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It’s no secret that eating a healthy diet is good for us and can help prevent certain diseases. But how does the food we put in our bodies impact our overall well being?  With that question in mind, I have invited Ron Mirante to join me on the podcast today. He’s the founder of Bone-In Foods, a weekly food delivery service that focuses on building awareness about wellness and our relationship with food.  In 2013, Ron launched the marketplace alongside his wife, after facing his own battle with a rare autoimmune disease called Still's Disease. He shares the fascinating story behind his mission with us in today’s episode. We covered: What Ron noticed about Americans’ relationship with food while traveling The reason why groceries should be our number one expense How the definition of organic food became a marketing niche  What gut microbiome health means (and the role it plays in our bodies) The pivotal moment in Ron’s life that changed his view on nutrition Busting the common myth around “one diet fits all”

Brand identity is a big business. From consumer products to startups and even political parties, if people identify with your message, they will be on your side. Today's guest, Ron Vandenberg, is a multi-Clio Award-winning brand consultant and creative director and is recognized for his expertise in brand thinking, communication, design and experience. He is currently in the middle of launching a brand-smart business transformation company, Blulab, and we kick off the show by hearing details about his new venture. Ron shares why he wants to be able to offer both business and brand innovation services so that companies see long-term gains. We talk about innovation generally, where Ron shares the struggles he has seen when companies are not able to innovate. He also debunks some of the misconceptions around innovating, and why it's vital to trust the iterative process. Having started in the brand industry as an outsider, Ron understands the power of innovation firsthand, and he talks about how he launched his first agency from scratch. The conversation then turns to Indivisible 2020, in which Ron is a participating artist. We hear about what indivisibility means to him, his take on the current political climate, and why political parties could benefit from thinking about their branding more. We wrap the show up with a look into the future, and Ron leaves us with a final message of hope that if we look to understand rather than vilify one another, we can come together once again.     Key Points From This Episode: The new agency Ron is launching – how they look to combine business and brand innovation. The impetus for starting Blulab and why Ron calls it a ‘business transformation company.’  Business innovation versus brand innovation: What they are and how they are different. Why it is so difficult for businesses to truly innovate on the brand or business front. The companies that come to mind when we think of innovation. Where businesses go wrong when they are trying to innovate. Innovation comes from many iterations; Ron uses the example of the automotive industry. How Ron has been able to innovate in the corporate brand industry. The story of how FutureBrand worked with Nelson Mandela to change the South African Airlines branding after Apartheid. Winning three Clio Awards on one campaign; Ron shares this success. What Ron embarked on once he moved back to the West Coast The important qualities that stand out to Ron when looking for employees and collaborators. Creatives don’t get to make the final decision when it comes to branding; business people do. How Ron’s marriage and business relationship with his wife have enabled his success. What indivisibility means to Ron, and why he, as an immigrant, was drawn to the U.S. The roles that brands can play in fostering political unity. It is possible to find common interests and still hang onto our political beliefs. How Ron is staying hopeful in this time: A belief that we can manifest our destiny. The importance of moving away from judgment and to a place of understanding. What we can learn from why Donald Trump was elected in the first place. Understanding politics from a marketing point of view; what we can take away. For more information and photos, visit here: https://notrealart.com/ron-vandenberg

This week's guest is Tejas Munot. Tejas shared what he learned during his time at VIBCO Vibrators, the importance of respect, and more. Tejas also interviewed Ron about HIS lean journey thus far. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote that inspires Tejas (2:53) Tejas' background (3:56) The lean lessons he's learned (6:49) Asking versus requesting (8:50) A story about Karl, CEO of VIBCO Vibrators (9:51) The process for kaizen events (10:57) His camera strategy (14:49) What Ron wish he had known earlier in his career (17:12) What Ron learned from Jon Miller (21:22) A story about Ron's Master Black Belt (29:04) What the future of lean looks like (32:50) Teja's overall experience with lean (35:27) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com SimpliLean YouTube Tejas on LinkedIn Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app.  NEW! You can now follow the podcast on Spotify here.  You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? How and why does the language we use at work matter?

