Step into the ring with us in this captivating episode as we sit down with the top-ranked professional boxer, Antonio Mireles. Hailing from Des Moines, Iowa, Antonio shares a gripping firsthand account of his remarkable journey from his very first amateur boxing match to stepping into the spotlight of his debut professional fight. Tune in as he pulls back the curtain, providing an exclusive glimpse into the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that define a professional boxer's life. Antonio's story is one of true grit and determination. He opens up about the challenges he faced in the early days, particularly the difficulty of finding opponents due to his unconventional height of 6'9", defying the traditional boxer's physique. Join us for an intimate look into the world of boxing, where Antonio's resilience and unyielding spirit illuminate the path to success, proving that true champions are forged in the fire of adversity. #climbthemountain #FailingAddsUp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/failingaddsup/message

In this gripping and emotionally charged episode of "Failing Adds Up," we sit down with our special guest Ben Frazier. Join us as Ben takes us on a riveting journey through his life, starting with his time in the military. With honesty, he shares the hard-hitting and extraordinary stories from the battlefield that changed his perspective on life forever. But that's not all—Ben also reveals how he found a mentor during his military service, igniting his passion for investing in real estate. We dive deep into his inspiring transition from the military to the civilian world where he works hard to be able to run a successful finance practice. Prepare to be moved as we explore the transformative power of mentorship, resilience, and how failures can be the stepping stones to unimaginable success. Get ready for an episode that will motivate veteran or not this episode has many takeaways for ALL. #FailingAddsUp #Climbthemountain --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/failingaddsup/message

The Power of Repetition and Consistency: Overcoming Discomfort in Entrepreneurship In this episode, entrepreneurs Antonio Romero and Jorge "Junior" Ibarra discuss the uncomfortable realities of growing a business and how it's essential to push past your limits to succeed. They share their own experiences with discomfort and offer tips and advice on how to overcome it, such as repetition and consistency. Join us as we learn how to step out of our comfort zones and achieve success as entrepreneurs. #FailingAddsUp #Climbthemountain --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/failingaddsup/message

Our remarkable guest whose life journey is a testament to resilience and determination. Coming from one of the murder capitals of the world El Salvador, our guest experienced profound hardship early on. His parents made the courageous decision to migrate to the US in search of a better life, saving every penny to bring them over. However, the journey was far from smooth, as our guest faced the challenge of getting lost in Mexico, staying with unfamiliar family members and strangers, and once in the U.S he endured the ridicule of classmates due to the language barrier. Join us as we dive into the depths of their extraordinary life story,  Jamie Levia having success in the insurance agency industry. Finds his true passion of helping  young  soccer athletes get opportunities like scholarships to continue their education after highschool like he one day did, Which in turn shaped him to who he is today and now owning his own football club to continue to help more and more players. #FailingAddsUp #Climbthemountain --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/failingaddsup/message

In this episode of "Failing Adds Up," we sit down with Taufeek Shah, the Founder and CEO of Lola's Fine Hot Sauce, who was listed as one of Des Moines' TOP entrepreneurs to watch, From the early days of chopping fresh ingredients at 1:00 am for hours on end with his mom just to be able to sell at the local farmers market to now his hot sauce brand being sold in stores across the US and Canada, Taufeek shares the incredible journey of building his brand and how he earned partnerships with Casey's gas stations,  Lowe's home improvement, and an exclusive partnership with Hy Vee. Join us as we learn about the sacrifices, hard work, and dedication it takes to run a national hot sauce business and the lessons he learned along the way. #FailingAddsUp #Climbthemountain --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/failingaddsup/message

In this episode, we sit down with Zach and Ryan, the dynamic duo behind Coverage Direct, an insurance agency that has made waves in the industry. From their early days of selling commercial insurance to scaling the business to new heights, Zach and Ryan share their journey and the challenges they faced along the way. Tune in as they reveal how losing an investor just four months into running the business actually helped them stay afloat and motivated them to never give up. #FailingAddsUp #Climbthemountain --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/failingaddsup/message

In this episode, we sit down with an accomplished team leader at Keller Williams Greater Des Moines, who manages a brokerage of over 200 real estate agents while running his own real estate team. Join us as we look into Dave Steinick’s fascinating journey and discover the secrets to his success. From his humble beginnings to his rise to the top of the real estate industry, Dave shares his experiences and insights on what it takes to become a successful team leader. #Climbthemountain  #FailingAddsUp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/failingaddsup/message

In this episode, we speak with the remarkable Maggie Gulling, an innovative force who has taken the photography industry by storm. With her bold vision and unparalleled creativity, She has carved out a space for herself in the photography industry and has become a shining example for women entrepreneurs everywhere. Join us as we dive into Maggie's inspiring journey and gain insight into the secrets of her success. #Climbthemountain  #FailingAddsUp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/failingaddsup/message

Ryan talks in depth about how early on in his life he was always super hands-on with fixing things around the farm and how that gave him the engineer way of thinking, that he uses on a daily basis as Director Of Operations of Team IRG. Team IRG is a Real Estate team located in the Des Metro Area that sells 315 homes a year. In this episode we get into how Junior and Ryan met to purchasing their first investment property together and now they are purchasing over 20 investments properties a year with their business partner Dave Faris who was a guest on our podcast in the past. #ClimbtheMountain #FailingAddsUp #TEAMIRG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/failingaddsup/message

Hugo Bolanos takes us on his journey of how he got into creating video content for Iowa State University to then jumping over and Working for the Iowa Cubs to then ultimately landing at the NBA G League Iowa WOLVES team. On this episode you will hear about a behind the scenes look at creating video and social media content for a professional sports teams. Also on this episode Hugo recently received a Spotlight from Iowa state university during Hispanic heritage month about how he is a latino shaping the way working with the Iowa Wolves, Hugo talks about how he remembers the struggle his family had getting to the U.S. at a young age and how reminding himself about that sacrifice his family took. He can take advantage of the opportunities he is getting working with a professional basketball team. #ClimbtheMountain #NBAGLEAGUE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/failingaddsup/message