Podcast
Puerto Rico Business Broadcast
Hosted by Daven Michaels · EN
"Puerto Rico Business Broadcast" dives deep into the vibrant and evolving business landscape of Puerto Rico. Each episode features expert insights, success stories, and practical advice for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders looking to navigate and thrive in this unique market. Whether you're starting a new venture or expanding an existing one, tune in to stay informed and inspired.
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Unlocking Mental Strength: The Connection Between Hypnosis, Anxiety, and Peak Performance with Carlos Blanco
2d ago00:42:55Tap to summarizeI've always been fascinated by hypnosis, and in this episode, I sit down with psychologist and board-certified medical hypnotherapist Carlos Blanco to explore the incredible power of the mind. We discuss the difference between stage hypnosis and medical hypnosis, how anxiety and depression develop, and why many physical symptoms actually begin with our thoughts and emotions. Carlos shares how hypnosis can help people overcome stress, anxiety, limiting beliefs, fears, addiction, pain, and even improve business performance. We also dive into NLP, subconscious programming, and why what you focus on ultimately shapes your future. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or simply someone looking to become the best version of yourself, this conversation will open your eyes to the possibilities hidden inside your own mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Protechos Is Training People, Rebuilding Homes, and Transforming Lives | Emily Alfred
1w ago00:37:48Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Emily Alfred, Executive Director of Protechos, an incredible nonprofit organization dedicated to rebuilding homes and empowering communities across Puerto Rico. Emily shares her journey from disaster recovery work following Hurricane Maria to leading an organization that has completed more than 200 roof projects while training local residents in construction skills that can create lasting opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Where to Find Capital in Puerto Rico | Nate Whigham on Lending, Real Estate & Data-Backed Loans
2w ago00:29:46Tap to summarizeWhat does the lending landscape in Puerto Rico look like today—and where can entrepreneurs and investors find capital? In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with credit expert and capital markets specialist Nate Whigham to discuss the current state of lending, the challenges facing traditional banks, and why Puerto Rico remains an underserved market full of opportunity. We also dive into Palmas Town Square, an exciting retail and lifestyle development inside Palmas del Mar, and explore one of the most innovative financing concepts I've ever encountered: lending backed by data assets through Gulp Data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Investors Can Own Apartment Buildings at Zero Cost | Michael Ruge
3w ago00:35:39Tap to summarizeWhat if you could help solve the housing crisis while building long-term wealth through real estate? In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with veteran Canadian real estate developer Michael Rouge to discuss his innovative approach to affordable housing development in Canada. With more than 40 years of experience in real estate, Michael shares how his team identifies development opportunities, assembles land, secures financing, and partners with larger developers to create affordable apartment communities. He explains how investors can participate through a unique structure that provides compounded returns while ultimately owning a piece of an apartment building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Puerto Rico Can Fix Its Education System | Enid Marie Reyes on the Future of Schools
May 2900:44:01Tap to summarizePuerto Rico’s future depends on the next generation — and that starts with education. In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Enid Marie Reyes from the Puerto Rico Education Initiative to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and reforms shaping Puerto Rico’s public education system. Enid shares her personal journey of returning to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria and dedicating her work to helping rebuild the island through education reform. If you care about Puerto Rico’s future, economic development, leadership, and opportunities for the next generation, this is an important conversation you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Puerto Rico’s Economic Rise, Fall & Future with Tito Colorado | Puerto Rico Business Broadcast
May 1900:40:44Tap to summarizePuerto Rico once stood as one of the strongest economic success stories in the Caribbean—and according to former Secretary of Economic Development Tito Colorado, it can happen again. In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Tito Colorado to explore Puerto Rico’s economic history, the rise created by tax incentives, the elimination of Section 936, and what led to the island’s economic decline. We also discuss Puerto Rico’s current incentives under Act 60, the future of statehood vs. Commonwealth, labor participation challenges, and Tito’s vision for long-term prosperity. If you’re interested in Puerto Rico business, investing, tax incentives, economic development, or the island’s future, this is a must-watch conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Alternative Investments That Outperform the Market | Brendan Rempel on The Puerto Rico Business Broadcast
May 100:29:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Daven Michaels to talk about alternative investments and why they’re becoming such a powerful tool for building wealth. I share my journey from Wall Street to Puerto Rico, how I transitioned into merchant banking, and why I focus on opportunities that go beyond traditional investments. We dive into everything from biotech breakthroughs and pre-IPO deals to credit funds and capital strategies that are helping investors achieve higher yields while managing risk. We also discuss what’s happening in today’s capital markets, how founders can raise money the right way, and what investors should be looking for in this rapidly changing environment. If you’re looking to diversify your portfolio, uncover unique opportunities, or better understand the world of alternative investing—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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I Built Hotels, Not Airbnbs — How I Scaled Real Estate in Puerto Rico | ft. Robbie Crager
Apr 1000:45:19Tap to summarizeWhat if the biggest opportunity in real estate isn’t what everyone else is doing? In this episode, I sit down with Robbie Crager to talk about how he turned distressed properties in Puerto Rico into thriving hospitality and housing projects—without needing to start with millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Residential Real Estate in Puerto Rico: Luxury Markets, Investment Hotspots & What’s Next with Ricky Santana
Mar 2000:49:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with Ricky Santana to talk about the residential real estate market in Puerto Rico. Ricky shares insights from nearly 30 years in the industry and explains how the market has evolved in recent years, especially in the luxury sector. We discuss popular areas like Dorado, Condado, and Isla Verde, as well as emerging markets on the East and West Coasts that investors are starting to watch closely. If you're curious about luxury real estate, investment opportunities, and where the Puerto Rico market may be headed next, this conversation is full of valuable insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Puerto Rico’s Economic Inflection Points: From Operation Bootstrap to Act 20 & 22 | Alberto Bacó w/ Daven Michaels
Jan 2100:30:56Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode, I sat down with former Puerto Rico Secretary of Economic Development Alberto Bacó to unpack the island’s most important economic inflection points—three that fueled unprecedented growth, and three that led to deep economic decline. Alberto shares firsthand insight into how incentives like Operation Bootstrap, Section 936, and later Act 20 and Act 22 transformed Puerto Rico into a manufacturing and job-creation powerhouse—at one point generating over 140,000 jobs and attracting world-class businesses across the island. He also explains why those incentives were dismantled, how political decisions shifted economic activity overseas, and why Puerto Rico lost more than 100,000 high-paying jobs in the process. The conversation also explores the loss of the U.S. Navy presence, the collapse of the banking sector, the island’s historic bankruptcy, and the long-term consequences for investors, workers, and families. This episode is essential viewing for anyone interested in Puerto Rico’s past, present, and future—especially investors, founders, policymakers, and those considering relocation or business on the island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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