In this authentic, relatable, and packed episode of the Deep Dive podcast, your hosts Gloria and Raisa share their personal entrepreneurial journeys, including the tough lessons learned along the way.

We dive into:

Why we decided to start the podcast together

How we went from an idea to actually launching the show

What made podcasting so appealing to us

How we decided to niche down and focus more on business development and growth

Raisa opens up candidly about her failed restaurant venture, detailing the half-a-million-dollar investment, the loss, and the significant debt incurred. Her story highlights the harsh realities and risks involved in starting a business.

Gloria shares her path, from helping people with credit and funding, and how she ultimately became a business broker (00:30:39,533 --> 00:30:40,566) because so many people came to me looking to invest, and I didn’t have the right credentials at the time. So, I use to direct them to business brokers. That’s how I decided I needed to become a business broker, so I could help more people.

We also discuss:

Some of the biggest challenges we faced

How important is trust and understanding in a partnership

Advice I would give to anyone trying to open their own business

What is next for Deep Dives

This episode is filled with valuable insights derived from real-world experiences, offering crucial lessons on failure, resilience, funding, and finding your true business path.

Tune in for an honest conversation about overcoming setbacks and building expertise through experience.