! #Entrepreneurship #CommunityBuilding #StartupInsights 🚀


