The Legacy Builders Podcast
A raw, unfiltered look at building generational wealth from the trenches. Hosted by Mario Gonzalez Jr., founder of Lifetime Legacy Holdings, this podcast brings together real entrepreneurs, operators, and creators who are building empires from the ground up.
No gurus. No fluff. Just stories, lessons, and strategies from people actually doing the work — turning discipline, ownership, and consistency into legacy.
Episodes

Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
In this episode of Legacy Builders, I dive into the truth behind vision boards — not the Pinterest version, but the identity version. Vision boards aren’t about pictures… they’re about clarity, direction, belief, and becoming the person capable of building generational wealth.
I break down how vision boards helped me refocus my life, rebuild during hard seasons, and stay committed to the bigger legacy I’m trying to build.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or unclear about your future — this is the episode that helps you reset.
Connect with Me:LifetimeLegacyHoldings.comLinkedIn /mgon1YouTube @MarioGonzalezJr-LLHPodcast RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/legacybuilderspodcast/feed.xml

Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
In this raw and honest episode of Legacy Builders, I talk through the real impact divorce had on me as a man, a father, and a business owner.
This isn’t a highlight reel.This is the part people don’t talk about — running a business while carrying emotional weight, learning to show up for your kids when you’re barely holding yourself together, and trying to rebuild your identity from the ground up.
If you’ve been through divorce, heartbreak, or a season where life hit harder than the business world ever could, this episode is for you.
Connect with Me:LifetimeLegacyHoldings.comLinkedIn /mgon1YouTube @MarioGonzalezJr-LLHPodcast RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/legacybuilderspodcast/feed.xml

Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
In this episode, I talk about something I’ve had to learn the hard way over the last 41 years: consistency matters more than anything else.Not talent.Not motivation.Not perfect timing.Just showing up — even on the days you don’t want to — and stacking small wins.
I get real about my own history with starting and stopping.How many times I’ve tried things, quit, came back, quit again.And how everything in my life changed when I finally understood that consistency isn’t a personality trait… it’s a decision.
I break down:
Why consistency beats motivation every time
Why showing up messy is better than waiting to be perfect
Why your life doesn’t change until your habits do
Why the “old you” will try to drag you back
How the small boring reps create the biggest breakthroughs
And what finally flipped for me in the last few years
If you’re trying to get momentum in any area — business, fitness, personal growth, relationships — this is the reminder you probably need right now.
This episode is real, honest, and straight from the heart.

Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
In this episode of Legacy Builders, I sit down with David Hori — a business buyer and scaling strategist who’s helped grow multiple tech startups all the way through acquisition, including one to Toyota.
But this isn’t a conversation about hype or headlines.
We dig into how he walked away from the tech world to buy blue-collar companies in Idaho, what “stuck” really looks like for founders, and why most owners never build a business that actually becomes a generational asset.
We talk identity, the beliefs he had to kill, the moments that cost him personally, and the legacy he’s building now.
If you're trying to build something bigger than yourself, this is the episode you need.
Connect with Me:LifetimeLegacyHoldings.comLinkedIn /mgon1YouTube @MarioGonzalezJr-LLHPodcast RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/legacybuilderspodcast/feed.xml

Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down some of the truths I’ve learned on the path from operator → business owner.I talk about partnerships, team alignment, and why systems matter more than hustle when you’re trying to build something bigger than yourself.
I also get real about the mental shift it takes to grow — from trying to do everything alone to realizing you need the right people, the right support, and the right mindset to scale.
This is part of my journey toward building generational wealth, breaking old habits, and becoming the kind of person who shows up consistently no matter what.If you’re a first-gen wealth builder, a side hustler, or someone grinding to level up your life and business… this one is going to hit.
Topics in this episode:
Why the right partnerships matter
Evaluating people and expectations
Letting go of the “do it all myself” mentality
Building systems instead of chaos
Becoming consistent (even if you never were before)
The mindset behind scaling into long-term wealth
Subscribe & follow along — I’m dropping episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as I push toward 100 episodes and document the real journey behind acquisitions, entrepreneurship, and creating a legacy that outlives me.
🔗 Connect with Me
Website: https://LifetimeLegacyHoldings.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgon1/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarioGonzalezJr-LLHPodcast RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/legacybuilderspodcast/feed.xml

Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Episode 04 dives deep into the story of my first business acquisition — the real version, not the polished one.
From running a dog training business, to burnout, to a valuation that came back way too low… to fighting with banks, restarting the SBA process, getting denied, and eventually finding the right deal — this is the journey that shaped everything I'm building today.
I talk about the lessons I learned the hard way, the mistakes I’d avoid next time, and how that first deal ultimately led to my current acquisition with Perfect Pets.
If you’re a first-gen entrepreneur, or someone trying to buy your first business, this episode will hit home.

Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, I sit down with Zach Rowley — CEO of Pro Trade Bookkeeping, systems thinker, entrepreneur, and someone who’s obsessed with building efficient businesses the same way I am.
Before we dive into his story, I ask him the question I ask every guest:“When you hear the words generational wealth, what does that mean to you?”
From there, we unpack:
How Zach went from washing cars to building a profitable, scalable bookkeeping firm
The mindset shifts that allowed him to stop trading time for money
His obsession with systems, processes, and creating business models that don’t depend on the owner
What most small business owners misunderstand about cash flow and operations
How he’s building wealth for the long term — not just the next paycheck
The systems every entrepreneur needs if they want freedom instead of burnout
This episode is all about how to build a legacy by building better businesses — businesses that grow, scale, and operate predictably without destroying your life in the process.
If you’re an entrepreneur, operator, or someone trying to escape the “work harder, not smarter” trap… this one’s loaded.

Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
In this special episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, I sit down with my two kids — the REAL reason I started building generational wealth in the first place.No guests, no script… just raw, honest conversation with the people who inspired this entire journey.
We talk about:
What they think generational wealth means
How they see money, entrepreneurship, and the future
What they notice about Dad’s grind
Their dreams and what they want to build for themselves
Why legacy isn’t money — it’s mindset, identity, and opportunity
This episode isn’t polished — it’s real.It’s a snapshot of the “why” behind everything I’m building… and a reminder that legacy starts at home, one conversation at a time.
If you’re a parent building something bigger than yourself… this one will hit home.
Welcome to Episode 2. Let’s keep building.

Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
In this first episode of The Legacy Builders Podcast, I share the real story behind my journey — not the highlight reel, not the social-media version, but the trenches.
I talk about growing up as a first-generation Mexican-American, watching entrepreneurship in my family without realizing it would shape my future… the early struggles, the failures, the late-night dog kennel cleanups, the drop-shipping disaster, the move across the country, and the moment everything almost broke me.
This episode is raw, honest, and from the heart.It’s about:
Coming from nothing and learning to bet on yourself
Climbing out of chaos and uncertainty
Taking calculated risks even when you don’t have all the answers
Building businesses that eventually run without you
The moment I realized momentum was finally shifting
If you're someone fighting for something bigger than yourself — your family, your future, your legacy — this episode is for you.
Welcome to the Legacy Builders Podcast. We’re redefining generational wealth one story at a time.




