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

This podcast is sponsored by

Sweetwater

Sweetwater, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a large music store and online retailer that specializes in musical instruments and pro audio equipment. It's known for its extensive inventory, expert staff, and dedication to customer service.

This podcast is sponsored by

Sweetwater

Sweetwater, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a large music store and online retailer that specializes in musical instruments and pro audio equipment. It's known for its extensive inventory, expert staff, and dedication to customer service.

This podcast is sponsored by

Sweetwater

Sweetwater, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a large music store and online retailer that specializes in musical instruments and pro audio equipment. It's known for its extensive inventory, expert staff, and dedication to customer service.

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