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Raise the Bar Smart Money

by Juan Pablo Delgado, MBA

Entrepreneur interviews and casual business conversations.

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  1. VICTOR GARCIA. FLAVORS OF MEXICO.

    My guest is Victor Garcia. He is a Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Ice Cream Connoisseur. As an Accounting and Finance graduate from the University of Texas at Dallas, Victor began his career working in accounting and sales, until he realized these roles were not for him. Victor now owns Sol Dias, an...

  2. Paola Alvarado. Pasion por crear ambientes unicos y divertidos

    Mi invitada es Paola Alvarado, orgullosamente Mexicana emprendedora, fundadora de @Pao Craft Cocktails un servicio de barras móviles en el Área de la Bahía que se dedica a crear ambientes únicos y divertidos en toda clase de celebraciones. Paola decidio emprender hace un año después de haber...

  3. MICHEL KOLLING. A LIFELONG SPORTS AND FITNESS ENTHUSIAST

    My guest is Michel. She is a lifelong sports and fitness enthusiast who has the incredible honor of following her passions of health, wellness and helping others through HOTWORX Studios located in Burleson and Irving, Texas. "I love the intersection that fitness creates among cultures…

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  4. Jose Ochoa. Award-winning Mexican American entrepreneur

    My guest is Jose Ochoa. He is an award-winning Mexican American entrepreneur, engineer, and business innovation evangelist. He started multi-million-dollar companies in the US and Mexico, Global Containers & Custom Packaging Inc., a logistics and packaging company, and Reikoku, a consumer...

  5. Beto Rodarte. Chef Owner of Beto & Son

    My guest is Chef Beto Rodarte. After being a corporate chef for over 20 years, in 2016, he opened Beto & Son, Next Generation Mexican Food, in Trinity Groves with his son Julian. Beto was quite skeptical to leave a comfortable Director of Food & Beverage job at Brinker International to launch a…

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  6. Prince Maliyil. Solution Focused & Accomplished Leader

    usiness owner with several years of first-hand experience in his industry. He is currently the President and owner of Crystal Images, Inc., a full-service awards and recognition company based in Irving, TX. Prince was born and raised in the DFW Metroplex and is the son of Indian parents who...

  7. Lisa Alderson. Force For Good

    Lisa Alderson. Force For Good Co-Founder & CEO, Genome Medical, Inc. Taking action to address inequities in health care. Lisa Alderson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Genome Medical, Inc., a digital health company and virtual medical practice transforming the delivery of healthcare by enabling…

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  8. Rosie Arias. Founder & Creative Director behind Whimsical Charm

    Whimsical Charm is on a mission is to keep the world warm one baby at a time by providing a line of uniquely embroidered and personalized baby blankets, fun robes, and apparel designed for parents who desire to provide their children with warmth, comfort, and style all made in the USA. As a…

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  9. Barbara Salazar De Luca. President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hawaii & Business owner

    Aloha! Our guest is Barbara de Luca, President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hawaii. Originally from Arizona, she moved to the beautiful islands of Hawaii in 1999. Barbara started her real estate career in 2005, sharing her market knowledge with the community. She is the proud daughter of...

  10. Alejandro Plasencia. Doctorado Honoris Causa

    Mi invitado especial es Alejandro Plasencia. Empresario Mexicano que, entre otras cosas, revoluciona el gobierno corporativo, tema del cual le realizaron dos entrevistas en la revista Forbes México. Pero Alejandro va más allá del mundo empresarial en donde dirige sus negocios en México y en los...

  11. How To Hack Humans with Seth Erickson

    My Guest is Seth Erickson. Seth uses storytelling as a way of helping businesses, specifically startups. Here cognizes many Startups excel at building their tech and ideas but fall short when communicating their value to the world. Stats say 90% of startups fail. Seth’s vision is to reduce that...

  12. Rocio Flores. Fundadora de BELLA

    Mi invitada es Rocio Flores. Bella Líder Latina quien fundo Brillantes Emprendedoras Latinas de Los Ángeles (BELLA), en donde su propósito es elevar la voz empresarial latina y construir una comunidad de apoyo. También es propietaria de BELLA Entrepreneurs Consulting, que apoya a organizaciones...

