Cesar Quiceno

Hustlers Mindset

Business EN ↓ 7 episodes

sit down with entrepreneurs, business owners, and straight-up hustlers to hear their real stories. The failures, the late nights, the moments they almost quit, and how they pushed through anyway. If you’re trying to build something, chase a dream, or just figure out what it takes to make it in business, these conversations will hit different. My guests get real about the mindset, the grind, and what separates the people who make it from the ones who don’t. This isn’t about get-rich-quick BS. It’s about the work, the hustle, and refusing to give up when things get hard.

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Cesar Quiceno

Episodes

Nobody's Coming to Save You' - Raw Truth From a Self-Made Creative Entrepreneur 10.07.2026 39:43

Today I sat down with Joseph - also known as Produkt - the owner of La Bodega Studios in the Bronx. And bro, this conversation was REAL. Joseph built a 5,000 square foot creative space that looks like a full NYC block inside a warehouse. But his journey to get there? That's the real story. Joseph became a father at 15 years old. He was deep in the streets, hustling, almost lost his life multip...

8-Figure Flooring Empire: The Brutal Truth About Building Wealth No One Tells You 10.07.2026 1:17:04

Frank Urban went from painting his socks black to hide holes in his shoes to building a multi-million dollar flooring empire. But his journey wasn't just hard - it was ruthless, real, and filled with lessons most entrepreneurs never hear. This isn't your typical entrepreneur interview. Frank doesn't sugarcoat anything. No motivational BS. No fake positivity. Just real talk from someone...

Stop Glorifying Burnout: Kindness, Leadership & Real Hustle 09.07.2026 34:37

Welcome back to Hustlers Mindset. This episode is special. I sat down with my dear friend Dr. Ebony Green — entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and the founder of Hello Kind Soul (a social enterprise built around kindness, compassion, community, and connection).We talked about the side of hustle culture that nobody wants to admit… that a lot of it is just capitalism lying to you.

Routine, Consistency & Team Building with Kristen Kane 11.02.2026 53:52

Back with another episode of Hustlers Mindset . Today I’m sitting with Kristen Kane , owner of Level Aesthetics in New Windsor, NY . Kristen is an all-in type of person — and we talk about what that actually looks like in real life: building a business from nothing, opening during COVID, leading a team, staying consistent, and why routine is the real secret. If you’re trying to grow a business or...

Failure Is Not an Option - What Separates Quitters From Builders 04.02.2026 45:14

Failure is not an option — and this episode explains why. In this episode of The Hustlers Mindset Podcast , I sit down with Sarah— a salon owner, beauty entrepreneur, and one of the most resilient people I know. We talk about growing up fast, hustling for survival, jumping before feeling ready, burning out, rebuilding, and learning how to keep going when life hits hard. This isn’t a highlight reel...

He Went From His Last $200 to 7 Figures 03.02.2026 55:25

Today I sat down with Steven Martinez (@scm.ink), and bro... this conversation was INSANE. Steven's out here with 6+ million followers, running THREE businesses - 1 tattoo shop in New York (with a second opening in Dallas), AND a social media consulting company helping tattoo artists and service businesses blow up online. All pulling in 7 figures. But it didn't start that way. He put his L...

He Lost It All… Then Built Tampa Bay’s #1 Body Shop 22.01.2026 1:04:39

This episode is a real one. I sat down with one of my best friends Justin Torres , owner of Wrecktified in Clearwater, Florida , and we went all the way back — before the success, before the shop, before the reviews. Justin breaks down how he went from making $7,000 a week to $700 a week , losing everything, dealing with depression, and watching his cars get repossessed… then deciding to take his...