Ron and his wife visits the Fairmont Hotel in Banff. What Ron's wife experiences is shocking!

Ron Alvesteffer, CEO and President of Service Express, believes that by putting people first, success is inevitable. He’s helped Service Express define its market and create a unique, performance-driven culture with the core value “to work with our employees to help them achieve their personal, professional and financial goals.” Under his leadership, Service Express has been named by Forbes Magazine as one of the Top 25 Best Small Companies, and it was on the list of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation five years in a row. Service Express has also been named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America 10 of the past 11 years. Ron authored the eBook The Service Express Way. In it, Ron shares his beliefs and philosophies, along with real-life stories from the field, that have driven these remarkable results. On this week’s donothing podcast, we chat about his less-than-straightforward path to leadership, how he was inspired to put people first and why “things are always more clear looking back.” What you'll learn about in this episode: 1:00 — Ron talks about how he starts his day by “doing something” with CrossFit and discusses how exercise energizes him for the day ahead. 4:00 — Ron explains how and why he finds the worldwide CrossFit community so welcoming. 12:27 — What Ron appreciates about his home gym, 8th Day Gym, in Grand Rapids. 16:50 — Ron talks about his “normal childhood” growing up in Fenton, Michigan. 21:05 — Ron explains why his mom is such an inspiring role model. He also talks about his positive relationship with his dad. 26:10 — What triggered Ron to finally start searching for a more stable career and life path post-college. 31:00 — Since Ron’s grades were too low to get into a four-year university, he describes how going to community college—and some smart talking—finally got him into Central Michigan University. 35:45 — Why this life experience inspired him to teach his kids the importance of taking initiative when communicating with leadership. 37:00 — How he graduated college with a teaching degree despite being a less-than-stellar student. 45:15 — After the school board decided not to hire Ron as a teacher, he decided to re-think his career path and dove into the sales world. 49:55 — Why moving to Nashville for a much-needed change prepared him for a career at his current company, Service Express. 54:41 — How falling in love with his wife while visiting home brought him back to Michigan, and why she was instrumental in finding his job at Service Express. 55:42 — Ron discusses his most significant mentors in Nashville, including Beth Tanner at Tanner Corporate Services, and Mark Fortune and Tina Mayberry from Contract Sales Managers. He talks about why they impacted him so much in sales and beyond. 58:28 — Ron talks about his and his wife's long-distance relationship while he was still living in Nashville and how he popped the question. 1:08:45 — What happens when Ron sometimes get a little too passionate about things and how he knows when to “turn it down.” 1:11:00 — Why he loves the movie Rocky and how it relates to him personally. 1:13:10 — Ron describes his moments of self-doubt and how he pushed through them. 1:16:05 — Ron talks about his wife’s difficulty in becoming pregnant and how it taught him patience, perseverance and believing that everything happens at “the right time.” 1:20:00 — Why Ron believes in “leading with the person first” and talks about whom he looks up to in sales including Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy and Tony Robbins. 1:21:50 — Why Ron announced that he was going to leave Service Express three years into the job and what convinced him to stay on and become a better leader. 1:28:20 — Ron explains the circumstances that led to him becoming the president of Service Express just a few years later. 1:35:00 — Ron describes how he runs his company with a people-centric culture focused on each employee’s entire well-being. 1:39:00 — Why he helps his employees reach their personal and professional visions, plus a few favorite examples of how Service Express assisted them in achieving their goals. 1:44:12 — Ron and Rob discuss why putting people first creates amazing company cultures, boosts productivity and builds deeper relationships with employees. 1:45:50 — Why is this Michigan native such a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan? 1:47:00 — What inspired Ron to get a tattoo...and does he still like it? Connect With Ron Alvesteffer Online Personal Website Service Express Website Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Download Ron’s eBook The Service Express Way