  13. Ronjini Joshua. Creating Long-term Brands that Last

    At first, I think you could definitely, and you should definitely try to do PR yourself, but again, there are so many nuances now, with public relations that you may not know what all the possibilities are, you don't, you might not know the strategies of how. How it affects your business, but it…

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  14. Óscar García. Maximizando las Oportunidades De Emprendedores Latinos

    Esta persona vino a Estados Unidos de joven y comenzó a trabajar de lavaplatos en un restaurant. Toda su vida soño con tener su propio negocio, su propio restaurante. Tuvo que aprender inglés, hacerse ciudadano y trabajo por mas de 20 anos en este restaurante. Fue subiendo hasta convertirse en…

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  15. El Poder de la Comunidad Colaborativa

    Alguna vez te has preguntado como empresario o dueño de tu negocio; ¿Como le hago para crecer? ¿Como le han hecho otros dueños de negocio que han tenido éxito? ¿Cuál ha sido su secreto? o Cuales son los pasos para un crecimiento exitoso? Tengo a dos invitadas de lujo que contestan a estas y otras...

  16. Jackie Amaya-Garcia "Señora Jackie". Cultural Entrepreneur

    My Guest is Jacqueline Amaya-Garcia. She is Cultural Entrepreneur and Program Director to Cultural Bytes, Interactive Language Program offering Spanish, French & Mandarin for kids ages 4-12, in-person in Los Angeles and ONLINE. If you never heard about the concept of “Cultural entrepreneur,” you...

  17. Humberto Guizar. Founder Of The Justice X Legal Group & PDA. Un Abogado Exitoso en USA Con Corazón De Guerrero

    My Guest is Humberto Guizar. Humberto, also known to his friends and colleagues as Burt, overcame a rough juvenile gang background to become an attorney. He has been a lawyer for 34 years. He is a principal partner in the law firm of Guizar, Henderson & Carrazco, with offices in Montebello and...

  18. Dress For Success With Marin Tailor Shop

    What does Dress for Success mean to you? How do you choose your clothes and the way you dress? Does it feel good? Do you feel comfortable and confident? My guests are Diego and Alex. Two outstanding entrepreneurs and owners of Marin Tailor in Santa Monica in Los Angeles, CA. I asked them what…

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  19. Juan Rodriguez. His Passion Is To Educate & Inspire Others To Innovate

    My guest is Juan Rodríguez. Juan is an entrepreneur, an innovator at heart, and the founder and CEO of Integrated Digital Technologies. He also collaborated with many other companies. For more than 25 years, he has created job opportunities, innovating, and helping our community in general. His...

  20. Paul Baron. The Wall Printer USA. Make The World More Beautiful...

    My guest is Paul Baron. Paul is the founder and CEO of The Wall Printer USA. He is responsible for all executive functions, assuring the corporation's growth and the businesses that purchase a Wall Printer. His decades of business experience span B2B, B2C, retail, manufacturing, distribution,...

  21. Fred Sotelo. Head-of-Trends Entrepreneur. Cerveza XTECA Mexican American Lager

    My guest is Fred Sotelo. He is easy going, cool guy with a lot of wisdom and an entrepreneurial mindset. Indeed, Fred is President and CEO of Tolteca Corp, an independent distribution, marketing, and logistics company, and Co-Founder of Cerveza XTECA, a Latino-owned Craft Beer and Coffee Company...

  22. Judith Sanchez. International Leader in the Beauty & Cosmetics Industry

    My guest is Judith Sanchez. International leader with more than 28 years in the Beauty and Cosmetics Industry. Visionary and strategic mindset, with a focus on developing high potential teams to achieve results and ensure Business profit and growth. Deep experience in launching and driving…

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  23. Mar Alvarado. Latina Community Leader, and Business Owner

    My Guest is Mar Y Sol Alvarado. Yes indeed, it's Mar y Sol, a unique name for a unique Business Latina entrepreneur. Mar y Sol is a proud East Palo Altan, Latina community leader, and the owner of ALRO Window Coverings in Mountain View. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration…

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  24. Analia Mendez. Inspiring those in career transition.

