San Juan Social Podcast https://sanjuansocialpodcast.com/ en The San Juan Social Podcast dives deep into the vibrant and evolving business landscape of Puerto Rico. Each episode features expert insights, success stories, and practical advice for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders looking to navigate and thrive in this unique market. Whether you're starting a new venture or expanding an existing one, tune in to stay informed and inspired. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5f31656e-6aea-11ef-bae4-7b45b5618279/image/e6dc1095fc206e6e78186818cdb5e829.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress San Juan Social Podcast https://sanjuansocialpodcast.com/ no episodic Spotlighting the Movers Shakers and Change Makers of Puerto Rico Daven Michaels The San Juan Social Podcast dives deep into the vibrant and evolving business landscape of Puerto Rico. Each episode features expert insights, success stories, and practical advice for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders looking to navigate and thrive in this unique market. Whether you're starting a new venture or expanding an existing one, tune in to stay informed and inspired. The San Juan Social Podcast dives deep into the vibrant and evolving business landscape of Puerto Rico. Each episode features expert insights, success stories, and practical advice for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders looking to navigate and thrive in this unique market. Whether you're starting a new venture or expanding an existing one, tune in to stay informed and inspired.

]]> Daven Michaels assistant@SanJuanSocial.com Islandwide: Moving Puerto Rico’s E-Commerce Forward | Henry Rosaly https://youtu.be/KMTPOKIuWKU What does it take to move products, medicine, e-commerce orders, and just about anything else across Puerto Rico? In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Henry Rosalie of Islandwide to talk about the logistics infrastructure helping businesses and consumers move products across the island. Islandwide is Puerto Rico’s largest local third-party logistics provider, with a 57-year history and hundreds of employees serving businesses and individuals throughout Puerto Rico. One of the biggest takeaways for me was how much goes into something we often take for granted: getting a package from one place to another. Islandwide isn't simply moving packages — they're helping move Puerto Rico's local economy. If you're a business owner, e-commerce entrepreneur, retailer, or simply someone interested in how commerce is evolving across Puerto Rico, you'll want to hear this conversation. Check out Islandwide at islandwide.com and download the iWide app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0000 full 34 Daven Michaels What does it take to move products, medicine, e-commerce orders, and just about anything else across Puerto Rico? In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Henry Rosalie of Islandwide to talk about the logistics infrastructure helping businesses and consumers move products across the island. Islandwide is Puerto Rico’s largest local third-party logistics provider, with a 57-year history and hundreds of employees serving businesses and individuals throughout Puerto Rico. One of the biggest takeaways for me was how much goes into something we often take for granted: getting a package from one place to another. Islandwide isn't simply moving packages — they're helping move Puerto Rico's local economy. If you're a business owner, e-commerce entrepreneur, retailer, or simply someone interested in how commerce is evolving across Puerto Rico, you'll want to hear this conversation. Check out Islandwide at islandwide.com and download the iWide app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does it take to move products, medicine, e-commerce orders, and just about anything else across Puerto Rico? In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Henry Rosalie of Islandwide to talk about the logistics infrastructure helping businesses and consumers move products across the island. Islandwide is Puerto Rico’s largest local third-party logistics provider, with a 57-year history and hundreds of employees serving businesses and individuals throughout Puerto Rico. One of the biggest takeaways for me was how much goes into something we often take for granted: getting a package from one place to another. Islandwide isn't simply moving packages — they're helping move Puerto Rico's local economy. If you're a business owner, e-commerce entrepreneur, retailer, or simply someone interested in how commerce is evolving across Puerto Rico, you'll want to hear this conversation. Check out Islandwide at islandwide.com and download the iWide app.

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]]> 1634 no San Juan Social Podcast: Private Med Health - The Future of Concierge Medicine in Puerto Rico https://youtu.be/UUfNaiVdTGY What if better healthcare wasn't just about seeing a doctor, but having an entire team working to make healthcare easier, faster, and more personalized? In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Mark Blackburn of Private Med Health to explore the growing world of concierge medicine in Puerto Rico. We talk about what personalized healthcare really looks like—from comprehensive “Healthy Start” assessments and customized care plans to telehealth technology, wearable health devices, genetic testing, sleep monitoring, and ongoing care for people who travel between Puerto Rico and the mainland. We also dive into one of the biggest advantages of concierge medicine: navigation. When something goes wrong, knowing where to go, who to call, and how to access the right care can make an enormous difference. Mark explains how Private Med Health helps members navigate emergencies, coordinate with hospitals and physicians, and maintain continuity of care while traveling. If you're focused on living a healthier, longer, and more optimized life—or simply want a healthcare team that's truly working for you—this conversation is worth watching. 🌐 Learn more about Private Med Health: www.PrivateMedHealth.com 🎁 San Juan Social Club Members: Mention San Juan Social to receive 10% off Private Med Health membership fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:18:00 -0000 full 33 Daven Michaels What if better healthcare wasn't just about seeing a doctor, but having an entire team working to make healthcare easier, faster, and more personalized? In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Mark Blackburn of Private Med Health to explore the growing world of concierge medicine in Puerto Rico. We talk about what personalized healthcare really looks like—from comprehensive “Healthy Start” assessments and customized care plans to telehealth technology, wearable health devices, genetic testing, sleep monitoring, and ongoing care for people who travel between Puerto Rico and the mainland. We also dive into one of the biggest advantages of concierge medicine: navigation. When something goes wrong, knowing where to go, who to call, and how to access the right care can make an enormous difference. Mark explains how Private Med Health helps members navigate emergencies, coordinate with hospitals and physicians, and maintain continuity of care while traveling. If you're focused on living a healthier, longer, and more optimized life—or simply want a healthcare team that's truly working for you—this conversation is worth watching. 🌐 Learn more about Private Med Health: www.PrivateMedHealth.com 🎁 San Juan Social Club Members: Mention San Juan Social to receive 10% off Private Med Health membership fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if better healthcare wasn't just about seeing a doctor, but having an entire team working to make healthcare easier, faster, and more personalized? In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Mark Blackburn of Private Med Health to explore the growing world of concierge medicine in Puerto Rico. We talk about what personalized healthcare really looks like—from comprehensive “Healthy Start” assessments and customized care plans to telehealth technology, wearable health devices, genetic testing, sleep monitoring, and ongoing care for people who travel between Puerto Rico and the mainland. We also dive into one of the biggest advantages of concierge medicine: navigation. When something goes wrong, knowing where to go, who to call, and how to access the right care can make an enormous difference. Mark explains how Private Med Health helps members navigate emergencies, coordinate with hospitals and physicians, and maintain continuity of care while traveling. If you're focused on living a healthier, longer, and more optimized life—or simply want a healthcare team that's truly working for you—this conversation is worth watching. 🌐 Learn more about Private Med Health: www.PrivateMedHealth.com 🎁 San Juan Social Club Members: Mention San Juan Social to receive 10% off Private Med Health membership fees.

