Success in your first job is not about benefits or comfort. It is about adopting the right mindset, seizing growth opportunities, and viewing your career as an investment that builds skills, networks, and long-term success.

Entrepreneurship requires grit, not comfort. In this episode of Big Talk About Small Business, we explore discipline, resilience, and timeless lessons on growth, responsibility, and business karma through real stories and hard-won insights.

Brian Samson reveals how nearshoring Latin American talent offers US companies lower costs, cultural alignment, and resilient problem-solving, creating smarter alternatives to traditional outsourcing for tech and business growth.

Vantage Robotics is redefining American drone manufacturing with NDAA compliant drones built for defense, first responders, and critical infrastructure. Discover how their innovations in safety, thermal imaging, and domestic production are saving lives and shaping the future of drone tech.

Sales is the crown jewel of entrepreneurship. Jose Socorro shares lessons from building a family business, managing pipelines, and creating systems that make any personality thrive in sales. Learn why an ownership mindset is key to lasting success.

Many small businesses run without budgets or cash flow forecasts, but that can be risky. CFO expert Danielle Hendon shares when to seek financial guidance, how to use data for smarter decisions, and why a fractional CFO can help you move from surviving to thriving.