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Houston Hustle Podcast
by Charles and Paige Ward
Welcome to Houston Hustle - The podcast that spotlights the movers, the makers, and the doers shaping the city we love. Each week, we sit down with Houston's top entrepreneurs to talk who they are, how they built it, the principles that drive them, and what success means beyond the highlight reel. This is real hustle. Real Stories. Real Houston.
Episodes
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Stop Eating Less: Sarah Krebs on Building Elevated Macros, Fueling Your Body & Redefining Results
What if the reason you’re not getting the results you want isn’t because you’re eating too much... but because you’re not fueling your body enough? On this episode of Houston Hustle, Dr. Paige Ward and Dr. Charlie Ward sit down with Sarah Krebs, co-founder of Elevated Macros, for a conversation...
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80,000-Lb Trees, Million-Dollar Backyards & a 150-Person Business
Matthew Hogue doesn't just landscape yards. He's building outdoor experiences, a powerhouse team, and one of Houston's largest design-build landscape firms. In this episode of Houston Hustle, Paige and Charlie sit down with Matthew Hogue, founder and CEO of Hogue Landscape Services, to hear how…
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Have Your Brick: Raphael Ortega on Struggle, Success & Raising Resilient Kids
After more than a decade in the courtroom, Raphael Ortega thought he understood what it meant to advocate for people. Then a car accident put him on the other side of the equation. In this episode of Houston Hustle, Paige and Charlie sit down with Raphael Ortega, attorney and co-founder of…
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Summer break and Season 2!
Thank yall so much for your support over season 1. We are taking a summer break to spend with the kids but we will be back in September with all new episodes for season 2! If you know anyone or are a Houston business owner and would like to be on feel free to message us on Instagram. Keep…
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Four Kids, Three Businesses, One Mission: Creating Community from the Ground Up
What happens when you can't find what your community needs? You build it yourself. In this inspiring episode of Houston Hustle, Dr. Paige and Dr. Charles Ward sit down with a mom of four, construction company owner, and visionary entrepreneur who is launching not one, not two, but three...
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Somatic Healing, Boundaries, and Business Growth with Dr. Danielle Griffin
In this episode of Houston Hustle, Dr. Paige and Dr. Charles Ward sit down with Dr. Danielle Griffin, founder of Good Life Coaching by Danielle, to talk about burnout, stress, nervous system regulation, and what it really takes to create balance in a high-achieving life. After navigating…
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The Science of Comfortable Heels | Dr. Steffie Tompson’s Entrepreneur Journey
What if the problem was never your feet… but the shoes themselves? In this episode of Houston Hustle, Dr. Paige Ward and Dr. Charlie Ward sit down with neuroscientist turned entrepreneur Dr. Steffie Tompson, founder of Steffies Shoes, to unpack the story behind a revolutionary footwear brand...
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Real Hustle Behind Personal Injury Law with David Feldman
This week on Houston Hustle, Dr. Paige Ward and Dr. Charlie Ward sit down with Feldman and Lee Trial Attorneys founder David Feldman for a raw and honest conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and the reality behind personal injury law. David shares how he went from working in...
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Selling Your Business the Right Way | Dan Altom on Exits, Valuations & What Owners Get Wrong
What is your business actually worth—and are you leaving money on the table? In this episode of Houston Hustle, Dr. Paige and Dr. Charlie sit down with Dan Altom of Sunbelt Business Brokers to break down the reality of buying and selling businesses. From valuations and exit strategies to the...
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Hacking Growth: The Hustle Behind OdderTech’s Rise in Houston
In this episode of Houston Hustle, we sit down with Josh and Sergio, the founders behind OdderTech—a fast-growing IT company taking a boots-on-the-ground approach to building something real in Houston. From knocking on doors and getting kicked out of office buildings… to solving complex...
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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…
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The Hardest Position in Soccer | Building Confidence, Community, and Elite Goalkeepers with Only Goalkeeper
On this episode of the Houston Hustle, we take the podcast out of the studio and onto the field as we spend time with Coach D (Deusdedit Caguana) and the team behind Only Goalkeeper. From live training sessions to conversations with coaches, players, and parents, this episode gives you a real…
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From Hypercars to High-Value Comics: Building a Premium Brand with Brent Villareal with NearMintPlus
What happens when you combine obsession-level passion, high-stakes risk, and an uncompromising standard for quality? You get Brent Villareal. In this episode of Houston Hustle, Dr. Paige and Dr. Charlie Ward sit down with the mastermind behind Near Mint Plus—a disruptor in the comic world who...
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From Driveway PT to Multi-office Entrepreneur : Dr. Rachel Moore on Disrupt Physical Therapy & Building Onward Houston
In this episode of Houston Hustle, Dr. Paige and Dr. Charlie Ward sit down with Dr. Rachel Moore DPT, founder of Disrupt Physical Therapy, who is now leading an exciting rebrand to Onward Houston. Rachel shares the raw story behind building her practice from a table in the corner of a CrossFit…
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How Elevated Land Development Is Building the Future of Houston
In this episode of the Houston Hustle, Dr. Paige Ward and Dr. Charlie Ward sit down with Jason Hassenstab of Elevated Development to explore the world of land development and what it takes to build thriving communities in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Jason shares how growing...
