From Startup Grind to Success: Two Decades in Bio Response Restoration

In this inspiring episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with Manny Pozo, co-founder of BioResponse Restoration. Manny unpacks his remarkable 20-year journey from launching a biohazard cleanup company on the side to leading a thriving restoration business across Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. He opens up about the early struggles — including failed ventures, learning on the fly, and even cleaning up a suicide scene on Thanksgiving — and the turning points that helped BioResponse scale. Manny dives into his leadership philosophy centered on trust, grit, and empathy, and shares how failure taught him the power of persistence and vision. Listeners will also hear how Manny's faith became a guiding force in his life and business, and why he's now focused on legacy, impact, and mentorship. From navigating catastrophic weather events to launching a new HVAC venture, this episode is packed with real-world entrepreneurial insight.     ---------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.