The Power of Partnerships in Business with Ronald Bolden Jr.

Blaze Your Own Trail

The Power of Partnerships in Business with Ronald Bolden Jr.

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Published on Dec 29, 2025, 9:08:42 PM
Total time: 00:43:38

Episode Description

In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Ronald Bolden Jr., founder of Shy Marketing. Ronald shares his journey from a shy child in Oakland to a successful entrepreneur in the marketing industry. He discusses the importance of active listening, the impact of sports on his life, and how his experiences in door-to-door sales shaped his approach to business. Ronald emphasizes the value of partnerships and technology in achieving business success, and he offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Takeaways

Ronald Bolden Jr. founded Shy Marketing to create win-win relationships.
Active listening is a key component of effective communication.
Sports taught Ronald the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
Transitioning from engineering to sales opened new opportunities for Ronald.
Door-to-door sales experience helped Ronald develop strong communication skills.
Shy Marketing focuses on leveraging technology and partnerships for revenue growth.
Leads have a limited effectiveness if not acted upon quickly.
Building relationships is more important than transactional interactions.
Surrounding yourself with supportive people is crucial for success.
Time is a valuable resource that should not be wasted.

Connect with Ronald:

Website: https://www.shymarketingllc.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldboldenjr/

Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/pinole-ca/business-development-2

Connect with Jordan:

LinkedIn

Instagram

TikTok

Order a copy of Jordan's new book The Life-Changing Power of Adversity

The Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast is exclusively sponsored by CityGate Studios

 

 

More about Blaze Your Own Trail

Are you ready to blaze your own trail? Then you have come to the right place! Learn more here: https://www.byotpod.com/ In this podcast our host Jordan Mendoza shares actionable advice that he learned blazing his way to sales record books and 15 years in the corporate world & he also interviews people from around the world who have blazed their own trail in business and life to find out their journey to success. We hope each episode adds value to you in some way. Make sure to follow & subscribe so you don't miss any content & updates!