From Dishwasher to Franchise King: The Journey of Señor Pollo | LLBD #36

In this episode of Live Life by Design, we sit down with Jesús Hacerse, founder of Señor Pollo, to talk about his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings to managing multiple franchise locations. Discover how he turned challenges into opportunities, expanded his brand across states, and built a thriving business that’s rooted in authentic Sinaloan culture. If you're a fan of business insights, food industry tales, and the grit of entrepreneurship, this episode is for you.Stay Connected with Jeff: Instagram: instagram.com/jeffreymendez_papiTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@live.life.by.designLearn more about Studio 168: studio168p.com🎧 Subscribe to our channel for regular updates and insights into living a life by design!Timestamps:00:10 - Introducing Jesús Hacerse and Señor Pollo00:36 - The origins of Sinaloan-style chicken01:17 - Authenticity in Mexican cuisine and customer reactions02:18 - Señor Pollo’s expansion from Utah to New York03:42 - Corporate vs. franchise business models04:42 - The challenges of scaling a business05:31 - Entrepreneurship: Learning from experience07:09 - Transitioning from a restaurateur to a franchisor10:24 - Navigating the pandemic and adapting business strategy13:14 - Jesús’ advice for entrepreneurs16:38 - The vision for Señor Pollo and beyond18:46 - The importance of hiring the right people21:20 - Challenges and rewards of scaling a franchise business26:35 - Managing costs and pricing in the food industry34:03 - The mindset shift from self-employed to business owner40:09 - How Jesús turned Señor Pollo into a franchise49:21 - Living life by design and the power of fearlessness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.