Lucas Mijares: 6 Sons, $250M Biz, 1 Non-Negotiable; Character Over Capital
Fri Nov 07 2025
Welcome back to the FITFO Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Lucas Mijares, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Zion Capital, to unpack his journey from humble door-to-door salesman to leading a quarter-billion-dollar financial firm—all while raising six kids and fostering a home built on strong values.
Lucas Mijares gets real about the lessons learned from marrying young, the challenges of balancing fatherhood with entrepreneurship, and the importance of character over legacy. We dive into topics like instilling resilience in kids, the art of being present in a distracted world, and strategic life decisions that shape both family and business. Whether you’re a parent, a business leader, or just seeking inspiration to pursue your own path, this episode delivers candid advice, hard-earned wisdom, and a whole lot of motivation to figure things out, at home and in the office. Enjoy!
Time stamps:
00:00 Intro Balancing Success and Parenthood
04:42 Starting Over: Reinventing Life Together
06:43 Optimism Drives Sales Success
10:05 Legacy Beyond Business Ownership
15:13 Parenting, Coaching, and Growth
16:06 Building Resilience in Children
21:15 Prioritizing Focus Over Distractions
24:52 His Wealth Management Approach
29:06 creating your own legacy
32:46 Building Success Together
37:59 Teaching Kids to Tithe
41:39 Prioritizing Family Over Career
44:37 "Intentional Fatherhood"
47:40 Resilience and Leadership Lessons
50:12 "Life's Challenges and Growth"
52:56 Fatherhood Conversations Inspire Growth
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Welcome back to the FITFO Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Lucas Mijares, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Zion Capital, to unpack his journey from humble door-to-door salesman to leading a quarter-billion-dollar financial firm—all while raising six kids and fostering a home built on strong values. Lucas Mijares gets real about the lessons learned from marrying young, the challenges of balancing fatherhood with entrepreneurship, and the importance of character over legacy. We dive into topics like instilling resilience in kids, the art of being present in a distracted world, and strategic life decisions that shape both family and business. Whether you’re a parent, a business leader, or just seeking inspiration to pursue your own path, this episode delivers candid advice, hard-earned wisdom, and a whole lot of motivation to figure things out, at home and in the office. Enjoy! Time stamps: 00:00 Intro Balancing Success and Parenthood 04:42 Starting Over: Reinventing Life Together 06:43 Optimism Drives Sales Success 10:05 Legacy Beyond Business Ownership 15:13 Parenting, Coaching, and Growth 16:06 Building Resilience in Children 21:15 Prioritizing Focus Over Distractions 24:52 His Wealth Management Approach 29:06 creating your own legacy 32:46 Building Success Together 37:59 Teaching Kids to Tithe 41:39 Prioritizing Family Over Career 44:37 "Intentional Fatherhood" 47:40 Resilience and Leadership Lessons 50:12 "Life's Challenges and Growth" 52:56 Fatherhood Conversations Inspire Growth