David's Saturday Night Sit Back

🎙 The Toss Guy Talks Business, Pizza, Community & Life | Justin De La Cruz

‱ David AuClair ‱ Episode 105

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Welcome back to David’s Saturday Night Sit Back! Tonight, I’m 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 he’s tossing pizzas, closing real estate deals, or traveling the world, Justin has built his life around community, leadership, and growth.

🌎 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

đŸ”„ What’s Inside This Episode:

(0:00) – Justin’s “superpower” and how he got into the pizza business, plus a surprising partnership with Terry Black’s BBQ

(15:00) – The importance of bonfire communities, balancing introversion vs. extroversion

(35:00) – ACL & travel adventures – Justin’s take on music and exploring new places

(45:00) – Building real connections and the power of vulnerability + a challenge for the audience

(58:00) – The truth about Justin’s relationship with his father and finding mentors

(1:02:30) – Breathwork: What is it, and how did it change his perspective?

(1:09:30) – The state of mid-tier restaurants in America – what’s changing?

(1:21:30) – Justin’s vision for his businesses and what’s next

🎧 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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