Today we share exclusive insights on what it takes to be a resilient entrepreneur—to build businesses through grit and unbeatable determination. Our conversation with Hope Andrade will give you a look into what it takes to conquer the impossible and rewrite the economy of your life.

In this podcast episode, Andrade shares these questions for seasoned entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to think about:

• How do you turn an idea into a profitable business?
• How can you grow your business by learning to let go?
• How can you champion customer service to grow your business?

Ready to explore what is needed to start a business?
Maitland Rutledge, Senior Vice President, Small Business Administration Manager

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Top insights from Lorenzo:

• Great entrepreneurs double-down on what they're great at and surround themselves with a strong personal board of directors
• Turn your job into an inspiring mission
• Step up to solve pain points
• Become famous for one thing

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Lorenzo’s top 10 books to learn from:

How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale Carnegie

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen Dubner

The Hard Things About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz

The Micro-Script Rules: How to tell your story (and differentiate your brand) in a sentence or less by Bill Schley

The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More With Less by Richard Koch

The Power of 2: How to Make the Most of Your Partnerships at Work and in Life by Road Wagner

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell

The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More by Chris Anderson

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• Producer: Catherine Sanchez

Today we share exclusive insights about what it takes to be a double-duty entrepreneur—to work on your business and work in your business at the same time. Our conversation with Dr. Richard Schlosberg, IV will give you a peek into what it takes to explore the possible—whether that’s through measured strategic growth, being a student for life, or building a team of like-minded visionaries.

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You’d be astonished at the level of technology he used in his business—to grow and protect his growth.

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Lynn K. Peters, CEO of LK Design Group, gives advice to business owners on how she grew her business by diversifying her work and finding incremental markets and clients to serve. She shares the example of how she expands her referral rate by becoming friends with almost all of her clients. In fact, when her clients expand into other markets, her firm is the first one to get the call—this has even led to her being certified in 41 states. Peter’s advises new entrepreneurs to focus on the market and outsmart the competition.

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Get advice from business marketing expert and entrepreneur Trish DeBerry, President and CEO of The DeBerry Group, a premier marketing and public relations agency in San Antonio. Her clients consist of Dr. Smith Baby Cream, Seaworld, San Antonio Water System, The Do Seum, and HEB Grocer.

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Is there ever a right time to start a business…or do you just have to jump in and do it?

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San Antonio Business Heroes prove that anything is possible. Learn from the unique success stories told here by San Antonio entrepreneurs—from how to build a business, to finding the right talent to build your business, let these insights and advice help guide you to success.