Written in Partnership with Amir Bakian
Becoming a successful business leader requires more than just dreams and goals. It takes hard work, dedication, and a willingness to face challenges head-on. Of course, it also requires a certain amount of natural ability and talent. But even the most gifted individuals will only succeed if willing to put in the effort. There are no shortcuts to becoming a business leader, and Ruben Flores-Martinez learned it the hard way. First, he and his family had to immigrate from Mexico to the US, but that didn’t stop Ruben from believing in himself.
Ruben graduated from a high school in Wisconsin and won many scholarships that allowed him to attend different universities. After finishing his days at the university, he was ready to take the giant leap of becoming an entrepreneur. He developed an app that allowed entrepreneurs to start online stores within a few minutes. The best part was that they didn’t have to pay monthly fees or commissions. He named the app Cashdrop. His company managed to raise as much as $2.7 million from investors within a short period. Now that he is a successful business leader, many people ask him about the secret to success. He shares the three qualities that helped him reach this stage.
- Grit
Ruben had always been a go-getter. When he was just starting his career, he worked tirelessly to learn all he could about the business world, and his hard work paid off. Throughout his career, Ruben has always been focused on one thing: success. He has never been afraid to take risks, and his willingness to take on new challenges has allowed him to achieve great things. In addition to his business acumen, Ruben is also a gifted leader. He has a clear vision for his company and can inspire those around him to achieve greatness.
- Passion
“Passion is a powerful emotion that can fuel our drive and ambition,” says Ruben. For Ruben, his passion for learning coding and computer programming led him to become a successful business leader. As a child, Ruben was always tinkering with computers, and he quickly became fascinated by how they worked. So he taught himself how to code and soon began creating his software programs. This passion made Ruben stick to his idea of starting a business, and it wasn’t long before he came up with Cashdrop.
- Humbleness
In today’s business world, it’s easy to get caught up in the rat race and forget the importance of humility. But as Ruben proved, humility can be a significant asset in the business world. He was born into a humble family in Mexico, where he learned to work hard to make ends meet. Now that he has become a business leader, he never forgets his humble beginnings. That’s why he treats everyone he meets with respect. Because of his humbleness, Ruben can also build strong relationships with people.
While money and business idea are essential to start a business, Ruben believes that grit, humility, and passion for your desires are also critical players in becoming a successful business leader. Follow Ruben on Twitter for more motivational videos encouraging you to start your own business.
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