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In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Roberts, a man raised on small-town values who learned early what hard work and trust really mean. From bait shops and back roads to the courtroom, his journey into law was shaped by family, injustice, and a refusal to quit.

We talk about taking on a deadly jail case, losing the first trial, uncovering hidden evidence, and fighting back for the truth. Along the way, he faces kidney failure, a transplant, and the kind of pressure that tests your marriage, your faith, and your grit.

This is a story about doing the right thing when it’s hard, standing your ground, and keeping on when others walk away.

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In this episode of American Hustle, Austin Moody sits down with legendary Nashville guitarist Jeff King for a conversation that goes far beyond music.

Jeff came out of the mountains of East Tennessee and carved out one of the most respected careers in the industry — staying in demand for decades in a business where most people burn out fast. But what sets Jeff apart isn’t just mastery of his craft. It’s how he played the long game.

We talk about discipline, staying elite, and why Jeff chose to build real financial freedom through real estate instead of relying solely on the music industry. Jeff also shares his perspective on how AI and technology are changing music — and what skills will still matter in the years ahead.

This episode is for musicians, entrepreneurs, blue-collar builders, and anyone who wants to master their craft, diversify their income, and build a life on their own terms.

No hype. No shortcuts. Just real hustle.

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Credits

Host: Austin Moody

Guest: Jeff King

Videography & Edit: Mitch Wallis

Graphic Design: Zack Knudsen

Executive Production: Mid Century Western

Creative Direction: Brandon Carswell

Recorded On-Location in Nashville

Some stories don’t start with a business plan. They start with a gut punch, a promise, and a long road of work no one sees. Marty B went from a small-town kid paying with food stamps to the creator of a thriving Texas hospitality campus—steakhouse, coffee, ice cream, bowls, live music, and an event venue under way—built on faith, grit, and relentless care for people.

We dive into the moments that forged his edge: caring for a paralyzed father at 12, the sting of welfare, and the quiet vow to never be poor again. That pressure created a code—country values, chivalry, respect—that later became operating system and culture. Marty explains why service is the checklist but hospitality is the feeling, and how a four-part customer creed—look at me, smile at me, talk to me, thank me—turns a table turn into loyalty. If you’re leading teams, you’ll hear a practical blueprint: hire for heart, tell the truth both ways, hold standards with accountability, and model the behavior you want repeated.

Here’s a sharp lesson for operators navigating growth and investment: when analytics eclipse humanity, culture decays. Marty breaks down how selection mistakes balloon HR, why good people drown under policies designed for bad fits, and how visible leadership cleans up more problems than memos. He also shares the founder’s focus that scales: vision, culture, concept creation, and product development. From starting with 2.2 acres and maxed-out cards to securing vendor trust and expanding parking to unlock demand, every decision reflects a simple belief—life rewards action.

If you’re building a restaurant, a service company, or any customer-first brand, you’ll leave with tools to strengthen culture, improve guest experience, and grow with integrity. Press play, then tell us the one action you’ll take today. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s chasing something big, and leave a review to help more builders find the show.

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Credits

Host: Austin Moody

Guest: Marty Bryan (“Marty B”)

Videography & Edit: Brad Wygle — The Good Podcast

Graphic Design: Zack Knudsen

Executive Production: Mid Century Western

Creative Direction: Brandon Carswell

Recorded On-Location At: Marty B’s — Bartonville, Texas

Special Thanks: Jeff Capps & The Marty B’s Team