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EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 47 MIN

Gigsalad founder Mark Steiner from Adoption to Theatre and beyond

from The Rundown with Ramon - Ramon Ray - small business podcast for entrepreneurs · host Ramon Ray, ZoneofGenius.com

In this inspiring episode, Ramon Ray sits down with Mark Steiner, the cofounder of GigSalad, to unpack how a small idea turned into one of the internet’s most trusted marketplaces for performers and event pros.Mark opens up about his adoption story, early years in theater and film, and how he went from managing talent to building a tech company that stayed profitable—without outside funding. He shares real lessons on leadership, bootstrapping, faith, and why slow, steady, and kind business still wins.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or performer, this conversation will help you rethink success, focus on purpose, and play the long game.In this episode:How GigSalad grew from a simple directory to a national marketplaceLessons from 20 years of entrepreneurship and stewardshipMark’s adoption story and how it shaped his leadershipThe power of doing business with empathy and purposePractical tips for performers and creators on GigSalad🎧 Listen, learn, and get inspired to build a business—and a life—that truly matters.👉 Follow Ramon Ray at ZoneofGenius.com👉 Learn more about GigSalad at GigSalad.com#Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #GigSalad #RamonRay #ZoneOfGenius #StartupStories #MarketplaceBusiness #FaithInBusiness #Bootstrapping #CreatorEconomy

In this inspiring episode, Ramon Ray sits down with Mark Steiner, the cofounder of GigSalad, to unpack how a small idea turned into one of the internet’s most trusted marketplaces for performers and event pros.Mark opens up about his adoption story, early years in theater and film, and how he went from managing talent to building a tech company that stayed profitable—without outside funding. He shares real lessons on leadership, bootstrapping, faith, and why slow, steady, and kind business still wins.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or performer, this conversation will help you rethink success, focus on purpose, and play the long game.In this episode:How GigSalad grew from a simple directory to a national marketplaceLessons from 20 years of entrepreneurship and stewardshipMark’s adoption story and how it shaped his leadershipThe power of doing business with empathy and purposePractical tips for performers and creators on GigSalad🎧 Listen, learn, and get inspired to build a business—and a life—that truly matters.👉 Follow Ramon Ray at ZoneofGenius.com👉 Learn more about GigSalad at GigSalad.com#Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #GigSalad #RamonRay #ZoneOfGenius #StartupStories #MarketplaceBusiness #FaithInBusiness #Bootstrapping #CreatorEconomy

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