This isn’t a tax episode.This is the story of leaving a country where even having money didn’t guarantee you could feed your family.Juan Polanco shares what life was really like during Venezuela’s economic collapse — empty shelves, hospital shortages, and the guilt of leaving loved ones behind.He talks about:• Moving to America with $30,000• Living in hotels while learning English• Starting as a dishwasher• Getting taken advantage of in business• Rebuilding from nothing• And the tax mistakes that destroy entrepreneursThis episode is about risk.Sacrifice.Burning the ships.If you're building something from nothing, this one will hit home.📌 Connect with Juan Polanco:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juan_polanco_taxesWebsite: www.pbaccounting.bizEmail: [email protected]: +1 (510) 325-1944Location: Brentwood, CATax Filing | Bookkeeping | Tax Planning | Small Business Coaching | Financial Coaching🎙 Subscribe for real conversations about ambition, money, immigration, and legacy.CHAPTERS:00:00 – “We Had Money… But No Food”02:18 – Growing Up in Venezuela07:42 – When the Collapse Became Real13:10 – Empty Shelves & Hospital Reality18:55 – The Guilt of Leaving Family Behind24:30 – Moving to America With $30K30:05 – Living in Hotels & Starting Over36:40 – From Dishwasher to Selling Arepas43:12 – Getting Taken Advantage Of49:30 – Burn the Ships Mentality56:20 – The $5,000 Tax Wake-Up Call01:02:15 – Why Most Entrepreneurs Get Taxes Wrong01:10:30 – Solo 401k Explained (Up to $70K)01:18:40 – IRS Red Flags Business Owners Miss01:26:50 – Roth vs Traditional: What’s Better?01:34:00 – Growing the Business 46% in One Year01:41:20 – What Success Really Means Now