Ep. 249: Torchy’s Tacos Founder Mike Rypka on Redemption, Grit, and Culture скачать в хорошем качестве

Ep. 249: Torchy’s Tacos Founder Mike Rypka on Redemption, Grit, and Culture

🌮 Before food trucks were cool, Mike Rypka had a used trailer, a red Vespa for deliveries, and a bold dream of building a taco joint. Today, Torchy’s Tacos has grown to 100+ locations across the Southwest—powered by grit, second chances, and a people-first culture. But the story behind the tacos is even more powerful. At just 12 years old, Mike was battling a cocaine addiction. By 22, he was leading a kitchen team of 75 cooks from 24 countries, proving his worth not with authority, but by showing up early, setting their stations, and earning respect through action. “Everyone shows up with a suitcase,” he says. At Torchy’s, those suitcases are met with grace, accountability, and opportunity. 🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to build a culture that gives second chances—and why it pays off ✅ A powerful strategy for earning trust as a young or underestimated leader ✅ Why honoring people’s stories leads to stronger teams and richer culture 📖 Grab the book The Devil Is In the Details: Mike Rypka and the Torchy’s Tacos Story → https://a.co/d/0yuR5kz 🎁 BONUS RESOURCE: Don’s favorite quotes + reflection prompts → https://gr8links.co/bonus 📖 Want to publish a book? Don is Publisher at Forbes Books → https://gr8links.co/write 📘 Don’s new book Momentum is now available → https://gr8links.co/book-momentum 🎤 Need a speaker? Book Don to inspire your team → https://gr8links.co/bookdon 🙏 Special thanks to Anthony Dickinson and Karson Hills for making this episode possible. 🔔 Subscribe and tap the bell for more stories of leadership under pressure. #TorchysTacos #MikeRypka #CorporateCompetitorPodcast #Leadership #SecondChances #Culture #MomentumBook