What happens when a young woman with nothing but raw determination decides to transform her family’s struggling business?Martha Razo’s journey is a masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience, mathematical precision, and strategic thinking.Starting in a freezing trailer with just a shoebox of papers, Martha turned her father’s pallet company from a struggling enterprise into a $14.2 million powerhouse. Her story is not just about business growth—it’s about breaking generational limitations and proving that data, passion, and relentless optimism can rewrite your destiny.What You’ll Learn :
- Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth
- Use data-driven decision making to scale businesses
- Don’t let fear stop you from taking action
- Treat failures as valuable learning experiences
- Combine technical skills with entrepreneurial spirit
Timestamps:0:00 From Chipotle to Pallet Empire: The Unlikely Origin Story0:06 Transforming a Struggling Family Business0:11 The Power of Data in Business Strategy0:13 Overcoming Emotional Reactions in Entrepreneurship0:16 Taking Bold Action Despite Uncertainty0:19 Mathematical Principles of Business Growth
Connect with Our Guest:
- LinkedIn: Martha Razo
- Instagram: @martharazo
- Book: “Business Diva”
- Accelerator Business Summit: www.acceleratorbusinesssummit.com
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