Ready to rethink your approach to emotional intelligence and business growth? In this episode of Predictable B2B Success, host Vinay Koshy sits down with Ramiro Velasco, an engineer-turned-entrepreneur and expert in helping brands break into the booming Latin American e-commerce market. Ramiro’s journey from a reluctant leader to co-founder at Goavance is filled with candid insights on why emotions aren’t just “soft skills”—they’re ROI positive and essential for driving team performance, authentic client relationships, and lasting customer loyalty.

But Ramiro doesn’t stop at theory. He peels back the curtain on what it takes for foreign brands to succeed in Latin America, where cultural nuances can make or break a market entry. From wrestling with self-driven leadership to hands-on lessons about empathy, localization, and navigating both logistical and emotional barriers, this conversation is packed with actionable ideas for anyone in B2B, B2C, or just looking to scale efficiently—and humanely.

Curious if your company’s ready for Mexico’s surging e-commerce opportunity? Wondering how to foster emotional intelligence in your team for measurable business impact? Get ready for a refreshingly honest, sometimes unconventional, look at growth in 2025 and beyond.

Some areas we explore in this episode include:

• Emotional Intelligence in Organizations – The role and value of emotional intelligence in leadership and team management.
• Ramiro’s Entrepreneurial Journey – His transition from AMZ Advisors to founding Goavance, and the challenges of entrepreneurship.
• Entering the Latin American E-commerce Market – Barriers and strategies for international brands launching in Mexico and Latin America.
• Cultural Localization and Marketing – The necessity of localizing marketing strategies for Latin American audiences.
• Empathy as a Business Asset – How cultivating empathy benefits both client relationships and internal teams.
• Understanding Local Consumer Behavior – Insights into shopping habits, search patterns, and expectations of Mexican consumers.
• Market Research and Intuition – Combining traditional data with local experiences and observations.
• Key E-commerce Metrics – Focusing on customer satisfaction, repeat purchase rates, and meaningful measurements beyond standard KPIs.
• People-Centric Leadership – Leading teams with empathy, open dialogue, and servant leadership principles.
• Adapting Business Models Over Time – How Goavance shifts strategies and operations as the market evolves and competition grows.
• And much, much more...