John Meese: Sell Your Smarts Without Losing Your Soul

John Meese: Sell Your Smarts Without Losing Your Soul

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2070905/fan_mail/new] Business Community https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Newsletter https://doing-business-with-a-servants-heart.kit.com/steveramona   "Sales is the most honest form of teaching." — John Meese 📝Description:  What if sales isn't manipulation — it's the most honest form of teaching? John Meese, author of the new book Serve to Sell, joins Steve Ramona to dismantle everything icky about digital marketing and rebuild it around one idea: coaching people toward decisions that are genuinely in their best interest. In this episode: * Why John left a PhD track in economics to teach entrepreneurship as "practical economics" * The "serve call" framework — why you should stop booking sales calls entirely * Relationships > Results: the symbol John wrote on the edge of his desk (and why it's also an arrow) * The heartbreaking story of a business with massive impact that died from no income — and why income and impact are inextricably intertwined * John's superpower: reading the instructions nobody else reads, and turning the best business minds into step-by-step systems * The Papua New Guinea story that will change how you think about giving, owing, and relationships forever PS: Steve and John met five minutes before hitting record. No prep, no script — just two servant-hearted entrepreneurs who knew instantly they were "brothers from another mother." Sometimes the best episodes are the ones you don't plan. CTA: Get John's free crash course on selling your smarts without losing your soul at SellYourSmartsOnline.com. And subscribe to Doing Business with a Servant's Heart so you never miss a conversation like this one. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Sales Is the Most Honest Form of Teaching ✅ Relationships Are Greater Than Results ✅ Income and Impact Are Inextricably Intertwined   ⏱️Timestamps:  [00:00] Intro & Sponsor  [00:02] Why Sales & Marketing  [00:07] Faith & Philosophy  [00:11] Relationships > Results  [00:14] Income & Impact  [00:19] Books & Final Thought    🤝Connect with John Meese: 💥Web: sellyoursmartsonline.com   🤝Connect with Steve Ramona: 💥Web: https://steveramona.com/ 💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/ 💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/bizopportunitynow/ 💥Podcast: https://www.servinginbusinesspodcast.com/ 💥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doingbusinesswithaservantheart?sub_confirmation=1 🔖Tags: #SalesRevolution #AuthenticRelationships #GenerosityInBusiness Free Business Community: https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter  https://doing-business-with-a-servants-heart.kit.com/628f9d5962 Join Me on Substack: https://podcasthost.substack.com/ Doing Business with a Servant's Heart Named Top 20 Small Business Marketing Podcast https://podcast.feedspot.com/small_business_marketing_podcasts/ [https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwGEi6%2BxG5uVG3M0byhEVyrNnIRjnGujpGQX7GProGsyxZCHo6hbk5hkHyh76EA7A9Y9S8PYa5uEe3ccaxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFQkeRvfhoV3hHEoWFVgUBFrHElEBr6FWFCJREBNaF%2F5U%2FiJV8%2B2PWx4bWRofTAMFVf0SQwf0oRjyHEoWFU4I0hvQ3xXMs18PEilXFO5L1fRM%2FhBWCfKTTRIbUhIaUdDBWhIfR9HAlFgfIlQoJlU%3D]

