The Mateo Hernandez Podcast

Mateo Hernandez
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The Mateo Hernandez Podcast is where ambition meets action. Each week, we explore entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, technology, leadership, and personal growth, bringing you guest expert insights, success stories, and strategies to help you thrive in business and life. Learn from the perspective of the host Mateo Hernandez. He is a young entrepreneur seeking to share his view and learn right along side the listeners of this podcast. If this sounds right for you then you are in the right place!

  1. 6d ago

    28: Sacrificing Short Term Desire for Long-Term Freedom

    Sacrificing Short Term Desire for Long-Term Freedom In this solo episode, Mateo breaks down the hard truth most people avoid: real freedom is built by saying no to short-term comforts. He explores why trading instant gratification for disciplined, long-term decisions is the foundation of lasting wealth, independence, and control over your time. From everyday money choices to bigger entrepreneurial sacrifices, this is a practical look at what it actually costs to build the life you want — and why the trade-off is worth it. If you’re tired of feeling stuck between what feels good now and what will set you free later, this one’s for you. Connect with Mateo:Instagram: @realmateohernandez & @bricksmedia_LinkedIn: Bricks MediaX: @hernandez2055Substack: Brick FoundersFacebook: Mateo Hernández

    28: Sacrificing Short Term Desire for Long-Term Freedom

  2. Mar 16

    27: Beyond the Bank - Revolutionizing Lending Industry

    Ever wonder how small businesses actually get funded when the bank says "no"? Meet Oz Konar, an international speaker, best-selling author, and the man responsible for helping hundreds of entrepreneurs tap into the trillion-dollar alternative lending industry. As the founder of the Business Lending Blueprint, Oz has revolutionized how people enter the finance world. Today, he’s sharing his ethical, consultative process for building a profitable funding business from scratch. Guest Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oz-konar/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz7miT0ZlET8dHI6SAvZ7lQ Website: https://businesslendingblueprint.com/masterclass?el=youtube Podcast Links: Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mhpodcast.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/hernandez2055⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/106366527/admin/dashboard/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@realmateohernandez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/realmateohernandez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@realmateohernandez

  3. Mar 3

    26: Unleashing Market Strategy Power on Social Networks

    In this episode, host Mateo Hernandez sits down with Caitlin O. Bigelow, CMO of Blazel, the AI-powered marketing platform that's revolutionizing how executives build their online presence. With Blazel hitting $10M ARR by leveraging LinkedIn for authentic content creation, Caitlin shares her insider playbook on turning founders into industry thought leaders. Dive into practical insights on: - Growing Your Audience: How to use AI-assisted content to consistently post high-quality material that resonates, drawing from Caitlin's experience scaling Blazel's reach and her own 8,000+ followers on LinkedIn. - Building Trust: Strategies for crafting genuine narratives that foster credibility, including blending personal stories with expert insights to create loyal communities—without the "AI slop" that plagues generic posts. - Converting Clients: Proven tactics to turn visibility into pipeline, from optimizing profiles and targeting ideal audiences to using data-driven posts that drive real business results, like fundraising, hiring, or sales. Whether you're a startup founder juggling limited time or an executive looking to own your industry, Caitlin's knowledge will equip you with actionable steps to amplify your voice on LinkedIn. Tune in for a conversation packed with real-world examples, including how Blazel's hybrid AI-human approach helped bootstrap their growth from stealth mode to a $10.3M pre-seed raise. Listen now and start transforming your personal brand into a growth engine! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows. Caitlin Social Links: Blazel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blazelai/posts/?feedView=all Blazel Website: https://www.blazel.com/ Caitlin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinbigelow/ Podcast Links: Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mhpodcast.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/hernandez2055⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/106366527/admin/dashboard/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@realmateohernandez⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/realmateohernandez/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@realmateohernandez

    26: Unleashing Market Strategy Power on Social Networks

  4. Feb 18

    25: From Real Estate to Eco-Revolution: Sustainable Ventures Empowering Global Change

    In this episode, Mateo dives into the inspiring journey of Carolin Gallardo Hanson, a visionary strategist who turned personal resilience into a global force for sustainable change. Starting from humble beginnings as a full-time real estate investor and educator, Carolin pioneered innovative methods to acquire and manage over $18 million in property assets with minimal upfront capital, all while overcoming significant challenges. Through her Creative Real Estate Academy, she empowered aspiring investors with practical tools and a mindset-focused approach to building wealth. But Carolin's story doesn't stop there. Driven by a deeper mission, she founded the Green Nation Collective, uniting eco-innovators, developers, and change-makers to create heart-centered projects that blend environmental sustainability, social accountability, and economic prosperity. From incubating world-changing ideas to fostering communities that heal the planet, discover how her roots in social work, public speaking, and writing fueled a philosophy of breaking limitations and aligning personal dreams with collective impact. Join us as Carolin shares actionable insights on resilience, innovation, and profitable purpose—perfect for entrepreneurs ready to transform their ventures into legacies that last. Guest Social Links: Seattle Impact & Innovation Summit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seattle-impact-innovation-summit-tickets-1983266796376?aff=carolin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolin-gallardo-hanson-55b20138a/ Green Nation Collective: https://www.greennationcollective.com Podcast Social Links Below: Substack: ⁠⁠⁠https://mhpodcast.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/hernandez2055⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/106366527/admin/dashboard/⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@realmateohernandez⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/realmateohernandez/⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@realmateohernandez

