The Rundown with Ramon - Ramon Ray - small business podcast for entrepreneurs

Ramon Ray breaks down why real-world, in-person events are having a comeback moment, and how entrepreneurs should decide which events to attend, host, or skip. He also reacts to a handful of headlines (Kalshi, Lululemon, Beehive vs Substack, United Airlines, Amazon, Pinterest, Gen Z and AI, Netflix) and pulls simple lessons you can apply to your own business. The big theme is intentionality: take smart risks, protect your energy, and put yourself in rooms where relationships and opportunities actually happen.Welcome to The Rundown with Ramon - Your daily show helping you start or grow your business or live your best life. Hosted by Ramon Ray, the show takes today's headlines and unpacks what they mean for your life, career, or business.

Recorded live from a Starbucks, Ramon talks through a big entrepreneur question: should you really be waking up early, or is that just a productivity myth that can backfire? Along the way, he shares a “work in progress” mindset, a practical lesson on priorities from Davos, and why new AI-first products (including possible OpenAI hardware) are a signal worth watching.

In this interview, Ramon Ray talks with Ebun Onagorua, Global Head of Brand and Product Marketing at Square, about what small businesses really need to grow in twenty-twenty-six. They break down Block vs. Square, why payments are only one piece of the puzzle, and what’s happening behind the counter that customers never see, from inventory and margins to loyalty and customer experience. Ebun shares patterns of the most successful businesses, why “AI for ROI” matters, and how Square AI is designed to deliver practical insights inside the tools business owners already use. They also discuss cash transactions, the potential impact of penny changes, and Square’s penny rounding pilot built to reduce friction at the register.

Today’s Rundown is all about disruption and staying ahead. Ramon unpacks major headlines, from Google’s search monopoly appeal to AI creating new “white space” roles, YouTube adjusting monetization rules, and Walmart teaming up with Google for AI-powered retail. He closes with a sharp lesson from the grocery aisle: when big brands get stagnant, challengers move in fast, and the same thing happens in business. The question is simple: what are you doing right now to grow, adapt, and disrupt yourself?#RundownwithRamon #ZoneofGenius #businessgrowth

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray breaks down four business headlines and then tackles a topic many leaders avoid: faith in business. Ramon shares why companies like Netflix keep hunting for new value, why Verizon’s outage response is a lesson in owning mistakes, and why Spotify’s price increase reminds us to raise prices thoughtfully.Then Ramon shifts to the bigger question: Does faith have a business place? He argues that everyone has faith in something, and that faith in a higher power can shape integrity, offer hope when you feel worn down, and bring peace during hard seasons.Whether you share Ramon’s beliefs or not, this conversation invites you to think about what grounds you, what keeps you steady, and how that impacts the way you lead and serve customers.

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray explores the power of making one small, intentional change to create meaningful growth in business and life. From incremental personal habits to big lessons from AI, technology outages, and corporate strategy, Ramon challenges entrepreneurs to stop chasing massive overnight transformations and instead focus on consistent, achievable progress. Along the way, he breaks down current business headlines and extracts practical lessons every business owner can apply immediately.

What does winning really look like—and who gets to define it? In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray challenges entrepreneurs and professionals to rethink success on their own terms. From personal growth and discipline to business models, mindset shifts, and redefining goals in different seasons of life, this conversation blends real-world business headlines with deep reflection. If you’re building a business, leading others, or simply trying to live a more fulfilled life, this episode will help you clarify what “winning” truly means for you.

In this special live edition of The Rundown with Ramon Ray, Ramon shares a deeply personal and practical roadmap for why—and how—2026 can be your best year ever. Blending business wisdom, mindset shifts, faith, and real-life experiences, Ramon walks entrepreneurs through the importance of continuous learning, intentional evolution, and relationship-driven growth. This episode is part strategy session, part encouragement, and part real talk on what it truly takes to grow as a business owner and leader.

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon, Ramon Ray breaks down why mindset is the ultimate driver of success—for business, leadership, health, and personal growth. Using real-world headlines from major brands and personal reflection, Ramon challenges entrepreneurs to rethink how clarity, confidence, innovation, and discipline shape outcomes more than tactics alone.Listeners are reminded that expansion doesn’t start with capital or technology—it starts internally. From drone delivery and global sports expansion to AI-powered commerce and leadership succession, the common thread is mindset.

In this episode of The Rundown with Ramon Ray, Ramon breaks down what’s really happening in the job market, why AI-powered roles are exploding, and what entrepreneurs should learn from OpenAI, Alphabet, and Apple. He then dives deep into practical LinkedIn marketing strategies—DMs, newsletters, patience, and pitching with integrity—plus a powerful reflection on authenticity, leadership, and building trust over time.