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From Farmers Markets to God's Favor: Building an Organic Pizza Empire with Faith, Fire & a Prosperity Mindset
In this episode of Houston Hustle, we sit down with Christien Palumbo, founder of Grain Offering Pasta Co., to talk organic ingredients, bold vision, and the power of believing bigger. From working in restaurant kitchens in Rhode Island to launching a one-man pizza operation at Montgomery Farmers...
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From Pro Goalkeeper to Founder: Building SetGK & Betting on Yourself
This week on Houston Hustle, we sit down with former professional goalkeeper turned entrepreneur, Eric Klenofsky, co-founder and co-owner of SetGK — one of the fastest-growing goalkeeper glove brands in the game. After playing for Toronto FC II and coaching the Houston Dash goalkeepers at the...
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Leader Fitness: Turning Rock Bottom Into Rocket Fuel
This week on Houston Hustle, Dr. Paige and Dr. Charlie sit down with Patrick Anderson, founder of Leader Fitness, to talk about resilience, redemption, and building one of Houston’s most unique fitness communities. Patrick shares his powerful story—from incarceration to entrepreneurship—and how...
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Nichols Law Group: Marketing, Million-Dollar Cases & McLarens
In this episode of Houston Hustle, we sit down with Lester Nichols, managing attorney and founding partner of Nichols Law Group, to unpack the mindset behind one of Houston’s most entrepreneurial personal injury attorneys. From nearly becoming a doctor to earning a 75% law school scholarship…
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Built Through the Fight: How Sammy "The Bull" Mongonia Built Sammy’s Muay Thai from Hustle, Grit and Experience
In this episode of Houston Hustle, we sit down with Sammy "The Bull" Mongonia, founder of Sammy’s Muay Thai, to uncover the raw, unfiltered journey behind building a gym, a family, and a life rooted in discipline, purpose, and resilience . Sammy shares how growing up immersed in Thai culture,...
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From Military Service to Building Trust: Why Guardian Roofing is on Top
In this episode of Houston Hustle, we sit down with John Despeaux, President of Guardian Roofing Texas, to talk about what it really takes to build trust in one of the most misunderstood and competitive industries in Houston. John shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, and...
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From the Oilfield to Ownership: Hustle, Mindset, and Building Blue Collar Legacy
Episode 5 Summary In this episode of Houston Hustle, we sit down with Brian Constance, an oil and gas consultant and the founder of Constance Oil and Gas and Blue Collar Standard Co., to talk about what hustle really looks like behind the scenes. Brian shares his unconventional path — dropping…
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How a Backyard Hobby Became a Thriving Bee Hive Business
🐝 Episode Overview In this episode of Houston Hustle, we sit down with Cyrus Nasr, a Houston-area beekeeper who turned an unexpected hobby into a thriving full-time business. With over 200 hives across multiple counties, Cyrus shares how he transitioned from the restaurant industry into...
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Prestige-AC: Integrity Over Sales- Building a Trusted Business in Houston’s Hottest Industry
In this episode of Houston Hustle, we sit down with Brian Gesner, owner of Prestige Air Conditioning Experts, to talk about what it really takes to build a business that lasts — especially in one of Houston’s most competitive industries. Brian shares how he started working in air conditioning at...
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Building More Than a Dance Studio: Debbie Melton Trendsetters Dance Company on Leadership, Confidence, and Community
Episode 2 – Conversation with Debbie Melton, Founder of Trendsetter Dance Company In this episode, we sit down with Debbie Melton, founder and owner of Trendsetter Dance Company, to talk about building a business rooted in purpose, community, and character. Debbie shares how Trendsetter Dance…
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The Story Behind the Hustle
In our very first episode of The Houston Hustle Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on who we are, why we created this show, and what “the hustle” really means to us. We’re Dr. Paige and Dr. Charles Ward — entrepreneurs, chiropractors, parents, and proud members of the Houston community. This...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Houston Hustle - The podcast that spotlights the movers, the makers, and the doers shaping the city we love. Each week, we sit down with Houston's top entrepreneurs to talk who they are, how they built it, the principles that drive them, and what success means beyond the highlight reel.
This is real hustle. Real Stories. Real Houston.
HOSTED BY
Charles and Paige Ward
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Welcome to Houston Hustle - The podcast that spotlights the movers, the makers, and the doers shaping the city we love. Each week, we sit down with Houston's top entrepreneurs to talk who they are, how they built it, the principles that drive them, and what success means beyond the highlight reel....
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Houston Hustle Podcast is created and hosted by Charles and Paige Ward.
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