BELIEVE IN THE ENTREPRENEUR
by Joel Sandoval
Not all people have what it takes to be an entrepreneur. It takes creativity, determination, and resilience to not only start your own business, but also to sustain it. This podcast is for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. We will meet business owners from a variety of fields and listen to their stories. We’ll discuss where they come from, their ideas, and how they do it. Our goal is to shed light on their stories, and to motivate any aspiring entrepreneurs along the way.
Episodes
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Episode 34 - Allyn Medeiros
Allyn Medeiros has been in the mortgage industry for over 20 years! He has produced over $250 Million in loan closing and has helped over 1,000 families in their pursuit of home wealth development. He stopped by to talk to us about his journey as an entrepreneur, and gave us some inside knowledge...
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Episode 33 - Legacy Patino
Legacy Patino was in town and stopped by to talk to us about his journey as an entrepreneur. Legacy is the co-founder of Real Solar, the industry leader in solar energy. Real Solar has taken off because of their desire to solve problems, and create a better experience for clients in relatively…
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Episode 32 - Cesar Delgadillo
Cesar Delagadillo is the co-founder of Real Solar, the industry leader in solar energy, and currently has 400 reps nationwide. Cesar joins us to talk about his introduction into entrepreneurship, and his journey into the solar industry. Cesar has grown Real Solar to 400 reps and now has his…
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Episode 31 - Deric Blanton
We're back with another episode of Believe in The Entrepreneur! Deric Blanton stopped by to talk us about his journey through entrepreneurship, from working different W-2 jobs, including working as a correctional officer, to becoming an insurance broker. Deric always knew he wanted freedom, and...
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Episode 30 - Anselmo Moreno
There's no question that credit is an important tool. A good credit score can show that the borrower is a trustworthy, and responsible person. Today's guest, Anselmo Moreno, is in the business of not only helping people fix their credit, but also educating them on how to better manage their…
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Episode 29 - Alex Ocampo
Local restaurant owner, Alex Ocampo, takes time from his many businesses to tell us his story, on this episode of Believe in The Entrepreneur. Alex is an example of a creative turned entrepreneur. His passion since childhood was in food. Eating, creating, and experimenting. Now Alex is the owner…
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Episode 28 - Edgar Perez
Today we are joined by loan officer / solar sales manager, Edgar Perez. Edgar is a born entrepreneur. From making $60 a week in 8th grade selling hotdogs, to performing with a band, he always knew he wanted to make his own way. Despite having good paying jobs in his life, Edgar always knew he...
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Episode 27 - Brian Gonzalez
Owner and founder of Neutek Customs, Brian Gonzalez joins us today to talk about his journey as an Entrepreneur. From marketing to real estate, to even joining the police force, Brian has been on a mission to achieve success for the sole purpose of creating a better life for his parents. Growing…
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Episode 26 - Jesse Rojas
Today we are joined by Jesse Rojas, who is the CEO of The Redd Group LLC, an organization that offers labor / public relations, and human resources / political consulting. We talked about what it means to lead in business. For Jesse, being a leader doesn't mean being the best at everything, but...
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Episode 25 - Ricardo Aguilar
From being arrested for a shooting to becoming a self made millionaire, Ricardo Aguilar took his hustler mentality and turned himself into a true, successful entrepreneur. After making multiple mistakes in his life, Ricardo began to realize that he needed to make a change before he reached the...
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Episode 24 - Adam MacBride
Adam McBride has been in the mortgage business for over a decade and specializes in unique programs to help clients get approved without the traditional qualifications. In this episode, Adam tells his story of how he got into the mortgage business, the impact he makes on his clients' lives, and…
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Episode 23 - Dario Escamilla
Dario Escamilla joins us for this episode and we talk about what makes a great real estate agent, or service provider in general. For Dario, the goal is always to provide value and help clients achieve their goals. We also had an interesting conversation about the current state of the economy and...
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Episode 22 - Alejandro Aguilar
Today we are joined by Alejandro Aguilar who is a chairman and co-founder of PHP, a Financial Marketing Organization. Alejandro tells us his story and explains how his father shaped him from a young age to be strong minded, ambitious, and independent. We talk about how the educational system and...
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Episode 21 - Tony Nguyen
Today we are joined by the black sheep entrepreneur, Tony Nguyen. Tony talks to us about his journey as an entrepreneur, and how he found success even without a high school diploma. From achieving success in real estate, to the music industry, and now owning a general contracting business, Tony…
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Episode 20 - Jesse Valencia
Jesse Valencia joins us today and we talk about life and business. Jesse grew up in a low income, predominately Hispanic community, and from there worked his way up the corporate ladder in the banking industry. Motivated early on by the idea of success and accumulating wealth, Jesse's perspective...
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Episode 19 - Tom Delaney
Today's guest is proof of what changing your mindset can do for your reality. Tom Delaney joins us to talk about his turbulent past, and the lessons it taught him. From divorce to drug addiction, Tom has seen it all, but despite the struggles, his sights were always set on success. Since taking...
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Episode 18 - Juan Bustamante
Bakersfield realtor, Juan Bustamante joins us today to talk about how he's used his extroverted personality to build relationships and succeed as realtor. For Juan, meeting people and getting to know them is something he thoroughly enjoys, getting them to come out of their shell is an...
