Episodes

Global Entrepreneurship Week
Nov. 13, 2020

Global Entrepreneurship Week

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Jenny Miller, a Network Builder at KCSourceLink, talk about Global Entrepreneurship Week. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored ...

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City of Entrepreneurs
Nov. 12, 2020

City of Entrepreneurs

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway speaks with Nia Richardson of KC BizCare about equitable entrepreneurship. The duo also talks about the power of support when starting a business, Global Entrepreneurship Week...

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Social Impact Startups
Nov. 11, 2020

Social Impact Startups

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 Strauss. Our guest is the founder and CEO of RiseKit, a Chicago-based social impact ...

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The Music Business
Nov. 10, 2020

The Music Business

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 someone can make money in the music business in 2020. They also talk about th...

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How Do You Define Success?
Nov. 9, 2020

How Do You Define Success?

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 DeCoursey speaks with Laura DiBenedetto, author, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and ...

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Alexa Voice Marketing
Nov. 6, 2020

Alexa Voice Marketing

Hey, Alexa! Find the Startup Hustle Podcast! Nothing . . . So how exactly does Alexa voice marketing work? Let Matt DeCoursey help you answer the question in this conversation with Justin Cullifer, CEO, and founder of Glass H...

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Your Wellness Connection
Nov. 5, 2020

Your Wellness Connection

In today's episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway talks to Dr. Michelle Robin, the chief wellness officer of Your Wellness Connection. They discuss a holistic approach to integrated wellness from a mechanical, chemical, en...

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Fintech Lending Startups
Nov. 4, 2020

Fintech Lending Startups

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 episode of Startup Hustle. In today's episode of Startup Hustle, Matt sits down with...

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TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs
Nov. 3, 2020

TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks to Nelly Yusupova (a.k.a. DigitalWoman)—the creator of TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs. They discuss her coaching platform, TechSpeak, and how she works with students to dev...

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Monetizing Your Podcast
Nov. 2, 2020

Monetizing Your Podcast

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 or can’t produce? Listen to the conversation of our host Matt DeCoursey and T...

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Era of Automation
Oct. 30, 2020

Era of Automation

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 more but spend less—or maybe both? Get your notebook ready as Matt DeCours...

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Run Like a Girl
Oct. 29, 2020

Run Like a Girl

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 become strong young women, the importance of the movement on mental health, an...

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How to Launch a Podcast
Oct. 28, 2020

How to Launch a Podcast

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 talks to Hernan Sias, the co-host of the ever-popular Business Bros podcast....

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Interpreting Data on Amazon
Oct. 27, 2020

Interpreting Data on Amazon

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 latter’s journey in entrepreneurship and his evolution as a founder. Sam’s comp...

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Uncertainty Hurts Productivity
Oct. 26, 2020

Uncertainty Hurts Productivity

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 episode of Startup Hustle! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l...

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Pipeline Entrepreneurs
Oct. 23, 2020

Pipeline Entrepreneurs

In the final iteration of this four-part series, Melissa Vincent Executive Director of Pipeline Entrepreneurs chats with Donald Hawkins CEO of Tenth and member of Pipeline Entrepreneurs. This episode is sponsored by Pipeline ...

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Animal Instincts
Oct. 22, 2020

Animal Instincts

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 to lead a life sciences company through a pandemic. They also discuss the im...

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Startup Hustle TV Announcement
Oct. 21, 2020

Startup Hustle TV Announcement

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 being featured on Startup Hustle TV, it only takes a minute to let us know when...

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Life After Acquisition
Oct. 21, 2020

Life After Acquisition

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Maria Flynn, CEO, and co-founder of Orbis Biosciences talk about her life after acquisition. What does the approach pattern to a startup exit look like? What occurs after ...

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3D Models
Oct. 20, 2020

3D Models

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 the importance of being able to pivot when challenges arise. Moreover, the...

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Separating Yourself from the Pack
Oct. 19, 2020

Separating Yourself from the Pack

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 with Andrew Kaplan, the #1 best-selling author of “The Last Law of Attraction ...

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Andrew Survives Prime Day!
Oct. 17, 2020

Andrew Survives Prime Day!

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 prepare? That’s exactly what Startup Hustle Hosts, Matt DeCoursey and Andrew Mo...

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Email Marketing Tips
Oct. 16, 2020

Email Marketing Tips

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 Rouse (Hook SEO). Our guest is a subject matter expert when it comes to doing ...

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Taking Initiative
Oct. 15, 2020

Taking Initiative

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Katie Steele Danner, Executive Director of the Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation talked about the importance of women getting involved, how to foster women in leaders...

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