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]]> 1931 no San Juan Social Podcast: The Untold Story of Building Modern Puerto Rico https://youtu.be/H2SFYstrlgM What does it take to help transform Puerto Rico's most iconic destinations? In this episode, I sit down with Friedel Stubbe, one of Puerto Rico's influential developers and entrepreneurs, to explore his remarkable journey from growing up on a farm to shaping communities and destinations across the island. Friedel shares how his family's agricultural roots influenced his approach to business, how he went from studying civil engineering to working in government, and what ultimately inspired him to leave public service and pursue real estate development. We also dive into the story behind Distrito T-Mobile, including how the COVID-19 pandemic nearly derailed the project just as it was preparing to open. Friedel explains why he believes Puerto Rico needs to think bigger, innovate, and raise its ambitions to compete with destinations like South Florida. One of the most memorable takeaways from our conversation is Friedel's philosophy that he's really in the “happiness business.” For him, development goes beyond buildings and infrastructure. It's about creating places where people can live, work, connect, and pursue their dreams. This is a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, perseverance, vision, and a decades-long commitment to building a better Puerto Rico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:39:00 -0000 full 32 Daven Michaels What does it take to help transform Puerto Rico's most iconic destinations? In this episode, I sit down with Friedel Stubbe, one of Puerto Rico's influential developers and entrepreneurs, to explore his remarkable journey from growing up on a farm to shaping communities and destinations across the island. Friedel shares how his family's agricultural roots influenced his approach to business, how he went from studying civil engineering to working in government, and what ultimately inspired him to leave public service and pursue real estate development. We also dive into the story behind Distrito T-Mobile, including how the COVID-19 pandemic nearly derailed the project just as it was preparing to open. Friedel explains why he believes Puerto Rico needs to think bigger, innovate, and raise its ambitions to compete with destinations like South Florida. One of the most memorable takeaways from our conversation is Friedel's philosophy that he's really in the “happiness business.” For him, development goes beyond buildings and infrastructure. It's about creating places where people can live, work, connect, and pursue their dreams. This is a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, perseverance, vision, and a decades-long commitment to building a better Puerto Rico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does it take to help transform Puerto Rico's most iconic destinations? In this episode, I sit down with Friedel Stubbe, one of Puerto Rico's influential developers and entrepreneurs, to explore his remarkable journey from growing up on a farm to shaping communities and destinations across the island. Friedel shares how his family's agricultural roots influenced his approach to business, how he went from studying civil engineering to working in government, and what ultimately inspired him to leave public service and pursue real estate development. We also dive into the story behind Distrito T-Mobile, including how the COVID-19 pandemic nearly derailed the project just as it was preparing to open. Friedel explains why he believes Puerto Rico needs to think bigger, innovate, and raise its ambitions to compete with destinations like South Florida. One of the most memorable takeaways from our conversation is Friedel's philosophy that he's really in the “happiness business.” For him, development goes beyond buildings and infrastructure. It's about creating places where people can live, work, connect, and pursue their dreams. This is a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, perseverance, vision, and a decades-long commitment to building a better Puerto Rico.

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]]> 3376 no The Future of Investing? Tokenizing Real-World Assets with Billy Beach https://youtu.be/G4QE-C_FKSE What happens when you combine blockchain technology, real-world assets, and the infrastructure of traditional financial markets? In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Billy Beach of Trusted Smart Chain to break down the rapidly evolving world of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. We talk about how real estate, businesses, and other physical assets can potentially be brought onto blockchain infrastructure, creating new possibilities around fractional ownership, transparency, and 24/7 secondary-market liquidity. Billy also shares the lessons he learned from being involved in an earlier tokenization project that faced regulatory challenges, and how those experiences helped shape the more structured approach he takes today. If you're a real estate owner, syndicator, entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about where blockchain and traditional finance are heading, this is a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:05:00 -0000 full 30 Daven Michaels What happens when you combine blockchain technology, real-world assets, and the infrastructure of traditional financial markets? In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Billy Beach of Trusted Smart Chain to break down the rapidly evolving world of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. We talk about how real estate, businesses, and other physical assets can potentially be brought onto blockchain infrastructure, creating new possibilities around fractional ownership, transparency, and 24/7 secondary-market liquidity. Billy also shares the lessons he learned from being involved in an earlier tokenization project that faced regulatory challenges, and how those experiences helped shape the more structured approach he takes today. If you're a real estate owner, syndicator, entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about where blockchain and traditional finance are heading, this is a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What happens when you combine blockchain technology, real-world assets, and the infrastructure of traditional financial markets?


In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Billy Beach of Trusted Smart Chain to break down the rapidly evolving world of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization.


We talk about how real estate, businesses, and other physical assets can potentially be brought onto blockchain infrastructure, creating new possibilities around fractional ownership, transparency, and 24/7 secondary-market liquidity.


Billy also shares the lessons he learned from being involved in an earlier tokenization project that faced regulatory challenges, and how those experiences helped shape the more structured approach he takes today.


If you're a real estate owner, syndicator, entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about where blockchain and traditional finance are heading, this is a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss.

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]]> 3624 no Connecting Puerto Rico: Business, Nonprofits & Networking with Annie Mustafa https://youtu.be/Dq4WPqqByOc In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Annie Mustafa, a longtime connector and community leader in Puerto Rico who wears many hats across the nonprofit, business, education, and networking worlds. Annie shares how she helps bring people and organizations together through nonprofit resources, mentorship, technical assistance, grant opportunities, workshops, and networking events. We talk about her work supporting NGOs and founders, including the monthly Connection Solidaria events and the Tuesday Mixers that bring together entrepreneurs, professionals, students, professors, locals, expats, and people from the Puerto Rican diaspora. If you're interested in Puerto Rico, entrepreneurship, nonprofits, networking, economic development, or simply meeting interesting people doing meaningful things on the island, this conversation is packed with valuable resources and insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:41:00 -0000 full 29 Daven Michaels In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Annie Mustafa, a longtime connector and community leader in Puerto Rico who wears many hats across the nonprofit, business, education, and networking worlds. Annie shares how she helps bring people and organizations together through nonprofit resources, mentorship, technical assistance, grant opportunities, workshops, and networking events. We talk about her work supporting NGOs and founders, including the monthly Connection Solidaria events and the Tuesday Mixers that bring together entrepreneurs, professionals, students, professors, locals, expats, and people from the Puerto Rican diaspora. If you're interested in Puerto Rico, entrepreneurship, nonprofits, networking, economic development, or simply meeting interesting people doing meaningful things on the island, this conversation is packed with valuable resources and insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Annie Mustafa, a longtime connector and community leader in Puerto Rico who wears many hats across the nonprofit, business, education, and networking worlds.


Annie shares how she helps bring people and organizations together through nonprofit resources, mentorship, technical assistance, grant opportunities, workshops, and networking events. We talk about her work supporting NGOs and founders, including the monthly Connection Solidaria events and the Tuesday Mixers that bring together entrepreneurs, professionals, students, professors, locals, expats, and people from the Puerto Rican diaspora.

If you're interested in Puerto Rico, entrepreneurship, nonprofits, networking, economic development, or simply meeting interesting people doing meaningful things on the island, this conversation is packed with valuable resources and insights.