    25: From Real Estate to Eco-Revolution: Sustainable Ventures Empowering Global Change

  5. Feb 13

    24: Operations, Automation, & AI: How to Turn Your Back Office into a Revenue Rocket

    In this episode of the Mateo Hernandez Podcast, I sit down with Cooper Mirich—a true operations powerhouse who's helped scale SaaS and tech companies through smart automation, AI, and relentless process optimization. We unpack how forward-thinking leaders are using AI agents and automation to eliminate repetitive tasks, build data-driven systems, and turn operations from a cost center into a massive growth engine. Cooper shares battle-tested strategies from his work as a VP of Operations—implementing SaaS tools, bridging marketing, engineering, and data teams, and driving efficiency that actually moves the needle on revenue and scale. Whether you're a founder grinding to 10x your business, an operator drowning in manual work, or just someone fascinated by the AI revolution in the back office, this conversation delivers practical, no-fluff insights you can apply immediately. Cooper Mirich Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-mirich/ Synaxis Operation: https://www.linkedin.com/company/synaxis-operations-consulting/ Social Links Below: Substack: ⁠⁠https://mhpodcast.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/hernandez2055⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/106366527/admin/dashboard/⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@realmateohernandez⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/realmateohernandez/⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@realmateohernandez

    24: Operations, Automation, & AI: How to Turn Your Back Office into a Revenue Rocket

  6. Feb 9

    23: Part 3 - Interest Rate Final Analyzation

    Episode 23 of The Mateo Hernandez Podcast marks the powerful finale of our three-part deep dive into interest rates — the single most important force shaping modern business and capital allocation. In this concluding episode, we connect all the dots: how sustained high (or low) interest rates fundamentally reshape corporate capital structure, crush or supercharge startups, alter M&A activity, drive private equity behavior, and ultimately determine which industries live or die. This is the definitive breakdown every founder, operator, and investor needs before placing their next bet in the current rate regime. We close the series with actionable frameworks for navigating any interest rate environment and clear predictions on who wins and who gets wiped out in the years ahead. This isn’t theory — this is the final analysis. Social Links Below: Substack: ⁠https://mhpodcast.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/hernandez2055⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/106366527/admin/dashboard/⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@realmateohernandez⁠ IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/realmateohernandez/⁠ Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@realmateohernandez

    23: Part 3 - Interest Rate Final Analyzation

  7. Feb 9

    22: Part 2 - Interest Rates x Business Activity

    In episode twenty-two of The Mateo Podcast, Mateo unpacks the tangled web of interest rates and their ripple effects on startups and broader business landscapes. Rising rates squeeze funding for fledgling companies, making loans costlier and venture capital scarcer, while established firms face tighter margins on debt. We dive into how central bank policies shape everything from hiring trends to innovation cycles, offering practical insights for entrepreneurs navigating this economic tightrope. Tune in for a clear, no-nonsense breakdown of how to adapt and thrive. Social Links Below: Substack: ⁠https://mhpodcast.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/hernandez2055⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/106366527/admin/dashboard/⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@realmateohernandez⁠ IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/realmateohernandez/⁠ Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@realmateohernandez

    22: Part 2 - Interest Rates x Business Activity

  8. Feb 7

    21: Part 1 - Interest Rates Unpacked: What’s Really Driving the Economy

    In this must-listen episode of the Mateo Hernandez Podcast, host Mateo Hernandez dives deep into the current interest-rate environment and pulls back the curtain on how it’s reshaping the U.S. and global economy right now. Mateo breaks down the Federal Reserve’s latest moves, why rates have stayed higher for longer, and what the most recent inflation, jobs, and consumer data are actually telling us. He walks listeners through the real-world consequences of today’s borrowing costs—everything from skyrocketing mortgage rates and credit-card balances to business investment decisions and housing market freezes. Social Links Below: Substack: https://mhpodcast.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips X: https://x.com/hernandez2055 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/106366527/admin/dashboard/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@realmateohernandez IG: https://www.instagram.com/realmateohernandez/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmateohernandez

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The Mateo Hernandez Podcast is where ambition meets action. Each week, we explore entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, technology, leadership, and personal growth, bringing you guest expert insights, success stories, and strategies to help you thrive in business and life. Learn from the perspective of the host Mateo Hernandez. He is a young entrepreneur seeking to share his view and learn right along side the listeners of this podcast. If this sounds right for you then you are in the right place!

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  • Creator
    Mateo Hernandez
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mateo Hernandez
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    The Mateo Hernandez Podcast