In Episode 36 of "Dope Individuals Only," we're taking you on a time-travel journey with our homie Raul Gonzalez. He came up in the wild streets of 70s NYC and Chi-town, facing mad challenges along the way. But guess what? He didn't back down. Raul hustled his way to being a boss and building a legacy for his kids. This episode ain't no snooze fest, fam. It's packed with laughter, real talk, and some serious life lessons. Raul's story ain't just about making it; it's about making a mark and inspiring everyone around him. Hosted by Erik Rodriguez, "Dope Individuals Only" keeps celebrating folks like Raul, who keep it real and grind hard to make their dreams a reality. So, don't sleep on this one – tune in, get inspired, and learn how regular people can do some extraordinary things. Join us as we give props to Raul Gonzalez and his unstoppable journey. Follow Us On Instagram and Tik Tok @dopeindividualspod Subscribe to the show on Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast TODAY! Linker.ee/dopeindividualspod Contact Raul for all your Electrical and HVAC Repairs : Raul's Maintainence LLC (610) 504-0111 #Inspiration#SuccessStory#EntrepreneurLife#LegacyBuilder#LifeJourney #OvercomingAdversity #RealTalk #MotivationMonday #StreetLife #NYCStories #ChicagoGrit #DopeIndividuals #PodcastEpisode #LifeLessons #Resilience #LegacyCreation #PersonalGrowth #BusinessOwner #RaulGonzalez #DopePodcast 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Who is Raul? 4:25 - Childhood memories 7:30 - 1960's in New York 14:15 - Off to Chi-Town 18:00 - Meet "Antonino Luis Rodriguez" 20:00 - Being an Entrepreneur 24:25 - Dealing with Gangs 29:40 - Back to New York We Go! 33:30 - We're Moving AGAIN!? 36:20 - I Used To Hitchhike. 42:15 - Progress Brings Challenges 47:50 - Do you believe in the "American Dream?" 50:45 - It Was Easier Before 53:15 - Im Not Suppose To Be.... 56:50 - Leveraging My Power 59:18 - Career Change 1:05:10 - Raul's Final Words 1:09:15 - Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dopeindividualsonlypod/support