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/

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 look at what it takes to train one of the most demanding positions in sports.

Coach D shares his journey from playing professional soccer in Venezuela to building a rapidly growing goalkeeping community here in Houston. His mission goes far beyond developing athletes. He is focused on building confidence, discipline, and strong character both on and off the field.

You will hear firsthand from players about how their skills and confidence have grown, from coaches about the intensity and standards that set this program apart, and from parents about the impact Only Goalkeeper has had on their kids.

This episode is about more than soccer. It is about leadership, mentorship, and creating a community that pushes the next generation to be better.

If you are a parent, athlete, or entrepreneur, this is a conversation you will not want to miss.

Find Coach D at: https://www.onlygoalkeeper.com/

https://www.instagram.com/onlygktraining1/

Hosts contact: https://www.championforestchiro.com/

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 turned a lifelong passion into one of the largest premium comic retail brands online.

Brent shares his unconventional journey from building custom forged wheels for some of the fastest hypercars on the planet, to pioneering exclusive, high-end comic drops with Marvel artists. We dive into how he scaled rapidly, took massive financial risks, and built a reputation rooted in one thing: quality over everything.

But this isn’t just about comics.

This is a raw conversation about:

• Betting on yourself when no one understands your vision
• Turning passion into profit without losing integrity
• Handling criticism, competition, and controversy at scale
• The reality of entrepreneurship behind the highlight reel
• Why accountability—not perfection—is the real key to trust

Brent also opens up about personal challenges, including navigating chronic health conditions while running a business solo—and what it really means to build something worth passing on.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, collector, or creative chasing your next move, this episode will challenge how you think about value, vision, and what it takes to truly stand out.

🎯 If you want to build something premium, this is the blueprint.

Find Brent at: https://www.scottwilliamsinks.com

https://www.instagram.com/nearmintplus_/

Host contact: https://www.championforestchiro.com