Interview with Jose Bada, owner of Don Luis Mexican Products Distributing Inc.

In this episode of Inspira, Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary of V&V Supremo®, speaks with Jessica Perjes, co-owner of Tacotlán, a Chicago restaurant that grew from making just $60 a day to becoming a local favorite. Jessica shares how her family’s vision, her father’s recipes, and her late mother’s inspiration fueled her drive to build a business rooted in tradition, resilience, and community.  Jessica opens up about the realities of being a Latina entrepreneur, from navigating gender bias to leading…

Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary Officer of V&V Supremo, talks with Sebastian Souto, President of Souto Foods, about his work background while at V&V Supremo and then seizing an opportunity as a wholesaler mainly focusing on Central American products. Mr. Souto also talks about the relationships between distributors and customers and looking at long-term results for success.

Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary Officer of V&V Supremo, talks to Alex Cabrera, owner of Lalo’s restaurant located on Maxwell Street, about the risks involved in opening a business. Cabrera also mentions how neighborhoods in the Chicago area have diversified and transformed over the years. Also, he notes the importance of having consistent, quality products.