In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin Joles interviews Ramon Ray, a motivational speaker and entrepreneur, who shares insights from his journey from the United Nations to becoming a successful speaker and author. They discuss the importance of building relationships in business, the challenges of burnout, and strategies for managing stress. Ramon emphasizes the need for communication, planning, and taking risks in order to succeed in business. The conversation highlights the significance of personal branding and human connections in a digital world, as well as the value of empowering teams and prioritizing tasks.

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The Blacktop Banter podcast discusses Asphalt Sealcoating, Hot-Rubberized Crack Sealing, Patching, Base Information, Recycled Asphalt Millings, Hot-Mix Asphalt, Line Striping, and Paving for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated as an entrepreneur and how to deal with the challenges of owning your own asphalt maintenance business.

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