On Battle Ready, host Ricky Chavez sits down with Houston leader Rick Figueroa—CEO of Patron Partners and chair within Texas licensing & regulation—to unpack how defeats forge character, why servant leadership wins, and how mentorship (your “pallbearers”) keeps you accountable. Rick shares his Bay City roots, the seven rules from his mother, the power of being bilingual, and his journey from ranch hand to wealth management—plus why impact beats success. We cover leadership vs. mentorship, building significance, faith-driven decision making, and practical ways to “bisect the curve” of your life and career.
Watch for real, actionable takeaways on organizational health, mindset, and purpose.
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Chapters
- (00:00:14) - Battle Ready
- (00:00:44) - Ricky Gomez on Becoming an Accountant
- (00:03:50) - Bilingual Businessman on Running Away From Poverty
- (00:07:47) - Challenges and Defenses in Your Life
- (00:11:05) - Battle Ready
- (00:12:37) - Ricky on His Defeats
- (00:16:38) - A Soldier's Fight for Freedom
- (00:17:07) - Blessed Are You With Your Wife?
- (00:18:32) - What is the Impact of Your Work?
- (00:20:29) - Rick Figueroa: The 3 Rules of Wealth Management
- (00:23:38) - Mentorship and Leadership
- (00:28:30) - Billy Graham on Pallbearers and Social Media
- (00:32:35) - Close Friendships and the Need for Personal Growth
- (00:35:55) - Battle Ready
- (00:39:50) - What Is It That You Want From Me?
- (00:42:20) - 3 Big Victories Of My Life
- (00:45:35) - What is your biggest victory of all time?
- (00:47:20) - Rick Figueroa
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