Startup Hustle
Episodes
Women 2 Women
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Sarah Chamberlain, President, and founder of Women2Women, discuss the W2W tour. Find Startu...
A Casual Chat with Matt
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt DeCoursey and Isaac Collins, Owner and Founder of Yogurtini & Superhero Yoga, have a casual chat. Find Startup Hustle E...
Cryptocurrency Markets
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Kevin March, Founder of Floating Point Group, discuss cryptocurrency markets. Find Startup ...
Bootstrapping 101
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Kevin Marschkee, CEO of Dossibay, talk about the basics of bootstrapping a business. Find S...
Student Entrepreneurship
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway talks with Jonaie Johnson, Founder and CEO of Interplay, about learning to be an entrepreneur. ...
Clear Communications
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Monique Russell, Founder and Communications Expert at Clear Communication Solutions, talk about ...
Creating Value Early
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Sonciary Honnoll, Co-Founder and Head of Customer Strategy at Quala, discuss the value and impor...
Starting an Airbnb
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Brian Glasser, team leader of Apex KC, talk about starting an AirBnB vacation rental business. ...
The Startup Hustle Totally Non-Presidential Polling Episode
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt and Matt for a completely unscientific discussion about the polls from the Startup Hustle Facebook community. What will we find out? Fi...
Global Entrepreneurship Week
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Jenny Miller, a Network Builder at KCSourceLink, talk about Global Entrepreneurship Week. F...
City of Entrepreneurs
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway speaks with Nia Richardson of KC BizCare about equitable entrepreneurship. The duo also talks about ...
Social Impact Startups
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is social impact? And how do you create a startup around it? That’s what Matt DeCoursey wants to know in today’s conversation with Matt Strau...
The Music Business
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks to Zane Callister. They discuss the evolution of Zane’s musical career and the various ways ...
How Do You Define Success?
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does “success” mean to you? What is YOUR purpose? There is a different answer for every person. In today's episode of Startup Hustle, Matt De...
Alexa Voice Marketing
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, Alexa! Find the Startup Hustle Podcast! Nothing . . . So how exactly does Alexa voice marketing work? Let Matt DeCoursey help you answer the ques...
Your Wellness Connection
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway talks to Dr. Michelle Robin, the chief wellness officer of Your Wellness Connection. They discuss...
Fintech Lending Startups
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that there’s a specialized segment of lending for those who flip and fix real estate? Neither did Matt DeCoursey before today’s episo...
TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks to Nelly Yusupova (a.k.a. DigitalWoman)—the creator of TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs. They dis...
Monetizing Your Podcast
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So you started your own podcast . . . now what? When is a good time to monetize it? Or is it better to try and create value in ways that ads won’t...
Era of Automation
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Automation is everywhere! Within this era of high technology, how can you increase efficiency at your business? What are some ways to use tech to sell...
Run Like a Girl
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Gina Lichte, Executive Director of Girls on the Run KC, talk about empowering young girls to bec...
How to Launch a Podcast
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been doing a podcast for a while? Then you must get a lot of questions about how to launch a podcast. To get things started, Matt DeCoursey t...
Interpreting Data on Amazon
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to talk about Amazon data! In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Sam Hager, president of Dash Applications, discuss the la...
Uncertainty Hurts Productivity
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is getting in your way of achieving your goals? It’s the real question, right? Matt DeCoursey and Dr. Todd Snyder will try to answer it in this...
Pipeline Entrepreneurs
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final iteration of this four-part series, Melissa Vincent Executive Director of Pipeline Entrepreneurs chats with Donald Hawkins CEO of Tenth a...
Animal Instincts
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway sits down with Tammie Wahaus, founder and CEO of ELIAS Animal Health, to talk about what it’s like...
Startup Hustle TV Announcement
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have an announcement! We are launching a new web series about entrepreneurship, Startup Hustle TV! If you or someone you know is interested in be...
Life After Acquisition
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Maria Flynn, CEO, and co-founder of Orbis Biosciences talk about her life after acquisition. Wha...
3D Models
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans sits down with Trevor Crotts, president of Buddy Rest. They discuss the beginnings of Buddy Rest and...
Separating Yourself from the Pack
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Differentiation is key. That is a basic pillar of business in this day and age. But how do you do that? That’s what Matt DeCoursey discusses today w...
Andrew Survives Prime Day!
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon Prime Day is a big deal for businesses that are highly driven by Amazon sales. So what is life like for those businesses and how do they ...
Email Marketing Tips
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Email marketing—are you doing it right? Probably not! So to help you and your business grow, Matt DeCoursey sits down for a conversation with Matt R...
Taking Initiative
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Katie Steele Danner, Executive Director of the Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation talked abo...
