Say Yes and Figure It Out: How Odin's Place Built Community, Culture, and Comebacks

On this episode of the Houston Hustle, we sit down with Robert and Christine Prohl, the owners of Odin's Place previously known as Dragon’s Lair Comics and Fantasy, one of the most unique and community-driven businesses in Houston. What started as a long-time dream turned into something much bigger than a comic and game store. Dragon’s Lair has become a place where people from all walks of life come together to connect, compete, and belong. But this story is not just about building a business. Robert opens up about his past, including a major life mistake that changed everything and forced him to rebuild from the ground up. What followed was a bold decision to bet everything on a dream, using a small inheritance to launch a business in an industry they had no prior experience in. From learning retail on the fly, to surviving COVID, to completely reinventing their business model, to building a full-scale tabletop tavern inside their store, Robert and Christine share what it really takes to create something meaningful. You will hear how they built a loyal community, why they believe in saying yes before you feel ready, and how they continue to evolve, expand, and push forward even when the path is unclear. This episode is about resilience, second chances, and the power of creating a space where people feel like they belong. If you are building something, rebuilding something, or dreaming about starting something, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Find Odin's Place at: https://www.odinsplace.com/ Host contact: https://www.championforestchiro.com/