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What does success really cost? Most people see the finished product—a growing company, a strong team, and a respected brand. What they don't see are the sacrifices, sleepless nights, difficult decisions, and moments of doubt that come with building something meaningful. In this episode of Beyond The Hustle , Hector Garcia sits down with Chase Turner (Founder & CEO), Clayton Townsend (Director...

On this episode of Beyond The Hustle , Hector sits down with Andrew Heard for one of the most honest conversations yet on leadership, faith, entrepreneurship, and the hidden cost of carrying responsibility for others. Andrew opens up about the personal challenges that shaped him, the pressure of leading one of Houston’s most diverse churches, and the emotional weight that comes with guiding people...

Behind every great record is someone obsessed with sound. In this episode of Beyond The Hustle , Hector Garcia sits down with Dove Award–winning and Billboard #1 charting audio engineer Brandon De La Garza to break down what really happens behind the studio glass. From working with major artists to teaching the next generation of engineers, Brandon shares two decades of hard-earned knowledge about...

Most artists don’t fail because they lack talent.  They fail because they lack direction, discipline, and the courage to outgrow comfort. In this episode of Beyond The Hustle , Hector sits down with Franky Cardona —a Houston artist who turned creativity into a career without selling his soul. Franky opens up about the invisible years, the pressure that comes with being seen, and the hard truth abo...

For 15 years, Houston has woken up to the voice of Erica Contreras — better known as Erica Rico from 93Q Country. But behind the microphone is a woman who has lived a story far bigger than radio. She’s a mother of 10 in a blended family, a grandmother, and a voice of strength for millions of listeners who have laughed, cried, and grown with her over the years. In this raw and unfiltered conversati...

n this episode of Beyond The Hustle , Hector Garcia sits down with Elvia Quintanilla —mom, community leader, and founder of Texas Technical Trade School in Houston . Her mantra is simple but powerful: “Hustle boldly, but you’ve got to build boldly.” Elvia opens up about her childhood, the sacrifices of motherhood, and the raw truth of what it took to launch and grow a trade school that’s shaping t...

In this episode of Beyond The Hustle , Hector sits down with two gritty entrepreneurs who built their business the hard way—through risk, sweat, and relentless focus. Houston Glover and Archie Lopez , founders of TPC Industrial in Mount Belvieu , share how they went from humble beginnings to building a thriving industrial services company in one of the most competitive sectors out there. This conv...

In this episode of Beyond The Hustle, Hector sits down with Brady Boren — founder of Crisis Care, a business that steps in after the unthinkable. Brady’s company handles hazmat, trauma, and death scene cleanup. But this isn’t just about cleaning—it’s about compassion, dignity, and showing up when no one else wants to. We talk about the emotional toll, the business challenges, and the calling behin...

In this episode of Beyond The Hustle, Hector sits down with longtime friend and entrepreneur Dave Valadez, founder of BizHub. Dave’s journey is anything but traditional—from the music industry to club promotion, event planning, and now running a full-service IT company helping businesses across the country. This episode dives deep into what it really takes to evolve, pivot, and scale in business....

Griselda Castillo, better known as Grizzy of Grizzy’s Hood News, didn’t take the traditional path to journalism. After facing life’s toughest challenges, she turned her setbacks into fuel, redefining how news is covered in Houston. With a raw, unfiltered approach and an unshakable commitment to the truth, she’s built a media empire that reaches over 20+ million viewers every month. Her rise wasn’t...

Daniel Benavides’ story isn’t just about fitness—it’s about transformation. Growing up in survival mode on the tough streets of Houston, he learned early on that nothing was given, and everything had to be earned. Through grit, resilience, and an unshakable vision, Daniel turned his struggles into fuel, evolving into a creative powerhouse who can take anything—whether a run-down building, a failin...

Kaleb Monroe CEO/Founder of The Monroe Team - One of Houston's fastest growing real estate firms.