Episode 950: Thinking of Starting a Business as a Police Officer...Here’s What You Need to Know

Street Cop Podcast

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4.9 • 933 Ratings

🗓️ 3 October 2024

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

In Episode 950 of the Street Cop Podcast, host Dennis Benigno sits down with Abraham Pantoja to explore the intersection of law enforcement and entrepreneurship. From overcoming challenges growing up in America to navigating the complexities of starting a side business while serving on the force, Abraham shares his inspiring journey and insights.

Dennis also offers invaluable tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, discussing the differences between starting a side business and diving into full-time entrepreneurship. The conversation delves into the importance of emotional intelligence in both policing and business, as well as the various types of entrepreneurial paths available.

Tune in for an engaging discussion that will motivate law enforcement officers and anyone interested in entrepreneurship to pursue their passions and break down barriers!

Timestamps:

00:00:00:00 - 00:00:49:23 Teaser 00:00:49:23 - 00:02:33:12 Intro 00:02:33:12 - 00:17:20:08 Abraham’s background & challenges growing up in America 00:17:20:08 - 00:39:27:12 Dennis’ tips for getting into entrepreneurship 00:39:27:12 - 00:45:37:15 Starting a side business vs. becoming a full-time entrepreneur 00:45:37:15 - 00:47:58:11 Abraham’s interests & visions for starting a business 00:47:58:11 - 00:53:52:06 Starting your own business whilst still being an active police officer 00:53:52:06 - 00:58:58:24 Emotional intelligence 00:58:58:24 - 01:08:15:08 Types of entrepreneurialism 01:08:15:08 - 01:08:50:10 Outro

Transcript

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0:00.0	I remember I do remember like if it was yesterday.
0:02.7	I remember I landed in Miami.
0:04.3	It's a culture shock, you know what I'm saying?
0:05.9	Because in other countries, you don't see that many people,
0:09.2	you don't see like the airports, I'm not that busy.
0:11.3	Oh my God, you know, like how I'm gonna make it here here, you know, how I'm going to survive, you know, how this, you know, and people complain about the United States a lot, oh my God, this and that, but we have a good here, man. I'll tell you that, we have it so good. What's beautiful about business is you get to decide how much you work.
0:25.0	It's not about like what overtime is available, what stuff's on the board.
0:29.0	If you want to work 16, 18, 20 hours a day?
0:32.8	You can.
0:33.3	I really am under the firm belief
0:35.0	that anybody can make 300 grand a year,
0:37.3	just on hard work. I'm going to be a great. Uh-huh.
0:43.0	You're trying to be a hot.
0:45.0	You trying to be a street cop?
0:48.0	Hey guys, welcome to this episode of the street cop podcast.
0:52.0	Your host, founder and CEO of Street Cop Training.
0:53.6	My name is Dennis Benino, and I have with us today somebody who's a follow-up guest
0:57.1	from a previous podcast, not too long ago it was released,
1:00.6	I feel like a week ago,
1:01.6	and it was my good friend Paul Espinoza. We talked about business
1:04.4	and leaving police work and finding business adventures and I may not have every
1:10.0	answer to business but at this point in my life maybe I feel like there's something I could help other people with
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