Jim Boswell: The Life Plan Nobody Taught You, But Everyone Needs

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2070905/fan_mail/new] Business Community https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Newsletter https://doing-business-with-a-servants-heart.kit.com/steveramona   📝Description:  Have you ever stopped long enough to ask yourself if you're building a successful life, or simply staying busy? For decades, Jim Boswell built a remarkable career in Silicon Valley, solving complex business challenges and leading organizations through change. Yet along the way, he discovered something many high achievers never realize. Success alone does not create fulfillment. After navigating career transitions, personal loss, and life's unexpected turns, Jim recognized that most personal development teaches isolated solutions instead of helping people build a complete life. Just as a doctor may specialize in one part of the body, many self-help experts focus on one habit, one mindset, or one technique. Jim believes true transformation happens when every part of your life works together. In this powerful conversation with Steve Ramona, Jim shares why lifelong fulfillment is not something you stumble upon. It is something you intentionally design. He explains how understanding your values, personality, priorities, finances, relationships, and purpose creates a roadmap that evolves through every season of life. Rather than chasing constant motivation, he encourages listeners to build systems that create lasting momentum. Steve guides the conversation with thoughtful questions that uncover practical wisdom for anyone feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities. Together they explore why implementation always matters more than inspiration, how focusing on the vital few priorities creates extraordinary results, and why planning your life is one of the greatest acts of self-respect. This episode is a reminder that fulfillment is not reserved for retirement or someday. It begins with the choices you make today. If you've been searching for greater clarity, deeper purpose, and a framework that helps you align every area of your life, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to take your next meaningful step. P.S. Your future is built one intentional decision at a time. Choose one area of your life today that deserves your attention, then take one simple action toward becoming the person you were created to be. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Holistic Tools Beat Point Solutions ✅ Know Your 20% Priorities ✅ Process Turns Inspiration into Action   ⏱️Timestamps: [0:00] | Intro & Welcome | 0:00 [2:10] | Tech to Life Coaching | 2:10 [5:35] | Holistic Life Planning | 5:35 [14:49] | The Pareto Balance Rule | 14:49 [16:43] | Implementation Over Inspiration | 16:43 [23:14] | Final Takeaway & Resources   🤝Connect with Jim Boswell: 💥Web: www.lifelongfulfillment.com   🤝Connect with Steve Ramona: 💥Web: https://steveramona.com/ 💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/ 💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/bizopportunitynow/ 💥Podcast: https://www.servinginbusinesspodcast.com/ 💥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doingbusinesswithaservantheart?sub_confirmation=1 🔖Tags: #LifeDesign #Fulfillment #PersonalGrowth Free Business Community: https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter  https://doing-business-with-a-servants-heart.kit.com/628f9d5962 Join Me on Substack: https://podcasthost.substack.com/ Doing Business with a Servant's Heart Named Top 20 Small Business Marketing Podcast https://podcast.feedspot.com/small_business_marketing_podcasts/ [https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwGEi6%2BxG5uVG3M0byhEVyrNnIRjnGujpGQX7GProGsyxZCHo6hbk5hkHyh76EA7A9Y9S8PYa5uEe3ccaxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFQkeRvfhoV3hHEoWFVgUBFrHElEBr6FWFCJREBNaF%2F5U%2FiJV8%2B2PWx4bWRofTAMFVf0SQwf0oRjyHEoWFU4I0hvQ3xXMs18PEilXFO5L1fRM%2FhBWCfKTTRIbUhIaUdDBWhIfR9HAlFgfIlQoJlU%3D]