    Do you want to switch gears to a new career? Do you want to identify your strengths and potential skills? What happens when you meet your ideal employer, but you don't know what to say! Therefore, you need to have a shortcut to get to your perfect career goal. My guest is Analia Mendez. She is…

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  25. Nelly Yusupova. Helping entrepreneurs minimize technology mistakes.

    Why you should start an app business in 2021? Why you should consider building a software product to scale your business? How to integrate Lean and Agile practices into all areas of your life or Contracting (and working) with freelance talent or Leading a remote team, Finding a technical partner?...

  26. Ruth Young-Loaeza. NEET Sheets Inventor

    "I want to help all of those that work so hard in the hospitality industry by decreasing 50% of the time they spend when making the beds and reducing the mattress lifting by 75%. I know NEET Sheets is THE solution to these problems." My guest is Ruth Young-Loaeza, the CEO & Founder of Genius On...

  27. Tayde Aburto. Helping businesses to compete in domestic and global markets

    My Guest is Tayde Aburto. He is CEO of the United States Business Association of E-Commerce. Tayde holds a Bachelor's in Economics and a Master's Degree in Marketing. He has demonstrated a passion for promoting businesses through education, technology, and the Internet as a business tool to help...

  28. Eduardo Velandia. Grow your business by applying new Technologies

    My guest is Eduardo Velandia. Eduardo came to the US in 1987 to seek a better future for himself and his family. A Colombian Navy veteran and Information Technology major from the Colombia School of Engineering, Eduardo started his mental health industry career as a Systems Administrator in...

  29. Anahi Rojas. Apoyando a la Comunidad Hispana Con Valores Cooperativos

    Mi invitada es Anahi Rojas. A los 20 años terminó su carrera técnica en Administración de empresas y estaba estudiando derecho en México cuando decidió emigrar a los EE. UU. Comenzó trabajando en panaderías, supermercados y restaurantes. Luego pasó varios años como trabajadora-propietaria para...

  30. Ean Price Murphy. 4 Steps to Permanent Profitability Without Selling Your Soul!

    My Guest is Ean Price Murphy, Business owner of Moxie Bookkeeping. Ean is a business coach and Certified Profit First™ Professional. She enjoys sharing her perspectives on small business, bookkeeping, and the strategies companies can use to manage cash flow better and maximize profit. Ean also...

  31. Rosario Garcia. JAFRA. Being a business for yourself but not by yourself!

    Being a business for yourself but not by yourself! When not having money to start a business is not an issue. Meet my Guest Rosario Garcia. She is JAFRA Senior National Director of Sales. This Mexican American leader is building a fantastic community full of opportunities for individuals and...

  32. Ricky Echeverria

    My guest is Ricky Echeverria. Ricky is a CPA and the Founder of Echevy & Associates, Inc. One of Ricky’s missions is to build long-lasting relationships and educate clients. Ricky Echeverria was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He speaks fluent Spanish and conversational Portuguese. He is a...

  33. Charles Read

    My Guest is Charles Read. Charles is an accomplished senior executive and entrepreneur with more than fifty years of financial leadership experience in a broad range of industries and author of four books. Mr. Read’s companies have provided full-service payroll services, payroll tax services, and...

  34. Tomas Gomez, Part One

    My guest is Tomas Gomez. As an Industrial and Systems Engineer, Tomas began his career in the aerospace and automotive industries manufacturing advanced electro-mechanical and turbo systems. Then moved into design and development, first modeling and implementing new manufacturing assembly lines...

  35. Tomas Gomez Part 2

    Hi everyone, this is the second part of the Podcast interview with Tomas Gomez. But before we jump into the conversation with him, Let's recap a little bit. In the first part, Tomas shared the first two out of eight critical points on how a business owner can overcome the Pandemic and beyond....

