How important is it for entrepreneurs to build a company that can function without their constant involvement?

We have the privilege of hearing from a remarkable guest, Miguel Leal, who is known as the "godfather of Mexican cheese." Miguel has not only conquered the cheese world but has also found success in real estate and the food industry.

He has ventured into organic farming, aiming to educate and support farmers in capitalizing on the growing demand for organic food. But that's not all - Miguel has even developed his own breed of dogs for hunting, search and rescue, and guarding.

Miguel shares his inspiring journey, from humble beginnings in the cheese industry to building a thriving business that could function without his full involvement. We discuss the importance of support, concentration, and seizing opportunities while also being cautious about spending recklessly and getting into debt. We also delve into the decision-making process of exiting a business venture and exploring other opportunities as entrepreneurs.

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Empowering Moments

00:12 Entrepreneur Miguel Leal: Cheese, real estate, farming.

05:10 Shift from store-bought to homemade food is transformative.

08:50 Making changes for love and success.

12:14 Navigating language barriers, patience, effective communication.

15:44 Won contest with Amish people; first factory; success.

17:47 Transition from building to overseeing business time?

21:05 Developing standard recipe for Mexican cheese flavors.

23:24 Entrepreneurship challenges, language barrier, exiting decisions.

30:22 Choosing projects, developing ideas, feeling adrenaline, creating new things like my dog.

33:47 Entrepreneur seeks escape from nonstop work.

38:11 I prioritize quality but enjoy cooking diversity.

His book, The House That Cheese Built.

Running a business doesn’t have to run your life.

Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it’s easy to be so busy ‘doing’ business that you don’t have the right strategy to grow your business.

Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for success

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