FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Richfield, MN — May 2025.
Juan Llerena, Founder and President of JLLB Media, took the stage at Minnebar19, the nation’s largest and longest-running technology unconference, to deliver a timely and transformative session: “Lessons from the Trenches: Real-World Strategies to Help Stuck Entrepreneurs Move Forward.”
With a room full of solopreneurs, tech founders, and small business owners, Juan shared insights drawn from nearly two decades of supporting diverse entrepreneurs and small business ecosystems.
“Entrepreneurship isn’t just a business journey—it’s a mental and emotional one,” said Llerena. “Too many passionate and capable founders get stuck in cycles of burnout, overwhelm, and indecision. My goal is to help them shift from paralysis to progress.”
His session addressed findings from a 2024 Founder Reports global survey, which revealed:
87.7% of entrepreneurs struggle with at least one mental health issue
45.8% experience high stress
With vulnerability and practical tools, Llerena introduced a repeatable framework to help entrepreneurs reclaim clarity, focus their energy, and build forward momentum—without sacrificing mental well-being.
Attendees explored:
The 3 most common traps that keep entrepreneurs stuck
– How to simplify their strategy to reduce burnout
– Real stories of founders who shifted direction—and succeeded
– A space to reflect, reconnect with their “why,” and regain confidence
Minnebar, held annually since 2006, is known for its grassroots, participant-led format and inclusive approach to tech and business conversations. With hundreds of sessions and thousands of attendees, it has become a hallmark of Minnesota’s innovation ecosystem.
About JLLB Media
JLLB Media is a Minneapolis-based agency providing creative strategy and business growth services for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. With a mission to help brands communicate the right message to the right audience on the right channel, JLLB Media blends marketing, consulting, and storytelling to empower clients from concept to scale. The firm is proudly certified as a minority-owned business by the State of Minnesota.
Learn more at: jllbmedia.com/speaking
