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From a One-Man Show to $12 Billion Projects
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- Speak In Flow
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- May 14, 2026
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- 1947
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Summary
Are you a CEO who still finds yourself overwhelmed, unable to step away without things falling apart? In this Episode of The Speak In Flow Podcast with Melinda Lee, Oscar Zavaleta, founder and CEO of Montez Group, shares his journey from running a one-person operation to leading a team of 35 on billion-dollar infrastructure projects, such as the $12.5 billion VTA Silicon Valley megaproject. If you're a leader who cares deeply about quality but feels trapped by your own involvement, this episode will change how you think about letting go. In This Episode, You Will Learn: The Cost of Owning Everything “The hardest part is to say, you know what? I don't need to own it.” Why starting as a one-person show creates a dangerous pattern, and how to break the cycle before your company stagnates. How to Trust Your Team Without Losing Quality “If you break something, we'll fix it.” The mindset shift that allows you to empower people, even when real financial risk is on the line. Why Training Creates Leadership “If you put somebody completely unprepared, that spirit gets beaten down, and then it's hard to build up.” How investing in your people's preparation builds their confidence and their ability to lead. Communication as Rocket Fuel, Not a Soft Skill What becomes possible when your whole team can speak about your company with one consistent voice. ________________________________ You can’t delegate to a team that isn’t working toward the same goal. So, before you consider lightening your workload, ask yourself: “Is my team ready for the responsibility? And how can I tell?” Learn how to identify misalignment in our latest blog post. "Identifying Misalignment. Is your team not working toward the same goal?" ________________________________ About the Guest: Oscar Zavaleta is the f…