The Scalability Podcast with Anthony Olvera

We are back with another exciting update on how hip hop and entrepreneurship are intersecting in San Jose's business scene. In this Episode, we'll dive into the latest developments and experiences shared by our guest speaker as they continue to scale creative urban culture in the city.

Chapter Timestamps:  

0:00 Intro
4:30 Discussion on the historical and business aspects of Coach and art industry.
9:56 Research their interests, align yourself, bring value
16:55 Florida guy shares gift, discusses recruitment strategy.
21:24 Brother's connection leads to successful collaboration.
28:57 Expensive event faced challenges but gained recognition.
35:34 Underdogs rising, artists need business partners.
37:59 Building up a business is challenging and risky, but can be rewarding.
44:06 Summary: Preparation and setup for an event.
51:25 Vendor layout, vendor loading, food trucks, inspections, alcohol permits, costs.
58:31 Laws and policies affected our business negatively.
01:04:20 Food vendor fees impact event profitability. Expansion challenges.
01:10:01 Taco truck fundraising idea discussed, low-risk.
01:14:24 Food truck struggles in San Jose, event opportunities.
01:20:27 Building culture, brand recognition, and expanding events.

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Connect with the guest, Brandon Antonio Quintanilla aka Bquuu.

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Join us on a powerful and inspiring journey as we delve into the depths of drug addiction and follow the incredible story of Efren Villalobos. In this emotional rollercoaster, we explore the harsh realities of addiction, the struggles faced on the long road to recovery, and the ultimate salvation that awaits those who choose to fight. Get ready to be moved, inspired, and enlightened. 

Chapter Timestamps:

0:00 Intro 
02:12 "Grateful for break, found self, reconnected with God." 
07:32 Drug use was common in our youth. 
11:38 Unsafe drug experiences, potential life-threatening consequences. 
20:23 Friend's year-long absence reveals growth and gratitude. 
27:07 Entrepreneurial trauma: How did it impact you? 
31:36 Testing faith, detaching from worldly attachments. 
33:53 Cameras, hair, loyalty, privacy, rehab, conversations about brother 
41:57 Fatherhood 
45:38 Positioning heart for change, serving with love. 
53:30 Provide value to barbers, prioritize clients. 
57:54 Multiple barbers, buddy buddies, unhappy split up. 
01:04:58 People talking about PCs, paying taxes, buying a house and making a profit. 
01:09:15 Raising prices leads to client loss. Cash vs legal businesses for Latinos. Legitimacy brings freedom and peace. 
01:13:02 Latinos lack financial literacy; few successful entrepreneurs. 
01:19:22 Outro.

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Connect with the guest, Efren Villalobos.

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Sorry i've been away for a while, this episode is completely freestyled with no notes so if you have any questions please DM on instagram @anthonyrolvera.

Harsimran Singh (Full-time sales Engineer, Entrepreneur for his Solar company, and a World-class photographer) visits us today to talk about his love for technology, photography, and software. He also suggested to Anthony a possible software alternative for operating Outsource Plug. By the end of the podcast, he also shared his plans five years from today and his Idea of having an enormous family to continue his bloodline!

Timestamps:
(1:56) What does he do?
(7:07) The result of doing an action
(9:23) Things that you will learn over the years of experience
(10:45) What Addiction to Photography can make you buy
(12:35) CRM and processes for his Solar Company
(15:00) Maximizing your resources
(17:00) What is his average deal size?
(19:55) HubSpot is better and cheaper than any CRM
(20:45) Operational software that can help people
(23:40) What else can Outsource Plug automate
(26:17) Workflows and software
(30:32) Effective software for email marketing
(32:53) His expertise
(35:24) What is a Sales Engineer
(37:41) Type of products his customer is usually interested in
(40:40) Top sales tips that might work for you!
(42:18) Long-term mentality
(44:44) Where does he see himself five years from today

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Stephen Austin, also known as Steve (Realtor at Keller Williams East Bay), joins us today and shares his love for cars, fashion, fitness, and people. He also shared how he uses his looks as an advantage to get more clients by giving an excellent long last impression on them. Later on, he talked about growing up in a family that adores classic cars and never missed an opportunity to motivate people at the end of the podcast.

