In this episode of Live Life by Design, we sit down with Jesús Hacerse, founder of Señor Pollo, to talk about his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings to managing multiple franchise locations. Discover how he turned challenges into opportunities, expanded his brand across states, and built a thriving business that’s rooted in authentic Sinaloan culture. If you're a fan of business insights, food industry tales, and the grit of entrepreneurship, this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:

00:10 - Introducing Jesús Hacerse and Señor Pollo

00:36 - The origins of Sinaloan-style chicken

01:17 - Authenticity in Mexican cuisine and customer reactions

02:18 - Señor Pollo’s expansion from Utah to New York

03:42 - Corporate vs. franchise business models

04:42 - The challenges of scaling a business

05:31 - Entrepreneurship: Learning from experience

07:09 - Transitioning from a restaurateur to a franchisor

10:24 - Navigating the pandemic and adapting business strategy

13:14 - Jesús’ advice for entrepreneurs

16:38 - The vision for Señor Pollo and beyond

18:46 - The importance of hiring the right people

21:20 - Challenges and rewards of scaling a franchise business

26:35 - Managing costs and pricing in the food industry

34:03 - The mindset shift from self-employed to business owner

40:09 - How Jesús turned Señor Pollo into a franchise

49:21 - Living life by design and the power of fearlessness

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