This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features Steve Ramona—a renowned “super connector” and partnership specialist. The conversation explores the power of servant leadership, the importance of meaningful connections, and the ripple effect of small acts of kindness. Steve shares his journey from working at a Health club to building impactful partnerships and emphasizes the value of service, mentorship, and collaboration in both business and life. The discussion includes personal stories about giving, the significance of acknowledging others, and the transformative impact of helping people. Steve also talks about his podcast, “Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart,” and his show “Together We Serve,” both of which aim to inspire and uplift through storytelling. The episode concludes with practical Wisdom: focus on getting 1% better every day, and always strive to serve and connect with others.

Introduction

Steve Ramona – Super-Connector & Partnership Specialist

Steve Ramona is a next-level super-connector, creating $1 billion in project impact and over $100 million in partner deals—one personalized introduction at a time. His signature approach? Custom video intros that make every connection personal, purposeful, and profitable.

As host of the top 20 Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart podcast—now over 800 episodes strong and reaching 50,000+ listeners per show—Steve is a guiding voice in heart-led business Growth. He also leads Together We Serve on e360TV, where 1.6 million viewers tune in monthly to hear transformational stories from purpose-driven leaders.

Steve isn’t just building networks—he’s building a movement of meaningful collaboration and lasting impact.

Links

Podcast: https://www.servinginbusinesspodcast.com/

LinkedIn

:https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/oppbroker

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/steve.ramona/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/bizopportunitynow/

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastmentor

YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkgN4ZO83lPjCJtuv0LeOJw?sub_confirmation=1

TV Show

https://e360tv.com/networks/play_series/together-we-serve

To connect with Dave go to davidrobertsmsw.com and psychologyprofessorandminister.com

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Dave Roberts LMSW, Author, Podcaster

David J. Roberts, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on 3/1/03 at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology child life department at Utica University in Utica, New York. Dave also teaches psychology classes at Pratt MWP School of Art and Design. He is the host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, which can be found on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

Dave has presented workshops at national conferences of The Compassionate Friends as well as for the Bereaved Parents of the USA. He was also a keynote speaker at the 2011 and 2015 national gatherings of the Bereaved Parents of the USA. Dave also co-presented a workshop titled “Helping Faculty After Traumatic Loss” for the Parkland, Florida community in May of 2018, in the aftermath of the mass shootings at Stoneman Douglas High School.

Roberts has been a past HuffPost contributor and has contributed articles to Medium, Open to Hope Foundation, Mindfulness and Grief, Thrive Global, and the Recovering the Self Journal. He has also appeared on numerous podcasts, as well as Open to Hope Television. In 2021,he co-authored and published a book with Reverend Patty Furino titled, When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister.