From Trainer to Owner - Episode 92 - Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator - Jose Gutierrez

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Originally from Western Kansas, Jose Gutierrez has lived and worked in Wichita since 2002. While previously working as the district manager for Farmer’s agents in the area, Jose bought his own agency and recently celebrated his first-year anniversary.

Jose has a Bachelor of Science in business management and completed his Masters of Science in business management from Friends University.

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On this episode we discuss:
● Moving from coach and trainer as a district manager to being a business owner
● The importance of having a personal relationship with your insurance provider
● Coming to Wichita from western Kansas
● Showing everyone else how to be an entrepreneur and being inspired by what he was
teaching others
● Success is doing the right thing for those you serve
● Don’t be a sideline member, get involved in the community
● How Jose has been involved with the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and the
Hispanic Chamber
● Helping small businesses with their insurance needs and filling the gaps they aren’t
aware of
● The value of being in Wichita
● Starting a new business begins with truly understanding
● The local power couple who inspires Jose all the time

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Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator is a weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners. Released every Wednesday, it's produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy. 

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