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]]> 1872 no Can Osteoporosis Be Reversed? Bone Health & OsteoStrong | Andrea LaPena https://youtu.be/gQi6PqQZgcc I’ve always believed that staying healthy means more than just looking fit — it means building a body that can actually support you for decades to come. In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Andrea LaPena from OsteoStrong to talk about something that became very personal for me: bone health. I was previously told I had osteoporosis, only to discover through an Echolite REMS scan that I actually had osteopenia. That experience opened up a much bigger conversation about bone density, osteoporosis, DEXA scans, exercise, muscle, protein, and what we can do to stay proactive about our health. Andrea explains how bone responds to pressure, why simply taking calcium may not be enough, how muscle and bone are connected, and how OsteoStrong uses high-force isometric exercise to stimulate the body’s natural bone-building process. If you’ve ever wondered what you can do to take your bone health more seriously, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:45:00 -0000 full 29 Daven Michaels I’ve always believed that staying healthy means more than just looking fit — it means building a body that can actually support you for decades to come. In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Andrea LaPena from OsteoStrong to talk about something that became very personal for me: bone health. I was previously told I had osteoporosis, only to discover through an Echolite REMS scan that I actually had osteopenia. That experience opened up a much bigger conversation about bone density, osteoporosis, DEXA scans, exercise, muscle, protein, and what we can do to stay proactive about our health. Andrea explains how bone responds to pressure, why simply taking calcium may not be enough, how muscle and bone are connected, and how OsteoStrong uses high-force isometric exercise to stimulate the body’s natural bone-building process. If you’ve ever wondered what you can do to take your bone health more seriously, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices I’ve always believed that staying healthy means more than just looking fit — it means building a body that can actually support you for decades to come.


In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with Andrea LaPena from OsteoStrong to talk about something that became very personal for me: bone health.


I was previously told I had osteoporosis, only to discover through an Echolite REMS scan that I actually had osteopenia. That experience opened up a much bigger conversation about bone density, osteoporosis, DEXA scans, exercise, muscle, protein, and what we can do to stay proactive about our health.


Andrea explains how bone responds to pressure, why simply taking calcium may not be enough, how muscle and bone are connected, and how OsteoStrong uses high-force isometric exercise to stimulate the body’s natural bone-building process.


If you’ve ever wondered what you can do to take your bone health more seriously, this episode is for you.

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]]> 3001 no How I’m Lowering My Biological Age with Biohacking | Amanda and Bianca Vega of Welli Wellness https://youtu.be/6m680nVPWCQ What if you could actually take control of your health, energy, brain, and biological age? In this episode, I sit down with Amanda and Bianca Vega from Welli Wellness to geek out about one of my favorite subjects: biohacking and human optimization. I’m a Welli client myself, and I share my personal experience with their therapies—including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy, PEMF, binaural beats, localized cryotherapy, and personalized testing. I also talk about my own experience reducing my biological age and why I’ve become such a huge fan of these technologies. If you're interested in longevity, better sleep, more energy, improved cognitive performance, recovery, or simply becoming a better version of yourself, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 -0000 full 28 Daven Michaels What if you could actually take control of your health, energy, brain, and biological age? In this episode, I sit down with Amanda and Bianca Vega from Welli Wellness to geek out about one of my favorite subjects: biohacking and human optimization. I’m a Welli client myself, and I share my personal experience with their therapies—including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy, PEMF, binaural beats, localized cryotherapy, and personalized testing. I also talk about my own experience reducing my biological age and why I’ve become such a huge fan of these technologies. If you're interested in longevity, better sleep, more energy, improved cognitive performance, recovery, or simply becoming a better version of yourself, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if you could actually take control of your health, energy, brain, and biological age?


In this episode, I sit down with Amanda and Bianca Vega from Welli Wellness to geek out about one of my favorite subjects: biohacking and human optimization.


I’m a Welli client myself, and I share my personal experience with their therapies—including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy, PEMF, binaural beats, localized cryotherapy, and personalized testing. I also talk about my own experience reducing my biological age and why I’ve become such a huge fan of these technologies.

If you're interested in longevity, better sleep, more energy, improved cognitive performance, recovery, or simply becoming a better version of yourself, this episode is for you.

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]]> 2225 no How One Man Is Changing Puerto Rico | Amaury Rivera https://youtu.be/ZtRcppjtRi8 What does it look like to dedicate your life to serving others? In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with one of Puerto Rico's most respected community leaders, Amaury Rivera. What started as a conversation about community leadership turned into an eye-opening discussion about poverty, homelessness, disaster response, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to serve without expecting anything in return. Amaury  shares his incredible journey—from building billion-dollar telecommunications startups across Latin America to becoming the volunteer community leader for Condado, where he's available 24/7 helping residents, supporting the homeless, coordinating emergency response, and improving quality of life across Puerto Rico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:37:00 -0000 full 27 Daven Michaels What does it look like to dedicate your life to serving others? In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with one of Puerto Rico's most respected community leaders, Amaury Rivera. What started as a conversation about community leadership turned into an eye-opening discussion about poverty, homelessness, disaster response, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to serve without expecting anything in return. Amaury  shares his incredible journey—from building billion-dollar telecommunications startups across Latin America to becoming the volunteer community leader for Condado, where he's available 24/7 helping residents, supporting the homeless, coordinating emergency response, and improving quality of life across Puerto Rico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does it look like to dedicate your life to serving others?


In this episode of the San Juan Social Podcast, I sit down with one of Puerto Rico's most respected community leaders, Amaury Rivera. What started as a conversation about community leadership turned into an eye-opening discussion about poverty, homelessness, disaster response, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to serve without expecting anything in return.


Amaury  shares his incredible journey—from building billion-dollar telecommunications startups across Latin America to becoming the volunteer community leader for Condado, where he's available 24/7 helping residents, supporting the homeless, coordinating emergency response, and improving quality of life across Puerto Rico.

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]]> 3029 no He Survived Two Terminal Cancers, Climbed Everest with One Lung & Ran 7 Marathons on 7 Continents | Sean Swarner https://youtu.be/-64lr4Eo5Is What does it really mean to be unstoppable? In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Sean Swarner, one of the most inspiring people I've ever met. After surviving two terminal cancers, losing the use of one lung, and being given virtually no chance of survival, Sean went on to become the first cancer survivor to summit Mount Everest. He didn't stop there—he also completed the Seven Summits and ran seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. We dive into the mindset that carried him through unimaginable adversity, the power of purpose, why hope is the greatest survival tool we have, and how embracing discomfort can completely transform your life. Whether you're facing a personal challenge, building a business, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation will remind you that your greatest limitations are often the ones you place on yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:24:00 -0000 full 25 Daven Michaels What does it really mean to be unstoppable? In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Sean Swarner, one of the most inspiring people I've ever met. After surviving two terminal cancers, losing the use of one lung, and being given virtually no chance of survival, Sean went on to become the first cancer survivor to summit Mount Everest. He didn't stop there—he also completed the Seven Summits and ran seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. We dive into the mindset that carried him through unimaginable adversity, the power of purpose, why hope is the greatest survival tool we have, and how embracing discomfort can completely transform your life. Whether you're facing a personal challenge, building a business, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation will remind you that your greatest limitations are often the ones you place on yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does it really mean to be unstoppable?


