Startup Hustle
Episodes
eCommerce Software
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew talks with Liz Fickenscher of eComEngine. They discuss Liz’s journey through the digital space, some tips ...
Creating a Marketing Message
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Matt sit down with Mark Josey, the founder of Social Apex Media to discuss the best approach for crafting your marketing messages. Duri...
Early Stage Startup Lessons
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Matt sit down with Startup Legend, Toby Rush to discuss the early mistakes they’ve made as well as common errors they see others make. To...
Rules of Civic Engagement
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alissia Canady, attorney, and candidate for Missouri Lt. Governor, talks with Lauren about her plans to support entrepreneurship, her drive to advocat...
Fired Up About Success
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Matt and Matt get fired up about leadership when they discuss the topic with Fired Up KC podcast host, Zik Nganga. There is ...
Engaging Customers
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew Morgans is joined by Ben Bellinson, CEO and Co-founder of Waggedy. They discuss launching Waggedy from the ground up, the chal...
Improving Employee Engagement
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Matt sit down with Sri Chellappa, the co-founder and President of Engagedly. Recently named one of St. Louis’ top startups by Sta...
Marketing Intelligence
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey talks with Alex Cruz, the CEO and Founder of PenPath, a St. Louis based marketing intelligence platf...
Equity in Leadership
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, you’ll learn why diverse leadership teams see better results - and what it will take to see a woman president...
Property Maintenance Marketplaces
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts talk with Bo Lais, founder and CEO of Lula, a Kansas-based on-demand mobile platform helping homeowners a...
Starting an eCommerce Business
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks with Hannah Gardner, CEO of The Views & Co. They discuss Hannah’s background and mindset...
Virtual Summits
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joining the Matts today is Mark Wade, CEO of Virtual Summits Software. In this episode, Mark recounts his time serving in the military, obtaining his ...
Bold Marketing
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matt duo is joined by BOLD Marketing owner, Dana Thomas as they talk about addressable markets, competitors, an...
Launching a Brand
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, we welcome Ankur Garg, founder, and CEO of AKG Creative as he discusses some of the brands he has worked with and h...
Trailblazing on Amazon
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Yoni Mazor, COO and Founder of GETIDA, a fast-growing company that provides Amazon merchants with inventory auditing and reimbursem...
Advocado
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, we welcome Jeff Linihan, co-founder Advocado. Advocado is a cross-media optimization and audience platform that inc...
Top St. Louis Startups
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson share another list of top startups. This time, they run down the list of top startups in St. Louis, Missouri. This epis...
Esports Supplies
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As many businesses are slowing down during the pandemic, one interesting industry is thriving. That is the gaming industry, specifically Esports. In t...
Outsource School
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Decoursey talks with Nathan Hirsch. Nathan is the Co-Founder of Outsource School, a Florida-based education pl...
The Titanic Effect
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building a startup is challenging. More so if you’re not aware of the hurdles that most entrepreneurs go through to make it work. Today’s ...
Amazon Best Sellers
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans sits down with Shawn McGowen founder and CEO of Leather Honey. They discuss Shawn’s unique approac...
Startup Hustle 2.0, The Announcement Episode
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Startup Hustle 2.0! In this episode, Matt and Matt officially announce 3 new regular hosts of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway, Roy Scott, an...
The Grocery Delivery Business
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Kansas City milkman, Matt Shatto. He is the founder of Shatto Home Delivery. This business aims to provide an outlet for local ...
Court Reporting Startups
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matt duo is joined by Stenovate CEO Lauren Lawrence and COO Lee Zuvanich. They discuss the dynamics and busines...
The CEO Whisperer
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Herold, a.k.a. The CEO Whisperer, is a well-renowned author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He drops by to share his thoughts on what makes a grea...
Be a Fountain, Not a Drain
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Matt and Matt are joined by none other than Kansas City Royals color commentator Rex Hudler. Rex Hudler is a former Major League Baseball utili...
Pet Insurance Startups
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts talk with Casey Masters, founder, and CEO of Companion Protect, a Kansas-based pet insurance provider. Co...
Touring Musician Woes
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts sit with Jason Morris and Zac Flynn, band manager and bass player of Eminence Ensemble band, a jam band b...
People Logic
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts talk with Matt Schmidt, founder and CEO of Peoplelogic, a North Carolina based company focusing on AI-aug...
Perkins Builder Brothers
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey is joined by the construction startup experts, the Perkins brothers. Erik and Jaime Perkins are well...
Ask a Book Editor
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have questions that you’ve always wanted to ask a book editor? You’re in luck because today’s guest is Patrick Price, a hands...
A Scrappy Startup Story
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt sit with Taylor Monks, CEO, and Co-Founder of BasicBlock. BasicBlock is a company based in Nebraska t...
Top Kansas City Startups
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt highlight 13 startups in Kansas City. While 2020 continues to give us uncertainties due to the COVID-...