Timestamps:
(2:05) Getting to Know Steve Austin
(3:55) Be the jack of all trades if you’re an entrepreneur
(6:30) His years of experience in real estate
(8:00) Be your billboard
(10:20) What do postcards do for business?
(15:03) How does the world work?
(15:50) Everyone needs a coach
(18:25) What gets you here won’t get you there
(20:10) Systems and processes that should be implemented in the business to go beyond
(23:13) How does Client Appreciation work for Steve?
(26:20) What benefit does it give to building a connection and sharing social media accounts
(31:25) The Value of living in an extreme luxury building
(34:05) How to get High-valued people in your network
(37:00) Community where cars built
(39:20) The love for classic cars
(49:53) Tip of advice for people who are In a service industry
(53:22) Driving a nice car will give the impression of success
(58:37) Piece of advice from Steve

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Mitch Del Rosario (Founder of Kollab Real Estate) joins us today and talks about how he grew up as a red-haired punk, became a tennis coach, and became a real estate agent. He also advises real estate agents on the dos and donts of managing their finances in their first year of receiving their commission. Later, Anthony shared some tips on how to brand his business effectively and emphasized the importance of “ Post to keep going even while your business is growing.”  

Timestamps: 
(1:00) Who is Mitch Del Rosario?
(2:22) Life before diving into Real Estate Industry
(5:49) When did his love for music started
(7:45) What would his 11-year-old punk rock self tell his 23-year-old self wearing tennis shorts
(9:35) Would you want your kids to play tennis?
(10:50) Appreciating the good things our parents did for us
(15:10) Biggest challenge in transitioning from being a real estate agent to being a broker
(17:34) Goto resource in learning management
(18:37) How to collaborate in business effectively
(22:03) Top 3 Mistakes real estate agents make when getting into the business
(24:50) Mentality that took Outsource Plug as a 7 figure company
(27:55) Managing your money wisely as a real estate agent
(29:20) Investing in CRM Software
(32:15) Picking your side when building your brand
(33:40) The Best strategy if you want to start a brokerage
(39:30) Toughest part of the content journey
(43:25) You need to post to keep going even while your business is growing
(49:08) The Realtor who talks about tennis
(49:53) What are the things that attract wealth
(53:50) Books that change lives
(55:50) A piece of advice from Mitch

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Need funding for your business but don’t have the credit score? Julian Pilate-Hutcherson (President of Take FLYT Solutions) joins us today to talk about how he transforms businesses by helping entrepreneurs repair their credit to obtain funding. Later, he talks about how his upbringing and being able to go to college as a young Black teen was instrumental in his journey. From there, he’s become an expert in B2B marketing, credit consultancy and helping businesses solve their problems at scale. 

Timestamps:
(6:55) Repairing and building your credit 
(7:41) How business credit kept OutsourcePlug afloat
(11:00) Educating entrepreneurs about credit
(13:15) A game changer for entrepreneurs
(14:18) What makes a great credit consultant?
(17:55) Julian’s upbringing
(20:55) Getting out of your comfort zone
(22:00) How important was college? 
(28:20) Success stories
(32:15) Teaching young kids personal finance skills
(34:50) Why you need to know your credit report
(45:05) Hacks to add healthy accounts to your credit report
(48:05) Another free way to build your credit
(53:45) What does his VA do?
(54:50) How to get into the next level
(56:21) Marketing is the key to everything
(59:40) Learning the B2B trade
(1:05:05) Utilizing CRMs
(1:04:40) Scaling your business
(1:15:45) Relationships in business

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David Gomez, a real estate broker based in the South Bay area of California, joins us today to talk about fatherhood and his life as an entrepreneur. He also shares the ups and downs of his journey becoming a real estate broker. Later, he discusses his big goals for 2023 and the keys to expanding your community through networking. 

Timestamps:
(4:30) Being a father and entrepreneur at the same time
(5:58) The challenge of raising kids
(15:25) Love your kids equally
(20:20) Starting a family at a young age
(22:45) Getting through hard times
(25:30) The importance of your community
(27:05) Just Do It
(30:40) Becoming a Real estate broker
(33:15) Specializing in people development
(34:25) Manifest a great 2023
(37:04) Strategies to grow your spirit influence
(40:41) Teaming up with HVN to network
(46:00) Support the right organization that will help you network
(49:55) The golden nugget

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