In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Sean Swarner, one of the most inspiring people I've ever met. After surviving two terminal cancers, losing the use of one lung, and being given virtually no chance of survival, Sean went on to become the first cancer survivor to summit Mount Everest. He didn't stop there—he also completed the Seven Summits and ran seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.


We dive into the mindset that carried him through unimaginable adversity, the power of purpose, why hope is the greatest survival tool we have, and how embracing discomfort can completely transform your life.


Whether you're facing a personal challenge, building a business, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation will remind you that your greatest limitations are often the ones you place on yourself.

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]]> 2962 no How I Built My Business by Speaking on Stages | Featuring Danella Burnett Have you ever wondered how one stage presentation can completely transform your business? In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with my longtime friend and speaking strategist, Danella Burnett, to unpack how entrepreneurs can use speaking to generate leads, attract ideal clients, build authority, and create seven-figure opportunities. We cover everything from getting started as a speaker to landing more stages, creating profitable events, selling from the stage, and why speaking is one of the fastest ways to scale your business. Whether you're terrified of public speaking or already presenting regularly, this conversation is packed with practical strategies you can use immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:40:00 -0000 full 23 Daven Michaels Have you ever wondered how one stage presentation can completely transform your business? In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with my longtime friend and speaking strategist, Danella Burnett, to unpack how entrepreneurs can use speaking to generate leads, attract ideal clients, build authority, and create seven-figure opportunities. We cover everything from getting started as a speaker to landing more stages, creating profitable events, selling from the stage, and why speaking is one of the fastest ways to scale your business. Whether you're terrified of public speaking or already presenting regularly, this conversation is packed with practical strategies you can use immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Have you ever wondered how one stage presentation can completely transform your business?


In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with my longtime friend and speaking strategist, Danella Burnett, to unpack how entrepreneurs can use speaking to generate leads, attract ideal clients, build authority, and create seven-figure opportunities.


We cover everything from getting started as a speaker to landing more stages, creating profitable events, selling from the stage, and why speaking is one of the fastest ways to scale your business.


Whether you're terrified of public speaking or already presenting regularly, this conversation is packed with practical strategies you can use immediately.

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]]> 3469 no Why More Americans Are Choosing Puerto Rico for High-Quality, Affordable Dental Care | Dr. Carlos Martinez What if you could save thousands on dental care without compromising quality? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Carlos Martinez, founder of one of Puerto Rico's largest dental practices, to discuss why Puerto Rico is becoming a premier destination for dental tourism. We dive into the advantages of receiving treatment from U.S.-trained dentists, how patients can save 40–60% on major procedures, and why quality, technology, and service are at the center of everything his team does. We also walk through the entire dental tourism process—from the initial consultation to treatment planning and recovery—so you'll know exactly what to expect if you're considering traveling for dental care. Whether you're looking for routine dentistry, dental implants, veneers, or full-mouth restoration, this conversation offers valuable insight into why so many patients are choosing Puerto Rico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:59:00 -0000 full 20 Daven Michaels What if you could save thousands on dental care without compromising quality? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Carlos Martinez, founder of one of Puerto Rico's largest dental practices, to discuss why Puerto Rico is becoming a premier destination for dental tourism. We dive into the advantages of receiving treatment from U.S.-trained dentists, how patients can save 40–60% on major procedures, and why quality, technology, and service are at the center of everything his team does. We also walk through the entire dental tourism process—from the initial consultation to treatment planning and recovery—so you'll know exactly what to expect if you're considering traveling for dental care. Whether you're looking for routine dentistry, dental implants, veneers, or full-mouth restoration, this conversation offers valuable insight into why so many patients are choosing Puerto Rico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if you could save thousands on dental care without compromising quality?


In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Carlos Martinez, founder of one of Puerto Rico's largest dental practices, to discuss why Puerto Rico is becoming a premier destination for dental tourism. We dive into the advantages of receiving treatment from U.S.-trained dentists, how patients can save 40–60% on major procedures, and why quality, technology, and service are at the center of everything his team does.


We also walk through the entire dental tourism process—from the initial consultation to treatment planning and recovery—so you'll know exactly what to expect if you're considering traveling for dental care.


Whether you're looking for routine dentistry, dental implants, veneers, or full-mouth restoration, this conversation offers valuable insight into why so many patients are choosing Puerto Rico.

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]]> 1755 no Unlocking Mental Strength: The Connection Between Hypnosis, Anxiety, and Peak Performance with Carlos Blanco https://youtu.be/oNXDRRSjhts I've always been fascinated by hypnosis, and in this episode, I sit down with psychologist and board-certified medical hypnotherapist Carlos Blanco to explore the incredible power of the mind. We discuss the difference between stage hypnosis and medical hypnosis, how anxiety and depression develop, and why many physical symptoms actually begin with our thoughts and emotions. Carlos shares how hypnosis can help people overcome stress, anxiety, limiting beliefs, fears, addiction, pain, and even improve business performance. We also dive into NLP, subconscious programming, and why what you focus on ultimately shapes your future. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or simply someone looking to become the best version of yourself, this conversation will open your eyes to the possibilities hidden inside your own mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:29:00 -0000 full 19 Daven Michaels I've always been fascinated by hypnosis, and in this episode, I sit down with psychologist and board-certified medical hypnotherapist Carlos Blanco to explore the incredible power of the mind. We discuss the difference between stage hypnosis and medical hypnosis, how anxiety and depression develop, and why many physical symptoms actually begin with our thoughts and emotions. Carlos shares how hypnosis can help people overcome stress, anxiety, limiting beliefs, fears, addiction, pain, and even improve business performance. We also dive into NLP, subconscious programming, and why what you focus on ultimately shapes your future. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or simply someone looking to become the best version of yourself, this conversation will open your eyes to the possibilities hidden inside your own mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices I've always been fascinated by hypnosis, and in this episode, I sit down with psychologist and board-certified medical hypnotherapist Carlos Blanco to explore the incredible power of the mind.


We discuss the difference between stage hypnosis and medical hypnosis, how anxiety and depression develop, and why many physical symptoms actually begin with our thoughts and emotions.


Carlos shares how hypnosis can help people overcome stress, anxiety, limiting beliefs, fears, addiction, pain, and even improve business performance. We also dive into NLP, subconscious programming, and why what you focus on ultimately shapes your future.


Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or simply someone looking to become the best version of yourself, this conversation will open your eyes to the possibilities hidden inside your own mind.

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]]> 2575 no How Protechos Is Training People, Rebuilding Homes, and Transforming Lives | Emily Alfred In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Emily Alfred, Executive Director of Protechos, an incredible nonprofit organization dedicated to rebuilding homes and empowering communities across Puerto Rico. Emily shares her journey from disaster recovery work following Hurricane Maria to leading an organization that has completed more than 200 roof projects while training local residents in construction skills that can create lasting opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:29:00 -0000 full 20 Daven Michaels In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Emily Alfred, Executive Director of Protechos, an incredible nonprofit organization dedicated to rebuilding homes and empowering communities across Puerto Rico. Emily shares her journey from disaster recovery work following Hurricane Maria to leading an organization that has completed more than 200 roof projects while training local residents in construction skills that can create lasting opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Emily Alfred, Executive Director of Protechos, an incredible nonprofit organization dedicated to rebuilding homes and empowering communities across Puerto Rico.

