Driven by Growth

Part 2 with OT: we dig into money mindset: scarcity vs. abundance and how growing up watching our parents stretch every dollar shaped the way we think about spending now. We talk about why "it's too expensive" is the wrong mindset and what to say instead, plus a hard truth OT got from his intern about complaining when your plate is full.

On this episode of Driven by Growth, I sit down with my good friend OT (Otavio) — entrepreneur, husband, and founder of a tax company that's saved content creators millions. We talk about his journey from growing up in a Brazilian immigrant household, to landing an $80K corporate job at 22, to a health scare during the pandemic that changed everything for him. He opens up about walking away from a "secure" paycheck, surviving on less than $6K his first year in business, and what actually separates a side hustle from a real business. If you're sitting on the fence between comfort and taking the leap, this one's for you.#entrepreneur #founderlife #driven #business #ceomindset

Part 1: https://youtu.be/_gyYmqwqyRQIn this episode (part 2), I continue to sit and talk with my wife about how we met, how our relationship started, and the journey that eventually led us to marriage.We’re getting into the stories, memories, and moments from the early days of our relationship... including the fact that I somehow ghosted her for two whole weeks 😅We’re looking back at where it all began, the things we didn’t understand about each other at the time, and the unexpected path that brought us together. This is the story behind us. Before marriage, before business, and before we became the partners we are today.#BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Marriage # Relationship #PersonalDevelopment #DrivenByGrowth

In this episode (part 1), I sit down with my wife to talk about how we met, how our relationship started, and the journey that eventually led us to marriage.We’re getting into the stories, memories, and moments from the early days of our relationship... including the fact that I somehow ghosted her for two whole weeks 😅We’re looking back at where it all began, the things we didn’t understand about each other at the time, and the unexpected path that brought us together. This is the story behind us. Before marriage, before business, and before we became the partners we are today.#BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Marriage # Relationship #PersonalDevelopment #DrivenByGrowth

In this episode, I share a business experience from when we started Mas Vida that revealed something I see often in entrepreneurship — the scarcity mindset.The belief that if someone else wins, you lose.But success isn’t a limited resource.We talk about what scarcity thinking looks like in real life: withholding information, fearing someone will steal your idea, and feeling threatened when others succeed. The truth is that mindset only limits your own opportunities.Some of the most successful innovators in history, like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, understood the value of collaboration even while building competing companies.The real shift? Abundance thinking.There’s room for more than one person to win.Everybody can eat.#BusinessGrowth #Leadership #EntrepreneurMindset #PersonalDevelopment #DrivenByGrowth

Did you know companies globally spent over $1 trillion a year on advertising last year? Why? Because your attention is valuable.In this episode, we talk about one of the biggest reasons people fail to achieve their goals: distractions. From social media scrolling to endless entertainment, it's easy to lose hours on things that don’t move our lives forward.#BusinessGrowth #Leadership #EntrepreneurMindset #PersonalDevelopment #DrivenByGrowth

I had two very different dining experiences at two local restaurants — one warm and inviting, the other cold and rushed. The difference had nothing to do with the food.It was the owner.Your business is a direct mirror of your habits, your values, your energy, and your discipline — whether you realize it or not. In this episode, I break down what those two restaurant visits taught me about leadership, culture, and personal growth.We get into:-How your personal growth directly drives your business growth-Why living your values matters more than posting them on a wall-How the energy and habits you bring flow straight through your teamIf you want your business to thrive, the work starts with you.#BusinessGrowth #Leadership #EntrepreneurMindset #PersonalDevelopment #DrivenByGrowth

Everyone wants quick wins and big breakthroughs, but real, lasting success doesn’t come from one-time effort. It comes from consistency. In this episode, we dive into why showing up day after day, even when it feels small or unglamorous, is the secret that separates those who achieve their goals from those who stay stuck.Whether you’re chasing personal growth, career goals, or creative dreams, this episode shows how consistent effort compounds over time and why “being consistently good” beats occasional greatness every time.#growthmindset #growth #podcast

We often blame a lack of motivation when we feel stuck but what if motivation isn’t the problem? What if your environment is shaping your habits, decisions, and results more than you realize?In this episode, we break down why your environment plays a bigger role in your growth than motivation ever will. From the people you’re around to what you see, hear, and consume daily, your environment quietly influences who you become.If you’ve been trying to change your life through willpower alone, this episode will help you understand how designing your environment can make growth easier, more consistent, and more sustainable.

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Ever catch yourself saying, “If I didn’t have a 9–5, I’d finally have time to chase my dreams”?For years, I believed the same thing. But I eventually realized something uncomfortable: my 9–5 wasn’t the thing holding me back — my 5–9 was.In this episode, I talk about the difference between being busy and actually making progress toward your goals. Many of us don’t have a time problem — we have a commitment problem.I share the mindset shift that changed how I approach my evenings and the three simple strategies I’m using to stay consistent and move closer to the life I want.Your job might pay the bills, but what you do after work is what builds your future.#drivenbygrowth #investinyourself #mindset #growth #podcast