In this eye-opening episode of Old Man Energy, Flint Anderson sits down with Carlos Cruz, a seasoned lawyer, lobbyist, and coach with over three decades of experience in navigating influence and politics. Carlos breaks down the misunderstood role of lobbyists and shares invaluable strategies on building influence, crafting a personal brand, and leveraging politics to accelerate your business and career.

Discover how local politics, strategic relationships, and personal branding intersect to create lasting impact for businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in trades or executive roles. Carlos also reveals insights from his books, Politics to Profit and Watching the Policymakers' Back, and shares actionable tips to avoid common pitfalls in networking and influence-building.

📌 Topics Covered:

The role of lobbyists and how they help underrepresented industries

How to build influence and use it to grow your business

The importance of personal branding and maintaining integrity

Staying ahead of trends in politics and business, including the impact of AI

Practical advice for entrepreneurs, executives, and tradespeople alike

Whether you're a business owner, aspiring leader, or just curious about the intersection of politics and business, this episode is packed with golden nuggets you won't want to miss.

🔗 Links to Carlos Cruz’s books and website:

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.comin/cruzcarlosm

Politics to Profit on Amazon

Carlos Cruz's Website: www.carlosmcruz.com

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