Doing Business with a Servant's Heart

Steve Ramona

Welcome to "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart," where compassion meets business and life. Join us as we explore the soul of business, guided by the unwavering principle that serving others is not just ethical – it’s transformative.

Hosted by Steve Ramona, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for uplifting people and businesses, each episode of our podcast is a deep dive into the stories, insights, and practical strategies of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who have mastered the art of leading with love and empathy. Through heartfelt conversations and inspiring anecdotes, we reveal the practical impact of servant leadership on personal and professional growth.

Discover how to foster a culture of kindness, engage with customers authentically, and build successful businesses that prioritize serving before selling. Whether you're a seasoned business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking to make a positive impact, "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" offers actionable advice, moral encouragement, and a refreshing perspective on what truly matters in the world of business.

Tune in and join our community of compassionate leaders striving to change the world, one act of service at a time. Because in the end, the heart of business is the business of the heart.

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Clear the Junk Preventing You From Moving Forward  Featuring: Lion Goodman
6d ago
Clear the Junk Preventing You From Moving Forward Featuring: Lion Goodman
Send us a textLion Goodman is the founder of the Clear Beliefs Institute of Trauma-informed Therapeutic Coaching, with 600 graduates in 45 countries.  He has had 40 years’ of experience as a transformational coach, healer, and teacher.His Clear Beliefs methodology is designed to delete limiting beliefs, childhood wounds, and traumas from the core of the psyche.Lion is the author of five books, including Clear Your Clients’ Limiting Beliefs, Creating On Purpose, and Enlightenment.  He has taught workshops on 4 continents, and his writings have been widely published in books, magazines, and websites.More than 10,000 students and clients have reported rapid and profound transformation from his methodology, freeing them to be happier, healthier, and more successful.1) I was an excellent father and raised a funny, smart girl who became a Ph.D. in Psychology, married a Lawyer, and is about to give birth to a second beautiful child.2) Built a coach training company that has survived 25 years, trained 600 coaches in 45 countries, and is still going strong.3) Built a Million-dollar executive search firm that served 250 companies, from start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations, helping them find hundreds of employees who were the right person for the job.4)  Awarded the first degree in Consciousness Studies in the U.S. (as far as I know) in 1975, and then took more than 100 workshops and trainings to further my inner education.www.LionGoodman.com, www.ClearYourBeliefs.com, www.ClearBeliefs.comSubscribe to our Podcast Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b98cca259e13f0890575Podcast Swaghttps://millions.co/doing-business-with-a-servant-s-heart-san-joseGet your 2024 Serving Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1
Fear is your competitive advantage Featuring: Kyle Houston
Feb 5 2025
Fear is your competitive advantage Featuring: Kyle Houston
Send us a textKyle Dean Houston, author of Patchwork Junkie, is a speaker, author, and coach who is committed to showing everyone that their biggest life is within reach. Kyle’s talks are thought provoking and uniquely relatable as he weaves in inspiring, real-life examples of what happens when you tap into your deepest human potential.He’s not your garden variety speaker. If you’re looking for a fresh perspective on success, fast growth, and what it takes to play at the highest level, Kyle’s unbelievable life story exemplifies the tenacity of the human will. After walking out of prison at thirty-five with no college degree, no network, and having never sent an email, he built a highly successful career as a sales executive in Silicon Valley. In less than a decade, he went from barely earning minimum wage to Vice President inside a $2B publicly traded company. Inside those ten years, he put multiple companies onto the list of Inc. Magazine’s fastest 500 and was instrumental in taking one to acquisition.  Kyle’s inspiring comeback story personifies a unique component to success inside the startup mentality. And his real-world wisdom on how to successfully navigate the Venture-backed landscape of Silicon Valley is one you won’t get anywhere else.1) Responsible for putting multiple companies on the list of fastest growing companies in America2) Sold over $70M in early stage technology in less than 7 years3) In 10 years went from a frightened ex convict to a VP inside a $2B publicly traded company.4) Faced not one but two, life sentences in prison@kyledeanhouston - IG, @kyledeanhouston - FB, www.kyledeanhouston.comSubscribe to our Podcast Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b98cca259e13f0890575Podcast Swaghttps://millions.co/doing-business-with-a-servant-s-heart-san-joseGet your 2024 Serving Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1
Time is Gold and Money is Silver Featuring: Craig Chavis
Jan 27 2025
