No Quitters

From the Streets to Financial Architect | Manny Soto | No Quitters Podcast – Episode 19 In Episode 19 of the No Quitters Podcast , Dan Rey and Venny Saucedo sit down with Manny Soto , CEO and Founder of The Financial Architects . Manny shares his raw journey growing up in tough environments, navigating failure, surviving homelessness in a suit, and building a 29-branch financial services franchise...

From Backyard Parties to Booking Superstars: The Joe Michael Story | No Quitters Podcast In Episode 18 of No Quitters Podcast , Dan & Venny sit down with Joe Michael — promoter, artist manager, entrepreneur, and the man behind some of Southern California’s biggest concerts. Joe Michael shares his incredible journey: • Growing up surrounded by music in Northern California • Throwing backyard pa...

Dan and Venny go deep on the hidden programs that cap your potential—and how to rewrite them. From dissolving ego and doing a hard reset, to a simple daily gratitude practice that re-wires your focus, this episode is a step-by-step on upgrading your mindset. They cover: Where limiting beliefs come from (family, culture, “the voice”) A 10-item daily gratitude exercise that changes your state fast W...

🎙️ EPISODE 16 – Cesar Gomez: From Losing It All to Building It Back Stronger In this powerful episode of the No Quitters Podcast , Dan and Venny sit down with Cesar Gomez , founder of Optimum Financial Group , to unpack his journey from losing everything in 2007 to rebuilding his life and business empire from scratch. Cesar shares how he went from selling computers out of his dorm room to owning m...

🎙️ Episode 15 — Anthony Flores: From Dirt Floors to Building Empires From dirt floors in Guerrero, Mexico , to running multiple thriving businesses across California , Anthony Flores is the definition of a No Quitter. 💪 In this episode, Dan and Venny dive deep into Anthony’s journey — from earning just $39 on his first paycheck to owning Help-U-Save Insurance , Carousel Bakery , and the now-famou...

Episode 14 | Real Talk with Dan & Venny:Why People Quit—And How to Break the Cycle No guests. No fluff. Dan Rey and Venny Saucedo go deep on why people give up—and exactly how to get your fire back. They cover environment vs. mindset, switching from vague “goals” to precise “targets,” the power of ruthless accountability, and simple ways to rewire your brain so you stop self-sabotaging and sta...

🎙️ Episode 13 | No Quitters Podcast — Luis Payan: From Surviving Gang Violence to Serving as Police Captain In this powerful episode, Dan Rey and Venny Saucedo sit down with Luis Payan , a Captain with the Garden Grove Police Department who has served his community for 25 years. Growing up in Santa Ana, CA during the 80s and 90s , Luis witnessed firsthand the peak of gang violence — with weekly dr...

Thriving in a Shifting Real Estate Market In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down to talk shop — breaking down the current state of the real estate market and how agents can not just survive, but succeed. They discuss the biggest mistakes some real estate agents make, strategies that work in today’s environment, and why adapting is key. Whether you’re a seasoned agent or just starting out, this ep...

From Prison to Purpose: Floyd Flores & the Power of Transformation In this powerful episode, Dan sits down with Floyd Flores , founder of Development Fitness , to share a story of redemption, discipline, and relentless drive. Born and raised in Watts, Floyd’s early years were filled with hardship and run-ins with the law—leading to multiple prison stints before he turned 18. But during his fin...

Episode 10: Oscar Rodriguez-Aguila — From Rock Bottom to Global Vision In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with Oscar Rodriguez-Aguila , a dedicated professional in the Real Estate Property Management world who’s now on a mission to share his knowledge with people in Mexico and beyond . Oscar shares his incredible story of emigrating to the U.S. with his mom and starting from the bottom — help...

Episode 9: Marco Soto – From One Glove to a Million-Dollar Brand In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with Marco Soto , founder of Soto Gloves , a custom baseball glove company with deep roots in craftsmanship, family, and passion for the game. Marco shares how his journey began in Mexico, where his grandfather transitioned from making horse saddles to handcrafting Marco’s very first glove. Tha...

Episode 8 – Cristina Briseño: From Adversity to Achievement in Lending & Life In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Cristina Briseño — a nationally recognized top 1% lender, award-winning entrepreneur, and co-founder of Thrive. Cristina shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Los Angeles as the daughter of a single immigrant mother to closing over 2,000 real estate deals and...

Here’s a compelling episode description for Episode 7 of the No Quitters Podcast featuring Oscar Ramos: Episode 7: Oscar Ramos – Building Back Stronger In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Oscar Ramos , who—alongside his father—has built a powerful property business spanning multiple states and thousands of rental units . Oscar shares how they went fro...

Episode 6: Rosey Nava – Rebuilding Through Strength In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with entrepreneur Rosey Nava , founder of Peach Body Studios , a women-focused fitness gym that's empowering clients through strength, community, and confidence. Now opening her second location , Rosey shares her journey of transformation — from getting married young to going through a life-changing separat...

Episode 5: Erick Elegado – From Top Producer to City Builder In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with real estate legend Erick Elegado — one of the greatest salesmen the industry has ever seen. With a jaw-dropping 884 sales in a single year , Erick is not just a top producer — he’s a visionary entrepreneur and developer of entire cities , currently leading the charge on two major developments...

Episode 4: George Briseño – 30 Years in the Game In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with longtime real estate professional and entrepreneur George Briseño , owner of On Shore Lending and a close friend of Venny’s. With over 30 years of experience in the real estate and mortgage industry, George shares the wisdom he’s gained from decades of wins, losses, and lessons. From market crashes to car...

Episode 3: Ivan Maldonado – Building Businesses, Staying Grounded In this episode, Dan and Venny sit down with entrepreneur Ivan Maldonado to hear the story behind his rise. From past business attempts that didn’t go as planned to now owning two thriving businesses — a staffing agency and a restaurant with two locations — Ivan shares the mindset and lessons that helped him level up. Beyond the bus...

Episode 2: Venny Saucedo – From Secret Service Dreams to Real Estate Legacy In this episode, we dive into the story of co-host Venny Saucedo. Raised between Santa Monica and Inglewood, Venny grew up with hardworking parents who set a powerful example of discipline and dedication. Originally on track to join the Secret Service, Venny made a life-changing pivot into real estate alongside his wife —...

Episode 1: Dan Rey – From the Struggle to the Strategy In this powerful debut episode, Dan Rey opens up about his journey—one marked by adversity, resilience, and relentless drive. Growing up around drugs on both sides of the border between the U.S. and Mexico, Dan shares how his early environment led him down a rough path, including time in jail. But through it all, the influence of his hardworki...