Profile of a Business Owner: Manny Herron

Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Herron, originally from Kansas City, Kansas is passionate about helping others transform from victim to victor. In his youth, he survived some of the most painful realities of humanity yet still walks boldly in his power. Manny grew up fatherless, lost his brother to street violence and spent a decade of his life in federal prison. Mr. Herron learned to read at the age of 21, learned to speak Spanish fluently in 7 months, became a certified fitness trainer and has built a successful real estate investment business, Infinite Properties Group LLC. Emmanuel Herron is dedicated to showing youth and young adults that success is a choice and isn’t limited to your childhood environment, bad decisions or circumstances.

TK: What inspired you to start your business?​

Lack and Freedom. I didn't have many options as to what I could succeed in being a convicted felon. l have my Physical Fitness Training license, but I knew that would limit my ability to create true Impact. I've always had a passion for people and real estate, so fear of the unknown was not an option and the freedom of real estate investment became my only option.  

TK: What has been your greatest challenge?

​Belief in myself. I've grown so much from where I used to be, at times I felt like an imposter. Until the day I realized; I am where I am because I put in the work, it was hard for me to thrive. 

Tell about a failure that helped move you to growth, innovation or success? ​Being taken away from my family, society, and the social norm. Having everything removed  from my life gave me the ability to see what's most important and challenged me to grow. Good character, Integrity, and honesty came from serving 10 years in a federal prison. 

TK: How do you recharge?​

Reading my Bible, journaling, and exercise.

TK: What advice would you give someone wanting to move-up? 

​Believe you're worth it. Become a person of value. Plan. Execute. Fail often and learn. Repeat. P.S. Don't listen to the naysayers. Especially when it's yourself!