{"podcast":{"title":"The RJ Ledesma Podcast","slug":"the-rj-ledesma-podcast-1290248","podcast_index_feed_id":1290248,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/619c28927a39a5001204707e","website_url":"https://anchor.fm/rj-ledesma","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/619c28927a39a5001204707e/1744619270548-65b9bae8-9dd7-4324-a88f-28bab50306dc.jpeg","author":"RJ Ledesma and The Pod Network","episode_count":217,"summary":"Hosted by entrepreneur and bestselling author RJ Ledesma, this podcast interviews the Philippines’ top business minds. Learn startup strategies, growth hacks, and personal stories from leaders across industries. If you’re looking for a Filipino business podcast packed with insights, humor, and entrepreneurial inspiration — this is your playbook. Thanks for tuning in! You can help support our podcast by doing the following: TAP the FOLLOW button and NOTIFICATION BELL here on SPOTIFY! RATE this podcast with 5 STARS! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS via the Q&A and POLL via the SPOTIFY app! (Scroll down the Spotify app and find it there!) Follow us on social media: RJ Ledesma Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rjledesmapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rjledesmapodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therjledesmapodcast3542 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rj.ledesma?lang=en and The Pod Network on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepodnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodnetwork/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodNetworkEntertainment Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_podnetwork If you're interested in collaborating with our podcast throug…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:19:37.059442+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rj-ledesma-podcast-1290248"},"episode":{"title":"EVERYONE WAS PULLING BACK. THEY DECIDED TO BUILD.","slug":"everyone-was-pulling-back-they-decided-to-build","published_at":"2026-07-17T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rj-ledesma-podcast-1290248/everyone-was-pulling-back-they-decided-to-build","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rj-ledesma-podcast-1290248","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-rj-ledesma-podcast/episodes/everyone-was-pulling-back-they-decided-to-build","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/619c28927a39a5001204707e/e/6a59c99c4d4b991ebee7b347/media.mp3","summary":"When the pandemic brought uncertainty to the real estate industry, most people were playing defense. Jonathan Caro and Alejandro \"Andy\" Manalac did the exact opposite. After decades of successful careers with some of the country's biggest real estate companies, they walked away from corporate life, bet on themselves, and launched Havitas—a boutique real estate company with one bold belief: F*CK ORDINARY. That philosophy isn't just a tagline. It's how they approach every project they build. From Aya Hills, overlooking the majestic Taal Volcano, to Hinabi in La Union, Havitas is reimagining what real estate can be—creating thoughtfully designed, income-yielding properties that are built to deliver both unforgettable experiences and long-term value. In this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast, we talk about what it really takes to leave the security of corporate life, build a business during one of the toughest periods in recent history, and challenge conventional thinking in an industry often resistant to change. If you're an entrepreneur, investor, or someone dreaming of building something extraordinary, this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Watch the full episode and discover why the biggest opportunities often belong to those who refuse to settle for ordinary. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"When the pandemic brought uncertainty to the real estate industry, most people were playing defense. Jonathan Caro and Alejandro \"Andy\" Manalac did the ex…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3552,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-rj-ledesma-podcast-1290248/episodes/everyone-was-pulling-back-they-decided-to-build/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rj-ledesma-podcast-1290248/everyone-was-pulling-back-they-decided-to-build.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}