Tom Schin: Culture Is the Legacy You Leave Behind

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2070905/fan_mail/new] Business Community https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Newsletter https://doing-business-with-a-servants-heart.kit.com/steveramona   📝Description:  What if your company culture is already telling the world what your legacy will be? In this heart-centered conversation, Steve Ramona sits down with Tom Schin to explore why culture is not a perk, a party, or a ping pong table. It is the living heartbeat of a business. Tom brings a warm, practical, deeply human perspective to what makes people stay, grow, serve, and give their best. Tom shares why healthy culture becomes one of the strongest assets a business can build, especially when leaders are thinking about legacy, succession, growth, or impact. He reminds us that people want more than a paycheck. They want clarity, trust, purpose, and an environment where they feel seen. From servant leadership to honest conversations, from asking better questions to helping people find the right path, this episode challenges every leader to look inward and ask, “Am I building a place people want to belong to?” P.S. Today is the day to ask one honest question of your team, your clients, or yourself. How can I serve better? 🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Culture Is a Business Asset, Not a Perk ✅ Servant Leaders Help Others Find the Path ✅ Legacy Is Built One Influence at a Time   ⏱️Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro & Welcome 2:14 — Culture & Legacy 6:33 — Client Assessment Process 11:10 — Servant Leadership 18:08 — Personal Insights 20:59 — Leaving a Legacy   🤝Connect with Tom Schin: 💥Web: www.buildbetterculture.com [https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.buildbetterculture.com&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1CcPuz__qlc8OUK8KwX4vo] 💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schinnn [https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.linkedin.com/in/schinnn&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3BeZ2w57hOQulvLG7Tj8wq] 🤝Connect with Steve Ramona: 💥Web: https://steveramona.com/ 💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/ 💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/bizopportunitynow/ 💥Podcast: https://www.servinginbusinesspodcast.com/ 💥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doingbusinesswithaservantheart?sub_confirmation=1 🔖Tags: #Inspiration #BusinessSuccess #LifeLessons Free Business Community: https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter  https://doing-business-with-a-servants-heart.kit.com/628f9d5962 Join Me on Substack: https://podcasthost.substack.com/ Doing Business with a Servant's Heart Named Top 20 Small Business Marketing Podcast https://podcast.feedspot.com/small_business_marketing_podcasts/ [https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwGEi6%2BxG5uVG3M0byhEVyrNnIRjnGujpGQX7GProGsyxZCHo6hbk5hkHyh76EA7A9Y9S8PYa5uEe3ccaxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFQkeRvfhoV3hHEoWFVgUBFrHElEBr6FWFCJREBNaF%2F5U%2FiJV8%2B2PWx4bWRofTAMFVf0SQwf0oRjyHEoWFU4I0hvQ3xXMs18PEilXFO5L1fRM%2FhBWCfKTTRIbUhIaUdDBWhIfR9HAlFgfIlQoJlU%3D]

Gary White: The Leadership Advantage: Discover Your Giftedness and Lead with Purpose

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2070905/fan_mail/new] Business Community https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Newsletter https://doing-business-with-a-servants-heart.kit.com/steveramona   📝Description:  What separates great leaders from everyone else? According to leadership coach Gary White, it starts with understanding your giftedness—the unique value only you can bring to the world. In this inspiring conversation with Steve Ramona, Gary shares why purpose is more than finding your identity; it's about serving others through your strengths. Together, they explore leadership, accountability, emotional intelligence, organizational health, and the power of letting go of what holds us back. If you're a business owner, executive, entrepreneur, or someone looking to make a greater impact, this episode will challenge you to lead with greater clarity, intention, and service. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅  Growth requires humility. ✅  Leadership is influence through service. ✅  Leaders create clarity before they create results.   ⏱️Timestamps: 0:00 | Podcast Intro & Welcome 2:12 | Discovering Your Giftedness 8:57 | Recovering Lost Business Ground 12:55 | Let Go to Move Forward 22:52 | What Gary Does Outside Work 25:07 | Connect with Gary White   🤝Connect with Gary White: 💥Web: https://highdefinitioncoaching.com [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://highdefinitioncoaching.com&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw04q6ZYZDhb5etEBWSzuCio] 💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garywadewhite [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/garywadewhite&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0WW6QTcCO4v_SbFscfi02f]   🤝Connect with Steve Ramona: 💥Web: https://steveramona.com/ 💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/ 💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/bizopportunitynow/ 💥Podcast: https://www.servinginbusinesspodcast.com/ 💥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doingbusinesswithaservantheart?sub_confirmation=1 🔖Tags: #Leadership #Impact #ServeOthers Free Business Community: https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter  https://doing-business-with-a-servants-heart.kit.com/628f9d5962 Join Me on Substack: https://podcasthost.substack.com/ Doing Business with a Servant's Heart Named Top 20 Small Business Marketing Podcast https://podcast.feedspot.com/small_business_marketing_podcasts/ [https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwGEi6%2BxG5uVG3M0byhEVyrNnIRjnGujpGQX7GProGsyxZCHo6hbk5hkHyh76EA7A9Y9S8PYa5uEe3ccaxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFQkeRvfhoV3hHEoWFVgUBFrHElEBr6FWFCJREBNaF%2F5U%2FiJV8%2B2PWx4bWRofTAMFVf0SQwf0oRjyHEoWFU4I0hvQ3xXMs18PEilXFO5L1fRM%2FhBWCfKTTRIbUhIaUdDBWhIfR9HAlFgfIlQoJlU%3D]