During his tenure, Ron Alvesteffer has helped Service Express define its market and create a unique performance-driven culture for employees. Service Express's Core Value “to work with our employees to help them achieve their personal, professional and financial goals” creates opportunities for employee achievement and has led to outstanding individual and team performances resulting in individual and company success. As a result, Service Express has been named one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation 5 years in a row. Service Express has also been named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America 10 of the past 11 years as well as one of the Top 25 Best Small Companies by Forbes Magazine. Under Ron's leadership, Service Express has averaged double-digit revenue growth year over year and has expanded the geographic footprint nationally. Ron implemented Service Express' Performance Measurement System (SR5) which tracks monthly and quarterly goals and results. Ron authored the eBook, The Service Express Way – values and principles of a growing company. In it Ron shares the beliefs and philosophies, along with real-life stories from the field that have driven these remarkable results. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Ron's education and career path resulted in his current position as President and CEO of Service Express Why Service Express has experienced double-digit revenue growth every year, as well as a 98% customer retention rate and an NPS of 84 Why Service Express's company culture focuses on employees even more than customers, and how that has fueled their growth Why Service Express's hiring process involves actively searching for people who fit the culture What Ron looks for in hiring new employees to determine whether a new person will match the culture well How Service Express works to help its employees achieve their personal and financial goals How Service Express handles the challenge of hiring someone who doesn't end up fitting the organization How Ron handles the difficult separation conversation, which he calls the "Danger Zone" Which business leaders and mentors have been the strongest influence on Ron's career and leadership style What goals Ron is aiming for in the future of Service Express and "The Service Express Way" What advice Ron would give to other entrepreneurs looking to create their own powerful culture and values Additional resources: Website: www.ronalvesteffer.com Twitter: @RonAlvesteffer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ronalvesteffer/ The Service Express eBook: www.serviceexpress.com/careers/the-service-express-ebook/  

Who is Bob Dylan: Ron Zimmerman is Bob Dylan a Gemini with Gemini rising as well as a writer, poet, comic, (his words) know it all, idiot. Favorite Career Highlight: Writing "the rawhide kid" graphic novel for marvel. What Ron learned about Bob Dylan: All Zimmerman's are not alike. Who is Bob Dylan: Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, author, and artist who has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. One of the most prolific singer-songwriter to have ever lived. Special Episode moments: Singing with Bob was the end was the end all be all. And he had trouble finding our little satellite studio in Laurel Cyn. So, I got a ride to the bottom, jumped in his car and guided him to studio deep in the canyon. Link to get your very own Polar Jade Nephrite Jade Egg This episode was also supported by Amazon. Click on this link --> Amazon any time you need to make an Amazon purchase. A small percentage of your purchase will support the show (no extra cost to you).   I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above. Go get your free be happier than all your friends morning routine over here --> Project Woo Woo Listen to Lisa's other podcasts at Love Bites & Honestly Lisa

Ron Alvesteffer is the President and CEO of Service Express, a company that specializes in on-site data center hardware maintenance services. Under his leadership, Service Express has averaged double-digit revenue growth year over year and has expanded their geographic footprint nationally. Service Express has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing privately held companies for 10-years, but Ron is most proud of their strong company culture which has led to the company being named one of the nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to work for for the past several years. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Ron decided on his 2020 BHAG goal for Service Express and worked to achieve it by focusing on nurturing the personal growth of the people they hired Working to help Service Express consistently achieve double-digit growth each year by using the type of employees they hired as the differentiator from their competition The way Ron feels it’s important to always let people know the value they add to a company How Service Express came up with a system presenting the personal ROI of employees to keep everyone on the same page when it comes to achieving overall company goals The importance of setting a clear direction for employees to prevent them from feeling lost or not needed by the company Service Express’ use of mentors as a way of providing consistent feedback to employees about their performance and their hopes for future development How Ron feels putting their employees first, even over customers, helps them provide a better overall service experience Ron passing on his habit of reading each day to his employees as a way to engage their minds and encourage new ideas to aid growth The importance of developing skills aiding in picking the right people for your company What Ron learned from his early mistakes in recruiting the wrong people and how he refined his choices using the topgrading interview methodology The way Ron took to heart lessons from his mentor on making connections with the people who worked for his company Ways to contact Ron: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ronalvesteffer Email: ron@serviceexpress.com Blog: ronalvesteffer.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareserviceexpress, www.facebook.com/ronalvesteffer eBook: www.serviceexpress.com/careers/the-service-express-ebook