  36. Hazel Ortega

    Hazel shared a little bit of her backstory, and believe me is inspiring, but also, she shared a lot of golden nuggets to create wealth in your life. No matter in which stage of life you are leaving, you must have a mentor. Also, create a vision for your life; she called it a” miracle mind set,”…

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  37. Intro 2021

    Welcome to Raise the Bar Smart Money Podcast Music: Artist Wildlight Title Traveler Remix

  38. Maritza Gomez

    My Guest is Maritza Gomez. I quote: “Use what’s holding you back as fuel to let your Chingona burn!” Con esfuerzo, consistencia, pasion y una que otra lagrima todo es posible”. Maritza believes in putting your stamp on things and being as original as you want to be. With that in mind, along with...

  39. Gabriela Toro

    Mi invitada es Gabriela Toro. Ella es Coach de Emprendimiento y bienestar digital. Antes de convertirse en mentora de negocios, su experiencia como coach de salud e instructora de baile la ayudó a estudiar la industria de coaching para elaborar su metodología y llevar ideas 100% en línea. Con más...

  40. Alexandra Checa

    My guess is a youth Latina entrepreneur.; Alexandra Checa. She shared her view of starting a business. You can call a business only when it adds value because money is one of the rewards you get when you add value to others' lives. As she mentioned: Bringing value does not have to depend on how...

  41. Janie Isidoro

    Believe in yourself but have a Business Plan in place! My Guest is Janie Isidoro. She is from the Central Valley of California and the author of two novels and the Owner of My Corazon-Libros Y Cultura a unique bookstore in downtown Hanford. Janie Isidoro has an article in the Hanford Sentinel,...

  42. Carlos Hernandez

    Be Smart about the way you spent your money. My Guest is Carlos Hernandez. Carlos grew up in a Mexican American family in Los Angeles that has long served the Latino community. He is an accredited attorney in California and holds three degrees from Harvard. He gave up a career on Wall Street to...

  43. Latavia Pineda

    Entrepreneurship can be very isolating, but you are not alone! Latavia Pineda manages Small Business Majority's outreach and education efforts in Southern California. She develops relationships with small business owners, business organizations, and policymakers throughout Los Angeles and the...

  44. Pedro Arellano, MBA

    My Guest is Pedro Arellano. Pedro is head of Product Management for Looker at Google Cloud. Pedro brings more than twenty years of experience in the data and analytics industry, having worked in numerous technical, professional services, product management, and marketing roles. He has appeared as…

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  45. Kristina Gutierrez & Sheena Rosell

    My guests are two energetic and passionate women. Sheena Rosell and Kristina Gutierrez Carreon started Fresh Cut Catering in Chino, CA, in 2014. With over 14 years' experience in the culinary industry and over 12 years' experience in customer service, management, and sales, Kristina and Sheena…

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  46. Sandra Acosta

    My guest is Sandra Acosta. Sandra Acosta is changing the world one business owner at a time. With her background and experience helping business go to the next level, she shares and points out one of the most significant insights into why some business owners make it and why others do not. And...

  47. Maria Lopez

    My Guest is a Latina business owner. Maria Isabel Lopez Native Angeleno and eldest daughter of Mexican immigrant parents, Maria Isabel Lopez, embodies both cultures' blend. Inspired by her father's rag to riches story and her mother's passionate spirit, she was set out to connect and create. Her...

  48. Liliana Andriani

    My guest is Liliana Andriani. As a Latina entrepreneur and business owner, Liliana is interested in supporting Latinas in business. She is a supportive member of the National Latina Business Women Association – Inland Empire chapter. (NILBWA-IE) and served in 2018 on the Fundraising Committee for...

  49. Laura Hender

    Laura Hender Mi invitada de hoy es multifacética. Es Actriz, Modelo, y Conductora de Profesión. Estudio Arte escénico y en el CEA de Televisa en México. Ha participado en telenovelas, videos y películas, programas de conducción, comerciales e infomerciales. Laura es Coach espiritual y…

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  50. Naibe Reynoso

    "Anything is possible with hustle & heart" I love that quote from my guest Naibe Reynoso, Author/Reporter/Producer. Naibe Reynoso is a Mexican-American Multi-Emmy award-winning journalist based in Los Angeles, California. Currently, she is an anchor and reporter for LA COUNTY CHANNEL. In 2018 she...

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Entrepreneur interviews and casual business conversations.

HOSTED BY

Juan Pablo Delgado, MBA

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