Emily shares her journey from disaster recovery work following Hurricane Maria to leading an organization that has completed more than 200 roof projects while training local residents in construction skills that can create lasting opportunities.

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]]> 2268 no Where to Find Capital in Puerto Rico | Nate Whigham on Lending, Real Estate & Data-Backed Loans https://youtu.be/hGNcX0VwTj8 What does the lending landscape in Puerto Rico look like today—and where can entrepreneurs and investors find capital? In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with credit expert and capital markets specialist Nate Whigham to discuss the current state of lending, the challenges facing traditional banks, and why Puerto Rico remains an underserved market full of opportunity. We also dive into Palmas Town Square, an exciting retail and lifestyle development inside Palmas del Mar, and explore one of the most innovative financing concepts I've ever encountered: lending backed by data assets through Gulp Data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:56:00 -0000 full 19 Daven Michaels What does the lending landscape in Puerto Rico look like today—and where can entrepreneurs and investors find capital? In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with credit expert and capital markets specialist Nate Whigham to discuss the current state of lending, the challenges facing traditional banks, and why Puerto Rico remains an underserved market full of opportunity. We also dive into Palmas Town Square, an exciting retail and lifestyle development inside Palmas del Mar, and explore one of the most innovative financing concepts I've ever encountered: lending backed by data assets through Gulp Data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does the lending landscape in Puerto Rico look like today—and where can entrepreneurs and investors find capital?


In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with credit expert and capital markets specialist Nate Whigham to discuss the current state of lending, the challenges facing traditional banks, and why Puerto Rico remains an underserved market full of opportunity.


We also dive into Palmas Town Square, an exciting retail and lifestyle development inside Palmas del Mar, and explore one of the most innovative financing concepts I've ever encountered: lending backed by data assets through Gulp Data.

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]]> 1786 no How Investors Can Own Apartment Buildings at Zero Cost | Michael Ruge https://youtu.be/sFtCysqDjKA What if you could help solve the housing crisis while building long-term wealth through real estate? In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with veteran Canadian real estate developer Michael Rouge to discuss his innovative approach to affordable housing development in Canada. With more than 40 years of experience in real estate, Michael shares how his team identifies development opportunities, assembles land, secures financing, and partners with larger developers to create affordable apartment communities. He explains how investors can participate through a unique structure that provides compounded returns while ultimately owning a piece of an apartment building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:42:00 -0000 full 18 Daven Michaels What if you could help solve the housing crisis while building long-term wealth through real estate? In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with veteran Canadian real estate developer Michael Rouge to discuss his innovative approach to affordable housing development in Canada. With more than 40 years of experience in real estate, Michael shares how his team identifies development opportunities, assembles land, secures financing, and partners with larger developers to create affordable apartment communities. He explains how investors can participate through a unique structure that provides compounded returns while ultimately owning a piece of an apartment building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if you could help solve the housing crisis while building long-term wealth through real estate?

In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with veteran Canadian real estate developer Michael Rouge to discuss his innovative approach to affordable housing development in Canada.

With more than 40 years of experience in real estate, Michael shares how his team identifies development opportunities, assembles land, secures financing, and partners with larger developers to create affordable apartment communities. He explains how investors can participate through a unique structure that provides compounded returns while ultimately owning a piece of an apartment building.

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]]> 2139 no How Puerto Rico Can Fix Its Education System | Enid Marie Reyes on the Future of Schools https://youtu.be/29-hhXqNE5k Puerto Rico’s future depends on the next generation — and that starts with education. In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Enid Marie Reyes from the Puerto Rico Education Initiative to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and reforms shaping Puerto Rico’s public education system. Enid shares her personal journey of returning to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria and dedicating her work to helping rebuild the island through education reform. If you care about Puerto Rico’s future, economic development, leadership, and opportunities for the next generation, this is an important conversation you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 May 2026 20:09:00 -0000 full 17 Daven Michaels Puerto Rico’s future depends on the next generation — and that starts with education. In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Enid Marie Reyes from the Puerto Rico Education Initiative to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and reforms shaping Puerto Rico’s public education system. Enid shares her personal journey of returning to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria and dedicating her work to helping rebuild the island through education reform. If you care about Puerto Rico’s future, economic development, leadership, and opportunities for the next generation, this is an important conversation you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Puerto Rico’s future depends on the next generation — and that starts with education.


In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Enid Marie Reyes from the Puerto Rico Education Initiative to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and reforms shaping Puerto Rico’s public education system.


Enid shares her personal journey of returning to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria and dedicating her work to helping rebuild the island through education reform.


If you care about Puerto Rico’s future, economic development, leadership, and opportunities for the next generation, this is an important conversation you won’t want to miss.

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]]> 2641 no Puerto Rico’s Economic Rise, Fall & Future with Tito Colorado | Puerto Rico Business Broadcast https://youtu.be/irb5HOe0a6Y Puerto Rico once stood as one of the strongest economic success stories in the Caribbean—and according to former Secretary of Economic Development Tito Colorado, it can happen again. In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Tito Colorado to explore Puerto Rico’s economic history, the rise created by tax incentives, the elimination of Section 936, and what led to the island’s economic decline. We also discuss Puerto Rico’s current incentives under Act 60, the future of statehood vs. Commonwealth, labor participation challenges, and Tito’s vision for long-term prosperity. If you’re interested in Puerto Rico business, investing, tax incentives, economic development, or the island’s future, this is a must-watch conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 May 2026 13:25:00 -0000 full 16 Daven Michaels Puerto Rico once stood as one of the strongest economic success stories in the Caribbean—and according to former Secretary of Economic Development Tito Colorado, it can happen again. In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Tito Colorado to explore Puerto Rico’s economic history, the rise created by tax incentives, the elimination of Section 936, and what led to the island’s economic decline. We also discuss Puerto Rico’s current incentives under Act 60, the future of statehood vs. Commonwealth, labor participation challenges, and Tito’s vision for long-term prosperity. If you’re interested in Puerto Rico business, investing, tax incentives, economic development, or the island’s future, this is a must-watch conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Puerto Rico once stood as one of the strongest economic success stories in the Caribbean—and according to former Secretary of Economic Development Tito Colorado, it can happen again.

In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Tito Colorado to explore Puerto Rico’s economic history, the rise created by tax incentives, the elimination of Section 936, and what led to the island’s economic decline. We also discuss Puerto Rico’s current incentives under Act 60, the future of statehood vs. Commonwealth, labor participation challenges, and Tito’s vision for long-term prosperity.

If you’re interested in Puerto Rico business, investing, tax incentives, economic development, or the island’s future, this is a must-watch conversation.

