<p>In this episode we connect with Armando De La Torre. He is an entrepreneur, restaurateur, and leads one of LA’s favorite taco chains, Guisados. Armando talks about the dynamics of running a business alongside his father (ala Shaq and Kobe), delivering an extraordinary customer experience, and how to remain flexible in a constantly evolving LA market. We also learn about Armando’s newest restaurants, George’s Burgers and Playita, and how they continue to reflect the values of the Latinx culture in LA.</p> <p>Lastly, as a reminder, we are still recording at home! We appreciate your patience as we navigate barking dogs, ambulances, and any other background noise.</p> <p><strong>Things you will learn in this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How to build a brand that represents your goals, values, and leadership</li> <li>Ways to prioritize product quality and customer experience while scaling a business</li> <li>Ways managers can empower teams through presence, patience, and resilience.</li> </ul> <p>You can learn more about <a href="https://www.instagram.com/guisados/?hl=en"><u>Guisados</u></a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/georges_burgers/?hl=en"><u>George’s Burgers</u></a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/playitamariscos/?hl=en"><u>Playita</u></a> on Instagram.</p>