For most businesses out there, building a network of strong relationships is an invaluable component of your success. That is especially the case with the credit repair industry, and my guest for today is going to tell you all about it.
So let’s hear it for this week’s Credit Hero - Jose Rodriguez!
After his not-so-graceful exit from the Marine Corps, Jose got into credit repair, trying to get his life back on track. And pretty soon, his friends and family came knocking, asking to help them do the same.
Jose was on the fence about starting his own business and, for years, struggled intensely to get his company to the next level. The seemingly unending grind got him to the point where he was very close to quitting. But that all changed when Jose found a group of like-minded people that supported him on his journey while holding him accountable. He decided to invest in himself, joined a mastermind, and ever since, he’s been rising non-stop.
Today, Jose is running one of the largest credit repair operations in America, and helping thousands of people change their lives. Listen in to find out all about how Jose built his credit repair empire, one relationship at a time.
It’s been over 10 years since Jose Rodriguez was court-martialed for committing fraud during his time in the Marine Corps. He pleaded guilty, owned up to his mistakes, but life after the marines wasn’t easy on him. For a long time after, Jose battled depression, desperately trying to define himself as a civilian.
He got into credit repair like the majority of our Credit Heroes - by trying to fix his credit score. And since many of his friends and family members were asking for help, Jose opened up his own business, a side-hustle at the time. That moment marked the beginning of a 10-year journey that would result in incredible success. Although, it was a pretty bumpy ride getting there.
His business was progressing very slowly, and becoming a full-time entrepreneur didn’t seem to make that great of an impact. In 2018, Jose was very close to quitting after what felt like years of walking in quicksand.
Luckily, he didn’t. Instead, he decided to invest in his personal development and joined a mastermind.
Being surrounded by a group of people who could offer guidance and advice while holding him accountable, Jose’s ascent sped up dramatically. He started building relationships, and that network of trusted contacts allowed him to skyrocket his business to heights he never thought were possible. And we’re so proud to have him as a member of our Credit Repair Cloud Millionaires Club.
In the beginning, because of his issues with anxiety and depression, Jose was reluctant to get out there. He found it extremely difficult to get out of his comfort zone. However, running his business on the phone and behind the computer didn’t do much for him. Jose’s tendency to caution was stifling his growth.
It wasn’t until he had discovered Instagram that Jose began to slowly get out of his shell. He was still operating from his living room, but with persistent posting and promoting other people’s content, he was able to build up a sizeable following. All of a sudden, people started reaching out to him as well, and his network grew larger each day. At the time of this episode, Jose or Credit Dude, as he is better known on Instagram, has a following of over 45,000 people. Incredible stuff!
“Nobody really cares about you on Instagram. They care about what you’re going to do on Instagram for them.” - Jose Rodriguez
Looking back on his social media success, Jose offers some quintessential advice on how to build a remarkable following on Instagram:
It’s easy to buy into the myth of the self-made millionaire, but the fact is, having a support group you can always rely on is how you make your journey faster and easier. Jose’s story is the perfect example of what can be achieved if you surround yourself with people who are walking a similar path to your own and are willing to share the secrets they’ve picked up along the way.
“In the masterminds we’re in, it’s like, everyone accelerates together.” - Daniel Rosen
Masterminds can cost a pretty penny, and Jose was paying $30,000 a year for his membership. But only three months after joining, he was able to triple his monthly revenue. Now that seems like a pretty sweet deal, don’t you think?
Still, recurring masterminds fees can be pretty steep. They build up over time, and not everyone can afford them. In those cases, alternatives to masterminds such as building your own support group and getting a business coach might seem more affordable.
Coaching and mentorship is something people can benefit from at any level, but people who are just starting out don’t have a lot of money to spare. That is why we created a highly affordable 14-day Credit Hero Challenge that guides you step-by-step on how to launch your credit repair business.
Learn more about the Credit Hero Challenge here!
I was so glad to catch up with Jose, and there is a lot of good stuff still to come in the second part of our hour-long conversation!
Tune in next week for some more insights, tips, and secrets from the credit repair industry.
Until then - Keep changing lives!