Episode Details

In this episode, I was joined by Seni Gonzalez, the founder of Paco's Taqueria, a successful Mexican restaurant chain in Indiana.

Seni shares her inspiring journey from moving to the U.S. at age 14 to her struggles and triumphs in building a thriving business.

You are going to learn about:

• The Family & Business Balancing Act 
• Thriving in the cut throat restaurant industry
• Paco's global expansion plan

Check out these great clips:

• 00:32 Introducing Seni Gonzalez
• 01:47 Early Life and Challenges
• 03:11 High School Struggles
• 04:30 Balancing Motherhood and Work
• 05:52 Entering the Business World
• 08:27 From Radio Sales to Restaurant Owner
• 15:36 Taking Over Paco's Taqueria
• 19:09 Overcoming Initial Hurdles
• 28:57 Building a Successful Business
• 34:17 Navigating the Pandemic
• 35:03 Meet the Team: Luis and Sergio
• 35:46 Adapting to COVID: Embracing Delivery Services
• 36:31 Rapid Growth: Opening New Locations
• 38:09 The Cost of Convenience: Delivery Commissions
• 40:20 Expanding Horizons: New Locations and Food Truck
• 44:59 Learning from the Best: Working at Chick-fil-A
• 49:40 Building a Vision: Mentorship and Growth
• 53:49 Future Goals: Developing Leaders and Expanding Globally
• 58:20 Final Thoughts and Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

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