Christian Gonzales, Owner of Houston marketing firm Creativity Design Group (CDG) discusses several topics related to business management and consumer affairs. Join us for our bi-monthly podcast as we discuss marketing, business management, customer satisfaction, fraud fighting and other important business matters. Check out Creativity Design Group at https://www.creativitydesigngroup.com and learn more about our graphic design and digital marketing services.
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On this special episode of the CDG BizCast, Christian breaks down the major scenarios that could unfold after the massive Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger—joined by consumer panelist Cesar Blanco for a grounded, real‑world perspective. Together, they explore which non‑core or slow‑performing assets might be sold off, how a combined Paramount+ and Max could reshape the streaming…
We discuss the catastrophic failures related to some of the most recent Windows Updates released by Microsoft, particularly KB5077181, KB5074109, and KB5066835. These updates were released in February 2026, January 2026 and October 2025 respectively and unleashed a barrage of trouble for Windows 11 users from being unable to use Outlook to being unable to use Wi-Fi. We will cover what went wrong…
We sit down with Sue McCarron, founder of McCarron Home Care, one of West Houston’s most trusted and award‑winning in‑home caregiving companies. Sue shares the personal beginnings that sparked her passion for caregiving, the values that shaped her company’s culture, and the mission that continues to guide her team as they support families through some of life’s most vulnerable moments.From…
Podcasting isn’t just about creating content — it’s about building authority and amplifying your brand’s voice. In this episode of the CDG BizCast, host Christian Gonzales (Owner of Creativity Design Group, Houston, Texas) sits down with Sarah Smith, CEO of Speakerbox Media — a nationwide podcasting studio and production headquartered based in Houston, Texas. Speakerbox Media works with brands of…
Does your team struggle to feel engaged in their projects? It may be because they have a lack of ownership in their work. Managers, you should be encouraging your team members to take strong ownership of their work. Foster a strong sense of ownership by giving them the ability to make their own decisions, and avoid micromanaging. Every project should be OURS (as a team), not MINE (as a leader who…
Today's guest is a photographer who doesn't just take beautiful photos, she captures life's best memories so they can last a lifetime! We interview Ashley Marie of Memories by Ashley Marie Photography to discuss how her passion for photography led to her journey as an entrepreneur, as well as some advice for other business owners out there ready to take on the world! CHECK OUT MEMORIES BY ASHLEY…
(FROM A NON-POLITICAL, STRICTLY BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE & RECORDED BEFORE THEY REVERTED BACK TO THEIR OLD LOGO) . We discuss the situation regarding Cracker Barrel's new logo, the surrounding backlash towards it and how the business world can learn from this fiasco. Why was Cracker Barrel's new logo hotly disliked among the public? We answer this question in great detail and explain the importance of…
In this episode of our Business Sins Subseries, we cover a sin that is all too common: deceptive advertising. This sin is one of the worst practices any company can engage in, as it tricks innocent customers into making purchases they don't want or need. In general, using deceptive advertising (ads with false claims, charging extra unexpected costs, using Photoshopped pictures, pushing unrealistic…
As a business owner, have you ever felt that the wrong prospects were always contacting you to inquire about services? The ones who didn't align with your company's values or were always huge takers? These clients are the ones that are always anxiety-inducing and often take up much of our time with zero to no reward for working with them. Trish Saemann of Go Beyond SEO and host of the Breaking…
We continue our discussion about the cyberattacks on three major United Kingdom retail chains, as discussed previously in Episode 83. Our UK panelist Sara Russell joins us to discuss how Marks & Spencer, Co-op & Harrods were affected after being brought down by a suspicious group known as DragonForce. We also cover some basic tips to help businesses, organizations and consumers protect themselves…