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Episode 17 - Valerie Luna
Today we are joined by local realtor, Valerie Luna. Valerie talks to us about her life, and the path that led her to where she is today. Since being kicked out of her parent's home at the age of 17, Valerie has known nothing but hard work, resilience, and persistence. From having to work in the...
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Episode 16 - Chris Ferrill
On today's episode we have Chris Ferrill, who happens to be our IT tech! Over the years Chris has worked for various IT companies in town and experienced the upside and downside of each company. After many years he went out on his own and created SWAT MSP with the purpose of providing small...
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Episode 15 - Joel Ruiz
Today we have a financial and insurance expert on the show to talk about the importance of not only investing into your future, but also the futures of your legacy. Joel Ruiz has over 32 years of experience in these industries and has an abundance of knowledge to share. The product of a single...
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Episode 14 - Miguel Rocha
Delano native, Miguel Rocha, comes in today to talk about his life as an entrepreneur. Since high school, Miguel knew he wanted more in life than what school had to offer. He wanted challenges and he wanted to overcome those challenges. He has since evolved into a true entrepreneur, branching out...
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Episode 13 - Jose Marquez
Today's guest is realtor and Watsonville native, Jose Luis Marquez. Jose has over 16 years of experience in real estate, and has seen it all. From hot markets to crashes, Jose is a prime example of an entrepreneur who is adaptable and always willing to learn and evolve.
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Episode 12 - Carlee Meador
Today we are joined by Carlee Meador, who is a Partner and Executive Recruiter at Central Valley Search Partners. With over 10 years in recruiting experience, Carlee knows first hand what employers and employees are looking for in the job market. She has a true passion and vested interest for...
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Episode 11 - Alex Mora
On today's episode we are joined by real estate investor and expert, Alex Mora. Alex talks to us about his early business ventures and what eventually led him to real estate. Alex has seen a ton of success in the business, and he credits a lot of it to "just showing up". Putting yourself out into...
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Episode 10 - Anthony Magana
From humble beginnings to becoming the youngest broker in Kern County at age 22, Anthony Magana has been on a journey toward the pursuit of freedom and success. The proud founder and CEO of Elite Realtors has made it his mission to ensure that both his agents and clients can establish wealth...
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Episode 9 - Evert Jafet
Today's guest is Evert Jafet Calderon, a 25 year old, 1st generation Salvadorian entrepreneur who specializes in personal credit. Evert has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals understand credit and has shown them how they can leverage it in their every day lives. After several failed...
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Episode 8 - Ismael Romero
Today we are joined by financial expert, Ismael Romero, who has 13 years of experience in banking, financial, and investment services. Ismael talks to us about his two passions: financial markets, and helping / teaching people, and how he combines both passions to not only create success for...
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Episode 7 - Eduardo Chavez
Today we are joined by Eduardo Chavez, who serves as an asset protection specialist through various life insurance and annuity products. On this episode we discuss how Eddie's past mistakes and experiences helped him grow into a more disciplined, spiritual, and successful person / entrepreneur.
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Episode 6 - Tori Vazquez
On today's episode we're joined by Tori Vazquez who is the marketing director of Agentcor, a real estate agency in Bakersfield, CA and one of the top producing brokerages in Kern County. Tori joins us to discuss why she chose a career in marketing, and how she's been able to use digital marketing...
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Episode 5 - Carlos Tafolla
On today's episode we're joined by marketing director, Carlos Tafolla. After getting his start working for El Clasificado and later KGET/Telemundo, Carlos noticed that business owners were not getting a return on their investment from the advertisements they were paying for, so he created...
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Episode 4 - Eric Mora
Today we have realtor, Eric Mora on the show. Eric has been in the the real estate game for over 15 years and currently runs a team of 12 agents. He has seen a lot of success lately, but it definitely wasn't easy. Eric joins us to talk about his early struggles in real estate that led him to quit...
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Episode 3 - Hector Vargas
Today's guest is Bakersfield native, Hector Vargas. Hector has been in sales for over 20 years, and has been working in solar for 13 years now since he was first introduced to the industry back in 2009. Hector services families all around California, from Sacramento to San Diego. In this episode…
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Episode 2 - Diego Elizarraraz
Diego Elizarraraz is the Account Executive at Sandoval Tax CPAs. In this episode, he talks about his life after high school. While working in construction on University Campuses, seeing the students come out of class motivated him to return to school and pursue the life that he wanted. He is now...
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Episode 1 - Joel Sandoval
It's the first episode of the Believe In The Entrepreneur Podcast! Just me, no guest. In this episode I talk about my life before I became an entrepreneur, and the events that eventually led me to creating my own seven figure CPA firm.
About this show
Not all people have what it takes to be an entrepreneur. It takes creativity, determination, and resilience to not only start your own business, but also to sustain it. This podcast is for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. We will meet business owners from a variety of fields and listen to their stories. We’ll discuss where they come from, their ideas, and how they do it. Our goal is to shed light on their stories, and to motivate any aspiring entrepreneurs along the way.
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Joel Sandoval
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