Closing Sales
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Cooper Krauss close their three-part series discussion with closing sales. Tune in and learn the...
Sales Discovery
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey sits with Cooper Krauss. Cooper is Full Scale’s sales director and works together with the two...
Sales Prospecting
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sales is more than merely selling products or services. Before you make a successful sale, you must first figure out who you should be selling to. ...
Employee Background Screening
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey sits with Jason Morris, the founder of EmployeeScreenIQ, which was acquired by Sterling Talent Solut...
Movie Night: Henry Ford, American Experience
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the Matts are back for a Movie Night on “Henry Ford: American Experience”, an original PBS documentary that unpacks the interesting...
Disruptive Technology
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt DeCoursey welcomes today’s guest, Jason Illian. He’s the Managing Director of Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), a mid-to-late stage...
Fundamism
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to have FUN? In this episode, Matt DeCoursey welcomes Paul Long, a motivational speaker and CEO of Fundamism. The two get into an in...
How to Pivot
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey sits with Matt Baysinger. Baysinger is the founder and CEO of Swell Spark, an interactive entertainm...
3D Technology Startups
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
3D Technology is more than those red and blue glasses you would wear in a theater. You can see it as special effects on movies, architectural building...
Why Startups Fail
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matt duo sifts through the top reasons most startups fail. Tune in as they talk about the important lessons lea...
What is a Guru?
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear the word “guru,” what comes to mind? Is it a spiritual master or someone like Yoda? In this podcast episode, Matt DeCoursey...
Pitching Investors
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson talk about how to pitch your business ideas to investors. This is a great hustling e...
Work From Home Tips
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID19 pandemic has forced businesses to change their office setup. For safety, most companies are looking into the work from home option. For bu...
Techstars
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lesa Mitchell, Managing Director of Techstars, sat down with Matt DeCoursey in this episode of Startup Hustle. Techstars is a startup accelerator that...
Digital Health Communities
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Matt talk with Mike Porath. Mike is the CEO and founder of The Mighty. A massive online health community from Los Angeles, California. Mike p...
Finding Focus
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts chat with the managing director of Elevate Simply, Brett Simpson. The group discusses the importance of l...
Ask Buddy
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever scroll endlessly on the Internet hoping to find the best, most authentic experience and find none? That’s a thing of the past with A...
Raising Capital During Crisis
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The business world is put on hold due to the recent pandemic. Investors are safeguarding their money and startups are having a tough time staying aflo...
Movie Night: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's movie night on Startup Hustle! In this episode Matt and Matt discuss the movie Jiro Dreams of Sushi. They discuss some of the traits shown by Jir...
3D Printed Communities
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
By 2050, there is an estimated number of 3 billion people living without adequate shelter. That’s a 200% increase in just three decades. News St...
Retail Closures
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Retail closure due to the global pandemic has led to some creative ways to do business. Since a lot of physical stores have shut down, the world is no...
Telehealth
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Friedman, CEO and Co-Founder of SteadyMD, talks with the Matts in this episode of Startup Hustle. SteadyMD is located in St. Louis. It is an...
Hustle Harder
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An entrepreneur’s story is often a difficult one. One entrepreneur in particular fought tooth and nail to build a business in the US and fulfill...
Struggling Due to Crisis
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The rapid change in the business climate has hit a lot of businesses like an atomic bomb. Some may be able to survive this impasse while others may no...
Benefiting from Crisis
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We live in uncertain times. Most of the people all over the world are on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses are closed temporarily...
Music Festival Startups
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The music business is one of the hardest-hit industries of the COVID19 global pandemic. Countless music festivals, tours, and other major events have ...
Venture Capital Update
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt talk to Thad Langford. Thad is the managing partner of Flyover Capital. It is a venture capital and p...
Drone Quote
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey sits down with Sinuhe Montoya as they talk about how innovation is key to making your business succe...
Marketing Adjustment
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Startup Hustle welcomes back Aaron Fulk, CEO and founder of Lillian James Creative. In this new episode, Matt DeCoursey and Aaron Fulk continue to dis...
Facebook Ads
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt DeCoursey and guest host Nicholas Shackelford, co-founder and paid media specialist of Konstant Kreative, discuss how the global...
IoT Update
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt interviewed Blake Miller. Miller is the founder of Homebase, an IoT technology provider in Kansas City. He has...
Integrated Roadways
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Matts welcome Tim Sylvester of Integrated Roadways. Integrated Roadways aims to achieve a future of connected & autonomous ve...
Samurai Entrepreneurship
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Matt celebrate 300 episodes as they take a deep dive into the 8 virtues of the Bushido Code. They give their two cents on how this Samurai co...
Social Venturing
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of a non-profit restaurant? If not, tune in to this episode of Startup Hustle. Here, the Matts talked with Father Justin Mat...
Where's My Coffee?