The Growth Concierge
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to grow or build a brand? Join Matt DeCoursey in his conversation with Guillaume Dumortier about how to foster a brand the right way...
What is a Second Stage Business?
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Meghan Lynch, CEO of Six-Point Creative, sit down to answer some of the important questions for ...
Preparing for an Exit
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Startups and businesses are hard! The statistics say you’re likely to fail. But what if you don’t? What happens if you get that ever-so-coveted ex...
Leadership Skills for Remote Teams
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Gregg Moss, Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer talk about how to lead an eCommerce company....
Building a Pipeline
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Vincent, Executive Director of Pipeline Entrepreneurs, and host Lauren Conaway talk the power of equitable entrepreneurship and how the Pipeli...
Cannabis Marketing Challenges
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The cannabis business is growing (pun intended). However, those involved struggle mightily when it comes to certain marketing channels. Why? It’...
The Creator Mindset
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is creativity something that you or your business struggle with? It might be related to your approach. That is exactly what Matt DeCoursey...
Ups, Downs, Wins and Losses
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode started as a followup to our Demo Day episode. Matt DeCoursey sat down for a discussion about Insurance AI Tech Startups with Alan ...
Organizing Your eCommerce Inventory
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For many businesses, inventory is the most valuable asset (other than great employees). That said, many businesses struggle to maintain control of the...
Everyone Can Entrepreneur
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lauren Conaway and Wendy Guillies, President and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, talk about the importance of equitable access to en...
Finding Startup Accelerators
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has heard about startup accelerators and incubators. So how do you approach finding or getting into them? Spoiler alert… Google is a grea...
Demo Day Announcement
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt and Matt as they discuss the companies recently involved in the LaunchKC, BCP Tech Business Accelerator! Make sure to join us on Thursday, O...
Listing Optimization
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans chats with Daniela Bolzmann, Founder of Mindful Goods Co. They talk about listing optimization, what...
You Are Your Brand
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt DeCoursey talks with Robyn Sayles. They discuss positioning yourself and your brand as the guide, the difference between sales a...
Accounting for eCommerce
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Accounting is one of the foundational elements of a successful business, especially when it comes to eCommerce businesses. That is exactly what ...
Financially EmpowHERed
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Conaway and Jayne Ellegard, founder and coach with Ellegant Wealth, discuss why women struggle with financial empowerment and how they can take...
How to be Wonder-Full
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you activating your innermost superpowers? Probably not… It’s ok, most of us aren’t. In order to help, Matt DeCoursey sit...
Embracing Change
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks with Kevin Kwok from J20 Creative. They discuss the current state of eCommerce, how Kevin’s ...
Maximizing Sales Leads
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you making the most out of your sales opportunities? Do you need to create more? Most entrepreneurs and founders say YES to these ques...
The History & Evolution of eCommerce
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first part of a four-part series, sponsored by Clearinity, Matt DeCoursey and Andrew Morgans discuss the history of the internet, how that drov...
Investing in Impact
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway talks with Emily Lecuyer, Managing Director of equity2, about impact investing. Hear about what it i...
Off the Nose
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to do something different? Take a road less traveled? If your answer is even maybe, then this episode of Startup Hustle is for you. Matt D...
Defining Your Why
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans takes us to Portugal with Jan Hahn, founder, and creator of a farm, simply put. From hitting rock bo...
How to be a VC
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wanna be a VC, but don't know where to start? Well, you came to the right place. In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey talks with Grace Go...
Advice For Startups
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The reason we created the Startup Hustle Podcast was to give advice to startups. To help people avoid many of the painful, expensive and time-consumin...
Mindset Shifts for Success
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway talks with Emi Valerio, Founder and CEO of She Commands, about how you can achieve alignment with yo...
Building Learning Machines
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard of AI and machine learning. But what makes machines actually learn? How do you build a learning machine that helps your business? D...
Book Sales on Amazon
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks with Founder, Brent Weidemann who shares how he and his wife have built the Truth Becomes Her ...
Honest to Greatness
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Honesty is the best policy, right? You’ve heard that your whole life. But are you honest with yourself? Are you honest about what your business ...
The Art & Science of Leadership
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Picasso, Einstein, one is an artist, the other a scientist. What does that have to do with this episode of Startup Hustle? Everything! Join Matt...
Going Global
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway talks with Nicole Sahin, Founder and CEO of Globalization Partners, a high-growth global PEO firm. T...
Absolute Marketing
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could plan out 12 full months of marketing activity and posts and get all of that done in 5 days? That’s exactly what today’s ...
Real Estate in the Digital World
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks with Andrew Peek Lead Generation Manager at Do You Convert, about their early beginnings in E-...
Audience and Community Engagement
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The internet is full of all types of communities and audiences, the same goes for the non-online world. That said, how do you go about engaging ...
