No Quitters

From Prison to Purpose: Floyd Flores & the Power of Transformation

In this powerful episode, Dan sits down with Floyd Flores, founder of Development Fitness, to share a story of redemption, discipline, and relentless drive. Born and raised in Watts, Floyd’s early years were filled with hardship and run-ins with the law—leading to multiple prison stints before he turned 18. But during his final sentence, everything changed.

Floyd ...

Episode 10: Oscar Rodriguez-Aguila — From Rock Bottom to Global Vision

In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with Oscar Rodriguez-Aguila, a dedicated professional in the Real Estate Property Management world who’s now on a mission to share his knowledge with people in Mexico and beyond.

Oscar shares his incredible story of emigrating to the U.S. with his mom and starting from the bottom — helping maintain the same building they ren...

Episode 9: Marco Soto – From One Glove to a Million-Dollar Brand

In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with Marco Soto, founder of Soto Gloves, a custom baseball glove company with deep roots in craftsmanship, family, and passion for the game.

Marco shares how his journey began in Mexico, where his grandfather transitioned from making horse saddles to handcrafting Marco’s very first glove. That gift would spark a lifelong love for ...

Episode 8 – Cristina Briseño: From Adversity to Achievement in Lending & Life

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Cristina Briseño — a nationally recognized top 1% lender, award-winning entrepreneur, and co-founder of Thrive. Cristina shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Los Angeles as the daughter of a single immigrant mother to closing over 2,000 real estate deals and becoming a trusted expert in the mo...

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Episode 7: Oscar Ramos – Building Back Stronger

In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Oscar Ramos, who—alongside his father—has built a powerful property business spanning multiple states and thousands of rental units.

Oscar shares how they went from acquiring, rehabbing, and managing pro...

Episode 6: Rosey Nava – Rebuilding Through Strength

In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with entrepreneur Rosey Nava, founder of Peach Body Studios, a women-focused fitness gym that's empowering clients through strength, community, and confidence. Now opening her second location, Rosey shares her journey of transformation — from getting married young to going through a life-changing separation in her thirties.

Instead of breaking...

Episode 5: Erick Elegado – From Top Producer to City Builder

In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with real estate legend Erick Elegado — one of the greatest salesmen the industry has ever seen. With a jaw-dropping 884 sales in a single year, Erick is not just a top producer — he’s a visionary entrepreneur and developer of entire cities, currently leading the charge on two major developments in Atlanta.

Erick opens up about what i...

Episode 4: George Briseño – 30 Years in the Game

In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with longtime real estate professional and entrepreneur George Briseño, owner of On Shore Lending and a close friend of Venny’s. With over 30 years of experience in the real estate and mortgage industry, George shares the wisdom he’s gained from decades of wins, losses, and lessons.

From market crashes to career pivots, George opens up about what...

Episode 3: Ivan Maldonado – Building Businesses, Staying Grounded

In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with entrepreneur Ivan Maldonado to hear the story behind his rise. From past business attempts that didn’t go as planned to now owning two thriving businesses — a staffing agency and a restaurant with two locations — Ivan shares the mindset and lessons that helped him level up.

Beyond the business success, Ivan stays grounded wi...

Episode 2: Venny Saucedo – From Secret Service Dreams to Real Estate Legacy

In this episode, we dive into the story of co-host Venny Saucedo. Raised between Santa Monica and Inglewood, Venny grew up with hardworking parents who set a powerful example of discipline and dedication. Originally on track to join the Secret Service, Venny made a life-changing pivot into real estate alongside his wife — a decision that would shape both his...

Episode 1: Dan Rey – From the Struggle to the Strategy

In this powerful debut episode, Dan Rey opens up about his journey—one marked by adversity, resilience, and relentless drive. Growing up around drugs on both sides of the border between the U.S. and Mexico, Dan shares how his early environment led him down a rough path, including time in jail. But through it all, the influence of his hardworking father and a burning desire for s...