What does it take to turn two suitcases and $2,000 into a seven-figure business?In this episode, I speak with Daniel Botero, entrepreneur, career strategist and founder of Opny, about how his immigrant journey from Colombia shaped his mindset, work ethic and mission to help others succeed.Arriving in the U.S. at age nine with limited resources, Daniel built a life rooted in resilience, resourcefulness and the belief that opportunity is something you create. From climbing the corporate ladder at PepsiCo to launching a business that now empowers thousands, Daniel’s story is packed with practical lessons and powerful insights.In this episode, you’ll learn:How early adversity shaped Daniel’s entrepreneurial mindsetThe turning points that transformed setbacks into career winsWhy adaptability is key in both business and personal growthHow to build and leverage meaningful professional relationshipsWhat it takes to align personal values with business success while scalingKey topics:Immigrant entrepreneurship in the U.S.Transitioning from corporate roles to founder lifeCareer coaching and business buildingPurpose-driven leadership and long-term impactDaniel’s mission is clear: equip people with tools to grow their careers and transform their lives in the process.📣If this episode resonated with you, hit like, share your favorite takeaway in the comments and subscribe for more conversations with leaders who turned their struggles into strategies for success.Connect with Daniel Botero: 🔗Connect with Daniel Botero on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedanielbotero/Write to Daniel: [email protected] Daniel’s website: https://www.opny.co/Connect with me here:🎬YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewtallents 📲 X: https://x.com/andrewtallents📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtallents🌐 Website: https://www.tallents-partnership.com/📖 Get my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NZRZH4J📰 Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/selfcoaching-newsletter📞 Write me: [email protected] Moments:00:00:40 - Meet Daniel Botero: From Colombia to the American Dream00:03:11 - Childhood Experiences Shaping Daniel's Work Ethic00:07:31 - Finding Male Role Models and Learning Life Lessons00:10:11 - Discovering the Power of Leverage and Efficiency00:12:20 - Early Career Challenges and Opportunities at PepsiCo00:18:01 - Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship00:25:58 - Pivoting and Growing a Successful Coaching Business00:31:55 - Current Leadership Challenges and Personal Growth00:34:14 - Connecting with Daniel Botero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related