Business Storytelling
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your business’ story? In this episode Matt Decoursey talks with Michael Georgiou, Co-Founder of Imaginovation, and host of Tales fr...
Creating Engaging Events
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lauren Conaway and Wendi Freeman, Founder and CEO of Be Bright Events, discuss the shifting of your mindset to overcome the fear of new things, t...
Lean AI, Smarter Business Growth
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science… right? But what are you supposed to do with it? H...
Brand Ambassadors
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talk with Dona Seitsinger DiTore, CEO of Klik Belts. They discuss the importance of brand ambassador...
Find My Profits
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses need to make a profit in order to survive. Hopefully, you already know and understand that. However, many business owners aren’t trul...
Advertise Like a Big Brand
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Matt Decoursey talks with Robert Brill CEO, Founder of Brill Media. They discuss how to build a landing page that generates leads, som...
Running a Family Business
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lauren Conaway and Britany DeWitt Schweitzer, President of VeriCorp and host the Calling BS podcast, talk running a family business and what it m...
Board Game Startups
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has played board games. Monopoly, Clue, Trivial Pursuit… But what is it like to be on the other side of the transaction? T...
Telling Your Product's Story
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew talks with John Romaniello. John is a renowned copywriting coach and has been creating and telling stories s...
The Power Of LinkedIn
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LinkedIn has over 600 million users, yet so many don’t understand how to truly utilize the platform. During this episode of Startup Hustle...
Self Leadership
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people talk about being a leader… How to become one, and what people look for in one. But how about self-leadership? Yes, it’s a thing....
Solopreneurs
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lauren Conaway and Laura Briggs, founder and CEO of The Freelancing Coach, talk about how to get started as a freelancer, how to fire bad clients...
The Gamerpreneur
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So you want to make money playing video games? So do A LOT of people. So how do you do that? During this episode of Startup Hustle, ...
Grit and Determination
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks with Jill Van Gyn, CEO of Fatso Peanut Butter. Jill gets transparent about her own story of en...
Becoming a Leader
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to become Mickey Mouse? Yes, that’s one of the topics of conversation on today's episode of Startup Hustle where Matt DeCourse...
Marketing Strategy
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Regardless of the size or stage of your company, your marketing strategy has a lot to do with your success or failure. During this episode of St...
Crafting a Message
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, host Lauren Conaway talks with Tonya McKenzie, Founder of Sand and Shores, about public relations, crafting a messa...
Raise Your Game
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt DeCoursey talks with Dr. Meghan Braun, founder of Body Mechanics Physical Therapy and author of The Restore Journal and The Develop Journal. They...
Launching a Kickstarter
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks with Dom Green of Positive People Posse about the mindset required to overcome diversity in bu...
Smart School Technology
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of constantly connecting tech solutions to each other? So are schools! With that, today’s guest, Sufian Munir, the Fou...
Slicing Up the Equity Pie
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest challenges startups have is determining who gets what percentage of equity. It’s also one of the biggest issues that fo...
The Power of Mindfulness
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lauren Conaway and Corene Summers, founder and CEO of Artisan Farmacy, talk about the soul client attraction, mindfulness practice and discuss af...
Influencer Marketing Tips
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is an influencer? How can you use influencers to market your business? These are really popular questions these days. In order ...
Amazon Japan
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks with John Cant of Rising Sun Commerce. They discuss the ins and outs of Amazon Japan, how John...
Public Speaking Tips
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have an upcoming speaking engagement? Maybe a business presentation or a toast at a wedding? Well this is the episode for you. In this episode ...
Improving Your Mindset
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe that you can do great things? If you don’t, you won’t… During today’s episode of Startup Hustle, M...
Stop Sucking at Business
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lauren Conaway talks with Megan Brame, Partner and CMO of Meve Media Group, about her path to career freedom, the importance of authe...
Top Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? That’s the hot topic of today’s episode when Matt and Matt discuss 8 qualities th...
Online Fitness Coach
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talk with Bri Berner, Business Mentor and owner at Bri Berner LLC. They discuss Bri's path to becomi...
AI as a Service Startups
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard of AI as a Service? It’s definitely a thing! Join Matt and Matt as they have a conversation with Jerry Abiog, the Co-Foun...
Startup Success
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do successful startups follow patterns? YES! During this episode, Matt and Matt discuss 5 things that successful startups need to do. Learn more a...
American Jazz
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rashida Phillips, Executive Director of The American Jazz Museum, and Lauren Conaway talk about jazz, the importance of staying open ...
Sales Intelligence Startups
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need to improve your company’s sales process? If the answer is yes, then this episode of Startup Hustle is for you. Matt DeCoursey sits down ...