Welcome back to Davidâs Saturday Night Sit Back! Tonight, Iâm sitting down with Justin De La Cruz, aka The Toss Guy, the owner of Toss Pizzeria in Austin, TX, and Senior VP at Stratford Property Group. Whether heâs tossing pizzas, closing real estate deals, or traveling the world, Justin has built his life around community, leadership, and growth.
đ Beyond the Pizza Oven, Justin:
- Travels to destinations like NYC, Disney World, Cabo San Lucas & Colorado
- Is a dedicated family man & fitness enthusiast (aka, iron therapy at the gym)
- Loves ACL, basketball, Shark Week & making meaningful connections
đ„ Whatâs Inside This Episode:
(0:00) â Justinâs âsuperpowerâ and how he got into the pizza business, plus a surprising partnership with Terry Blackâs BBQ
(15:00) â The importance of bonfire communities, balancing introversion vs. extroversion
(35:00) â ACL & travel adventures â Justinâs take on music and exploring new places
(45:00) â Building real connections and the power of vulnerability + a challenge for the audience
(58:00) â The truth about Justinâs relationship with his father and finding mentors
(1:02:30) â Breathwork: What is it, and how did it change his perspective?
(1:09:30) â The state of mid-tier restaurants in America â whatâs changing?
(1:21:30) â Justinâs vision for his businesses and whatâs next
đ§ Why You Should Listen:
- Insight into entrepreneurship, real estate & the restaurant industry
- Powerful lessons on community, personal growth & overcoming challenges
- A real talk on fatherhood, vulnerability & mental clarity
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Toss Pizzeria Austin TX
How to build community as an entrepreneur
Real estate investing in Austin
Best pizza in Austin
The importance of networking and vulnerability
Mid-tier restaurant industry trends
Breathwork benefits for business leaders
How to balance work, fitness, and family
Lessons in leadership and business growth
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