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Laborit's Law: The Science Behind Why We Procrastinate (And How to Beat It)

Discover Laborit's Law - why your brain chooses easy tasks over important ones. Learn 3 practical strategies successful entrepreneurs use to beat procrastination.

Every morning, you walk into your business with big plans. But somehow, you end up organizing your desk instead of making that important client call. Sound familiar? Meet Laborit's Law - the scientific reason why entrepreneurs choose easy tasks over game-changing ones. Discover the coffee shop framework that's helping business leaders flip this script and tackle their biggest challenges first.

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The Brandon Ivan Peña C.A.F.É. Method: Why 87% of Latino Small Businesses Fail at Marketing (And the Revolutionary Framework That Changes Everything)

Marketing expert and business speaker Brandon Ivan Peña reveals why 87% of Latino small businesses fail at marketing and introduces his revolutionary C.A.F.É. Method framework. This proven system focuses on Community First, Authentic Storytelling, Focus on Results, and Emotional Connection - generating over $2.3 million for small business owners. Unlike generic corporate strategies, the Brandon Ivan Peña C.A.F.É. Method is specifically designed for community-centered businesses built on relationships and trust. Learn the four pillars that transform struggling entrepreneurs into thriving business leaders, backed by Harvard and Stanford research. Perfect for Latino entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders seeking authentic marketing strategies that actually work.

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From World's #1 Restaurant to Small Business Success: Will Guidara's Leadership Lessons Every Coffeepreneur Must Know

How the former owner of the world's #1 restaurant transformed struggling businesses into industry leaders—and what every small business owner can learn from his exclusive Nashville summit. Discover the data-driven hospitality strategies that increased 787 Coffee's growth by 2,400% and how you can apply these proven methods to scale your business while building unbreakable customer loyalty.

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Why Most Marketing Advice Fails (And What Works Instead)

After building multiple successful businesses and mentoring hundreds of Latino entrepreneurs, I'm here to tell you the uncomfortable truth: 95% of marketing advice is designed for someone else's business, not yours. Harvard research reveals Latino-owned businesses using culturally authentic marketing strategies outperformed the average by 31%. Here's what actually works...

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The 21st Century Leadership Revolution: 8 Game-Changing Lessons Every Small Business Owner Must Know

Transform your business with 8 revolutionary leadership principles inspired by Roselinde Torres' research. Real results from 787 Coffee's transformation.

Last Tuesday changed everything for my leadership team at 787 Coffee.

Using revolutionary insights from leadership expert Roselinde Torres' groundbreaking TED Talk, we completely transformed how we think about business growth and team development.

Torres, with 25+ years advising Fortune 500 CEOs, discovered something shocking: 58% of companies have critical leadership gaps despite massive training investments. The old "command and control" leadership model is dead.

Here's what we learned and immediately implemented:

  • Why adaptability beats authority every time

  • How Nelson Mandela's contextual leadership applies to your business

  • The power of diverse teams (our innovation rate tripled)

  • Building relationships as your real business assets

The results? Immediate team alignment, clearer vision, and actionable strategies already showing results across our locations.

Whether you're a Latino entrepreneur, small business owner, or coffeepreneur, these 8 game-changing principles will revolutionize how you lead and grow your business.

Read the full article and discover exactly how we applied Torres' methodology at 787 Coffee →

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Brandon Peña: From Fast Food to Leading Coffee Innovator, Honored by Google for AI Excellence

Big News! I'm incredibly honored to announce I've won the 2025 Google Ads Impact Award for AI Excellence, recognizing our innovative use of AI at 787 Coffee. This prestigious award validates years of pushing boundaries, proving that strategic tech adoption can transform any business. Discover the story behind the win and how we're leveraging AI to connect, quantify, and grow.

The Founder, Brandon Ivan, of 787 Coffee shares his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to recognized AI pioneer, inspiring entrepreneurs to leverage technology and heart for growth.

Brandon Peña Wins Google AI Excellence Award | 787 Coffee Founder

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Your Energy Is Your Currency. Protect It.

You don’t need more hustle. You need smarter energy management. This article breaks down how protecting your energy fuels sales, leadership, and impact. Learn how to stop draining yourself and start scaling with purpose—this is for every entrepreneur and creative leader ready to grow.

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