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]]> 2444 no Alternative Investments That Outperform the Market | Brendan Rempel on The Puerto Rico Business Broadcast https://puertoricobusinessbroadcast.com/2026/04/29/alternative-investments-that-outperform-the-market-brendan-rempel-on-the-puerto-rico-business-broadcast/ In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Daven Michaels to talk about alternative investments and why they’re becoming such a powerful tool for building wealth. I share my journey from Wall Street to Puerto Rico, how I transitioned into merchant banking, and why I focus on opportunities that go beyond traditional investments. We dive into everything from biotech breakthroughs and pre-IPO deals to credit funds and capital strategies that are helping investors achieve higher yields while managing risk. We also discuss what’s happening in today’s capital markets, how founders can raise money the right way, and what investors should be looking for in this rapidly changing environment. If you’re looking to diversify your portfolio, uncover unique opportunities, or better understand the world of alternative investing—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:00 -0000 full 15 Daven Michaels In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Daven Michaels to talk about alternative investments and why they’re becoming such a powerful tool for building wealth. I share my journey from Wall Street to Puerto Rico, how I transitioned into merchant banking, and why I focus on opportunities that go beyond traditional investments. We dive into everything from biotech breakthroughs and pre-IPO deals to credit funds and capital strategies that are helping investors achieve higher yields while managing risk. We also discuss what’s happening in today’s capital markets, how founders can raise money the right way, and what investors should be looking for in this rapidly changing environment. If you’re looking to diversify your portfolio, uncover unique opportunities, or better understand the world of alternative investing—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Daven Michaels to talk about alternative investments and why they’re becoming such a powerful tool for building wealth.

I share my journey from Wall Street to Puerto Rico, how I transitioned into merchant banking, and why I focus on opportunities that go beyond traditional investments. We dive into everything from biotech breakthroughs and pre-IPO deals to credit funds and capital strategies that are helping investors achieve higher yields while managing risk.

We also discuss what’s happening in today’s capital markets, how founders can raise money the right way, and what investors should be looking for in this rapidly changing environment.

If you’re looking to diversify your portfolio, uncover unique opportunities, or better understand the world of alternative investing—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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]]> 1792 no I Built Hotels, Not Airbnbs — How I Scaled Real Estate in Puerto Rico | ft. Robbie Crager https://puertoricobusinessbroadcast.com/2026/04/02/i-built-hotels-not-airbnbs-how-i-scaled-real-estate-in-puerto-rico-ft-robbie-crager/ What if the biggest opportunity in real estate isn’t what everyone else is doing? In this episode, I sit down with Robbie Crager to talk about how he turned distressed properties in Puerto Rico into thriving hospitality and housing projects—without needing to start with millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:31:00 -0000 full 14 Daven Michaels What if the biggest opportunity in real estate isn’t what everyone else is doing? In this episode, I sit down with Robbie Crager to talk about how he turned distressed properties in Puerto Rico into thriving hospitality and housing projects—without needing to start with millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if the biggest opportunity in real estate isn’t what everyone else is doing?


In this episode, I sit down with Robbie Crager to talk about how he turned distressed properties in Puerto Rico into thriving hospitality and housing projects—without needing to start with millions.

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]]> 2719 no Residential Real Estate in Puerto Rico: Luxury Markets, Investment Hotspots & What’s Next with Ricky Santana https://youtu.be/tlvVjj4O5hk In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Ricky Santana to talk about the residential real estate market in Puerto Rico. Ricky shares insights from nearly 30 years in the industry and explains how the market has evolved in recent years, especially in the luxury sector. We discuss popular areas like Dorado, Condado, and Isla Verde, as well as emerging markets on the East and West Coasts that investors are starting to watch closely. If you're curious about luxury real estate, investment opportunities, and where the Puerto Rico market may be headed next, this conversation is full of valuable insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:30:00 -0000 full 13 Daven Michaels In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Ricky Santana to talk about the residential real estate market in Puerto Rico. Ricky shares insights from nearly 30 years in the industry and explains how the market has evolved in recent years, especially in the luxury sector. We discuss popular areas like Dorado, Condado, and Isla Verde, as well as emerging markets on the East and West Coasts that investors are starting to watch closely. If you're curious about luxury real estate, investment opportunities, and where the Puerto Rico market may be headed next, this conversation is full of valuable insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Ricky Santana to talk about the residential real estate market in Puerto Rico.


Ricky shares insights from nearly 30 years in the industry and explains how the market has evolved in recent years, especially in the luxury sector. We discuss popular areas like Dorado, Condado, and Isla Verde, as well as emerging markets on the East and West Coasts that investors are starting to watch closely.


If you're curious about luxury real estate, investment opportunities, and where the Puerto Rico market may be headed next, this conversation is full of valuable insights.

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]]> 2989 no Puerto Rico’s Economic Inflection Points: From Operation Bootstrap to Act 20 & 22 | Alberto Bacó w/ Daven Michaels https://puertoricobusinessbroadcast.com/2026/01/16/puerto-ricos-economic-inflection-points-from-operation-bootstrap-to-act-20-22-alberto-baco-w-daven-michaels/ In this powerful episode, I sat down with former Puerto Rico Secretary of Economic Development Alberto Bacó to unpack the island’s most important economic inflection points—three that fueled unprecedented growth, and three that led to deep economic decline. Alberto shares firsthand insight into how incentives like Operation Bootstrap, Section 936, and later Act 20 and Act 22 transformed Puerto Rico into a manufacturing and job-creation powerhouse—at one point generating over 140,000 jobs and attracting world-class businesses across the island. He also explains why those incentives were dismantled, how political decisions shifted economic activity overseas, and why Puerto Rico lost more than 100,000 high-paying jobs in the process. The conversation also explores the loss of the U.S. Navy presence, the collapse of the banking sector, the island’s historic bankruptcy, and the long-term consequences for investors, workers, and families. This episode is essential viewing for anyone interested in Puerto Rico’s past, present, and future—especially investors, founders, policymakers, and those considering relocation or business on the island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0000 full 10 Daven Michaels In this powerful episode, I sat down with former Puerto Rico Secretary of Economic Development Alberto Bacó to unpack the island’s most important economic inflection points—three that fueled unprecedented growth, and three that led to deep economic decline. Alberto shares firsthand insight into how incentives like Operation Bootstrap, Section 936, and later Act 20 and Act 22 transformed Puerto Rico into a manufacturing and job-creation powerhouse—at one point generating over 140,000 jobs and attracting world-class businesses across the island. He also explains why those incentives were dismantled, how political decisions shifted economic activity overseas, and why Puerto Rico lost more than 100,000 high-paying jobs in the process. The conversation also explores the loss of the U.S. Navy presence, the collapse of the banking sector, the island’s historic bankruptcy, and the long-term consequences for investors, workers, and families. This episode is essential viewing for anyone interested in Puerto Rico’s past, present, and future—especially investors, founders, policymakers, and those considering relocation or business on the island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this powerful episode, I sat down with former Puerto Rico Secretary of Economic Development Alberto Bacó to unpack the island’s most important economic inflection points—three that fueled unprecedented growth, and three that led to deep economic decline.

Alberto shares firsthand insight into how incentives like Operation Bootstrap, Section 936, and later Act 20 and Act 22 transformed Puerto Rico into a manufacturing and job-creation powerhouse—at one point generating over 140,000 jobs and attracting world-class businesses across the island. He also explains why those incentives were dismantled, how political decisions shifted economic activity overseas, and why Puerto Rico lost more than 100,000 high-paying jobs in the process.

The conversation also explores the loss of the U.S. Navy presence, the collapse of the banking sector, the island’s historic bankruptcy, and the long-term consequences for investors, workers, and families.

