
Seni Gonzalez
Jan 20, 2025
Paco's Tacos Journey of Perseverance and Passion with Seni Gonzalez
Seni Gonzalez opens up about her journey from teen immigrant to owning one of Indiana’s fastest-growing Mexican food chains. Discover how she’s expanding Paco’s nationally while staying true to her story.
Podcast Summary
In this episode, I was joined by Seni Gonzalez, the founder of Paco's Taqueria, a successful Mexican restaurant chain in Indiana.
Seni shares her inspiring journey from moving to the U.S. at age 14 to her struggles and triumphs in building a thriving business.
You are going to learn about:
The Family & Business Balancing Act
Thriving in the cut throat restaurant industry
Paco’s global expansion plan
Check out these great clips:
00:32 Introducing Seni Gonzalez
01:47 Early Life and Challenges
03:11 High School Struggles
04:30 Balancing Motherhood and Work
05:52 Entering the Business World
08:27 From Radio Sales to Restaurant Owner
15:36 Taking Over Paco's Taqueria
19:09 Overcoming Initial Hurdles
28:57 Building a Successful Business
34:17 Navigating the Pandemic
35:03 Meet the Team: Luis and Sergio
35:46 Adapting to COVID: Embracing Delivery Services
36:31 Rapid Growth: Opening New Locations
38:09 The Cost of Convenience: Delivery Commissions
40:20 Expanding Horizons: New Locations and Food Truck
44:59 Learning from the Best: Working at Chick-fil-A
49:40 Building a Vision: Mentorship and Growth
53:49 Future Goals: Developing Leaders and Expanding Globally
58:20 Final Thoughts and Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
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Guest(s)
Seni Gonzalez
Date Published
January 20, 2025