In this episode of the Failed to Learn Podcast, the hosts and guest co-host discuss the challenges of starting a band. The guest, Ramon Rivera, shares his experience of running a band for 20 years and the various venues they have played at. He also recounts a memorable and challenging gig in Nashville, Tennessee. The conversation explores the concept of pre-failure and the importance of knowing what to avoid or expect in order to prevent failure. Ramon shares how his band, Impacto Boricua, came together and how they have found success by incorporating English songs into their repertoire. Ramon shares his experience of being in multiple bands and the challenges and joys that come with it. He talks about how he started in a local salsa band and eventually formed his current band, Impacto Boricua. Ramon discusses the importance of finding the right bandmates and how their diverse musical tastes contribute to their sound. He also touches on the financial aspect of being in a band and how they split the earnings evenly. Despite the challenges and occasional thoughts of quitting, Ramon and his bandmates continue to find joy in performing and connecting with audiences.