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SUMMARY:PBD - Lunch and Learn with Gringo's CEO Russell Ybarra
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Chamber as Russell Ybarra discusses his humble beginnings\, his business successes and missteps\, and how he has grown his restaurant group\, Gringo's Tex-Mex\, into a Texas icon.\n\n\n\n"Having built a business from many personal failures taught me valuable lessons\, and I am excited to have the opportunity to share a few of my stories\, triumphs\, setbacks\, and wisdom with both new and experienced entrepreneurs alike\," said Ybarra.\n\nIn Enchilada Entrepreneur\, Ybarra shares personal stories and a wealth of advice and business knowledge including:\n\n	Why success is a terrible teacher\;\n	How to always guard your reputation\;\n	Why a sense of urgency is critical\;\n	Advice for getting past fear of failure\; and\n	How the power of living below your means can positively impact your journey\n\n \n\nWith personal and sage advice\, practical strategies for growing your business and brand\, and valuable insight on running a successful business\, Russell Ybarra offers an inspiring view into the founding and growth of one of Texas's treasured restaurants. Ybarra also provides a useful reference for entrepreneurs striving to establish practical habits while making a meaningful impact on the world. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Register today!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<img alt="" height="900" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1664/Image/PBD_Q1_2025_Gringos_sellout_square.jpg" style="width: 900px\; height: 900px\;" width="900" /><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Join us at the Chamber as Russell&nbsp\;</span><span style="color:#444444\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Ybarra discusses his humble beginnings\, his business successes and missteps\, and how he has grown his restaurant group\,&nbsp\;<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp\;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gringostexmex.com%2F&amp\;esheet=53929405&amp\;newsitemid=20240415327533&amp\;lan=en-US&amp\;anchor=Gringo%26%238217%3Bs+Tex-Mex&amp\;index=2&amp\;md5=65c0a35c51cd5080d43565a1b055f67a" target="_blank"><span style="color:#499ED6\;">Gringo&rsquo\;s Tex-Mex</span></a>\, into a Texas icon.</span></span></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#444444\;"><span style="font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">&ldquo\;Having built a business from many personal failures taught me valuable lessons\, and I am excited to have the opportunity to share a few of my stories\, triumphs\, setbacks\, and wisdom with both new and experienced entrepreneurs alike\,&rdquo\; said Ybarra.</span></span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#444444\;"><span style="font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">In<em>&nbsp\;Enchilada Entrepreneur</em>\, Ybarra shares personal stories and a wealth of advice and business knowledge including:</span></span></span>\n<ul>\n	<li style="color:#444444\;margin-bottom:3.75pt\;line-height:normal\;background:#FEFEFE\;"><span style="font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Why success is a terrible teacher\;</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:#444444\;margin-bottom:3.75pt\;line-height:normal\;background:#FEFEFE\;"><span style="font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">How to always guard your reputation\;</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:#444444\;margin-bottom:3.75pt\;line-height:normal\;background:#FEFEFE\;"><span style="font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Why a sense of urgency is critical\;</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:#444444\;margin-bottom:3.75pt\;line-height:normal\;background:#FEFEFE\;"><span style="font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Advice for getting past fear of failure\; and</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:#444444\;margin-bottom:3.75pt\;line-height:normal\;background:#FEFEFE\;"><span style="font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">How the power of living below your means can positively impact your journey</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#444444\;"><span style="font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">With personal and sage advice\, practical strategies for growing your business and brand\, and valuable insight on running a successful business\, <i>Russell Ybarra </i>offers&nbsp\;an inspiring view into the founding and growth of one of Texas&rsquo\;s treasured restaurants. Ybarra also provides a useful reference for entrepreneurs striving to establish practical habits while making a meaningful impact on the world.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nSpace is limited. Register today!</span></span></span>
LOCATION:VENUE CHANGE !!!!! Due to an overwhelming response for this event we moved to: First Presbyterian Church of Conroe 2727 N Loop 336 West Conroe\, TX 77304
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