Freddy Cruz
Freddy Cruz
Twenty-six year radio veteran Freddy Cruz has gone indie. From former special forces operators and CEOs to authors and journalists, join Freddy as he seeks to learn from some of the highest achieving individuals in the world. These are stories of grit and blasting through the crucible of life. Stories of standing up to powerful corporations and defying the odds. Not all of his guests are …Social links:
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The Final Season: Powerhouse Pet Owners and a Proper Goodbye
Freddy explains why he killed Freddy’s Huge ASK, how Cruz Through HTX was born, and why this final “Powerhouse Pet Owners” season is a breakup letter to Houston and a bridge to his new show, Your Mic. Burnout, Pod Bros, pets, and what’s next for the mic. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and YouTube! T…
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Empty Nest, Stray Dog, Full Oven: Inside Cake Fine Pastry
Baker and business owner Liz Hale shares how a skinny street dog named Rihanna helped her family weather empty‑nest syndrome, post‑COVID gut punches, and the grind of running Cake Fine Pastry and Plum Coffee Shop in Houston. Rescues, cake, grit, and a whole lot of cheese tax. Connect with Cake Fin…
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How to Build and Grow a Thriving Podcast Community
Ozeal DeBastos built his vibrant network of over 4,500 podcasters by focusing on authentic connection, both online and in-person. Through consistent events and understanding his audience’s needs, he fostered real relationships beyond the mic. His journey proves that showing up and prioritizing peop…
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The Power of Listening to Your Audience: Lessons from...NESTLE
Nestle, despite being a global powerhouse, stumbled hard when they tried to launch coffee in Japan because they didn’t account for local tastes. I walk you through how the campaign flopped and how they finally rebounded by listening to the culture, rolling out Kit Kats tailored for the Japanese mar…
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Breaking the Ice: Tips for Making Your Podcast Guests Comfortable
Reena Friedman Watts returns to the show to reveal her inside secrets for killer interviews. She primes every session by scoping out guests on social, hitting up LinkedIn recommendations, and connecting with people in their orbit for the real scoop. By finding common ground, Reena flips nervous ch…
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Your Mic, Your Moment: Channeling “The Weeknd” Energy in the Podcast Arena
During this episode, we talk about a Super Bowl halftime show, a childhood football season, and what that means for podcasters investing in themselves. Discover why putting in the work before a win makes a difference Hear about the lessons learned from losses, not just the victories Find out …
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Building Podcast Resilience: The $20 Million Lesson from Pepsi’s Blunder
Pepsi’s infamous “number fever” fiasco in the Philippines led to chaos, riots, and even tragedy, yet the brand ultimately survived and thrived. I found a powerful parallel, reminding creators that even their biggest failures will fade into obscurity. The real victory is choosing to keep going and …
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What George Washington Teaches Us About Podcasting
What does George Washington have to do with podcasting? Maybe more than you think. Today, I'm looking at the story of Washington, a battlefield, and a lost dog, and how that moment connects to the way we handle debate and ideas on the mic. You'll hear: Why long-form podcasts push us past surfac…
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I Went to Podcast Movement for the First Time, Here are My Thoughts
What does it take to host your first ever podcast event? That’s the question I had before my trip to Podcast Movement. I met podcast hosts building their shows to share stories with the world. I discovered how artificial intelligence is changing the way we make content. I learned what the cor…
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Scaling a Niche Podcast into a Media Brand
Freddy Cruz welcomes Victoria Meyer, host of the #1 podcast in the chemical industry, The Chemical Show. Victoria shares her journey from corporate chemical engineer to entrepreneur and podcast host, discussing the challenges of starting from scratch, cultivating community, measuring success, and l…
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