We had the good fortune of connecting with Martin Guardado and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Martin, Let’s talk about principles and values – what matters to you most?
Integrity,

The most valuable principle to me is integrity, as an entrepreneur and creative this principle keeps me centered on pursuing my milestones even in the rocky days of life. Integrity helps outline my actions by not allowing greed to weigh in on my decision towards achieving steps that will continue helping me succeed.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
One of the things that I believe set me apart from others, is that I always look to learn a lesson from every situation I find myself in whether it be positive or negative, and also from every person I meet, I actively do my best to apply the lessons to my life. I am very proud of having the opportunity of visiting 34 of the 50 U.S states, and I’m excited about visiting all 50.
My work consists of being a jack of all trades. Being an extrovert with ADHD has put me on the path of picking up every hobby I can think of. Having an entrepreneurial spirit has allowed me to find ways to monetize my hobbies. being a creative entrepreneur has not always been easy. In my earlier stages of entrepreneurship, my father said, “Anything worthwhile doing isn’t easy.” That saying stuck to me like glue. A big part in helping me overcome the struggles of my career path has been integrity since it keeps me pursuing my dreams and my happiness.
I would like the world to know that regardless of where you start in life you can achieve any milestone you set yourself out to reach as long as you have integrity in your actions, words, and decisions.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If my best friend and I were taking a trip around Colorado I would Camp for 2 days at Junction Creek in Durango, have breakfast at Higher Grounds Coffee in Pagosa Springs on the way to the Great Sand Dunes NP, and camp there for 2 more days.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
It’s challenging for me to recognize a single person, organization, or group. However, God, my wife, my parents, and my brother would be the people I give a Shoutout to, my recognition and gratitude for my success.

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