{"podcast":{"title":"Wheels, Deals and Meals","slug":"wheels-deals-and-meals-6473688","podcast_index_feed_id":6473688,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e396a580/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.wheelsdealsmeals.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/38083008/38083008-1783504847036-658bdf6502e9f.jpg","author":"Wheels, Deals and Meals","episode_count":135,"summary":"Arnold Gacita of Petra Auto Products brings you Wheels, Deals & Meals, a new podcast that promises to dish on how to find the best food in the world with suggestions from business icons. With an exciting business leader in every episode, Arnold will get the inside scoop on their favorite places to eat, and places to see, as well as how they run successful companies and stay ahead of the competition. Tune in every Wednesday and subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. Wheels, Deals & Meals – your source for all things good food, good business, and living the good life.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T02:21:28.763831+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wheels-deals-and-meals-6473688"},"episode":{"title":"S4: EP 9 Manuel Leyshon - Loco Tequila","slug":"s4-ep-9-manuel-leyshon-loco-tequila","published_at":"2026-04-29T12:01:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wheels-deals-and-meals-6473688/s4-ep-9-manuel-leyshon-loco-tequila","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wheels-deals-and-meals-6473688","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wheelsmealsdeals/episodes/S4-EP-9-Manuel-Leyshon---Loco-Tequila-e3ikgbg","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e396a580/podcast/play/119209776/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-29%2Fb77e8986-4313-d10a-89d5-db089074fd09.mp3","summary":"Welcome back to Wheels, Deals and Meals ! This week, we sit down at Amalfi Restaurant with Manuel Leyshon, the driving force behind Loco Tequila . From his early days in Mexico City to navigating the global spirits market, Manuel shares the story of how he helped build a brand that defies the status quo. In this episode, we dive into the "Loco" philosophy—a commitment to quality, pure agave, and a process that respects the land (terruño) above all else. Video Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro: Great food, great company, and the "Loco" spirit. 00:01:36 – Origins: Growing up in Mexico City, León, and Guadalajara. 00:06:33 – Career Path: From Pernod Ricard to the Automotive Industry. 00:09:31 – The "Loco" Adventure: Building a brand from ground zero in Monterrey. 00:12:07 – Strategic Growth: Why Texas and California are the keys to the U.S. market. 00:14:55 – The Truth About Tequila: Additive-free trends and why quality matters. 00:18:25 – Exploring Expressions: Blanco, Reposado, and Puro Corazón. 00:24:20 – Fun Stuff: "The Jalapeño" (his first car), Porsche dreams, and his love for Mexico. 00:30:20 – How to get Loco Tequila: Online and retail. Find Loco Tequila: Ready to taste the difference? Visit locotequila.com to find a retailer or order online. Don’t forget to check out their unique expressions, including the Blanco de Abolengo and the ultra-limited "Puro Corazón." #LocoTequila #WheelsDealsAndMeals #AdditiveFreeTequila #Entrepreneurship #MexicoToTheWorld #PremiumTequila #ArnoldGarcia #BusinessStories Subscribe for more conversations about good food, good business, and good cars!","meta_description":"Welcome back to Wheels, Deals and Meals ! This week, we sit down at Amalfi Restaurant with Manuel Leyshon, the driving force behind Loco Tequila . From hi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1881,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wheels-deals-and-meals-6473688/episodes/s4-ep-9-manuel-leyshon-loco-tequila/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wheels-deals-and-meals-6473688/s4-ep-9-manuel-leyshon-loco-tequila.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}