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
From Streets to Servant Leadership: How Schwartzen Precil Turns Pain Into Purpose
When every setback feels like it’s against you, how do you find hope?
On this episode of Doing Business With a Servant’s Heart, Steve sits with Schwarzenegger (Schwartz) — former athlete, survivor, and now servant leader — to explore how suffering can become a launching pad for impact.
Schwarzenegger’s life reads like a journey through shadows and light. Born in Brooklyn, raised in the Bronx and Staten Island, he moved through the foster system, gang influence, abuse, identity struggles, and moments when he believed he had no path out. But in the crucible of hardship, he made a decision: he would not stay broken. He would become a voice, a leader, a mentor. Through sports, faith, and relentless self‑study, he transformed his pain into a mission.
You’ll hear:
- How a young man running from a group home made a bold choice at age 14 that reset his trajectory
- The mentors who believed in him when he didn’t believe in himself
- What servant leadership actually looks like when you serve without expectation
- The way he coaches kids not just on the court, but in life — celebrating birthdays, seeing the invisible, believing when no one else does
- How suffering shaped his purpose and now fuels his mission to give voice to the voiceless
If you’ve ever felt trapped by your past, uncertain of your value, or called to lead but unsure how — this is the story for you. Let his life remind you: your pain can become your platform, your scars can become your strength, your story can become someone else’s hope.
P.S. If you close your eyes and feel the weight of something you’ve endured, know you’re not alone — and your story may be the very thing that saves someone else.
Guest Bio
Schwarzenegger (often called “Schwartz”) endured foster systems, identity loss, violence, and abuse in his youth. Yet through it all, he discovered a fierce conviction: his greatest pain would become his greatest purpose. As an athlete, coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Hero Leadership Group, he now mentors youth through sports, faith, and servant leadership. He sees the unseen, believes when no one else does, and helps others step into their voice. His name came from a mother’s vision of strength — today, his life gives voice to those who feel voiceless.
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