Host Ulises Ruelas introduces The Legacy Room and the mission behind it: uncovering the real stories behind successful entrepreneurs and business owners. Ulises shares what listeners can expect from the show and why he believes every legacy has a story worth telling.

Before the $40 million business. Before the 60-plus employees. Before CSI 3000 became what it is today…

There was a father fighting for custody of his daughter.

Meet Rey Rivera — a man whose story is defined not just by what he’s built, but by what he’s fought for and the principles he’s refused to compromise.

An engineer at heart, a technician by nature, and a leader by example. Rey has taken a systematic, intentional approach to building CSI 3000 into a $40 million enterprise.

Discover “The CSI 3000 Way” — where excellence isn’t left to chance. From a 75-page playbook defining the experience for employees and clients, to an unwavering commitment to precision, diligence, and doing things right the first time.

No shortcuts. No compromised standards. Just extraordinary attention to detail and a belief that how you do business matters as much as the business you build.

But perhaps what’s most remarkable about Rey isn’t his success. It’s the man behind it all.

An incredible husband. A devoted father. A leader who cares deeply about his people. A man who has built a remarkable business without compromising the values that make him an exceptional human being.

A story of fatherhood, love, sacrifice, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence.

Because through carnage, there’s beauty.

Welcome to The Legacy Room.

Five combat tours. An Army Ranger. A former Federal Air Marshal. A marksman capable of hitting a target from a mile away.

Meet Rick and Hana Sosa — a husband-and-wife team whose lives have been defined by courage, sacrifice, service, and an unwavering commitment to others.

After years of serving their country, they entered an entirely different battlefield.

The world of entrepreneurship.

Together, they built Grind-Well into a multimillion-dollar utility infrastructure company in just four years, establishing themselves as an emerging force in Chicagoland’s construction industry.

But their greatest mission isn’t measured in dollars.

It’s measured in the lives of the veterans they continue to fight for.

For Rick and Hana, service didn’t end when the uniforms came off. Their experiences shaped a deeper purpose: advocating for those who served, creating opportunities for fellow veterans, and ensuring the men and women who sacrificed for their country aren’t forgotten when they return home.

Discover how military discipline became their competitive advantage in business, how they navigate entrepreneurship as husband and wife, and how they’re using their success to continue serving a community that means everything to them.

From combat zones to construction sites. From serving their country to building a company. From fighting alongside fellow service members to fighting for their futures.

The battlefield has changed. But the mission remains.

A story of love, sacrifice, resilience, entrepreneurship, and a legacy rooted in service.

Because through carnage, there’s beauty.

Welcome to The Legacy Room.

A Legacy of Their Own.

Before the restaurants. Before motherhood. Before they stepped out on their own…

There were two sisters growing up inside a family business, watching their father build a legacy of his own.

Meet Korina and Samantha Sanchez, two young mothers carving out their own place in Chicago’s restaurant scene.

Raised in a family where the restaurant was part of everyday life, they saw firsthand what it takes to build something that lasts. But the path wasn’t always clear.

Discover what it was like growing up in the business, the paths they considered before choosing this one, and what it means to honor a father’s legacy while building one that is entirely your own.

A story of family, motherhood, identity, and the courage to build something new.

Because through carnage, there’s beauty.

Welcome to The Legacy Room.

Before the billion dollars in collective business revenue. Before the thousands of jobs supported. Before becoming one of Chicago’s trusted connectors…

There was a young man from Chicago learning life’s most important lessons through adversity, family, and loss.

Meet Jose Suarez — entrepreneur, community advocate, and co-founder of the Executive Latino Club, a network whose members and businesses represent more than $1 billion in collective revenue and support over 5,000 jobs.

But Jose’s greatest accomplishment isn’t measured in business.

It’s measured in the people he’s helped along the way.

From navigating the loss of his mother to understanding the complexities of his relationship with his biological father, Jose’s journey is one of resilience, compassion, and choosing to lead with kindness despite life’s challenges.

Discover how a man who has spent his life bringing people together became a trusted voice in Chicago’s business community — not by putting himself first, but by consistently putting others before himself.

Now entering his next chapter, Jose is taking that same mission even further.

Through his leadership with UNIDOS Construction, he’s advocating for construction entrepreneurs, helping smaller businesses gain access to opportunities, compete for major contracts, and earn their rightful seat at the table alongside corporate giants.

His philosophy is simple: when you create opportunities for others, you create a legacy far greater than yourself.

A story of loss, love, integrity, entrepreneurship, and the extraordinary power of serving others.

Because through carnage, there’s beauty.

Welcome to The Legacy Room.

This is Jose Suarez’s story.

RICKY REGALADO

Not Enough.

Before the $25 million company. Before the second, third, and fourth business…

There was a question he still hasn’t stopped asking: what’s next?

Meet Ricky Regalado, a serial entrepreneur who built a $25 million company and says it still isn’t enough.

While others would call that the finish line, Ricky sees a starting point. Today he’s building across multiple businesses, always chasing the next opportunity.

Discover what it looks like inside the mind of someone who never stops building, what drives that hunger, and what it costs to keep going.

A story of ambition, restlessness, risk, and the relentless pursuit of more.

Because through carnage, there’s beauty.

Welcome to The Legacy Room.