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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.

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When Loss Becomes Purpose and Pain Ignites Service

January 21, 2026 • Steve Ramona • Season 15 • Episode 14

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What happens when success feels full, yet life takes everything that matters most?

In this deeply human conversation, Steve Ramona sits with Jeffrey Johnston, a father, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate whose life was forever changed by loss. From building a thriving financial practice to losing his son to fentanyl, his wife to alcoholism, and standing face to face with despair himself, Jeffrey shares a story that is raw, honest, and powerfully redemptive.

This episode is not about tragedy for shock value. It is about what comes after. It is about choosing purpose over bitterness, service over silence, and hope over isolation. Jeffrey opens his heart about addiction, grief, fatherhood, mental health, and the moment he decided that death would not be the end of his story, but the beginning of his mission.

Together, Steve and Jeffrey explore what it means to serve with a full heart, to lead with vulnerability, and to create impact even when life feels unbearable. This conversation is an invitation to anyone who has struggled quietly, loved deeply, or wondered if their pain could ever matter.

This is not just a podcast episode. It is a reminder that you are still here for a reason.

P.S. If something in this conversation stirred your heart, do not sit with it alone. Reach out, share this episode, or ask yourself one powerful question today. How will you serve right now?

Guest Bio
Jeffrey Johnston is a father, author, speaker, and mental health advocate who turned profound personal loss into a life devoted to service. After losing his son to addiction and his wife to alcoholism, Jeffrey chose purpose over despair and committed his life to helping others navigate grief, addiction, and mental wellness. Through his storytelling, advocacy, and heart-led leadership, he reminds people that pain does not disqualify you from impact, it can become the very source of it.

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