Welcome to a new episode of Built to Win! Ever wonder how to bounce back from business blunders and build an e-commerce empire? In this episode, David Rivero tells us all about his journey from early stumbles to massive success. David Rivero's journey wasn't a straight shot to success. After a rough start with a DUI and a firing, he used those setbacks as fuel to build his dream. Starting with affiliate marketing, David relentlessly educated himself and built a multi-million dollar portfolio of e-commerce brands. Today, he uses his hard-won experience to help others achieve their entrepreneurial goals. This episode is packed with lessons in resilience, the power of family, and the strategic smarts you need to dominate the competitive world of online sales.

Highlights:

"Corporate America is not for me. I'm the hardest working guy there. I get fired for trying to be aggressive." 

"It's not about being the first one to speak, it's about making sure when you do, it adds value to the conversation. It's about turning transactions into relationships."

"When I was at rock bottom, it was my wake-up call. I knew I needed to start a business, though I had no clue which one at the time." 

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to David Rivero.

01:33 - Early Beginnings

05:11 - The Salsa Venture

07:19 - Learning from Failures

15:00 - Breakthrough with Affiliate Marketing

17:14 - Decision to Start Own Product

20:21 - Achieving Financial Success

27:29 - Building a Legacy

31:46 - The Mastermind Networking Event

34:21 - Importance of Discipline