"Turning Challenges into Triumphs: The Story of Juan Guerra" La Charreada & Casa Brava's Ops Manager

After moving to Bloomington from Venezuela in his early 30's, Juan Guerra began working at La Charaeda and Casa Brava as a dishwasher. After long days washing dishes, he would go sell slices of pizza at Rockit's until the wee hours of the morning, sleep for four hours, and go do it all again. He now oversees six restaurants between Marian, Bloomington, and Bedford in his role as Operations Manager and is living proof that hard work pays off. Learn more about his incredible story, and the differences between La Cha and Casa Brava on the latest episode of No Dishes!

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Original theme song by Lew Bruno

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Theme Song
02:00 - Meet Juan Guerra: From Venezuela to Bloomington
05:30 - The Beginning: Starting as a Dishwasher
08:15 - Overcoming Challenges: Learning English and Adapting
12:00 - Climbing the Ranks: From Casa Brava to Lacha
15:45 - The Importance of Community and Family Support
19:30 - Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic
23:00 - Teamwork and Maintaining Standards
27:15 - The Role of Customer Feedback in Restaurant Success
31:45 - The Unique Offerings of Lacha and Casa Brava
35:00 - Future Plans and New Ventures
38:30 - Closing Thoughts and Appreciation