Entrepreneurial Empire

Jacqueline Hernandez

Learn the fundamentals of where you are in business and how to scale with your host Jacqueline. Your business will go through many stages, and every stage will have it's own set of requirements. Let's unravel the journey ahead together and find strategic solutions that will help you conquer it all.

  1. Wealth Without Governance Becomes A Lawsuit

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    Wealth Without Governance Becomes A Lawsuit

    If wealth is a race, most people sprint the first lap and trip on the handoff. We sit down with fractional family office expert Avneet Kaur to map the part that actually keeps fortunes intact: taxes, governance, and succession that work in real life, not just on a glossy pitch deck. Avneet explains what a family office truly is today, why licensing and transparency matter in an unregulated space, and how even families in the $5M to $100M range can use a services-first model to gain clarity and control. We get practical fast. Avneet starts where most advisors don’t, taxes, because no investment reliably returns 40 percent, but that’s what poor structure can cost you. From there, we dig into entity design, debt and equity stacks, reporting, and the quiet backbone functions that big institutions often ignore: bookkeeping, compliance, and cash flow operations. She shares patterns she sees during generational transfer, from founder bottlenecks to advisor pileups, and lays out how a quarterly family meeting, clear mandates, and an independent intermediary can prevent costly litigation and keep decisions moving. Education is the compounding force. Avneet's playbook for heirs is simple and effective: pay teenagers to sit in board meetings, stage access to capital with milestones, and teach the mechanics of earning, protecting, and growing money. We talk about new wealth, from tech exits to influencers and how to shift from patchwork fixes to a clean, coordinated strategy. We close with philanthropy as legacy architecture: a way to align values, create meaningful roles for the next generation, and optimize taxes without performative spending. If you feel “fine on paper” but know something important is missing, this conversation is your roadmap to build a resilient system around your wealth. Subscribe, share with a fellow builder, and leave a review with the top question you want us to tackle next. Connect with Avneet Kaur at ak@fractional-familyoffice.com 🎙️ Follow & Connect with Us Stay plugged into the movement. 📺 Watch full episodes and behind-the-scenes clips on YouTube → @entrepreneurial_empire 📸 Join the conversation on Instagram → @entrepreneurial_empire_ 🌐 Explore our consulting services → entrepreneurial-empire.com Subscribe, share, and keep building your empire with us. 💥

    54 min
  2. 12/31/2025

    From Engineer To Crypto Millionaire

    In this episode of Entrepreneurial Empire, Jacqueline sits down with Ricky Cucalon for a grounded, no-nonsense conversation about wealth, markets, and the psychology behind financial decisions. Ricky breaks down one of the most misunderstood moments in modern investing, the 2017 Bitcoin surge and why so many people lost money not because of the asset, but because of emotion-driven decisions. From FOMO buying to panic selling, this episode exposes the real reason most investors fail: lack of patience, discipline, and strategy. This conversation goes beyond crypto.  It’s about how markets move, why cycles matter, and what separates long-term builders from short-term gamblers. If you’ve ever wondered: Why smart people still lose moneyHow emotional decision-making quietly destroys wealthWhat patience actually looks like in real investingWhy timing and discipline outperform hype every timeThis episode will recalibrate how you think about risk, opportunity, and long-game wealth. 🎙 Hosted by Jacqueline Hernandez 📈 For builders, leaders, and investors who play the long game Subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who needs to stop chasing hype and start building with intention. 🎙️ Follow & Connect with Us Stay plugged into the movement. 📺 Watch full episodes and behind-the-scenes clips on YouTube → @entrepreneurial_empire 📸 Join the conversation on Instagram → @entrepreneurial_empire_ 🌐 Explore our consulting services → entrepreneurial-empire.com Subscribe, share, and keep building your empire with us. 💥

