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From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBs

From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBs

By: Julio Gonzalez
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Hosted by Julio Gonzalez with 35+ years experience helping companies grow, each episode delivers actionable strategies, leadership insights, and operational frameworks designed to help businesses move beyond daily chaos and into scalable, sustainable growth. Whether struggling with outdated processes, overwhelmed by technology, or stuck in the operations weeds, this podcast offers the clarity, tools, and real-world strategies you need to lead smarter and scale faster. If you're serious about building a business that works for you — not one that consumes you — you're in the right place.Julio Gonzalez Economics
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  • Millenial Entrepreneur....All Hustle...No Handouts
    Jul 8 2025

    This week on From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Christian Barrientos—a millennial entrepreneur, podcaster, and Florida International University graduate—who made the bold choice to step outside his family’s successful logistics business and build something of his own.
    Christian shares how he went from zero to scalable by focusing on mindset, mastering delegation, and delivering operational excellence. You'll hear the foundational "bricks" he laid early on, the mistakes that almost derailed him, and the lessons that keep him grounded as he grows.
    Whether you're launching your first business or scaling your tenth, this episode offers a refreshingly honest look at the realities of entrepreneurship—and gives you real tools you can use today.
    Key Takeaways:
    The first thingshttps://www.instagram.com/getclaimhelp/ every founder should delegate
    Why overpromising kills growth—and how to avoid it
    How to create customers who stick with you
    Connect with Christian:
    email: christian@poa.claims
    LinkedIn: /in/chrisbarrien/
    Instagram: @getclaimhelp
    Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
    - LinkedIn: /company/vctogrow/
    - Facebook/Instagram: @VCTOConsulting
    - YouTube: @WeAreVCTO
    - Webpage www.redefinepossible.co
    Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@redefinepossible.co⁠⁠ with any comments, questions or suggestions!

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    40 mins
  • Why your best employees leave (and how to make them stay)!
    Jun 24 2025

    Have you ever had one of your top performers resign unexpectedly? You might’ve chalked it up to money—but chances are, the real reason goes much deeper.
    In this episode, we’re joined by powerhouse HR strategist Diana Valenzuela-Hidalgo, Founder of DVHR Solutions. With over 20 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies, Diana helps businesses transform their people strategies to boost performance and retention.


    We dive into:
    - Why employees actually leave (hint: it’s often not about the paycheck)
    - The cultural blind spots that cause top talent to walk
    - How to stop the bleeding and build a workplace where great people want to stay


    ✅ Actionable takeaways include:
    - Holding “stay interviews” before it’s too late
    - Training managers to lead culture, not just tasks
    - Auditing the employee experience from Day 1 to Day 90
    Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation—and take one small step this week to keep your best people from walking out the door.


    You can reach Diana at:

    Email: Diana@dvhrsolutions.com
    website: www.dvhrsolutions.com
    instagram: @dvhrsolutions


    Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
    - LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vctogrow/
    - Facebook/Instagram at @VCTOConsulting
    - YouTube @WeAreVCTO
    - Webpage www.redefinepossible.co


    Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@redefinepossible.co⁠⁠ with any comments, questions or suggestions!

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    44 mins

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