Time is Gold and Money is Silver Featuring: Craig Chavis
Send us a textCraig Chavis, a former Division One football player turned international entrepreneur, hails from Cincinnati, Ohio. His promising athletic career was abruptly ended by a neck injury, leading to a period of depression and loss of identity. However, a study abroad opportunity in Costa Rica, encouraged by his Spanish professor, sparked his interest in international business and entrepreneurship. This experience, coupled with his resilience and adaptability, led him to open over 100 businesses through the Peace Corps Peru Collective. Chavis believes in the importance of inner work, authenticity, overcoming fear, and seizing opportunities, principles he now shares with others as a coach and mentor. Join Steve Ramona and Craig Chavis as they delve deeper into this inspiring journey on the next episode of the Doing Business with a Servant's Heart podcast.(00:00:43) From Soccer to Football: A Journey of Transformation(00:02:59) The Transformative Power of Experiencing Different Cultures(00:06:15) Life-Changing Journey of Peace Corps Volunteers(00:17:11) The Power of Win-Win Situations(00:22:30) Chaos to Cash Flow Workshop SeriesCraig M. Chavis Jr. is a world-renowned Business Coach who has worked with over 1000 founders in 24 different countries and six continents. At the core of Craig’s coaching philosophy is the mantra “time is gold, and money is silver”. Through this lens, he coaches through an unconventional perspective cultivated from over a decade of first-hand experience launching and managing multiple businesses in Ghana, Costa Rica, Peru, and the United States of America.He is a serial entrepreneur, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, a former division-1 collegiate athlete, and received his MBA from the University of Tampa and bachelor’s degree from Samford University. Craig is also a super foodie, world traveler, and lifelong learner, and currently resides in Columbus, OH.- 6X Founder (with 1 exit)- Coached over 1000 business owners from 24 countries and 6 continents- 1st book has sold over 5000 copies and won the Best Entrepreneurship Book at the 2020 American Book Fest- Has generated over $3.7 million in client revenue through his signature Chaos to Cashflow™ programhttps://www.cre8ivecraig.com/ebook, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cre8ivecraig/,https://calendly.com/cre8ivecraig/discoveryBurdens of a Dream book - https://www.amazon.com/Burdens-Dream-Actionable-Creative-Entrepreneur/dp/1647460220/Cashflow Workshop series https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lA5INTweRKCexnnJ-x3qLw#/registrationChaos to Cashflow  https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-washington-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce/postsSubscribe to our Podcast Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b98cca259e13f0890575Podcast Swaghttps://millions.co/doing-business-with-a-servant-s-heart-san-joseGet your 2024 Serving Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1
From Prison to Redemption: RJ's Exceptional Journey of Transformation through Faith an Father's Love
Jan 15 2025
From Prison to Redemption: RJ's Exceptional Journey of Transformation through Faith an Father's Love
Send us a textIn "From Prison to Redemption: RJ's Exceptional Journey of Transformation through Faith and Father's Love," host Steve Ramona presents the inspiring narrative of RJ, who shares how his time in prison fueled his spiritual growth and transformation. RJ recounts the profound influence of relationships with chaplains and his father's unwavering support, which helped him overcome the shame of his past and pursue essential treatment that expedited his release. He emphasizes the importance of faith, accountability, and mentorship, illustrating how love and belief in oneself and others facilitated his recovery. Key moments, including a poignant reunion with his father that parallels the parable of the prodigal son, underscore the power of unconditional love in healing. Ultimately, RJ's journey highlights the redemptive potential of faith, while inviting others to embrace community and divine support in their own transformative experiences.RJ is over 3 years free from being released from a 20 year prison sentence, has written a book highlighting how God Doesn't Waste a Thing, and has a passion for sharing the Gospel with those still in prison. He is seeking suipport from the community and challenging them to step out of their comfort zone and get involved in sharing Jesus with those in the darkest of places.www.notmywillministries.comSubscribe to our Podcast Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b98cca259e13f0890575Podcast Swaghttps://millions.co/doing-business-with-a-servant-s-heart-san-joseGet your 2024 Serving Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1
Reconnecting to Self-Worth: the journey from unconsciousness to purpose w/ Endre Hoffman
Jan 13 2025
Reconnecting to Self-Worth: the journey from unconsciousness to purpose w/ Endre Hoffman