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re featuring Bo Nelson of Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters. Bo shares how his business continues to thrive despite COVID-19. Indeed, ...
Healthy Hip Hop Update
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt DeCoursey welcomes back Roy Scott, CEO and founder of Healthy Hip Hop. Scott shares how Healthy Hip Hop is coping to keep the bu...
Food Supply Chain Issues
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey talks with Chris Kovac. Kovac is the founder of River Watch Beef, a company based in Kansas Ci...
Venture Backed Exclusion?
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Business owners are reeling as the global health crisis affects their business and employees. It’s a fast-growing and widespread concern when it...
PPP Loans
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt discusses the process of applying for a PPP Loan with guest, Darrell Blackburn, COO of Full Scale. Learn more about: Full Scale...
Restaurant Woes
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts talk to Eze Redwood to get a feel of how the food industry is handling the global pandemic. With t...
Pet Tech Pivot
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa Tamayo, CEO of Scollar, and Matt D. openly discuss the struggles that they both have faced as entrepreneurs upon dealing with th...
Recreational Wreckage
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No industry is immune to the effects of social distancing or mandated limitations on how many people can gather together. Today’s guest, Luke Wa...
Grant Money for Startups
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Matt talk to Black and Veatch's Sarah Ruhl and Ryan Pletka about their Ignite X COVID-19 Response Accelerator. Black and Veatch are awarding ...
Super Food Startups
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Matt and Matt continue to self-isolate, with today's remote guest, Life Equals Co-founder and CEO, Kyle Fitzgerald about his super foo...
Risk Management
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Matt and Matt sit in their home offices and discuss risk management.They talk about effective ways to protect your business, employees...
Using Data Science
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Data should be a force for good. That’s the goal behind mySidewalk, a data-driven community intelligence platform designed for public service. m...
Live Event Chaos
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Matt D. is joined remotely by returning guest, Joel Goldberg. They discuss the unprecedented impact that the Coronavirus has had on th...
Amazon Adjustments
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the Matt's record from their remote home offices during the Covid-19 global pandemic. They are joined by returning guest Andrew Morgan...
Self-Development
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you listened to the first episode with Frank Keck on Work Culture, you’ll learn how work culture can boost your employees’ productivity...
Corona Diaries: Part 6, Headed Home
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt talks about his journey home in the midst of this pandemic. He considers his plans over the next few weeks as he does his part b...
Corona Diaries: Part 5
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Coronavirus is here... and it's made quite an impact. Up to this point, you've been rolling with the punches, making quick hard decisions to prote...
Corona Diaries: Part 4
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt gives some practical tips on creative ways to pivot, reduce expenses and be socially responsible in the midst of this pandemic. ...
Corona Diaries: Part 3
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should you send your employees home? Yes. Chances are you are going to have to anyway. In part 3 of the Corona Diaries, Matt talks about sending your ...
Corona Diaries: Part 2
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of the Corona Diaries Matt D. talks more about the global health Pandemic known as the Coronavirus or Covid-19, and how it is impacting the ...
Corona Diaries: Part 1
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Coronavirus, or Covid-19 has created a whole new set of challenges for business owners. The situation is changing rapidly requiring a rapid respon...
Work Culture
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you create a great place where people want to work? Build an excellent work culture. In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Mat...
Digital Strategy Execution
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No matter how great your strategy is, it’s is only beneficial if you take action and execute your strategy. In this episode, Matt and Joel wrap ...
Insurance Tech Accelerators
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Gardner and Alex Springer from BCP Tech sit down with Matt DeCoursey to talk about their role in the LaunchKC Startup Accelerator program. Laun...
Workplace Distractions
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We live in the golden age of distractions. From push notifications, social media, texts and emails distraction are everywhere. The struggle is real an...
Coffee Startups
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts sit down with CEO and Founder of Thou Mayest, Bo Nelson. Bo Nelson shares the ups and downs of running a ...
Digital Marketing Messaging
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re near the finish line. 3 out of 4 episodes down for our Digital Strategy series hosted by Matt D. and Joel Johnson, CEO and Founder of Mixt...
FilmDove
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson talk to FilmDove’s CEO and founder Brandon Dunlap. They talk about what FilmDove does and how th...
Artificial Intelligence Startups
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matt duo becomes a trio as another successful Matt joins in to talk about AI startups. Matt Moody is the CEO an...
House Flipping Software
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Matt sit down with David Robertson, founder of Flipper Force, a software solution for house flippers, by house flippers. It’s a compreh...
Digital Marketing Channels
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second of the 4-part Digital Strategy series where Matt and Joel dig deep into the different digital marketing channels that businesses ca...
Safely Delicious
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got allergies? Safely Delicious is expanding your palate with a wide selection of all-natural, allergy-friendly snacks. In this episode of Startup Hus...
What is AI?
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Matts take a deep dive into Artificial Intelligence. Most people have the notion that AI is nothing but robots built to destroy h...