Meet Fernando Torres

 

We recently connected with Fernando Torres and have shared our conversation below.

Fernando , thank you so much for joining us and offering your lessons and wisdom for our readers. One of the things we most admire about you is your generosity and so we’d love if you could talk to us about where you think your generosity comes from.

Without even thinking, my generosity comes from my mother. She taught me at a young age to humble myself and work hard for what I want from life and really drove home the importance of family. We didn’t always have the easiest life but I always remembered my mom worked hard and provided for me when I needed something…….whether it be a new toy, a pup that I would beg for as a Christmas present to the next pair of air Jordan’s. It’s a joke that I tell people but I let them know Michael Jordan got me through school, as long as I made the honor roll…..I had a fresh pair of J’s!!! In reality it was mother and father that kept me motivated and taught me the importance of an Education. Not many people can say they had a childhood like mine or a parent that cared. As I grew older family would tell me stories of how much they love my mom and how big her heart is. She was always there to help. As soon as I was given a puppy I feel like my life became more responsible and I had purpose to take care of this animal, I grew up loving animals and wanted to be a vet but when I learned you couldn’t save them all the decision became easy to figure out another journey. My current journey has led me into the collectible world where I get to talk with like minded people which led to the development of my podcast, I promise I’m getting back to the generosity. In the collector world little groups were getting started in communities so I decided to start my own which took me down the path of donating!!! Our first mission was raising money for school supplies which was a success. I knew for a long time that I wanted to donate and help in some way for animals. One day as I was driving I met a homeless man who had two dogs with him and I asked if money or food would be better so that I can get it for him, his response hit home with me as he asked for blankets to keep his dog warm as the weather was getting colder. I was able to get him blankets, when I drove away the wheels were turning and the mission had become clear. I was determined to purchase blankets for shelters. The last 4 years have been successful, each year I’ve been able to purchase hundreds of blankets to give to our east side and west side shelters in New Mexico. The feeling to donate is surreal and the message means so much more to me!!!

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

I absolutely love podcasting and vending. My podcast is called the Funkaholiks Podcast “thee pod that talks what they love”!!! Not a better feeling than having an old school recording with friends and guests. We were blessed with having actors and a director on the podcast. On the vending side I enjoy just the interaction and stories I get from my customers. They are passionate collectors and I love providing a service for something that gives them excitement, joy and a memory. The first 3 letters in my podcast name are FUN, I just want people to have fun and enjoy life. Go after your dreams whatever they may be and don’t ever give up. Everyone has a story and it should be heard.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Humble yourself, fearless of the word no and put in the work! Study, this is the most important thing in developing an audience and customers on your way to having a business. Can’t forget the basics either, very important

Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?

A few things that I found useful when I feel like the world is crashing down on me…..

1. Walk my dog and reflect
2. Listen to a podcast or audio biography of one of my favorite books
3. Wheel swap a die cast vehicle
4. Talk with like minded people

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