Send us a textSteve Ramona, host of "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast, introduces his guest, Dr. Endre Hoffman, a specialist in self-worth, who shares his personal journey of overcoming low self-worth and insecurity, leading to a transformation that now helps others achieve similar breakthroughs. Dr. Hoffman recounts his early struggles with an unaffectionate father, his relentless pursuit of success to fill that void, and eventual collapse under the pressure, which prompted him to invest heavily in self-improvement seminars and coaching. Now, as a coach, he aids individuals and organizations in identifying and neutralizing limiting beliefs to foster self-worth and confidence. Steve underscores Dr. Hoffman's effectiveness by offering listeners a chance to win a gift card for engaging with him and emphasizes the importance of personalized coaching for true transformation in both personal and professional realms.Endre Hoffmann, known as The Doctor of Self-Worth helps business leaders and individuals who experience inner struggle, self-doubt, feeling exhausted from working hard & plagued by negative thinking. He removes the internal conflicts and struggles from their mind to achieve confidence and inner peace rapidly. Creating rapid psychological transformations is his passion. He reconnects his clients from 3 continents to their authentic leadership & naturally high self-worth. His clients unlock their emotional freedom and multiply their impact on business and life. By gaining a new self-image they tap into their true genius and purpose.He loves Changing MINDS, Changing LIVESLived in 3 countries, travelled 70 on 5 continentsSpent $100.000 on things that did not work to change self-confidence & self-worth.Founder of THE HEROES PodcastFounder of "Visit orphans today"Find out more by accessing his free ebook via www.doctorofselfworth.com or book a chat via https://calendly.com/doctor-of-self-worth/meet-the-doctorendre@doctorofselfworth.comdoctorofselfworth.comSubscribe to our Podcast Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b98cca259e13f0890575Podcast Swaghttps://millions.co/doing-business-with-a-servant-s-heart-san-joseGet your 2024 Serving Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1
How to Become a Veteran Champion Featuring: Kathy Gallowitz
Jan 8 2025
How to Become a Veteran Champion Featuring: Kathy Gallowitz
Send us a textRetired LtCol Kathy Gallowitz grew up as a Navy ‘brat,’ served nearly 30 years as an Air Force Officer and is married to an Army combat Veteran. She is the Founder & CEO of Vanguard Veteran, LLC, author of “Beyond ‘Thank You For your Service,’ The Veteran Champion Handbook” for Civilians and has Masters degrees in Nursing and Political Science. As an award-winning businesswoman with first-hand experience hiring Veterans, Kathy coaches employers to excel with Veteran-hiring in ways that boosts company productivity and reduces turnover.  Her “Veteran Talent Academy” equips employers to find, hire and leverage Veterans’ skillsets. Kathy also equips volunteer faith community leaders to build Military Ministries to cultivate mutual support, a sense of belonging and spiritual resiliency for military-connected people. Learn more here.https://www.linkedin.com/in/lt-col-ret-kathy-lowrey-gallowitz-0618314/https://www.linkedin.com/company/25029573/admin/https://www.facebook.com/VanguardVethttps://www.instagram.com/vanguard_veteran/https://twitter.com/VetVanguardhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2fg-2idCgf-QUoZ4zZ9Y6QVanguard Veteran Overview:https://vanguardveteran.start.page Veteran Talent Academy:https://vanguardveteran.com/veteran-champion-consulting-training/ Military Ministries Matter Coaching Call:https://bbemaildelivery.com/bbext/? p=email&id=d4b78ab4-4490-254f-87c3-21f479c6906f Military Ministries Quiz: https://vanguardveteran.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/ military-ministry-quiz-1.pdf Invite Vanguard Veteran to Speak:https://vanguardveteran.com/invite-me-to-speak/ “Beyond ‘Thank you For Your Service:’ the Veteran Champion handbook for civilians” on Amazon: https://bit.ly/BeyondThankYouForYourService Women Who Lead: A monthly free hybrid Leadership Discussion Forum for women Veterans and non-Veterans to empower women leaders and foster mutual support. We hope you will join us! Register here: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/1375421432531. Designed and executed statewide outreach office for the Ohio National Guard in response to 9/11 to educate and engage civilans in support of troops and their families.2.  Established and grew a surgical practice from scratch w no business or health insurance experience growing it from one to 3 surgeons in one county to three from 4-25 staff in 6 six years.  First hand experience hiring Veterans.3.  Helped son survive leukemia and he is now a poster child cancer survivor.4.  Initiated the Sexual Assault Response program in 2006 in largest Air Refueling Wing in the Air National Guard nation and supported the nation's council that shaped implementation.Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b98cca259e13f0890575Podcast Swaghttps://millions.co/doing-business-with-a-servant-s-heart-san-joseGet your 2024 Serving Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1
You Dont have a Sales Problem with Donnie Boivin
Jan 6 2025
You Dont have a Sales Problem with Donnie Boivin
