Breaking Limited Beliefs And Discovering Your Potential with Richard Montañez - Flamin Hot Cheetos Creator, Ep #113

Peter O. Estévez Show

I’m very excited to bring you one of the speakers at my upcoming Excelente the Event on the show today. His entrepreneurial story, how he overcame all the naysayers, and what he has created from huge disadvantages is inspiring.

Richard Montañez is an inventor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and business executive whose inspirational journey has taken him from the barrio to the boardroom. A sought-after motivational speaker, he may be best known as the creator of Flamin' Hot Cheetos—the billion-dollar brand and worldwide phenomenon. Hailed as the Godfather of Hispanic Marketing, Montañez began his tenure as a janitor at Frito-Lay/PepsiCo before rising up through the ranks to head his own division. He serves on several nonprofit boards and is widely recognized as one of the most influential Latinos in corporate America.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Why it’s okay not to look glamorous (6:30)
• How to navigate the balance between dreaming and doing (8:45)
• The key to getting recognized by C-suite leaders (13:45)
• Tips for shutting out the negative noise that comes from naysayers (18:40)
• How to see yourself as more than where you currently are (23:20)
• The importance of being honest with yourself (29:12)
• How to stand out without being held back (35:30)
• The way to get a revelation (39:40)
• How to disregard haters (51:00)
• Ways to practice healthy self-love (53:30)
• What Latino leaders can to do make an impact in their communities (59:25)

Resources & People Mentioned

• Flamin’ Hot
• Excelente the Event

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