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

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