Houston Made: episodes
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Front Porch Succulents, w/ Alyssa Hoang
Oct 27, 2021 · 44 min
In this episode Rusty talks with Alyssa Hoang about how she got started with the business while avoiding schoolwork, where she caught her entrepreneurial spirit, and tips for having a great market experience as a small business.
Houston Made, w/ Luke Brawner
Oct 20, 2021 · 55 min
In this episode Rusty talks with Luke Brawner of Milieu Media Group about the first five months of Houston Made as well as enneagram numbers in relation to ambition and their mutual love of Glen Hansard.
Balloon Luxe Events, w/ Laura Perez
Oct 6, 2021 · 55 min
In this episode Rusty talks with Laura Perez of Balloon Luxe Events about the various businesses she started before this one, common misconceptions around being a balloon artist, and the legacy she is working to leave for her young daughter as a mother & entrepreneur.
Happy Earth Compost, w/ Jesse Stowers
Sep 22, 2021 · 58 min
In this episode Rusty talks with Jesse Stowers of Happy Earth Compost about the pain points that led him to start Happy Earth, the lessons learned from launching and running multiple businesses, and the direct link between entrepreneurship and self-improvement.
Ice Designs, w/ Josh Graber
Sep 15, 2021 · 51 min
In this episode Rusty talks with Josh Graber of Ice Designs Houston about his journey from accounting classes to ice sculptures, finding success in bathroom marketing, and the lessons he’s learned from owning a business that delivers a tangible product.
Twisted Arrow Goods, w/ Clay Harkey (Pt. 2)
Sep 8, 2021 · 37 min
In this episode Rusty talks with Clay Harkey of Twisted Arrow Goods about what drives them through the challenging parts of business, how various generations define a "good job," and the importance of validation to the small business owner.
Twisted Arrow Goods, w/ Clay Harkey (Pt. 1)
Sep 1, 2021 · 42 min
In this episode Rusty talks with Clay Harkey of Twisted Arrow Goods about the evolution of the brand, what it means to be a craftsman versus an artist, and Clay's move from data scientist to leather worker!
Round Table w/ Wenting, Bob, & Jake
Aug 25, 2021 · 29 min
In this episode Rusty is joined by previous guests Wenting Xie, Bob Sutton, and Jake Cooper for a round table discussion where they share updates since their respective interviews, first jobs, and the mantras that have been bouncing around their heads lately.
Real Estate, w/ Macy Villegas
Aug 18, 2021 · 1h 14m
In this episode Rusty talks with Macy Villegas of MV Realty Group about the influence her parents had on her career path, the cautions we have for people getting into real estate, and the lessons we've learned from the mistakes we've made in our respective businesses.
Writing & Poetry, w/ Sara Triana
Aug 11, 2021 · 1h 11m
In this episode Rusty talks with Sara Triana about the different paths to publication, how 2020 impacted her work, and the best ways to get started in poetry.
State Line Designs, w/ Ellyse Espinoza
Aug 4, 2021 · 48 min
In this episode Rusty talks with Ellyse Espinoza about taking her business from a parttime etsy shop to an iconic houston brand, sharing our businesses with our kids, and Jeff Van Gundy wearing her sweatshirt at the NBA finals.
Pretti Cool, w/ Jeff Gilmer (Pt. 2)
Jul 28, 2021 · 38 min
In this episode Rusty talks with Jeff Gilmer about sorting through praise and criticism, the evolution of his photography business, and the pros & cons of social media for entrepreneurs!
Pretti Cool, w/ Jeff Gilmer (Pt. 1)
Jul 21, 2021 · 52 min
In this episode Rusty talks with Jeff Gilmer about how Pretti Cool brought together so many creatives from various backgrounds, the importance of vacations in the face of hustle culture, and the importance of quality control in relation to brand identity!
Rent EBoards, w/ Jake Cooper
Jul 14, 2021 · 55 min
In this episode Rusty talks with Jake Cooper about how he went from working on space suits for NASA to buying a personal electric vehicle business, the pressure he felt making that transition, and the amazing community he has found in his new industry.
Shelter Tattoo, w/ James Samaniego
Jul 7, 2021 · 45 min
In this episode of Houston Made, Rusty talks with James Samaniego about why he chooses to be a “one man shop,” what drives him both in art and business, and the value of getting a ton of tattoos early in his career.
El Topo, w/ Tony Luhrman (Pt. 2)
Jun 30, 2021 · 39 min
In this episode of Houston Made, Rusty talks with Tony Luhrman about the multi-faceted influences that shaped El Topo, how quickly he started his food truck after an unexpected job loss, and the beautiful, crazy world of food truck owners in Houston.
El Topo, w/ Tony Luhrman (Pt. 1)
Jun 23, 2021 · 53 min
In this episode of Houston Made, Rusty talks with Tony Luhrman about the multi-faceted influences that shaped El Topo, how quickly he started his food truck after an unexpected job loss, and the beautiful, crazy world of food truck owners in Houston.
Brand Photography, w/ Victoria Garcia (Pt. 2)
Jun 16, 2021 · 32 min
In this episode of Houston Made, Rusty talks with Victoria Garcia about the process she’s built to connect with her ideal clients, how she has come to clarify the vision for her business, and why she has set out to help others do exactly what she is doing in personal brand photography.
Brand Photography, w/ Victoria Garcia (Pt. 1)
Jun 9, 2021 · 31 min
In this episode of Houston Made, Rusty talks with Victoria Garcia about how her journey in photography began with shooting and developing her own film in high school, finding her niche in an incredibly diverse industry, and how investing in your own business is key to building credibility as an entrepreneur
Refinement House, w/ Wenting Xie (Pt. 2)
Jun 2, 2021 · 32 min
In this episode of Houston Made, Rusty talks with Wenting Xie about learning to scale her business by bringing on team members, creating a business for the people - not ourselves, and the heart behind creating an eco-home.