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135: The Godfather of Mexican Cheese, Leader of a Multi-Million Dollar Business
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Miguel Leal, who is widely regarded as the “Godfather of Mexican Cheese” in the United States. Miguel tells us how he moved to the U.S. from Mexico when he was a teen for an apprenticeship at a Wisconsin cheese factory. Although he didn’t know the language, had no money, and had little education with a learning disability, his hard work and determination pushed him through the tough times and led him to build—and eventually sell—a very successful business.
“I took the opportunity, and I took it seriously. And I pushed because it was a lot of work. And sometimes I really didn't have money, and I didn't have credit,” he said. “I had to figure it out without going to school. And I didn’t have anybody to advise me. I was alone. You have to pay attention and be even more aggressive.”
The main topics of today's episode will be Miguel’s words of wisdom for entrepreneurs when they are struggling to get a business going and advice for those who have a hard time with traditional learning. We will also talk about how, often, the smartest person in the room is the quietest person in the room. BONUS: Learn the difference between Mexican cheese and American cheese.
Connect with Miguel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguel-leal-240676280/
Recorded on 8/31/23
178 episodes
135: The Godfather of Mexican Cheese, Leader of a Multi-Million Dollar Business
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Manage episode 380081943 series 3272842
In today’s podcast, we talk to Miguel Leal, who is widely regarded as the “Godfather of Mexican Cheese” in the United States. Miguel tells us how he moved to the U.S. from Mexico when he was a teen for an apprenticeship at a Wisconsin cheese factory. Although he didn’t know the language, had no money, and had little education with a learning disability, his hard work and determination pushed him through the tough times and led him to build—and eventually sell—a very successful business.
“I took the opportunity, and I took it seriously. And I pushed because it was a lot of work. And sometimes I really didn't have money, and I didn't have credit,” he said. “I had to figure it out without going to school. And I didn’t have anybody to advise me. I was alone. You have to pay attention and be even more aggressive.”
The main topics of today's episode will be Miguel’s words of wisdom for entrepreneurs when they are struggling to get a business going and advice for those who have a hard time with traditional learning. We will also talk about how, often, the smartest person in the room is the quietest person in the room. BONUS: Learn the difference between Mexican cheese and American cheese.
Connect with Miguel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguel-leal-240676280/
Recorded on 8/31/23
178 episodes
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