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On this episode we sat down with entrepreneur Joe, owner of Classic  Concepts in Paramount, California. Joe tells us about growing up in the projects, hustling like you're broke, and being passionate of the work you do. During our conversation, Joe talks about the business' he was involved in including a cannabis church. Listen in on this interesting journey that Joe has lived as he shares the ups and downs with us.


If you're looking to get work done on your ride, find Joe at @classic_concepts_562

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In this episode we sat down with Eric, owner of Fraustos Mexican Food, a taco style catering business.  He shared with us how he dabbled in the culinary arts with his godfather and then jumping into the barber game for a number of years before deciding that his passion was actually making food. He then decided to launch Fraustos Mexican Food right before the shutdown due to the pandemic and quickly had to adapt and overcome. In this conversion he also talks about the fear of launching this business, being a competitive person and always striving to become better at which ever task comes at hand.

Find them on Instagram @fraustos_mexicanfood

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In this episode we sat down with Luis Mata, owner and operator of MataBoyz Garage, a mechanic shop of sorts in Los Angeles. He told his story on his his dad was the first to immigrate to the United States followed by him and his brother. He mentions having to overcome obstacles and dealing with, at times, having to start over. He also discusses having to take risks to move to grow his company and staying relevant to the trends and looking ahead to the next ones. He also reflects on how the shop and business culture is a direct reflection of our own values.

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In this episode we sat down with Krank and Christian, partners in their video production company Centro Productions. Krank starts the conversation with how he started in real estate right out of high school and the experience he gained through it. After a misfortunate event involving and old business partner and mentor, Krank found himself behind the lens of a video recorder and began the journey into video production along with his life long friend Christian. Listen in on this journey as this pair work their way to becoming well known videographers in the music industry.

Find them on instagram @krank_shotit
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                                                      @chrissberry_

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In this episode we sat down with Yadira Pineda, current owner and operator of Pineda’s Security Services. We learn how her dad started the business and threw her into the lions den by asking for her assistance right out of high school. She went ahead and learned the business and helped her father grow it by securing contracts with new clients. In doing so,Yadira grew up herself as she had to stop being a shy girl and become a strong business woman. Listen in as we hear how all this came to be.

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In this episode we sat down with Alex Perez, a former aerosspace worker turned entrepreneur. We discuss the details of how he ended up owning Triple P Plumbing, a second generation plumbing business. We talked about overcoming addiction and his need to prove to his father that his ideas would benefit the business.  He shared his wanting to create a network of entrepreneurs and small business owners. We talk about being influenced by Nipsey Hustle's music and how he began to realize that the party life was affecting how his family viewed him, and the catalyst that made him drop all bad habits cold turkey and focus on his business dreams and his wife and young kids.
 
Find him on yelp: Triple P Plumbing
On the web: www.triplepplumbingla.com 

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In this episode we sat down with Tino De La Cruz, owner of Dents B Gone, a paint-less dent removal company. Tino shared his story of growing up since an early age knowing that he wanted to own his own business someday. He also opened up about growing up not knowing he was poor and how playing high school football had a huge impact on his life. We discussed how he started a multi-million dollar business after college and how the high paced life of his construction company was taking time away from his family and how after having an epiphany he realized it was time to let it go, slow down and spend more time with family and truly enjoy life. In his own words, he is now "The Mexican Fisherman".

Visit Dents B Gone online:
www.dentsbgone.com

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In this episode we sit down with Adrian Vazquez, owner of Adrian's Tree Service. Adrian is a 3rd generation landscaper who later decided to pursue a career tree trimming. We sat down and talked about how he almost became a law enforcement officer, his passion for landscaping and tree trimming, growing up working with his dad and becoming part of the crew, his total support from his future wife, where he sees his company in the future, and his huge support for law enforcement and military.

Find him on Yelp!: Adrian's Tree Service 

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In this episode, Jose and his wife Vero, sit down with Job Avelar Contreras, owner of JAAC Arnold, makers of fine leather goods and hats based out of Teocaltiche, Jalisco, Mexico. They discuss not wanting to follow the family business, trying his hand on his own in the US, the family business making hats for major US western wear companies, his families roots in hat making, growing his brand to international level and making Mexican made fashion compete with European made fashion.

Visit online: https://jaacarnold.com/en/
Follow: @jaacarnold

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In this episode we sat down with Hector Lozano, owner and operator of Let's Move Fitness in Cudahy Ca. We talk about going all in on a big undertaking, bad partnerships, faking it 'til you make it, the difficulties of opening a gym during a pandemic and “breaking the cycle”.



Visit in person: 7910 Atlantic Ave. Cudahy Ca 90201
Follow: @letsmovefitness_

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