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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 32 MIN

S2E3 - From Military to Main Street: Building a Business That Actually Works with guest Miguel Cerpa

from Making It Happen · host Pauline Roth

What does it really take to build a business from the ground up while raising a family and navigating real-life pressure?In this episode, Miguel Cerpa shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship and the lessons that came with it. He breaks down how he turned a simple skill into a growing business, why focusing on quality over quantity changed everything, and what most people get wrong about scaling.We also get into the realities behind the scenes, managing stress, hiring the right people, balancing family life, and figuring things out when nothing feels certain. Miguel doesn’t pretend it’s easy, but he makes it clear it’s possible.If you’re building something of your own or thinking about it, this episode will challenge how you think about growth, failure, and what it actually means to make it happen.

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