Building Lasting Win/Win Connections with Steve Ramona
Steve Ramona, Super Connector & Podcast Host and Coach from California, shares a transformative experience from his youth that shaped his approach to building relationships. At 18, he worked at a family-owned health club, where he began interacting with members ranging from 20 to 60 years old. What started as casual exchanges—asking about vacations or family—turned into deeper connections as he remembered names and personal details. This practice of fostering genuine relationships led to unexpected rewards, including financial advice that helped him save over $60,000 by his late twenties. Steve emphasizes the power of being present and serving others in any interaction, setting the foundation for his success as a connector.
Networking through Podcasting
Steve shares how starting a podcast can be a powerful networking tool for leaders, helping them build their own community and connect with high-profile individuals. He emphasizes that podcasts are not just about broadcasting; they're opportunities to bring value to guests, which can lead to meaningful support for your goals. Through his experience, Steve highlights how inviting influential guests can open doors for collaboration and referrals, and how powerful mutual promotion can be. The podcast becomes a platform for growth, both professionally and philanthropically.
Steve goes on to share insights on the importance of organic growth and connecting with guests. He highlights the 70/30 rule for host-to-guest speaking ratios and the power of listening. He advises against transactional approaches, advocating for trust-based, value-driven connections to create long-term, meaningful engagements.
About Steve Ramona:
Steve Ramona, a unique super-connector, specializes in building partnerships through his personalized introductions. These introductions are emails and include video explanations, adding a personal touch to each connection. Steve's introductions have been incredibly successful, resulting in 25 million dollars in deals over the past 11 years. This track record speaks volumes about the value he brings to each connection. Steve has a podcast, Doing Business with a Servant's Heart, with an audience of over 40,000 people per episode and growing! He also has a TV show called Together We Serve, which has a 1.2 million monthly audience. Steve’s shows mostly feature CEOs, founders, Presidents, and Entrepreneurs with incredible stories. Steve finds great people to partner with through these shows and introduces partnerships/collaborations.
https://www.servinginbusinesspodcast.com/
www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/
