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AT LEFT: A project by Escoto Tile & Remodeling is pictured. ABOVE: Juan Escoto, owner of Escoto Tile and Remodeling, has been a speaker at Camino al Exito, sponsored by the Hispanic Business Council.
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Juan Escoto and his wife Claudett pose for a photo.
tertops to full bathroom remodels and kitchens. Two years ago Escoto was chosen as one of the featured speakers at the Association’s Camino al Exito, or pathway to success — a testament to his business growth. He offered advice to other business owners, saying “never give up.” “There will always be someone willing to provide answers you might need,” Escoto said in a 2022 article. “It might require for you to step out of our comfort zone, but the resources are there, from local city codes and permit department or the Better Business Bureau.” A native of Ixtlan, Michoacan in Mexico, Escoto came to the United States in 2001 and started working alongside his father. His former boss, Jorge Castelan, taught him a lot, he said. “He taught me and my father. I worked for him about four years every day. He was a hard guy, but I learned a lot of things from him,” Escoto said of the tile and construction business. Escoto branched out with his own business in 2005. Meza called Escoto a success story. Escoto Tile & Remodeling is located in Beaumont and can be reached by calling 409-454-0019. — Written by Mary Meaux