#605 From Coffee Bars to Construction - Jose Berlanga’s 4X Success

What does it really take to bounce back, again and again, and build multimillion-dollar success across four industries?

In this inspiring episode of Talking with the Experts, host Rose Davidson sits down with Jose Berlanga—serial entrepreneur, mentor, and author—to unpack his extraordinary journey of perseverance and transformation. From his beginnings in Mexico City to co-founding Houston’s renowned Tricon Homes, Jose’s story is a testament to what’s possible when resilience, strategy, and purpose align.

Jose shares how he built wealth and impact across four completely different sectors: petrochemical machinery imports, Italian coffee bars, residential construction, and land development. With candid insights and hard-won wisdom, he explains how hands-on leadership, employee empowerment, and values-based decision-making fuel long-term success.

This episode dives into:

• Why perseverance and curiosity are your greatest entrepreneurial tools
• How Jose navigated industry shifts and came out stronger
• Lessons from negotiating thousands of deals and leading large teams
• The mindset needed to rebuild after setbacks

Listeners will walk away with practical insights on scaling businesses, building influence in competitive markets, and staying aligned with your bigger vision—even when the road gets tough.

Whether you’re a startup founder, seasoned entrepreneur, or simply someone who’s faced business burnout, Jose’s journey offers motivation and actionable advice.

💬 “Success is never final. But failure doesn’t mean you stop.” — Jose Berlanga

🎧 Tune in now to be inspired by the story behind the success.

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✨ CONNECT WITH JOSE

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-berlanga-900a9518/

Website: https://joseberlanga.com/

📌 PROMOTION https://joseberlanga.com/books/

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