Send us a textMeet Donnie Boivin - a force to be reckoned with in the world of sales, business development, and growth. His unwavering passion for empowering entrepreneurs to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential has cemented him as a sought-after advisor and speaker.At the age of 40, Donnie had an epiphany - he had been living someone else's dream for two decades, mastering sales but making others wealthy. Fuelled by a deep conviction in his sales skills and local brand, he took a leap of faith and launched his own company. But he quickly realized that he had an employee mindset rather than a business owner's, causing his business to fail. However, Donnie didn't let that setback defeat him - instead, he rediscovered himself and his purpose.Today, as the founder and CEO of several thriving ventures, including Success Champions, Badass Business Summit, Champions Table Masterminds, and the Champions 90 Challenge, Donnie is a true community builder at heart. He understands that true success comes from empowering others, and he's committed to helping business owners leverage sales and business development to grow and scale their businesses.Donnie's customized workshops, speeches, and other services are designed to help entrepreneurs unlock their full potential and create champions. With Donnie by their side, they can overcome any obstacle and achieve greatness. Are you ready to become a champion? Let Donnie show you the way.All Donnies linkshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1p-Tkrp1mExu8GOKprNQ4ud5zPHAOdo77BiAr-VFl49k/editSubscribe to our Podcast Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b98cca259e13f0890575Podcast Swaghttps://millions.co/doing-business-with-a-servant-s-heart-san-joseGet your 2024 Serving Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1
What is Your Leadership Promise Featuring: Jason Hewlett
Jan 1 2025
What is Your Leadership Promise Featuring: Jason Hewlett
Send us a textIn this episode of "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart," host Steve Ramona interviews Jason Hewlett, an accomplished entertainer turned leadership keynote speaker. Jason shares his unique journey from performing impersonations of iconic artists like Elton John and Ricky Martin in Las Vegas to delivering impactful leadership lessons infused with comedy. Emphasizing the power of laughter in connecting with audiences, he discusses how humor helps him convey important messages while maintaining engagement. Jason also highlights the significance of being transparent about personal challenges, such as a vocal strain that forced him to adapt his shows, and how sharing these experiences can foster understanding and support from audiences. His philosophy revolves around "keeping the promise" to connect authentically with others through both performance and leadership.One of the youngest inductees to the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame, Jason Hewlett is the only speaker in the world utilizing music, comedy, and impressions of the legends of stage to teach leadership with the ICM Process. Author of "The Promise To The One", happy husband and father of 4, his hobbies include hiking, songwriting, and staring at his beautiful wife.Husband of 22 years, Father of 4 amazing children, Speaker Hall of Fame, Award-Winning Entertainerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonhewlett/  http://jasonhewlett.com/https://jasonhewlett.com/icm/Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b98cca259e13f0890575Podcast Swaghttps://millions.co/doing-business-with-a-servant-s-heart-san-joseGet your 2024 Serving Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1
Transforming Adversity into Advocacy with Scott Fedor
Dec 30 2024
Transforming Adversity into Advocacy with Scott Fedor
Send us a textIn the podcast "Transforming Adversity into Advocacy," host Steve Ramona speaks with Scott Fedor, who shares his life-changing experience after a diving accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. Scott recounts the moment he chose to live despite doctors' bleak predictions, highlighting the crucial role of community and support from loved ones in his recovery. He discusses his memoir, *Headstrong: How a Broken Neck Strengthened My Spirit*, which details his journey before and after the accident and the establishment of his foundation, "Getting Back Up," aimed at helping others with similar challenges. Scott emphasizes the importance of resilience, self-belief, and the ability to turn adversity into advocacy, offering a powerful message of hope for those facing their own struggles.Scott Fedor is a professional keynote speaker, best-selling author, and disability advocate. His blogs have been featured across several media outlets, including, U.S. News & World Report.Scott suffered a broken neck and was left paralyzed after a diving accident. He is the founder and president of, Getting Back Up, a nonprofit that assists spinal cord-injured individuals. Prior to his injury, he served as Vice President of a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary. He is an advocate member of the Adversity 2 Advocacy Alliance, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit which promotes turning personal challenges into service to others. He also serves as a Board Member for LEAP, a nonprofit which assists individuals living with disabilities.Best-selling author; sought after keynote speaker; founder of Getting Back Up; board member of several national organizations which help individuals with disabilitieswww.ScottWfedor.comwww.gettingbackup.org;@scottwfedorSubscribe to our Podcast Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b98cca259e13f0890575Podcast Swaghttps://millions.co/doing-business-with-a-servant-s-heart-san-joseGet your 2024 Serving Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1
"Master the Message with Passion & Purpose."
Dec 25 2024
"Master the Message with Passion & Purpose."