This episode is essential viewing for anyone interested in Puerto Rico’s past, present, and future—especially investors, founders, policymakers, and those considering relocation or business on the island.


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]]> 1856 no Navigating Puerto Rico's Tax Incentives with Luis Lomba https://puertoricobusinessbroadcast.com/2024/12/16/navigating-puerto-ricos-tax-incentives-with-luis-lomba/ In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels welcomes Luis Lomba, managing partner of HLB Puerto Rico, to discuss the dynamic world of taxes, accounting, and economic incentives in Puerto Rico. Luis shares his journey from KPMG to running his own firm and dives deep into the benefits of Act 60, including the Export Services and Investors Acts. Learn how Puerto Rico's unique tax structure offers opportunities for businesses and individuals, and the steps to qualify for these game-changing incentives. Whether you're considering a move to Puerto Rico or exploring strategies to optimize your business, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Did you know that Puerto Ricans can participate in MANY of these programs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:32:00 -0000 full 8 Daven Michaels How Act 60 and Smart Accounting Strategies Can Transform Your Business In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels welcomes Luis Lomba, managing partner of HLB Puerto Rico, to discuss the dynamic world of taxes, accounting, and economic incentives in Puerto Rico. Luis shares his journey from KPMG to running his own firm and dives deep into the benefits of Act 60, including the Export Services and Investors Acts. Learn how Puerto Rico's unique tax structure offers opportunities for businesses and individuals, and the steps to qualify for these game-changing incentives. Whether you're considering a move to Puerto Rico or exploring strategies to optimize your business, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Did you know that Puerto Ricans can participate in MANY of these programs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels welcomes Luis Lomba, managing partner of HLB Puerto Rico, to discuss the dynamic world of taxes, accounting, and economic incentives in Puerto Rico. Luis shares his journey from KPMG to running his own firm and dives deep into the benefits of Act 60, including the Export Services and Investors Acts. Learn how Puerto Rico's unique tax structure offers opportunities for businesses and individuals, and the steps to qualify for these game-changing incentives. Whether you're considering a move to Puerto Rico or exploring strategies to optimize your business, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Did you know that Puerto Ricans can participate in MANY of these programs?

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]]> 2403 Puerto Rico Business Broadcast: Delia Colorado and the Impact of San Juan Rotary Club https://puertoricobusinessbroadcast.com/2024/10/28/delia-colorado-and-the-impact-of-san-juan-rotary-club/ In this episode of Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels sits down with Delia Colorado, President of the Rotary Club of San Juan, to discuss her inspiring journey from Texas to Puerto Rico, her commitment to community service, and the impact of Rotary initiatives across the island. Delia shares insights into the significance of Rotary's humanitarian projects, the challenges and triumphs in Puerto Rico’s public records modernization, and her personal experiences in driving change through Rotary's local and global programs. Learn how this powerful network fosters hope, connection, and action for a brighter future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:02:00 -0000 full 7 Daven Michaels A Conversation with Delia Colorado, President of the Rotary Club of San Juan, on Building Community and Lasting Change In this episode of Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels sits down with Delia Colorado, President of the Rotary Club of San Juan, to discuss her inspiring journey from Texas to Puerto Rico, her commitment to community service, and the impact of Rotary initiatives across the island. Delia shares insights into the significance of Rotary's humanitarian projects, the challenges and triumphs in Puerto Rico’s public records modernization, and her personal experiences in driving change through Rotary's local and global programs. Learn how this powerful network fosters hope, connection, and action for a brighter future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels sits down with Delia Colorado, President of the Rotary Club of San Juan, to discuss her inspiring journey from Texas to Puerto Rico, her commitment to community service, and the impact of Rotary initiatives across the island. Delia shares insights into the significance of Rotary's humanitarian projects, the challenges and triumphs in Puerto Rico’s public records modernization, and her personal experiences in driving change through Rotary's local and global programs. Learn how this powerful network fosters hope, connection, and action for a brighter future.

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]]> 2430 Top 10 Podcaster John Lee Dumas https://puertoricobusinessbroadcast.com/2024/10/14/top-10-podcaster-john-lee-dumas/ In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels sits down with John Lee Dumas, the legendary podcaster behind Entrepreneurs on Fire. John shares his journey from California to Puerto Rico, explaining how the island became his permanent home and the birthplace of his thriving podcast community. Discover how JLD leveraged the power of podcasting to not only grow his business but to build lasting connections and leave a positive impact on Puerto Rico. Get ready for insights, laughs, and practical advice on using podcasts to elevate your own ventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:22:00 -0000 full 6 Daven Michaels Podcasts to grow your business, brand or following. In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels sits down with John Lee Dumas, the legendary podcaster behind Entrepreneurs on Fire. John shares his journey from California to Puerto Rico, explaining how the island became his permanent home and the birthplace of his thriving podcast community. Discover how JLD leveraged the power of podcasting to not only grow his business but to build lasting connections and leave a positive impact on Puerto Rico. Get ready for insights, laughs, and practical advice on using podcasts to elevate your own ventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels sits down with John Lee Dumas, the legendary podcaster behind Entrepreneurs on Fire. John shares his journey from California to Puerto Rico, explaining how the island became his permanent home and the birthplace of his thriving podcast community. Discover how JLD leveraged the power of podcasting to not only grow his business but to build lasting connections and leave a positive impact on Puerto Rico. Get ready for insights, laughs, and practical advice on using podcasts to elevate your own ventures.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3453 no Eyes on the Future: Visionary Insights with Dr. Ernesto Collazo In this episode of Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels interviews Dr. Ernesto Collazo, a renowned ophthalmologist, to discuss everything about eye health. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dr. Collazo shares his journey from medical school in the U.S. back to Puerto Rico, where he’s making a difference in the medical field. They dive into critical topics like LASIK surgery, the importance of regular eye checkups, and preventative care for conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Tune in to hear expert advice on keeping your vision healthy and how new innovations in eye care are changing lives. You’ll also learn about Dr. Collazo’s passion project "Eyes Over Puerto Rico," aimed at restoring eyesight for those in need. A must-listen for anyone who values their vision! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:15:00 -0000 full 5 Daven Michaels Exploring Eye Health, Cutting-Edge Treatments, and the Power of Preventative Care In this episode of Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels interviews Dr. Ernesto Collazo, a renowned ophthalmologist, to discuss everything about eye health. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dr. Collazo shares his journey from medical school in the U.S. back to Puerto Rico, where he’s making a difference in the medical field. They dive into critical topics like LASIK surgery, the importance of regular eye checkups, and preventative care for conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Tune in to hear expert advice on keeping your vision healthy and how new innovations in eye care are changing lives. You’ll also learn about Dr. Collazo’s passion project "Eyes Over Puerto Rico," aimed at restoring eyesight for those in need. A must-listen for anyone who values their vision! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels interviews Dr. Ernesto Collazo, a renowned ophthalmologist, to discuss everything about eye health. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dr. Collazo shares his journey from medical school in the U.S. back to Puerto Rico, where he’s making a difference in the medical field. They dive into critical topics like LASIK surgery, the importance of regular eye checkups, and preventative care for conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Tune in to hear expert advice on keeping your vision healthy and how new innovations in eye care are changing lives. You’ll also learn about Dr. Collazo’s passion project "Eyes Over Puerto Rico," aimed at restoring eyesight for those in need. A must-listen for anyone who values their vision!

