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
Secrets to Saving Time and Money in Business Operations
This episode features guest Stacy Klone of Klonewerks. Stacy recounts her journey of starting her own business in 2008 after being laid off from a corporate job and the subsequent growth of her company. She describes her expertise in brokering payments and payroll systems for businesses, emphasizing how she saves time and money for her clients by streamlining payment processes and finding more efficient payroll solutions. Stacy shares several success stories where she helped businesses reduce processing fees and optimize payroll management. Overall, the episode aims to educate and inspire listeners by highlighting the benefits of working with a knowledgeable consultant to improve business operations.
1. **0:00 - 1:15** - Introduction to the "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast and Season Two.
2. **1:16 - 2:30** - Introduction of guest Stacy Klone from Klonewerks.
3. **2:31 - 6:20** - Stacey shares her background and the story of being laid off in 2008, which led her to start Cloneyworks.
4. **6:21 - 8:40** - Explanation of Klonewerks's services: payments and payroll solutions.
5. **8:41 - 13:45** - Stacy discusses how she helps businesses streamline payment processing, including a case study of a popcorn shop.
6. **13:46 - 16:00** - Discussion on PCI compliance and the importance of it for businesses, including an example of an auto mechanic shop.
7. **16:01 - 19:25** - How Stacy shops for payroll solutions; a case study of a lawn care provider.
8. **19:26 - 24:30** - Pros and cons of different payroll services and how Stacy matches businesses with the right provider.
9. **24:31 - 28:15** - Understanding what you need in a payroll service to avoid costly mistakes is important.
10. **28:16 - 33:10** - Final thoughts on the benefits of using a broker like Stacy for payment and payroll services; emphasis on saving time and money.
11. **33:11 - 35:45** - Viewers can reach Stacy via LinkedIn and email.
12. **35:46 - 39:10** - The host offers a special incentive for viewers who contact Stacy.
13. **39:11 - 41:00**—Stacy's final tip is to review your statements to find potential savings.
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