From East St. Louis to Global Entrepreneur: Ron Story Jr. on Buying Businesses, Sales & Freedom

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. B sits down with Ron Story Jr., entrepreneur, global investor, and owner of SpeakerHub, the world’s largest speaking platform connecting speakers with opportunities.Ron’s story begins in East St. Louis, a place that shaped his resilience, mindset, and perspective on opportunity. Growing up surrounded by both challenge and community, Ron learned early that success doesn’t come from perfect circumstances — it comes from taking action and asking for what you want.Today, Ron lives in Colombia, has bought and scaled multiple companies, and helps thousands of speakers and entrepreneurs grow their businesses through SpeakerHub.In this powerful conversation, Ron shares:🔥 Growing up in East St. Louis and how it shaped his mindset🔥 Lessons about fatherhood and becoming the dad he didn’t have🔥 Why sales is the most important skill in business🔥 How entrepreneurship often starts by accident🔥 The power of skill stacking and failing forward🔥 Why most people argue for their weaknesses🔥 The mindset that allowed him to enter rooms others were afraid to enter🔥 The truth about buying businesses instead of starting them🔥 How to become financially free by acquiring companies🔥 Why fear stops most people from asking for opportunities🔥 The story behind building and scaling SpeakerHub🔥 Why Ron moved from the United States to ColombiaRon also explains a powerful concept that could completely change how you think about entrepreneurship:It’s often easier and cheaper to BUY a business than to start one.This episode is packed with real-world wisdom about business, mindset, fatherhood, resilience, and freedom.If you’ve ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs think differently, this conversation will open your eyes.And Ron leaves us with a simple but powerful message:👉 Be like my daughter. Walk in the room and ask for what you want.Connect with Ron Story Jr.🌐 SpeakerHub: https://speakerhub.comCreate your free profile to:• Get booked for speaking engagements• Connect with event organizers• Find podcast interviews and stages• Showcase your expertiseRon personally works with thousands of speakers through the platform and regularly hosts training sessions to help entrepreneurs grow their visibility and influence.🎙 Follow me for more podcasting tips and exclusive offers:📸 Instagram: @drbrianearnold📘 Facebook: @brianearnold🎥 YouTube: @brianearnold1💼 LinkedIn: Brian Earnold🐦 X (Twitter): @DrBearnold🎵 TikTok: @brianearnold1📚 Read my books: brianearnold.com/books✨ Want to be the next story featured on our podcast?Book a session here 👉 www.BookWithBrian.us🎧 Want to Start Your Own Podcast?Go to: www.thepodcastchallenge.com👉 Support our show: ThePodcastChallenge.comSupport the show http://thepodcastchallenge.com📅 Monthly events: becomingthroughaction.live🎤 Want to speak at one of our monthly events?Apply here 👉 becomingthroughaction.liveSupport the showhttp://thepodcastchallenge.com