Donna Serdula: Unlock Your LinkedIn Potential Today!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2070905/fan_mail/new] Business Community https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Newsletter https://doing-business-with-a-servants-heart.kit.com/steveramona   📝Description:  Listen in as we explore the dynamic world of professional networking and personal branding with the invaluable insights of our guest, Donna, a seasoned expert from Vision Board Media. We uncover the unique advantages of LinkedIn, a platform that stands tall amidst the social media landscape for individuals looking to cultivate their professional identity and expand their corporate horizons. Donna shares her own journey, revealing how LinkedIn serves as a personal CRM and a tool for managing one's online reputation. She underscores the power of a personal narrative that truly reflects one's vision and aspirations, and shares the compelling origin of her company's name, highlighting the essence of authenticity and purpose in crafting a brand that not only represents oneself but also serves the community. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Your Network Is Your Net Worth  ✅ Authenticity Beats a Polished Resume  ✅ Consistency Wins on LinkedIn     ⏱️Timestamps: (01:49 - 03:40) Discovering the Power of LinkedIn (06:09 - 07:06) Importance of Networking on LinkedIn (12:19 - 13:28) Leveraging LinkedIn for Opportunities (17:38 - 18:48) Optimizing LinkedIn for Business Growth   🤝Connect with Donna Serdula: 💥Web: http://www.linkedin-makeover.com/ [https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.linkedin-makeover.com/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0u4hU5oqJ1-XKq_HZeHysW] 💥YouTube: 💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todonna [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/todonna&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1kJjV2nN6XyPY98ymvVQvB] 💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/donnaserdula/ [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/donnaserdula/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2JrQGBGZVxV_IGcvIZAHHK]    💥FB: https://www.facebook.com/LinkedInMakeover/ [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/LinkedInMakeover/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0JqqS2nqrZJ1MW0_7Uf4Ms] 💥X: https://twitter.com/donnaserdula [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/donnaserdula&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0dK3e7_NfFGbXWp2guecWt]   🤝Connect with Steve Ramona: 💥Web: https://steveramona.com/ 💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/ 💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/bizopportunitynow/ 💥Podcast: https://www.servinginbusinesspodcast.com/ 💥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doingbusinesswithaservantheart?sub_confirmation=1 🔖Tags: #LinkedInMastery #ProfessionalBranding #CareerGrowth Free Business Community: https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter  https://doing-business-with-a-servants-heart.kit.com/628f9d5962 Join Me on Substack: https://podcasthost.substack.com/ Doing Business with a Servant's Heart Named Top 20 Small Business Marketing Podcast https://podcast.feedspot.com/small_business_marketing_podcasts/ [https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwGEi6%2BxG5uVG3M0byhEVyrNnIRjnGujpGQX7GProGsyxZCHo6hbk5hkHyh76EA7A9Y9S8PYa5uEe3ccaxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFQkeRvfhoV3hHEoWFVgUBFrHElEBr6FWFCJREBNaF%2F5U%2FiJV8%2B2PWx4bWRofTAMFVf0SQwf0oRjyHEoWFU4I0hvQ3xXMs18PEilXFO5L1fRM%2FhBWCfKTTRIbUhIaUdDBWhIfR9HAlFgfIlQoJlU%3D]