Rick Curbelo’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. From being homeless at just 13 years old to becoming the CEO of ProFloors and building a $50M business empire, Rick’s journey is fueled by grit, determination, and a relentless work ethic. Join us as we explore how this first-generation American overcame immense challenges, navigated homelessness, and turned adversity into a stepping stone for success. Discover why Rick believes in the power of passion, perseverance, and surrounding yourself with the right team. Learn how he built a thriving business while staying true to his roots, his family, and his mission to create memorable experiences for customers. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a leader, or someone seeking inspiration, this is a story you don’t want to miss.Rick’s journey isn’t just about business; it’s about resilience, personal growth, and the unwavering belief in creating opportunities for yourself and others. Get ready to be inspired by his candid insights, hard-earned wisdom, and the lessons that shaped his path to success.#Grit #Entrepreneurship #FatherhoodJourney #PersonalGrowth #SuccessStory #Inspiration #Resilience #Leadership #StartupLessons #OvercomingAdversity#kickstartyourentrepreneurjourney #motivationalspeech #motivationalvideo #businessenglish #personalgrowth#overcomingadversity #selfimprovement #successseekers #motivation #entrepreneurialjourney👀 Find us on social media:📸 Instagram: @therootsofambition📘 Facebook: The Roots of Ambition 🎵 TikTok: @therootsofambition🎧 Spotify: Listen on SpotifyCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro03:20 - Great Entrepreneur Traits08:10 - Your Dad's Inspiring Story11:04 - Hardwired for Success12:52 - Investing in Your Company16:02 - Career at FloorMasters18:00 - What Got You Here Won't Get You There21:14 - Over Promising and Delivering23:12 - Importance of Early Work Experience26:40 - Leading by Example in Business28:28 - Value of a College Education31:37 - Career Choices and AI Impact38:55 - Customer Service Excellence43:15 - Customer Service as a Priority46:27 - Promoting Skilled Trades49:49 - Letting Go of Bad Employees52:30 - What Sets You Apart58:11 - Emergency Business Response59:19 - Importance of Sales Skills1:04:22 - Hiring a Salesperson Tips1:09:01 - The 3-Legged Stool Concept1:10:54 - Word of Mouth Advertising1:15:09 - Lessons from Prison1:16:10 - Mindset and Business Success1:18:22 - Leaving Your First Business1:22:05 - Role of Parental Support1:28:53 - Having Your Dad's Support1:29:58 - Best Advice from Your Dad1:31:10 - Key Business Lessons Learned1:34:37 - Worst Business Advice Received1:37:37 - Importance of Customer Feedback1:41:48 - Lifelong Learning in Business1:44:27 - Harnessing Positive Energy1:48:00 - Attracting Success through Thoughts1:49:30 - Understanding Competition1:55:39 - Expanding Business Locations1:58:11 - Rick's Involvement in Business2:00:31 - Breaking Points in Business2:02:15 - Importance of Vision in Business2:04:21 - Advice for New Entrepreneurs2:06:13 - Dealing with Negativity2:08:12 - Reaching $50 Million Goals2:09:41 - Morning Motivation Texts2:11:35 - Signing Work with Quality2:13:31 - Outro2:14:40 - How to Find Rick
Popular Podcasts
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.