    51 min
  3. 10/26/2025

    AI For Entrepreneurs, Simplified

    The ground under business just moved. We sat down with AI engineer Bill Evans to map the real shifts entrepreneurs, operators, and students can act on right now, without the hype, and without the doom. From retrieval-augmented generation that turns your company’s knowledge into precise answers, to agentic models that search, check, and revise their own work, we unpack how to turn AI into leverage rather than noise. Bill explains why the big-company advantage is shrinking and how small teams can punch above their weight with better prompts, cleaner data, and a clear definition of “done.” We get practical about where AI is already deflationary, drafting contracts, reviewing code, editing books, producing songs and what that means for pricing, margins, and access. We also dig into the human edge: authenticity that doesn’t sound like a bot, judgment that sets constraints, and leadership that makes the right call when the model gives you ten plausible options. We don’t dodge the hard parts. Deepfakes and misinformation are rising, and security teams aren’t the only ones using language models. Bill shares a balanced path forward: watermarking, provenance, and governance alongside AI-hardened defenses that will ultimately make systems safer. Then we zoom out to the frontier: self-driving cars reshaping commutes and cities, humanoid robots folding laundry today and building homes tomorrow, and the real promise of AGI-level reasoning to accelerate science, from drug discovery to materials design. If you’re building a company, growing a career, or guiding your kids through a faster future, this conversation gives you a playbook: learn the tools, practice the operator’s mindset, add your voice, and ship with care. Enjoy the episode, then hit follow, share it with a friend who needs a nudge into AI, and leave a review with the one capability you’ll master next. 🎙️ Follow & Connect with Us Stay plugged into the movement. 📺 Watch full episodes and behind-the-scenes clips on YouTube → @entrepreneurial_empire 📸 Join the conversation on Instagram → @entrepreneurial_empire_ 🌐 Explore our consulting services → entrepreneurial-empire.com Subscribe, share, and keep building your empire with us. 💥

    58 min
  4. 10/26/2025

    Luxury, Limits, and the Long Game

    A heated drawer for towels might seem like a tiny luxury, until you hear how details like that became the spark for a life built on creativity, family, and freedom. We sit down with Adam and Hope Monaco to unpack how a restless rule‑breaker found his lane in custom homebuilding, why European streets and cruise ship suites changed the way he designs, and how a Victorian mansion in Seguin became a living, breathing business that brings people together. Adam shares candid lessons from decades of building: the joy of turning a vacant lot into a legacy, the hard truth about pricing a hand‑built product, and the emotional toll of projects when boundaries aren’t clear. Hope steps in with the operational backbone, scoping, sequencing, and protecting margin, so creativity can thrive without crushing the bottom line. Together, they reveal a blueprint for entrepreneurs who want both craftsmanship and cash flow. We explore The Abbott House story, from spotting the right for‑sale sign to opening a venue that hosts weddings, comedy nights, haunted mansion tours, and bachelorette sleepovers. The property isn’t just beautiful; it’s a financial engine that funds upkeep, supports retirement flexibility, and creates jobs for their daughters. We also zoom out to the Texas market: rapid growth, shifting interest rates, and the real estate tailwinds that helped younger buyers “collapse time” on wealth building.  For rental beach house vibes in Port Aransas, Texas click here to make your reservations: Tinyurl.com/monacobeach  For the beautiful event venue space in Seguin, Texas click here: theabbotthouseevents.com For your next home builders project book time with Adam Monaco at Black & White Homes LLC  monacatclaims@yahoo.com If you care about design that lasts, businesses that serve people, and family enterprises that outlive their founders, this conversation delivers practical wisdom and fresh inspiration. Come for the heated floors, stay for the mindset: live below your means, save with intent, keep learning, and be ready when opportunity knocks. Enjoyed the conversation? Subscribe, leave a quick review, and share this episode with a friend who’s building their own entrepreneurial empire. 🎙️ Follow & Connect with Us Stay plugged into the movement. 📺 Watch full episodes and behind-the-scenes clips on YouTube → @entrepreneurial_empire 📸 Join the conversation on Instagram → @entrepreneurial_empire_ 🌐 Explore our consulting services → entrepreneurial-empire.com Subscribe, share, and keep building your empire with us. 💥

