Houston Made

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. Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia.com JOIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD This show is made possible in part by pat...

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! Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia.com JOIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD This show is made possible in part by patrons like Becky & Jim Brawner and Candice...

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! Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia.com JOIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD This show is...

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. Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia.com JOIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD This show is mad...

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. Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia.com JOIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD This show is made possible in part by patrons like Be...

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. Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia.com JOIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD This show is made...

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. Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia.com JOIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD This show is made...

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. Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia.com JOIN...

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 Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts a...

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. Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia.com JOIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD This show is made possible in part by patrons...

In this episode of Houston Made, Rusty talks with Wenting Xie about her journey to create Houston's first zero-waste, eco-home, leaving an advertising job in NYC to backpack Southeast Asia, and the values that drive her business. Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia.com JOIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD This show is made possible in part by p...

In this episode of Houston Made, Rusty talks with Bob Sutton about how his company was born out of a Thanksgiving rejection, why he brought a partner into the business right at the beginning, and lessons learned selling in markets. This episode was sponsored in part by Victoria Garcia Studios ! Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia...

In this episode of Houston Made, Rusty talks with Bob Sutton about how his company was born out of a Thanksgiving rejection, why he brought a partner into the business right at the beginning, and lessons learned selling in markets. This episode was sponsored in part by Victoria Garcia Studios ! Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia...

In this episode of Houston Made, Rusty talks with Luke Brawner about the path he took to start a podcast network, the differences between building an empire and a neighborhood, and tips for those interested in starting a podcast. This episode was sponsored in part by Victoria Garcia Studios ! Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia.c...

In this episode of Houston Made, Rusty talks with Kathy Jones about the benefits of starting a business with an established brand, the risk of comparing ourselves to others in our industries, and the advantages/disadvantages of looking younger than we actually are in business. This episode was sponsored in part by Victoria Garcia Studios ! Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear m...

In this episode of Houston Made, Rusty talks with Kathy Jones about the drive to become a business owner, the moment she started asking, “why not me?” and finding success in business despite not having a “type-A” personality. This episode was sponsored in part by Victoria Garcia Studios ! Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia.com J...

Houston Made is a weekly, business-focused podcast featuring interviews with Houston-based entrepreneurs and business owners that explores the unique challenges and opportunities that come from starting and running all kinds of businesses in Houston, TX. Be sure to follow @houstonmadepodcast on Instagram! Hear more Milieu Media Group podcasts at milieumedia.com JOIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD This show is m...