Category Archives: RAY MARTINEZ - Unbridled Inspiration

Giving Thanks

by Ray Martinez
Over the course of the last few years, I have become dismayed by how politics has played a role in dividing our industry based on whether you are a member of NAME or ADJA, East Coast DJs vs. West Coast DJs, Mobile Beat vs. DJ Times, Full Time vs. Part Time DJs.
I have [...]

Read the full article »

Success Begins with You

by Ray Martinez
As I frequently travel across the country to speak to fellow colleagues I generally get my inspiration while on a long flight.
Although I am vacationing, I am writing this installment while good thoughts come to mind.
I am currently reading my monthly issue of Success Magazine with Usher on the cover.
I was just pondering [...]

Read the full article »

What If Tomorrow Never Comes?

by Ray Martinez
This is a post about the importance of expressing gratitude to all of the people who have made a difference in our lives. It’s also about taking stock and making changes when they are necessary.
Here’s my inspiration.
One of my favorite songs of all time is Garth Brooks’ “If Tomorrow Never Comes.” There’s a [...]

Read the full article »

Do You Have The Right To Tell People “No?”

by Ray Martinez
I am a big proponent of customer service, and making sure that I always give the best I can give.
The legendary basketball coach John Wooden, who passed away this year just shy of his 100th birthday, created the “Pyramid of Success.” He called the top pillar “Competitive Greatness.” Coach Wooden described this as, [...]

Read the full article »

Reflection On Freedom

“It is the love of country that has lighted and that keeps glowing the holy fire of patriotism.”

-J. Horace McFarland, Civic Reformer, Writer, Photographer
In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a Federal holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is [...]

Read the full article »

How to Build Trust

Many people who have seen my seminars across the country have heard me use the expression, “It’s nice to be liked, but it is always better to be trusted.”
I can’t emphasize enough how important trust is,in business and in life. When you violate someone’s trust, you not only upset the relationship, but you also create [...]

Read the full article »

Have A Winning Performance

This is the first post in a new monthly column by Ray Martinez called “Unbridled Inspiration.”
This is an exciting time of the year as the NBA Playoffs are getting into the final rounds. You have superstars like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash all vying for an NBA Championship. OK, how does [...]

Read the full article »