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No QuittersFloyd FloresFrom Prison to Purpose: Floyd Flores & the Power of TransformationIn this powerful episode, Dan sits down with Floyd Flores, founder of Development Fitness, to share a story of redemption, discipline, and relentless drive. Born and raised in Watts, Floyd’s early years were filled with hardship and run-ins with the law—leading to multiple prison stints before he turned 18. But during his final sentence, everything changed.Floyd found purpose behind bars. Through books, self-reflection, and fitness, he made a decision to rebuild his life. After being released at 22, he committed to surrounding himself with succ...2025-07-2953 min
No QuittersOscar Rodriguez-AguilaEpisode 10: Oscar Rodriguez-Aguila — From Rock Bottom to Global VisionIn this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with Oscar Rodriguez-Aguila, a dedicated professional in the Real Estate Property Management world who’s now on a mission to share his knowledge with people in Mexico and beyond.Oscar shares his incredible story of emigrating to the U.S. with his mom and starting from the bottom — helping maintain the same building they rented in. That hustle and grit grew into a career managing properties and building opportunities for others.But behind the success was a batt...2025-07-0158 min
No QuittersMarco SotoEpisode 9: Marco Soto – From One Glove to a Million-Dollar BrandIn this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with Marco Soto, founder of Soto Gloves, a custom baseball glove company with deep roots in craftsmanship, family, and passion for the game.Marco shares how his journey began in Mexico, where his grandfather transitioned from making horse saddles to handcrafting Marco’s very first glove. That gift would spark a lifelong love for the game—and a vision that eventually grew into a business.When Marco came to the U.S., he started from scratc...2025-06-191h 11
No QuittersCristina BriseñoEpisode 8 – Cristina Briseño: From Adversity to Achievement in Lending & LifeIn this episode, we sit down with the incredible Cristina Briseño — a nationally recognized top 1% lender, award-winning entrepreneur, and co-founder of Thrive. Cristina shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Los Angeles as the daughter of a single immigrant mother to closing over 2,000 real estate deals and becoming a trusted expert in the mortgage world.Cristina opens up about the power of resilience, her passion for giving back, and how her family fuels everything she does.This conversation is equal parts...2025-06-131h 01
No QuittersOscar RamosHere’s a compelling episode description for Episode 7 of the No Quitters Podcast featuring Oscar Ramos:Episode 7: Oscar Ramos – Building Back StrongerIn this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Oscar Ramos, who—alongside his father—has built a powerful property business spanning multiple states and thousands of rental units.Oscar shares how they went from acquiring, rehabbing, and managing properties at scale, to facing one of their biggest setbacks during the 2008 recession. Instead of walking away, they made a decision to learn, adapt, and rebuild the business...2025-06-051h 17
No QuittersRosey NavaEpisode 6: Rosey Nava – Rebuilding Through StrengthIn this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with entrepreneur Rosey Nava, founder of Peach Body Studios, a women-focused fitness gym that's empowering clients through strength, community, and confidence. Now opening her second location, Rosey shares her journey of transformation — from getting married young to going through a life-changing separation in her thirties.Instead of breaking down, she broke through — focusing on her own fitness, rediscovering herself, and eventually helping other women do the same. This episode is about growth, resilience, and finding purpose through the process.Now st...2025-05-3059 min
No QuittersEric ElegadoEpisode 5: Erick Elegado – From Top Producer to City BuilderIn this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with real estate legend Erick Elegado — one of the greatest salesmen the industry has ever seen. With a jaw-dropping 884 sales in a single year, Erick is not just a top producer — he’s a visionary entrepreneur and developer of entire cities, currently leading the charge on two major developments in Atlanta.Erick opens up about what it takes to operate at the highest level, the personal challenges he’s had to overcome, and why his next chapter is all about...2025-05-201h 03
No QuittersGeroge BriseñoEpisode 4: George Briseño – 30 Years in the GameIn this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with longtime real estate professional and entrepreneur George Briseño, owner of On Shore Lending and a close friend of Venny’s. With over 30 years of experience in the real estate and mortgage industry, George shares the wisdom he’s gained from decades of wins, losses, and lessons.From market crashes to career pivots, George opens up about what it takes to stay relevant, resilient, and committed in an ever-changing industry. His story is a powerful reminder that longevity comes fr...2025-05-141h 08
No QuittersIvan MaldonadoEpisode 3: Ivan Maldonado – Building Businesses, Staying GroundedIn this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with entrepreneur Ivan Maldonado to hear the story behind his rise. From past business attempts that didn’t go as planned to now owning two thriving businesses — a staffing agency and a restaurant with two locations — Ivan shares the mindset and lessons that helped him level up.Beyond the business success, Ivan stays grounded with a disciplined daily routine, starting every morning at the gym, and never missing Wednesday night family dinners with his parents and extended family.This epi...2025-05-0640 min
No QuittersVenny SaucedoEpisode 2: Venny Saucedo – From Secret Service Dreams to Real Estate LegacyIn this episode, we dive into the story of co-host Venny Saucedo. Raised between Santa Monica and Inglewood, Venny grew up with hardworking parents who set a powerful example of discipline and dedication. Originally on track to join the Secret Service, Venny made a life-changing pivot into real estate alongside his wife — a decision that would shape both his career and his family's future.Venny opens up about balancing hustle with fatherhood, striving to be a present dad while building a successful business. Now, he’s...2025-04-2950 min
No QuittersDan ReyEpisode 1: Dan Rey – From the Struggle to the StrategyIn this powerful debut episode, Dan Rey opens up about his journey—one marked by adversity, resilience, and relentless drive. Growing up around drugs on both sides of the border between the U.S. and Mexico, Dan shares how his early environment led him down a rough path, including time in jail. But through it all, the influence of his hardworking father and a burning desire for something better pushed him forward. Dan takes us through his transformation, from surviving the streets to thriving in the world of real...2025-04-221h 12