Building a Business, Leaving a Legacy | Ep 175 | Minh Tran

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Minh Tran — engineer-turned-entrepreneur — who built a successful niche business selling officially licensed college-logo duct tape. Minh’s story is one of grit, heart, and deep community roots.

From navigating the challenges of being a minority business owner to balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship, Minh shares powerful reflections on what success really means — and why he wants his kids to grow up knowing the value of hard work, memories, and emotional honesty.

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Takeaways

1. Minh believes in paying it forward and investing in community
2. He faced real challenges as a minority entrepreneur
3. Strong relationships drive business success
4. His family is central to every decision he makes
5. Creating lasting memories matters more than just financial wins
6. Emotional expression is key to strong parenting
7. His wife is his greatest supporter and biggest fan
8. He wants to ignite

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