Send us a textWhen I walked out on the TEDx stage with over 500 people  in the audience  my one hope was IF I influenced one person in the audience to be a changemaker.  To move  their passion from environmental to scientific and social welfare.  If  I  could do that, "I believed, "We could change the world ." Please click on the link below and judge for yourself if I achieved my goal. Breaking Cultural BarriersTEDx Walnuthttps://youtu.be/rwow_3uKM0oMy book, A Message for Tomorrow's Leaders was written during the pandemic as students in record numbers stopped attending school, and worse yet as suicide rates among young people  sky-rocketed to the highest levels in history. This book was written to offer a path through this atmosphere of fear and confusion. This is  a journey through the  insights from 46 interviews with people  from the ages 12 to 88 in blue collar jobs to top level executives. It lays out a road map off strategies to succeed in any career by committing to their education. In a spirit of empathy and responsibility and written in everyday language with easy to follow ideas, this book shows today's youth and adults a way to develop resilience while empowering themselves to fight to be the person they were meant to be..Rosalyn's newest  book, A Message for Tomorrow's Leadershttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0999649795/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_3J9CD32T6QS489PNY5KW Follow me on LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/in/rosalyn-kahnFollow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rosalynkahn/Subscribe to my Youtube Channel(561) Rosalyn Kahn - YouTubeSubscribe to our Podcast Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b98cca259e13f0890575Podcast Swaghttps://millions.co/doing-business-with-a-servant-s-heart-san-joseGet your 2024 Serving Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1
Let Go & Play In your Frequency to Accelerate Impact, Profit & Joy with Jennifer Watson
Dec 16 2024
Let Go & Play In your Frequency to Accelerate Impact, Profit & Joy with Jennifer Watson
Send us a textJennifer Watson, MPT, I.M.T.,C., is a healer, high-performance coach & breakthrough speaker on a mission to help leaders heal and accelerate their deeper purpose of impact through their vital-wellness, leadership-genius and potent-speaking.  As a former D1 and All-American, Jennifer, founder of Run Your Race Global, overcame years of debilitating depression to become an integrative physical therapist, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and now international coach & speaker.  Jennifer’s ultimate goal in life is to be known for the healing she gave, the love she showed and the hope to all that they can truly live their highest potential life.  In her spare time she loves to dance, run, play tennis, read and hang-out with her amazing friends and beautiful nieces and nephews.2x All-American/track & field, TEDx speaker, 1st business opened in 2008 crash and made 6 figures 1st year, completed the highest altitude marathon in the united stateshttps://www.instagram.com/thejenniferwatsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-watson-6b08b9121https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmyNWqvZHr0B1Gxe8t5PW0ghttps://www.facebook.com/jennifer.watson.75491https://www.jenniferwatsonleadership.comSubscribe to our Podcast Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b98cca259e13f0890575Podcast Swaghttps://millions.co/doing-business-with-a-servant-s-heart-san-joseGet your 2024 Serving Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1
Raise emotionally healthy kids even if you are still healing from your own trauma with Wanda Howard
Dec 11 2024
Raise emotionally healthy kids even if you are still healing from your own trauma with Wanda Howard
Send us a textWanda almost lost her life to her battle with mental illness. As she struggled to put the pieces together and find healing, her biggest concern was how to help her kids when she couldn't even help herself. She discovered a different way to parenting that healed so many of her own traumas faster than she thought possible and helped her to rise out of depression. She credits her success to truths that God has given to all of us if we simply know where to look.She is now on a mission to help parents know how to raise emotionally healthy and confident kids without years of therapy and agonizing uncertainty from their own traumas- battled severe depression for over two decades and won - Created a home where all her kids feel loved, belonging, and empowered to chase their dreams- Brought rapid healing to parents by helping them turn weaknesses to strengths. - helped parents create their dream family environment by helping parents know the singles for when to push and when to step backwandahoward.come(00:01:54) People deserve to fill that love and that belonging and that starts within their own homes.(00:08:01) The principles apply to the person because it works across the board.(00:12:15) But that's because of a principle that I use like the foundational principles, and that is using your traumas as your baseline instead of using them as something you need to get over, something you have to get without.(00:16:12) Every time you interact with your kids, that helps their own healing process speed up exponentially because they're not taking this bath, just dreading getting back into the room with their kids again because they know exactly how to navigate that.(00:25:11) Start paying attention to all of the times that you either remove your kids from the equation or yourself from the equation in order to become happy.Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b98cca259e13f0890575Podcast Swaghttps://millions.co/doing-business-with-a-servant-s-heart-san-joseGet your 2024 Serving Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1