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Marketing Doesn’t Make the Brand — This Does ft. Andy Nguyen | Ep. 90

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What does it really take to build a brand that lasts — one that outlives the hype and becomes part of culture?

In this episode of THE PARABLES®, Ejay Cruz reconnects with Andy Nguyen the creative force behind Afters Ice Cream, Hello Kitty Café, MATTE BLACK Coffee, and the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria.

Andy breaks down the real formula for building brands that last — the one no marketing course can teach. From creative breakthroughs and failed ventures to collaborations with icons like Snoop Dogg and Nickelodeon, this episode dives deep into what separates short-term hype from legacy-level impact.

We cover:

· 💪 Overcoming failure and pivoting when things fall apart

· 💡 Turning ideas into culture-shifting brands

· 🔥 The truth about marketing, timing, and staying authentic

· 🤝 Why loyalty and integrity build lasting success

· 👨‍👧 How fatherhood shaped Andy’s business mindset

· 🚀 The mindset behind creative longevity and legacy

If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or visionary who wants to build something real, lasting, and authentic — this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss.

📺 YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@EjayCruz

🍕 Follow Andy Nguyen

https://www.instagram.com/andythenguyen

✅ Follow Ejay Cruz

https://www.instagram.com/itsejaycruz/

✉️ Join My Newsletter

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#BrandBuilding #EntrepreneurMindset #CreativeEntrepreneur #Business #MarketingStrategy

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What does it really take to build a brand that lasts — one that outlives the hype and becomes part of culture?

In this episode of THE PARABLES®, Ejay Cruz reconnects with Andy Nguyen the creative force behind Afters Ice Cream, Hello Kitty Café, MATTE BLACK Coffee, and the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria.

Andy breaks down the real formula for building brands that last — the one no marketing course can teach. From creative breakthroughs and failed ventures to collaborations with icons like Snoop Dogg and Nickelodeon, this episode dives deep into what separates short-term hype from legacy-level impact.

We cover:

· 💪 Overcoming failure and pivoting when things fall apart

· 💡 Turning ideas into culture-shifting brands

· 🔥 The truth about marketing, timing, and staying authentic

· 🤝 Why loyalty and integrity build lasting success

· 👨‍👧 How fatherhood shaped Andy’s business mindset

· 🚀 The mindset behind creative longevity and legacy

If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or visionary who wants to build something real, lasting, and authentic — this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss.

📺 YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@EjayCruz

🍕 Follow Andy Nguyen

https://www.instagram.com/andythenguyen

✅ Follow Ejay Cruz

https://www.instagram.com/itsejaycruz/

✉️ Join My Newsletter

https://ejaycruz.myflodesk.com/newsletter

📷 My Content Gear

https://bit.ly/3HmAHHg

#BrandBuilding #EntrepreneurMindset #CreativeEntrepreneur #Business #MarketingStrategy

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