The Ron Table Podcast

The Ron Table Ep 9: Is Your Business Haunted??

Is your business haunted? No, seriously.
This week on The Ron Table, Ron Miller is joined by co-hosts Nicole Gray and Laine Belcastro for a no-BS séance to call out one of the most infuriating trends in business: ghosting.
We’re talking:
Clients who vanish mid-project
Vendors who disappear after the quote
Partners who swear they’re “in”—then never call back
Podcasts that love your insights but forget to return the invite
This episode is part roast, part therapy, part entrepreneurial reality check. It’s raw, hilarious, painfully true, and packed with real stories (yes, including Ron’s infamous Long Island ghost job saga).
If you’ve ever been ghosted in business, recruiting, or your own network—this one's for you.
🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget:  "This ain’t Tinder. You don’t get to vanish after the pitch."
Replace the ghosts. Respect your time. Reclaim your power.
Find us at:www.elevate-talent-solutions.com/podcast

Ep7: Likes do not build legacies

Tired of the noise online? This episode is your reset button.
It was also a reset at the table as the original episode had a technical glitch and we digitally yeeted Laine out like she was in a back to the future photograph! 
So in this REDO, Nicole Gray, Laine Belcastro and I (Ron Miller) dig into the exhausting pressure to keep up with highlight reels, fake flexes, and algorithm-approved nonsense. We talk honestly about the impact this has on real business owners trying to build something meaningful—without losing their minds (or their money).
Expect 80s references, real talk, and one big reminder:You don’t need to go viral—you need to stay in your lane.
If you’re ready to ditch the comparison trap and get back to what matters, this one’s for you.

Episode 8: Circle Back My A**: The Business of Saying Nothing

Ever been told, “Let’s circle back” or “Your goals don’t align with ours”? That’s not leadership—it’s corporate cowardice. In this episode of The Ron Table, Ron, Nicole, and Laine go full throttle on:
The BS behind corporate speak
Why entrepreneurs don’t have to play those games anymore
Clients who waste your time
When to walk away—even if you're desperate for business
A brutal story of a candidate ghosted after four interviews, a project, AND dinner with the spouse
If you’re tired of buzzwords and ready for some real talk—this one’s for you.
Raw. Real. Relatable. 
Subscribe, like, and share—unless you still think “synergies” is a real word.

Episode 6: A ”Business” Deal About ”Nothing”

A Business Deal About Nothing dives into one of the most valuable skills in entrepreneurship: knowing when to walk away. Ron, Nicole, and Lainey swap stories about bad partnerships, unpaid invoices, and those all-too-familiar “let’s collaborate” traps that turn into free labor.
From gas station sushi energy to envelope-licking red flags, this episode pulls no punches on what it really means to protect your time, your value, and your sanity in business.
If you've ever chased a payment, ignored your gut, or said yes when you should’ve said “hell no,” this one’s for you.

Episode 5: Sister Wives, Subcontractors, and Scaling

Three entrepreneurs. One microphone. Endless opinions—and even more movie references. In this episode, the Ron Table crew dives into the myth of rapid scaling, why headcount doesn’t equal success, and how subcontractors (or sister wives, apparently) might be the secret sauce to keeping your business sane.
In this Episode we explore: • Why scaling too fast is often a red flag, not a win • When employees are the answer—and when they’re a headache • The magic of subcontractors and the power of staying small • How bloated org charts kill creativity (and your culture) • And yes, how Dr. Now and Ferris Bueller still have business lessons to teach us
If you’re building a business that actually works—and not just one that looks good online—this one’s for you.
Spoiler: Your pint-sized business might just be the secret weapon.
🎧 Listen now, laugh later, and unsubscribe from the scaling shame spiral.

Episode 4: Serenity Now, Burnout Later

In this episode, Ron Miller, Laine Belcastro, and Nicole Gray tackle the grind that’s been glorified for way too long: burnout. From corporate conditioning to solo entrepreneur spirals, we unpack how burnout went from red flag to résumé builder—and why it’s time to let that go.
We talk:
Why working 24/7 isn’t a flex
How corporate hustle culture follows you into entrepreneurship
What burnout actually looks like behind the LinkedIn posts
And why being the CEO, CFO, HR, and janitor of your business is… not the dream
Also featuring:💥 Movie quotes💥 Hard truths💥 And a little therapy through sarcasm
If you’ve ever felt like your business only works when you’re falling apart, this one’s for you.
Hit play. And remember: Serenity now… burnout later.
#TheRonTable #SerenityNow #BurnoutCulture #BusinessTruth #EntrepreneurLife

Episode 3: Nobody Puts Branding in a Corner!

No One Puts Branding in the Corner
In this episode of The Ron Table, we’re calling out one of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs and small business owners make: sidelining their brand and marketing voice.
We dive into:✅ Why today's marketing feels like everyone shouting into a canyon (in the same outfit)✅ How building a brand isn’t about a logo—it's about connection and consistency✅ Real talk on why authenticity beats perfection every time✅ What small business owners get wrong about marketing—and how to actually fix it✅ Personal stories of building a brand while battling self-doubt, overthinking, and yes... grass-stained sneakers
Plus: We pull back the curtain with our special guest and resident producer, Adrienne Thart from ACR Ventures, to talk about the real struggles behind marketing, branding, and staying true to your voice.
🎧 Whether you're building your first brand or trying to reboot your business voice, this conversation will make you laugh, rethink your strategy—and maybe stop worrying about perfect shoes.
Subscribe now and pull up your chair at The Ron Table—where business gets real, life gets messy, and conversations are anything but polished.
Connect with Lanie here 
or www.lmbdigimarketing.com
Connect with Nicole here
or www.renewedimpact.com
 
Connect with Adrianne here
or www.acrventures.com
 
Connect with Ron here
or www.elevate-talent-solutions.com
 
 
 

Episode 2: From Paychecks To Panic Attacks - The Entrepreneur Reality Check

Tired of hearing “just start a business” like it’s some kind of life hack?Yeah—same.
In this episode, we rip the shine right off the Instagram version of entrepreneurship and get into the stuff no one wants to talk about: the isolation, the decision fatigue, the mental load, the panic attacks, the overthinking, and the moments you seriously consider applying for a job you’d normally run from.
No formulas. No funnels. Just three entrepreneurs exposing the messy reality behind the highlight reel—like second-guessing every decision, wondering if your LLC came with a manual, and realizing “just start a business” is the worst advice ever given.
If you’ve ever felt alone in the chaos—you’re not.Welcome to The Ron Table. Pull up a chair. We’re talking about it