Tackling Toxicity in Business with Mauricio Velasquez

Building a successful business is hard enough…Doing it in a controversial, constantly shifting space? That’s a whole different game.

In this episode, I sit down with Mauricio Velazquez — founder of Diversity Training Group — to talk about what it really takes to build, scale, and sustain a business for nearly 30 years… even when the market, media, and public opinion are working against you.

Mauricio shares how he went from starting his business on a houseboat in Baltimore to training over a million people across 70 countries — and why keeping overhead low, staying visible, and relentlessly putting yourself out there is what separates entrepreneurs who survive from those who don’t.

We also dive into a topic that’s more relevant than ever:
how understanding people — your team, your customers, and even difficult personalities — directly impacts your ability to grow and make money.

We dive into:
• Why low overhead is one of the biggest advantages early-stage founders have
• The real reason most entrepreneurs struggle to get clients (and how to fix it)
• Why “waiting for inbound” is a losing strategy
• How speaking, content, and books can become your best marketing engine
• The business case for understanding diverse customers and markets
• How to deal with toxic people (in business and in life)
• Why control over your time — not just money — is the ultimate goal

If you’re an entrepreneur trying to figure out how to get clients, grow your business, and stay resilient in uncertain times — this episode will shift how you think.

Because building a business isn’t just about strategy.
It’s about people.

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