Doing Business with a Servant's Heart
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.
Episodes
What happens when purpose leads, when every challenge becomes a catalyst, and when serving isn’t just nice—it’s the engine of success? In this episode Steve Ramona sits down with Shelly Starks, a powerhouse communicator, coach, and servant‐leader who shows us what it looks like to build not only a business—but a life—grounded in heart, impact, and authenticity.
From navigating single motherhood to defining your why, fr...
What if your biggest business breakthrough was hiding in a simple act of service?
In this unforgettable conversation, Steve welcomes the legendary Dr. Ivan Misner, founder of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. Ivan shares the unpolished truth of how a desire to help his friends snowballed into a global phenomenon now spanning 75+ countries and generating over $22.9 billion in member-referred bus...
What if your biggest dream cost you nine months behind bars?
When Christelle Biga left Cameroon with a heart full of hope and a suitcase of dreams, she never imagined her first American experience would be in an immigration detention center—accused, misunderstood, and nearly deported. But she made one decision that changed everything: she refused to give up.
In this unforgettable conversation, Christelle opens her heart...
What if the darkest moment of your life became the turning point for countless others to find healing? In this heart-shattering and soul-awakening episode, Steve Ramona sits down with Randy Brown, a man who turned unimaginable loss into a powerful calling. Once a college basketball coach at the top of his game, Randy’s world came crashing down with the sudden death of his four-year-old daughter—a tragedy that would be...
Have you ever wondered what it means to truly lead with a servant’s heart and build bridges that carry your team from chaos to clarity? In this episode, Steve Ramona welcomes Jeff, a neighbor and seasoned business guide from iBridged, to explore how you grow, scale, and transform—by prioritizing purpose over profit.
Jeff opens with a vivid image: the Golden Gate Bridge, a symbol of connection and possibility in the fac...
Join me, Steve Ramona, for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Joel Pérez, a thought leader in identity and leadership. Dr. Pérez opens up about his journey as a Mexican-American and the transformative power of embracing one's own identity. Discover how understanding personal attributes like race, ethnicity, and gender can elevate leadership effectiveness and foster a culture of belonging within organizations. ...
What if your business could give you the freedom to live anywhere, serve deeply, and never miss a moment that matters?
Nico Leon did exactly that. After selling everything he owned, Nico and his wife left their settled life in North Carolina to live nomadically—running a high-impact consulting firm from cliffsides in Tenerife and coffee shops across Europe. But his journey isn't about travel. It’s about building a...
What if the most powerful leadership tool is showing up with humility, curiosity, and a servant’s heart? In this episode, Steve Ramona invites leadership expert Shawn Richards onto the mic, unpacking what it truly means to lead with purpose, resilience, and unwavering impact. Shawn surfaces in the conversation as a deeply relatable character—a founder who’s had the “what was I thinking?” mornings, the and-here’s-why-I...
What if your greatest impact came from the darkest places?
In this deeply human conversation, Steve Ramona welcomes Troy, a man whose calling took him behind prison walls not as an inmate, but as a chaplain and mentor. What began as playing basketball with inmates transformed into a seven-year journey of prison ministry, restoration, and raw redemption. Through the EPIC Framework™, we explore how Troy stepped into a wo...
What if the very thing meant to destroy you becomes your purpose for healing others?
Clay and Felicia’s story is not just one of recovery, it’s a testament to the kind of love and grit that rebuilds lives from ashes. Clay’s descent into alcoholism and drug use, beginning in adolescence and spiraling into a devastating near-death shooting, relentless hospitalizations, and twelve years of homelessness, is both heart-wren...
What does it look like to love someone who’s been forgotten by the world? In this raw and courageous episode, Steve sits down with Jeff Hahl, a man who stepped into the heart of a gang-affiliated community without a shared past, cultural connection, or strategic plan—only a fierce love and servant’s heart. With no gang history of his own, Jeff moved into a Northeast Denver neighborhood, built deep trust over a decade,...
What if the true cost of financial confusion isn't just dollars, but decades of regret? In this deeply human and refreshingly practical conversation, Steve sits down with Ryan, a former financial advisor turned hourly-based guide, who helps people finally find peace with their money.
Before stepping into finance, Ryan imagined a life under the stars—literally. His childhood fascination with astronomy gave way to a...
What if everything you've been told about success is only half the truth? In this unforgettable conversation, Steve Ramona welcomes John Mitchell, a former CPA turned entrepreneur, who discovered the missing link in one of the world’s most famous books on success: Think and Grow Rich. At 50 years old, John wasn’t living the exceptional life he imagined. But instead of settling, he made a radical decision—one that...
What happens when a CIA officer hits rock bottom while living her dream job overseas? Martha’s story begins at a desk in Southeast Asia, head in hands, wrecked by a harsh call from her boss and the crushing realization that she was failing despite giving her all. In that raw, soul-stirring moment, she remembered the words of an Army captain: “When in charge, take charge.” But this time, the charge was herself.
In this ...
What if the most dangerous threat to your child wasn’t a person, but a platform?
In this gripping conversation, Steve Ramona sits down with international data protection lawyer Gianni Dell’Aiuto, speaking straight from Italy to your heart. Gianni reveals a startling truth most people miss—we’re not just using the internet, we’re feeding it with our lives. From innocent social media posts to digital kidnapping, Gianni u...
What if your business success depended not on what you sell, but how deeply you serve? In this powerful episode, Steve welcomes Christina, a woman reshaping the way businesses approach government contracts through empathy, integrity, and real human connection. From walking clients through daunting procurement systems to uncovering their hidden differentiators, Christina doesn’t just consult—she encourages, uplifts, an...
What if everything you need to create a million-dollar business is already inside you? That’s the life-changing belief Anne brings to the world, and in this unforgettable conversation with Steve Ramona, she proves it with power, clarity, and heart.
Before she was a business accelerator and high-ticket strategist, Anne was a college student dancing in disco competitions and a stay-at-home mom crying over a pair of shoes...
What if your pain became the path to your purpose? In this soul-stirring episode, Steve Ramona sits down with transformational mentor Shannon, a woman whose radiant faith and hard-won wisdom were born through the fire of addiction and rebirth. With raw honesty and heartfelt conviction, Shannon shares her powerful journey from a dark season of self-destruction to discovering the greatness within—and helping others do t...
“Parents need to win every single time. Predators only need to win once.”
What if the scariest threat to your child isn’t outside your home—but already inside it? In this gut-wrenching and purpose-fueled episode, Steve Ramona welcomes Dave, a former police officer turned digital child protection warrior, to confront a crisis too many parents underestimate: internet child exploitation. Dave’s mission isn’t theoretical...
"Experience is the real education. That’s where the learning—and the mistakes—really happen."
What happens when a system built to save lives is left gasping for support? In this eye-opening episode, Steve sits down with Christopher, a healthcare entrepreneur serving the overlooked backbone of our communities: emergency medical services. From paramedics underpaid and overworked to a billing system that barel...
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