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]]> 2144 no Finding Purpose and Healing: A Journey with Christina White Wolfe https://puertoricobusinessbroadcast.com/2024/09/30/finding-purpose-and-healing-a-journey-with-christina-white-wolf/ In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels sits down with Christina White Wolfe, a spiritual guide and healer who has made Puerto Rico her home. Christina shares her personal journey from a high-powered finance career in Silicon Valley to discovering her true purpose in healing and helping others through breathwork, cacao ceremonies, and sound healing. Together, they explore how Christina's unique approach is transforming lives, bringing clarity, and fostering deep personal growth. Tune in to learn about the power of these ancient practices and how they’re creating community and healing on the island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:40:00 -0000 full 4 Daven Michaels How Breathwork, Cacao Ceremonies, and Sound Healing Are Transforming Lives in Puerto Rico In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels sits down with Christina White Wolfe, a spiritual guide and healer who has made Puerto Rico her home. Christina shares her personal journey from a high-powered finance career in Silicon Valley to discovering her true purpose in healing and helping others through breathwork, cacao ceremonies, and sound healing. Together, they explore how Christina's unique approach is transforming lives, bringing clarity, and fostering deep personal growth. Tune in to learn about the power of these ancient practices and how they’re creating community and healing on the island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels sits down with Christina White Wolfe, a spiritual guide and healer who has made Puerto Rico her home. Christina shares her personal journey from a high-powered finance career in Silicon Valley to discovering her true purpose in healing and helping others through breathwork, cacao ceremonies, and sound healing. Together, they explore how Christina's unique approach is transforming lives, bringing clarity, and fostering deep personal growth. Tune in to learn about the power of these ancient practices and how they’re creating community and healing on the island.

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]]> 2416 Game changing education for Puerto Rico https://puertoricobusinessbroadcast.com/2024/09/24/game-changing-education-for-puerto-rico/ In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels interviews Charna Boquette to explore the inspiring work of the Vimenti Boys & Girls Club. Discover how Vimenti is changing the future for Puerto Rican families through its innovative, human-centered approach to education, social support, and economic development. As Puerto Rico’s first public charter school, Vimenti provides a holistic, bilingual K-5 program, after-school care, and job training for adults. Charna shares the story behind the creation of Vimenti, its mission to uplift entire families, and the impact it’s making in the San Juan community and beyond. This episode offers a deep dive into how Vimenti is leading the way in educational reform and economic empowerment on the island. (The Walking Together Pathways event mentioned in this interview has been rescheduled to November 4th, 2024. For more information visit https://vimenti.org/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Sep 2024 02:32:00 -0000 full 3 Daven Michaels How Vimenti is Transforming Lives in Puerto Rico with Education, Social Services, and Economic Opportunities In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels interviews Charna Boquette to explore the inspiring work of the Vimenti Boys & Girls Club. Discover how Vimenti is changing the future for Puerto Rican families through its innovative, human-centered approach to education, social support, and economic development. As Puerto Rico’s first public charter school, Vimenti provides a holistic, bilingual K-5 program, after-school care, and job training for adults. Charna shares the story behind the creation of Vimenti, its mission to uplift entire families, and the impact it’s making in the San Juan community and beyond. This episode offers a deep dive into how Vimenti is leading the way in educational reform and economic empowerment on the island. (The Walking Together Pathways event mentioned in this interview has been rescheduled to November 4th, 2024. For more information visit https://vimenti.org/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels interviews Charna Boquette to explore the inspiring work of the Vimenti Boys & Girls Club. Discover how Vimenti is changing the future for Puerto Rican families through its innovative, human-centered approach to education, social support, and economic development. As Puerto Rico’s first public charter school, Vimenti provides a holistic, bilingual K-5 program, after-school care, and job training for adults. Charna shares the story behind the creation of Vimenti, its mission to uplift entire families, and the impact it’s making in the San Juan community and beyond. This episode offers a deep dive into how Vimenti is leading the way in educational reform and economic empowerment on the island.


(The Walking Together Pathways event mentioned in this interview has been rescheduled to November 4th, 2024. For more information visit https://vimenti.org/)

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]]> 2112 no Unleashing Puerto Rico’s Economic Potential: A Conversation with Tito Colorado, former Secretary of Economic Development https://puertoricobusinessbroadcast.com/2024/09/13/unleashing-puerto-ricos-economic-potential-a-conversation-with-tito-colorado/ In this episode of The Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels sits down with Tito Colorado to dive deep into Puerto Rico's impressive economic development initiatives. Learn how these programs are transforming the island into a thriving business hub, offering opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Tito shares insights on the strategies behind Puerto Rico's growth, the sectors benefiting the most, and how business owners can take full advantage of these game-changing programs. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation that sheds light on the future of Puerto Rico's economy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:52:00 -0000 full 2 Daven Michaels Exploring the Game-Changing Economic Development Programs Driving Puerto Rico's Growth In this episode of The Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels sits down with Tito Colorado to dive deep into Puerto Rico's impressive economic development initiatives. Learn how these programs are transforming the island into a thriving business hub, offering opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Tito shares insights on the strategies behind Puerto Rico's growth, the sectors benefiting the most, and how business owners can take full advantage of these game-changing programs. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation that sheds light on the future of Puerto Rico's economy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, host Daven Michaels sits down with Tito Colorado to dive deep into Puerto Rico's impressive economic development initiatives. Learn how these programs are transforming the island into a thriving business hub, offering opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Tito shares insights on the strategies behind Puerto Rico's growth, the sectors benefiting the most, and how business owners can take full advantage of these game-changing programs. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation that sheds light on the future of Puerto Rico's economy!

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]]> 2316 no The Puerto Rico Business Broadcast The Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, hosted by Daven Michaels, is your go-to podcast for in-depth insights into Puerto Rico's dynamic business landscape. Each episode features conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts who share their success stories, strategies, and opportunities that are shaping Puerto Rico’s economy. Whether you're a business owner, investor, or just curious about the island’s economic potential, this podcast delivers valuable content that can help you thrive in Puerto Rico's rapidly growing market. Tune in to stay informed and inspired! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:49:00 -0000 trailer 1 Daven Michaels The Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, hosted by Daven Michaels, is your go-to podcast for in-depth insights into Puerto Rico's dynamic business landscape. Each episode features conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts who share their success stories, strategies, and opportunities that are shaping Puerto Rico’s economy. Whether you're a business owner, investor, or just curious about the island’s economic potential, this podcast delivers valuable content that can help you thrive in Puerto Rico's rapidly growing market. Tune in to stay informed and inspired! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, hosted by Daven Michaels, is your go-to podcast for in-depth insights into Puerto Rico's dynamic business landscape. Each episode features conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts who share their success stories, strategies, and opportunities that are shaping Puerto Rico’s economy. Whether you're a business owner, investor, or just curious about the island’s economic potential, this podcast delivers valuable content that can help you thrive in Puerto Rico's rapidly growing market. Tune in to stay informed and inspired!

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