Episodes

Feb. 14, 2023

Action Over Analytics

Join Matt DeCoursey and Chuck Schneider, CEO & Founder of Redpoint Summit, in this second episode featuring one of Kansas City's Top 2023 Startups. Learn how you can use analytics to create actionable outcomes for processes o...

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Feb. 13, 2023

Kansas City Top Startups 2023

Join Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson as we announce Kansas City's Top 2023 Startups! We are kicking off a two-week series to spotlight the founders behind these emerging Midwest growth companies. And, while KC may very well be...

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Feb. 10, 2023

Raising Capital Pre-Product

Join Matt DeCoursey and Adam Tank, Chief Customer Officer of Transcend, for a conversation about raising capital before you have an actual product. Hear how you can get your business funded even when you technically haven't s...

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Feb. 9, 2023

The Cost of Turnover

Join Lauren Conaway and Karen Hughey, Founder and CEO of Nucleus Training Solutions, for a conversation regarding the high cost of turnover. Hear great insights on managing your team, professional training, career development...

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Feb. 8, 2023

Growing Your Local Tech Industry

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Kara Lowe, President & CEO of KC Tech Council, talk about growing your local tech industry. Learn all about the tech brain drain, how serious it is, and how tech founders ...

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Feb. 7, 2023

How Effective is Pay-Per-Click?

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Shan Shan Fu, Founder of Millennials in Motion, talk about how effective pay-per-click is. Listen in to learn about effective PPC strategies you can use and how to manage ...

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Feb. 6, 2023

Creating a Career You Love

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and returning guest Benjamin Ritter, Leadership and Career Coach of Live for Yourself Consulting, talk about creating a career you will love. Discover interesting ways of explori...

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Feb. 3, 2023

Startup Valuations, What Happened?

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Join Matt and Matt as they talk about what happened to startup valuations. Learn from some great examples of business devaluations and how you can be strategic in increasing the valuation of...

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Feb. 2, 2023

Revolutionizing the Period Care Industry

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Drew Jarvis, CMO and Co-Founder of Sunny Period (Menstrual Mates, Inc.), talk about revolutionizing the period care industry. Learn how to help break the stigma around men...

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Feb. 1, 2023

Saving Money on Employee Benefits

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Glenn Fisher, Managing Partner at NavMD, talk about employee benefits. Learn how you can better manage your employee benefits costs and still retain the best employees for...

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Jan. 31, 2023

Email Conversion Protocol™

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Jacob R. Anson, Co-founder of AgencyJR, talk about email conversion protocol™. Explore the difference in approach between retention and proactive customer acquisition, and...

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Jan. 30, 2023

Common Challenges Running a Dev Team

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Hoss Devin, CEO and Founder of Automotive Innovations, dive into the common challenges entrepreneurs traditionally face when running a dev team. Gain valuable advice from the...

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Jan. 27, 2023

Building Communities that Build Businesses

In this episode of Startup Hustle, guest host Frank Keck kicks off the 4th and final segment in this “Founder Fridays with Frank” series as we talk about the challenges our Startup Hustle hosts (also CEO & startup founders) f...

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Jan. 26, 2023

Managing Your Finances

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Shiloh Johnson, Founder and CEO of ComplYant, talk about managing your finances. Learn all about financial management and how proper financial care can help you maximize y...

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Jan. 25, 2023

Startup Financing

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Mickey Parker, COO of Accelefund, talk about startup financing. Learn about the various investment options you have and how to avoid the pitfalls involved in managing your...

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Jan. 24, 2023

How to Use Analytics on Amazon

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Nick Uresin, President and CEO of ArgoMetrix, talk about how to use analytics on Amazon. Enjoy hearing all about Nick's personal journey to entrepreneurship and the strate...

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Jan. 23, 2023

Bootstrapping Your Way to the Top

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Payman Taei, CEO and Founder of Visme, talk about Payman's experience bootstrapping his company to become the #1 tool for online presentations. Learn about the challenges Pay...

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Jan. 20, 2023

Take Care of Your People

In this episode of Startup Hustle, guest host Frank Keck kicks off the 3rd episode in this “Founder Fridays with Frank” series as we talk about the challenges founders face on any given day. Hear company culture tips and gain...

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Jan. 19, 2023

Women in Crypto

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Kendra Cole, Founder of The CryptoMom App, talk about women in crypto. Learn all about the crypto space, how to start investing, and some tips on how to start your crypto ...

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Jan. 18, 2023

The History of Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Derek Lidow, Professor at Princeton University and CEO of Derek Lidow talk about the history of entrepreneurship. This insightful conversation will help you gain a better ...

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Jan. 17, 2023

How to Use Content to Create More Profit

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Brad Curtis, SVP of Sales & Strategic Accounts at eZdia, discuss how to use content to create more profit. Learn how to maximize user-generated content, improve SEO, and h...

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Jan. 16, 2023

Becoming a Top Learning Management System

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Ted Blosser, CEO & Co-Founder of WorkRamp, talk about Ted's journey in building WorkRamp into a top Learning Management System (LMS). Listen as they talk about getting invest...

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Jan. 13, 2023

Your Values Define Your Company's Culture

In this episode of Startup Hustle, guest host, Frank Keck kicks off week 2 in our new series, “Founder Fridays with Frank,” as we continue to explore the challenges founders face on any given day. Hear company culture tips an...

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Jan. 12, 2023

Building Community with Food

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Sophia Rascoff, CEO and Co-Founder of Recon Food, talk about building community with food. Learn how Sophia is making waves in the food industry as a young entrepreneur an...

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