Houston Hustle Podcast

por Charles and Paige Ward

Temporada 2

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 about entrepreneurship, fitness, nutrition, and building a body and business that can actually last. Sarah’s passion for nutrition started with her own journey. After years of experimenting with different diets, training styles, and approaches to food, she became fascinated with understanding how the body actually responds to nutrition and exercise. That passion eventually led to Elevated Macros, an online nutrition and fitness coaching company serving clients across the country and around the world. We talk about one of the biggest mistakes Sarah sees in fitness: constantly eating less while training harder. Sarah explains why building the body you want often requires properly fueling it first, why extreme restriction can backfire, and why the number on the scale tells only a tiny part of the story. We also dive into the business behind Elevated Macros, including building a company with partners who have complementary strengths, creating an online coaching experience, navigating social media marketing, struggling with lead quality, and figuring out how to grow without losing the personal connection that makes coaching effective. And because this is Houston Hustle, we get into Sarah’s life beyond business too, including her love of travel, adventure, hiking to places most people will never see, and the mindset that keeps her looking for the next challenge. In this episode: • Why eating less isn’t always the answer to fat loss • The problem with extreme diets and eliminating entire food groups • Why muscle building and body composition matter more than simply losing weight • How Sarah uses macros and individualized coaching with her clients • Why the scale should be a data point, not a measure of success • The realities of building a fitness and nutrition business • Social media, lead generation, and the struggle to find the right clients • How Sarah and her partners divide responsibilities based on their strengths • Nutrition and training for high-performing women • Balancing business, fitness, travel, and real life • Why sustainable results require more than just “calories in, calories out” Sarah also shares an important reminder for anyone who has allowed a number on the scale to determine whether they’re succeeding: progress can show up in your clothes, photos, strength, sleep, energy, performance, and overall body composition long before the scale gives you the validation you’re looking for. If you’re an entrepreneur building something of your own, someone who has spent years bouncing from diet to diet, or you simply want a healthier relationship with food, fitness, and your body, this conversation is for you. Connect with Sarah & Elevated Macros: Find Elevated Macros on Instagram and Facebook and DM “COACH” to learn more about their nutrition and fitness coaching. https://www.elevatedmacros.com/ 🎙️ Houston Hustle celebrates the movers, makers, and doers shaping Houston. Real hustle. Real stories. Real Houston. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone building their own dream. Host contact: https://www.championforestchiro.com/

T2 · E3

2 oct 2026

23:10

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 he went from learning the business from the ground up to launching his own company and growing it from just three people to more than 150 employees in seven years. Matthew gets candid about the parts of entrepreneurship that don't make the highlight reel: hiring the wrong people, learning how to lead instead of simply manage, building a culture of accountability, navigating explosive growth during COVID, and figuring out how to take care of the people who helped build the company. We also get into how he's using AI to run and analyze his business, why social media helped make a tiny startup look like a major player, and his vision of eventually giving employees an ownership stake in the company. And then there are the projects. An 80,000-pound tree transported through Houston with a police escort. A hot tub with actual fire dancing over the water. Million-dollar outdoor spaces. Matthew shares what happens when clients bring big ideas, big properties, and sometimes very big budgets. But underneath all of it is a simple philosophy: build it right, take care of your people, never stop adapting, and don't race to the bottom. This is Houston entrepreneurship at its best: big ideas, calculated risks, a little bit of crazy, and a whole lot of hustle. Find Matthew at: https://www.hoguels.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hoguelandscape/ Host contact: https://www.championforestchiro.com/

T2 · E2

25 sept 2026

47:45

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 Diamond Injury Law, to talk about his journey from New York to Texas, his years as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, and the personal experience that ultimately pushed him into personal injury law. Raphael shares why being injured himself completely changed his perspective on insurance companies and the client experience, why he's building a boutique firm centered around trust and personal relationships, and why being willing to litigate matters when choosing an attorney. But this conversation goes far beyond law. We talk entrepreneurship, authenticity, fatherhood, raising resilient kids, learning to delegate, the sacrifices behind success, and why Raphael literally keeps a brick in his car as a reminder of one of the hardest seasons of his life. It's a conversation about building something the right way, showing up for the people who depend on you, and remembering that success isn't just about what you accomplish. It's about the kind of person you become along the way. Find Raphael at: https://diamondlawtexas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondinjurylaw/ Host contact: https://www.championforestchiro.com/

T2 · E1

18 sept 2026

45:41

Temporada 1

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 emotional side of letting go, Dan shares what most business owners don’t think about until it’s too late. With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience and leading one of the largest small business brokerage teams in Houston, Dan gives a behind-the-scenes look at how deals actually happen—and why they take longer (and get messier) than most people expect. You’ll learn:Why most business owners don’t have an exit planThe biggest mistakes people make when selling their businessHow to maximize value before going to marketWhat buyers are really looking forWhy cash at closing matters more than you think The mindset required to navigate long, unpredictable deal cycles Whether you’re building, scaling, or thinking about stepping away, this episode will challenge how you think about your business—and your future. This is real hustle. Real strategy. Real Houston. Find Dan at : ⁠facebook.com/SunbeltTexas⁠⁠twitter.com/SunbeltTexas⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@sunbelttexas⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunbelt-texas-business-sales-&-business-brokers⁠ Host Website: https://www.championforestchiro.com/

T1 · E18

15 may 2026

18:56

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 cybersecurity issues and building custom anime PCs that go viral online—this is entrepreneurship in its rawest form. We dive into: • What it really takes to start and grow an IT business from scratch • The uncomfortable reality of cold outreach and how it built their brand • Why small businesses are overlooked—and how they turned that into an advantage • The truth about AI, cybersecurity threats, and what every business owner needs to know • Wild client stories (yes… including viruses you don’t want to explain 😅) This episode is a reminder that success isn’t polished—it’s built through rejection, persistence, and showing up when it’s uncomfortable. If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or just someone trying to figure it out as you go… this one’s for you. Real hustle. Real stories. Real Houston. Find Odder Tech at: https://www.oddertechs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oddertech/ Host website: https://www.championforestchiro.com/

T1 · E17

8 may 2026

23:19

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/

T1 · E16

1 may 2026

57:09

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Houston Hustle Podcast

Stop Eating Less: Sarah Krebs on Building Elevated Macros, Fueling Your Body & Redefining Results

80,000-Lb Trees, Million-Dollar Backyards & a 150-Person Business

Have Your Brick: Raphael Ortega on Struggle, Success & Raising Resilient Kids

Summer break and Season 2!

Somatic Healing, Boundaries, and Business Growth with Dr. Danielle Griffin

The Science of Comfortable Heels | Dr. Steffie Tompson’s Entrepreneur Journey

Real Hustle Behind Personal Injury Law with David Feldman

Selling Your Business the Right Way | Dan Altom on Exits, Valuations & What Owners Get Wrong

Hacking Growth: The Hustle Behind OdderTech’s Rise in Houston

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