“It’s the small things you do when no one is watching that makes the difference. As you do the little things, it snowballs.” –Ramon Ray
About Our Guest: Ramon is a sought-after global keynote speaker, event host, best-selling author, entrepreneur and….part time actor. He’s started four companies, sold two and is an in-demand commentator on marketing, technology and more. He loves burnt pancakes and bacon, on the weekends.
Ramon is the founder of Smart Hustle Media. He’s been to the White House to present to the President’s staff; testified to Congress; graduated from the FBI Citizens Academy; and worked at the United Nations.
Ramon interviewed President Obama in the President’s first live video chat and was with Ivanka Trump in India for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit!
Episode Summary: If you’re a speaker and your world got rocked when COVID-19 hit, you’re going to love my conversation with Ramon Ray. Among many things that we discussed, Ramon shares how in two days he created the Survive and Thrive Summit, got paid sponsorships, and attracted 2,200 registrants.
How’d he do it? The Snowball Effect.
The snowball is that moment that you’ve been building up to your whole life – you’ve made the connections, showed up consistently and because of who you are and how you serve, you get to enjoy the benefits of it all working for your good, exactly when you need it to. In this episode, you’re going to be educated, empowered, and equipped to implement the snowball effect in your life.
Listen in to discover:
- The top three strategies every business owner must master if they want to be deemed an influencer
- Why marketing really is word of mouth
- The importance of maximizing ideas that spring forth from God moments
- How your vision will always create big opportunities for you if you remember who you are
Powerful Quotes from the Episode:
“First I felt panic, fear and anxiety and then I prayed.” –Ramon Ray
“It’s the small things that you do when no one is watching that makes the difference.” –Ramon Ray
“It’s because I take the time to do the small things that most will feel don’t matter and give a handshake without expecting anything in return that my relationships make room for me.” –Ramon Ray
“I felt like Moses building the Tabernacle.” –Ramon Ray
RE: Sponsorships “It’s going to take time based on the effort you put in.” –Ramon Ray
“Content marketing is everything.” –Ramon Ray
“The vision that you set should put other people into action.” –Darnyelle Jervey Harmon
“You can’t plant and reap in the same season.” –Darnyelle Jervey Harmon
Ramon’s Incredible Factor Wisdom Questions:
Last book Ramon read: “Profit First” by Mike Michalowicz
Favorite Quote: “Life is a journey.” –Unknown
Tool Ramon can’t live without to grow his business: Asana + Calendar
How to Connect with Ramon Ray:
Websites: www.RamonRay.com | www.SmartHustle.com | www.RamonEmail.com
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/RamonRaySmartHustle
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/RamonRay
References:
- Grab the Grow Your Business Tool Kit
- Apply for a Discovery Session with Darnyelle’s team
- Join the Six Figure Cash Flow Club
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