The Truth About Starting a Business at 20 | Ricardo Herrera | Ep. 136

Workforce Skills with John Morris · Sep 24, 2026 · 37m

At just 25 years old, Ricardo Herrera has already experienced the highs, mistakes, uncertainty, and responsibility that come with building a painting company from the ground up.

On Episode 136 of Workforce Skills with John Morris, Ricardo joins John for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, hiring, knowing your numbers, social media, and what it actually takes to turn a trade into a business.

Ricardo started painting when he was 12, formed his LLC after graduating high school, and by 20 decided to stop working for other people and go all-in on his own company. But his…