San Antonio Business Heroes

Today we share exclusive insights on what it takes to be a resilient entrepreneur—to build businesses through grit and unbeatable determination. Our conversation with Hope Andrade will give you a look into what it takes to conquer the impossible and rewrite the economy of your life.In this podcast episode, Andrade shares these questions for seasoned entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to think about:How do you turn an idea into a profitable business?How can you grow your business by learning to let go?How can you champion customer service to grow your business? Ready to explore what is needed to start a business?Maitland Rutledge, Senior Vice President, Small Business Administration ManagerEmail Maitland at commercialbanking@thebankofsa.comLearn more about Small Business Lending: https://www.thebankofsa.com/business-banking/sba-lending/ Watch the video interview here.Download your Business Blueprint. Leave us some feedback:What advice for running and growing a business would you like to hear? Let us know

Top insights from Lorenzo:Great entrepreneurs double-down on what they're great at and surround themselves with a strong personal board of directorsTurn your job into an inspiring missionStep up to solve pain pointsBecome famous for one thingReady to map out an entrepreneurial future?Talk with our head of business banking, Steve Villarreal. We offer no cost, personalized coaches to help you build your business.Steve VillarrealSenior Vice President, Business Banking Managersteve.villarreal@thebankofsa.com*Watch clips from our interview with Lorenzo here.*Purchase Lorenzo’s book, Cilantro DiariesLocal & OnlineFeliz ModernLocal OnlineLorenzo’s top 10 books to learn from:How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale CarnegieFreakonomics by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen DubnerThe Hard Things About Hard Things by Ben HorowitzThe Micro-Script Rules: How to tell your story (and differentiate your brand) in a sentence or less by Bill SchleyThe 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More With Less by Richard

Today we share exclusive insights about what it takes to be a double-duty entrepreneur—to work on your business and work in your business at the same time. Our conversation with Dr. Richard Schlosberg, IV will give you a peek into what it takes to explore the possible—whether that’s through measured strategic growth, being a student for life, or building a team of like-minded visionaries. Learn from this episode: How banking tech saved his company from a $35,000 fraudulent check Why every detail matters from the customer experience How to learn from the competition and reject complacency You’d be astonished at the level of technology he used in his business—to grow and protect his growth. Business Tip: Did you know that businesses have 24 hours to return a check? Even if it's fraud. Get a no-cost comprehensive risk analysis for your business' checking accounts, email The Bank of San Antonio's Treasury team at tmsales@thebankofsa.com Learn more about how to protect your business from fraud. Leave us some fee

Lynn K. Peters, CEO of LK Design Group, gives advice to business owners on how she grew her business by diversifying her work and finding incremental markets and clients to serve. She shares the example of how she expands her referral rate by becoming friends with almost all of her clients. In fact, when her clients expand into other markets, her firm is the first one to get the call—this has even led to her being certified in 41 states. Peter’s advises new entrepreneurs to focus on the market and outsmart the competition. Brandi Vitier, Executive Vice President of Private Banking Email Primera@thebankofsa.com thebankofsa.com/primera Watch the video interview on our blog. Leave us some feedback: What advice for running and growing a business would you like to hear? Let us know on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn @sabusinessheroes Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave us a review on iTunes or Apple Podcast Subscribe to San Antonio Business Heroes wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with San Antonio B

Get advice from business marketing expert and entrepreneur Trish DeBerry, President and CEO of The DeBerry Group, a premier marketing and public relations agency in San Antonio. Her clients consist of Dr. Smith Baby Cream, Seaworld, San Antonio Water System, The Do Seum, and HEB Grocer. Watch the video interview on our blog. Leave us some feedback: What advice for running and growing a business would you like to hear? Let us know on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn @sabusinessheroes Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave us a review on iTunes or Apple Podcast Subscribe to San Antonio Business Heroes wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with San Antonio Business Heroes: San Antonio Business Heroes sanantoniobusinessheroes.com The Bank of San Antonio thebankofsa.com Angelica Palm linkedin.com/in/angelica-palm Episode Webpage thebankofsa.com/trishdeberry

Is there ever a right time to start a business…or do you just have to jump in and do it? Learn from tech entrepreneurs, Jay Uribe, and Junab Ali, co-founders and presidents of Möbius Partners, a leading tech company in San Antonio. Their technology partners include Cisco, Intel, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and others. Watch a video from the interview here: https://www2.thebankofsa.com/mobiusblog Leave us some feedback: What advice for running and growing a business would you like to hear? Let us know on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn @sabusinessheroes Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave us a review on iTunes or Apple Podcast Subscribe to San Antonio Business Heroes wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with San Antonio Business Heroes: San Antonio Business Heroes sanantoniobusinessheroes.com The Bank of San Antonio thebankofsa.com Angelica Palm linkedin.com/in/angelica-palm Episode Webpage thebankofsa.com/blog/business-heroes-mobius-partners

San Antonio Business Heroes prove that anything is possible. Learn from the unique success stories told here by San Antonio entrepreneurs—from how to build a business, to finding the right talent to build your business, let these insights and advice help guide you to success.