In this episode, you will learn: Ron’s brief background. Ron’s rental properties and the income that comes from it. What Ron’s vertical income is today. Ron’s give back ratio. Ron’s life happiness index. What Ron’s diet looks like. Ron’s exercise routine. Ron’s life’s past and future greatest hits. The most money that Ron has lost in a deal and what we can learn from that experience. How much Ron has spent the most on a vacation. Plus so much more! When Ron started his career as a Realtor in 1991, he knew this career was more than just about selling properties. This career was about helping families make a home for themselves. Ron knew that real estate was not just about the transaction; it was about building relationships. And he knew that he wanted to build a business based on this principle. Just as the population of Victoria has thrived since 1991, so has the real estate market. Ron knew it was important to stay ahead of the curve, and focusing on the customer service experience was the best way to build a solid, trustworthy reputation. He prioritized creating systems within my organization that would allow them to serve their customers more efficiently. By being more organized, they can focus more attention to listening and responding to the needs of their customers. Ron has also been dedicated to developing innovative ways to market their customers’ homes. He understood early on that buying a home is the biggest purchase any of us will likely ever make, and they want to see right away the value and quality of our potential investment. His firm was among the first real estate brokerages to consistently showcase homes with professional photography, virtual reality tours, and complementary staging consultations. Being a father of two active boys, and a coach and hockey player, Ron saw how lucky they are to live in such a vibrant family-oriented community. He wanted to build a business that dedicated to serving not just his customers, but the community in which they live, work and play. Ron believes it has been his on-going dedication to excellence, innovation, empathy, leadership and generosity that has enabled him to attract a team of professionals who are inspired to uphold his original vision. Every member of the Neal Estate Team is a partner in their success, and they continue to grow because they are united in their commitment to serve their customers and their community, and in their commitment to be better at what they do every single day. Ron is immensely proud that they have helped over 4000 families to make their homes in Victoria, and they are all excited to help many more in the years to come.

  *What Ron did in his business to go from $435,000 to $1.1 million.  0:55 *Ron will give insights for those who are thinking about getting        involved with Restoration, as well as to   those who are already doing Restoration Services. 1:20 *How many employees does doing Restoration require? 3:08 *The minimal equipment Ron started with.  3:23 *The main draw of doing Restoration. 3:33 *What you need to start marketing Restoration services. 4:30 *Great sources for referrals. 4:39 *What to expect when you first start out. 5:03 *Where to get the proper education. 5:40 *Getting the right information on the equipment you need. 6:00 *Speaking to an Adjuster (“Insurance Speak”) 6:10 *Understanding the psychology of it. 7:29 *For those already involved in doing Restoration. 8:02 *Best marketing you can do. 8:15 *A marketing strategy that made Ron a lot of money. 9:32 *The Rick Rascob “Water Tag” marketing strategy. 10:15 *The importance of getting your company foundation in order. 11:40 *Ideas to grow an existing Restoration company. 12:04 *Three main things to get into doing Restoration work. 15.00 *When a Cleaning company should wait to get into Restoration. 17:13 *Warren Buffett’s success secrets. 18:50 *Engaging Ron as a Consultant. 22:30 *Ron’s email:  ronosborne@cableone.net 23:45 *More details about the awesome “Water Tag” marketing strategy.  25:00 *The Elite Cleaners Program. 27:00   People mentioned: Joe Polish Rick Rascob Warren Buffett Books Mentioned: Essentialism:  The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown