The Power of Systems and Mentorship in Business with Herman Dolce, Jr.

Matt sits down with Herman Dolce, Jr. who is known as “The Haitian CEO.” Herman is the CEO and founder of The Dolce Group and Bella Sloan Enterprises, and he tells us how he went from social worker to successful entrepreneur. Herman talks about what it really took to build a business while keeping family and faith at the center. He shares his thoughts on accountability, how systems saved him from burnout, and the surprising truth about making a million dollars. From lessons learned through mentorship to teaching financial literacy in prisons, Herman breaks down strategies for achieving financial freedom and using success to serve others.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 – Opening Energy
• 00:00:35 – Herman Dolce, Jr.: The Haitian CEO's Introduction
• 00:01:08 – Halloween Hangover Reflections
• 00:01:56 – Capturing Priceless Family Memories
• 00:03:31 – Social Worker to CEO: Herman’s Path
• 00:06:17 – First Major Hurdles in Business
• 00:07:02 – Systems and Mentors: The Game-Changers
• 00:09:46 – Balancing Life: Family and Business
• 00:13:12 – Honoring Heritage and Legacy
• 00:14:14 – Brand, Identity, and Impact of "The Haitian CEO"
• 00:16:19 – Buying Back Time Through Financial Literacy
• 00:19:29 – The Million Dollar Mindset Unpacked
• 00:21:05 – Business Credit Power Plays
• 00:23:08 – Reflecting on Accountability: Herman's Story
• 00:26:04 – Teaching Financial Skills in Unexpected Places
• 00:30:02 – Herman’s Mission to Serve the Community
• 00:32:37 – Lightning Round: Books, Beats, and Bold Ideas

Links and Resources

• Herman on LinkedIn
• Herman on Instagram
• Execute! Podcast 
• Bella Sloan LLC
• Bella Sloan Enterprises on YouTube

Book Recommendation

• 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy

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