    49 min
  5. 10/09/2025

    Building San Antonio’s Next Million-Dollar Wave with Luis Rodriguez

    If you think San Antonio is just following Austin, think again. We sit down with Luis Rodriguez, CEO of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, former Austin chamber leader, and tech founder, to map how a century-old institution and a hungry startup scene are building real pathways to wealth. From Toyota’s tier-one supplier strategy that elevated local Hispanic-owned firms to a new push for access to capital and workforce development, Luis shares the playbook turning authenticity into advantage. We unpack the “zero to one” grind through his own startup story, raising money, hiring people smarter than you, and turning chaos into traction. Then we zoom out. Why are young millionaires emerging faster? How do AI and easy access to information change the odds for disciplined founders? And where does the chamber step in to convert ganas into growth with capital programs, micro-lending allies, and procurement routes that actually move the needle? You’ll also hear how San Antonio’s ecosystem compounds wins: Geekdom’s collisions, Rackspace alumni fueling new funds, Tech Bloc’s leadership, and global ties across Mexico, Colombia, and Spain. Add an expanding airport, a revitalizing downtown, and a culture that welcomes new ideas, and you get a rare window before critical mass sets in. Timing and positioning matter; this is the moment to paddle into the wave. Tap play to learn how to align your network, solve real problems, and plug into resources that shorten your path from idea to revenue. If this conversation helps you see your next move more clearly, subscribe, share with a founder friend, and leave a review so more builders can find us. 🎙️ Follow & Connect with Us Stay plugged into the movement. 📺 Watch full episodes and behind-the-scenes clips on YouTube → @entrepreneurial_empire 📸 Join the conversation on Instagram → @entrepreneurial_empire_ 🌐 Explore our consulting services → entrepreneurial-empire.com Subscribe, share, and keep building your empire with us. 💥

    53 min
  6. 02/04/2025

    🚀 Bridging Beauty and Business: Christopher Herring & Teresa's Entrepreneurial Journey 🌟

    Ever wondered how international beauty trends and global business intersect? Esteemed guests Christopher Herring and Teresa, known as the Estee Bestie, bring their wisdom to the table in this episode of Entrepreneurial Empire. Teresa reflects on her 27-year journey in the beauty industry, sharing her role as an educator and her venture with Evolve Medical Group. Meanwhile, Christopher discusses his leadership across various chambers, including his work with the Global Chamber, while giving us a glimpse into their personal connection and upcoming marriage. Together, they paint a vivid picture of fostering strong business communities through collaboration and shared commitment. Join us as we unlock the secrets of self-reliance and entrepreneurial spirit, especially in challenging times like the pandemic. Through personal stories, we illustrate how encouraging skills beyond formal education can lead to community upliftment, as seen through the inspiring tale of a young pastry entrepreneur in Uvalde, Texas. We also touch on the importance of cultivating purposeful lives and relationships, emphasizing transparency, mutual support, and spiritual connection. This holistic approach is extended to skincare advice and tips on timing cosmetic procedures for optimal results, ensuring both personal and professional growth. Dive into the future of health and beauty technology with us, as we explore regenerative care and educational initiatives by Evolve Institute. We highlight leadership challenges at the local level, discuss potential candidacy for San Antonio's District 10 city council, and the need to empower young people and small businesses. This episode is a call to action for equitable development and inclusivity, addressing historical challenges like redlining. We wrap up with expressions of gratitude in entrepreneurship, encouraging gradual progress and community support, as we continue to build our entrepreneurial empire together. 🎙️ Follow & Connect with Us Stay plugged into the movement. 📺 Watch full episodes and behind-the-scenes clips on YouTube → @entrepreneurial_empire 📸 Join the conversation on Instagram → @entrepreneurial_empire_ 🌐 Explore our consulting services → entrepreneurial-empire.com Subscribe, share, and keep building your empire with us. 💥

    46 min

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Learn the fundamentals of where you are in business and how to scale with your host Jacqueline. Your business will go through many stages, and every stage will have it's own set of requirements. Let's unravel the journey ahead together and find strategic solutions that will help you conquer it all.