Resilient Visionary,
Leading Builder
Fidel Cabrera is a results-driven, purpose-filled leader that elevates communities. Grounded in experience and fueled by faith, his story inspires audiences to embrace the power of discipline, sacrifice, and vision. With a delivery that blends authenticity and conviction, Fidel’s story speaks life into those navigating challenges—reminding them that resilience can lead to legacy. His practical insights on leadership have empowered thousands across the United States to build, lead, and leave something greater than themselves.
MEET
FIDEL CABRERA
Fidel Cabrera is a dynamic business owner, transformational leader, and living testimony of grit turned into generational impact. Born in the rural village of Morisquillas, Mexico, Fidel’s journey from carrying buckets of water to building a multi-state plumbing enterprise in the United States is more than inspiring—it’s proof that legacy begins with intention. Known for his tangible, results-oriented approach, Fidel blends the authenticity of lived experience with powerful storytelling that moves audiences to action. Whether he's addressing business leaders, immigrant communities, or youth navigating hardship, Fidel delivers with conviction, humility, and hope. His message equips others to turn struggle into strategy and pain into purpose. From construction trenches to national stages, Fidel Cabrera now empowers others to build lives, families, and futures that reflect faith, discipline, and legacy.
Eating Candy from the Trash Can
From the dirt floors of a rural Mexican village to leading a thriving company in the United States, Eating Candy from the Trash Can, is a raw, poetic journey of resilience, faith, and generational transformation. Fidel Cabrera shares how hunger, discipline, and sacrifice forged his character long before opportunity knocked. As a child scavenging for sweets in the market, he never imagined he’d one day build a national enterprise employing over 500 workers. This powerful memoir delivers more than a story—it offers a blueprint for anyone striving to turn struggle into success. Written with heart and grit, Fidel shows how mastering a trade, honoring your roots, and leading with purpose can redefine legacy. Every chapter reflects a universal truth: your beginnings do not limit your destiny. Whether you’re an immigrant, entrepreneur, or dreamer, this book will challenge you to build something that lasts. This literary piece is both a tribute to hard-working families and a call to lead with intention. Inspiring, honest, and unforgettable, it proves that even from the trash heap, gold can rise.
TESTIMONIALS
As an attorney and close friend of Fidel, it’s an honor to share a few words about Eating Candy from the Trash Can. This book is far more than a story of resilience, but a powerful account of how scarcity, faith, and grit can forge an extraordinary life. Fidel writes with raw honesty and humility. Each chapter draws from real-life moments that reveal how hunger—both physical and emotional—can be transformed into purpose and quiet leadership. His words take you from the dust-covered streets of his childhood to the solid ground of the legacy he’s building today. This book sparks awakening. It’s a call to anyone who’s ever felt like life handed them too little, proving that with faith, discipline, and vision, even scraps can become gold. I recommend this book wholeheartedly—as a guide, a memoir, and living proof that the impossible is, in fact, possible.
Brenda, Attorney and Friend of Fidel
Fidel Cabrera’s story is a masterclass in perseverance, leadership, and legacy-building. His memoir delivers real-life strategies wrapped in powerful storytelling—grounded in faith, grit, and vision. As a public servant and leadership coach, I found this book both inspiring and practical. Fidel doesn’t just tell his journey, he equips readers to lead with conviction, overcome adversity, and build generational impact. This is essential reading for entrepreneurs, immigrant success stories, and anyone committed to turning purpose into power.
Oz Nesbitt, Sr., Government Strategist, Speaker, and CEO of Speak Up Communications
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Construction Consultant
Planning a major construction project or real estate development? Elevate your results with Fidel Cabrera, a nationally respected construction consultant Planning a major construction project or real estate development? Elevate your results with Fidel Cabrera, a nationally respected construction consultant known for his visionary leadership, hands-on expertise, and proven track record across the United States. With decades of experience as a top-tier plumber and master builder, Fidel brings unmatched insight, precision planning, and strategic execution to every project. His ability to connect with contractors, developers, and project teams ensures increased efficiency and cohesiveness. When you partner with Fidel, you're hiring a consultant, a resilient leader committed to excellence from blueprint to completion.
Fidel Cabrera comes from a lineage of hard-working dreamers, faith-filled leaders, and builders who laid foundations with their hands. Raised to believe that faith without action is empty, Fidel didn’t just pray to reach the pinnacle of success, he carried, dug, fixed, built, and led. That early training shaped his belief that true leadership is lived out in service, sweat, and strategy.
Today, Fidel carries that legacy forward as a resilient visionary and one of the top-tier plumbers and builders in the United States. His story equates to more than just mastering a trade. It is about transforming it into a tool for empowerment. Whether he’s mentoring young workers, building thriving teams, or addressing national audiences, Fidel leads with conviction, discipline, and deep purpose. He is not just a contractor; he is a community builder, a bridge between struggle and success. With every pipe laid and every project completed, he proves that legacy isn’t something you simply inherit; it’s something you build.
Impact & Accolades
Working alongside Fidel Cabrera to shape this memoir was a transformative journey. He came to Legacy Asset Books with a story worth telling—what he needed was the structure, strategy, and support to shape it into a bestselling legacy. Through our signature publishing framework, we helped transform his lived experiences into a marketable memoir that resonates with faith, resilience, entrepreneurship, and servant leadership. Page after page, Fidel turns humble beginnings into powerful lessons for anyone ready to lead, build, and rise. His book is more than a personal narrative—it’s a blueprint for immigrant leadership, generational wealth, and purpose-driven success. Today, his story goes beyond inspiration; it sells, serves, and scales. This is proof that when purpose meets process, legacy is inevitable.
Gianna Brown, Founder & CEO, Legacy Asset Books