s your lease a strategic asset or a hidden liability?

In the world of business, a commercial lease is far more than just "paperwork." It is a high-stakes agreement that directly impacts your cash flow, your ability to scale, and your long-term financial stability. One misunderstood clause can cost a business owner thousands—or even their entire company.

In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of commercial leasing to help you navigate your next deal with confidence. We are joined by Justin Munizzi, a seasoned attorney with extensive experience helping businesses secure fair and functional legal agreements.

• Common Pitfalls: The most frequent misconceptions business owners have when signing a lease.

• The "Make or Break" Clauses: Identifying the legal and financial terms that specifically impact small business survival.

• Hidden Leverage: Which terms are actually negotiable (and which ones most owners overlook).

• Operational Clarity: Why you must define maintenance responsibilities, capital improvements, and those confusing CAM (Common Area Maintenance) fees.

• Future-Proofing Your Business: Negotiating protections for economic downturns, understanding subleasing rights, and knowing when to trigger an early termination.

• Building Your Team: When exactly you should bring in a broker or attorney to protect your interests.

Whether you are scouting your first brick-and-mortar location or expanding your current footprint, this conversation provides the blueprint for mastering your real estate agreements.

Justin Munizzi is a returning guest and veteran attorney who specializes in helping businesses navigate the legal complexities of growth, from initial agreements to long-term strategy.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:About Our Guest:

As we approach our 100th episode, we are hitting the pause button to reflect. What started two years ago as a logistical challenge—recording between Orlando and Puerto Rico—has blossomed into a partnership that has fundamentally changed how we approach business and life.

In this episode, Edith and Inez pull back the curtain on the evolution of the podcast and the "behind-the-scenes" growth that listeners don't always see. Inez shares a powerful update on her work with Sabanenos Unidos Por UN Pueblo, detailing how the podcast inspired her to launch a Chamber of Commerce in her hometown and organize a life-changing STEM trip to Dubai for local students.

Join us as we discuss the patterns of resilience we’ve seen in our guests, the power of choosing a life of purpose over convenience, and why taking time to express gratitude is a critical business strategy.

Humanizing Business with Valerie King

In a world increasingly driven by AI, automation, and efficiency, how do you ensure your business doesn't lose its human heart?

This week on UYB, we chat with certified life coach Valerie King of Valerie King Coaching about the power of vulnerability, authenticity, and empathy in business.What We Explore:

• The Human Element in Strategy: Learn why focusing only on efficiency and profitability can make your organization brittle, and how embracing human aspects can actually enhance creativity, productivity, and employee well-being.

  
  

• Authenticity and Vulnerability: Valerie shares her insights on why vulnerability is a key trait for entrepreneurs, and how being true to yourself in the workplace can unlock significant gains.

• Balancing Humans and AI: We tackle the paradox of the digital age, discussing the benefits and frustrations of AI, and whether it's dehumanizing interactions. We explore the need to maintain human intuition and emotional intelligence even as technology advances.

• The Brain's Role in Business: Understand how our natural tendencies toward negativity and safety can unintentionally hinder innovation, and how a human-centered approach encourages risk-taking and growth.

• Employees as Your Biggest Asset: Why organizations must view and treat their employees as their most valuable resource for sustainable success.

This episode is a must-listen for any business owner or leader looking to foster deeper connections, cultivate a more supportive workplace, and ensure their company thrives by keeping the "human" in human resources.

Ready to bring more heart and authenticity to your business? Tune in to UYB #93!