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.
Doing Business with a Servant's Heart
HR to Hero: How This Woman Left Corporate HR to Help Businesses Thrive
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This episode of Doing Business with a Servant Heart features Robin Bowles, a Market Area Director at Schooly Mitchell, a franchise that helps businesses save money. Robin discusses her career transition from corporate Human Resources to her current role at Schooly Mitchell.
Robin felt burnt out from her corporate HR role and wanted to do something more meaningful. She was interested in a career that allowed her to use her experience to help people. Schooly Mitchell appealed to Robin because it helps businesses save money, which can prevent layoffs.
Schooly Mitchell is a contingent workforce solutions company that helps businesses find cost-savings in various areas, including waste, telecom, uniforms and linens, facility supplies, e-signatures, ELDs, fuel, and compressed gases. Robin explains that Schooly Mitchell acts as a business representative and negotiates with vendors to find the best rates.
Robin emphasizes the importance of building relationships and networking. She finds that people are more receptive when you are genuinely interested in helping them rather than just making a sale.
The episode concludes with Robin advising the audience. She encourages them to persevere through challenges and to put positive energy into the world.
[00:00:02] Meet h7 Market Area Director Robin
[00:03:11] Reducing Layoffs Through Cost Savings
[00:06:26] No-Risk Cost Reduction Services for Businesses
[00:09:59] Save Money with Telecom Services and Ongoing Support
[00:13:06] Importance of Business Telecom During COVID
[00:16:19] Networking for Dreams and a Servant's Heart
[00:19:16] Building relationships through the 87 Network
[00:22:21] Building Business Relationships Through Football: Advice for Tough Times
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