Episodes

Dec. 1, 2020

Floral Design

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Colleen Monroe, Designer and Creative Director of Floraloom Studio talk about the floral design business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com Learn more about Floraloom Studio: https://floraloom.com Tune in to all of Andrew Morgan's Startup Hustle episodes: https://gigb.co/l/99tB See omnystudio.co...
Nov. 30, 2020

Jailbreaking the Degree

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and David Blake, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Degreed, talk about jailbreaking the degree. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Tesseract Ventures: http://tesseractventures.io Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Degreed: https://degreed.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov. 27, 2020

Partnernomics

In this episode, Matt DeCoursey and Mark Brigman, CEO of Partnernomics, talk about strategic partnerships. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Partnernomics: https://partnernomics.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov. 26, 2020

Women 2 Women

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Sarah Chamberlain, President, and founder of Women2Women, discuss the W2W tour. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about InnovateHerKC: https://www.innovateherkc.com Learn more about Women2Women: http://w2wtour.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov. 25, 2020

A Casual Chat with Matt

In this episode, Matt DeCoursey and Isaac Collins, Owner and Founder of Yogurtini & Superhero Yoga, have a casual chat. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Yogurtini: http://www.yogurtini.com Learn more about superhero yoga: https://superheroyoga.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov. 24, 2020

Cryptocurrency Markets

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Kevin March, Founder of Floating Point Group, discuss cryptocurrency markets. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Gusto: https://gusto.com/startuphustle Get three months free when you run your first payroll. Learn more about Floating Point Group: https://floating.group/ Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com/ Tune into Startup Hustle's NFT Series: https://gigb.co/l/9Wl...
Nov. 23, 2020

Bootstrapping 101

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Kevin Marschkee, CEO of Dossibay, talk about the basics of bootstrapping a business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Tesseract Ventures: https://www.tesseractventures.io Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Dossibay: http://dossibay.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov. 20, 2020

Student Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway talks with Jonaie Johnson, Founder and CEO of Interplay, about learning to be an entrepreneur. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Gusto: https://gusto.com/startuphustle Get three months free when you run your first payroll. Learn more about Interplay: https://gointerplay.com/ Learn more about InnovateHerKC: https://www.innovateherkc.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov. 19, 2020

Clear Communications

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Monique Russell, Founder and Communications Expert at Clear Communication Solutions, talk about clear communication strategies in business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Clear Communication Solutions: https://www.clearcommunicationsolutions.com Learn more about InnovateHerKC: https://www.innovateherkc.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Nov. 18, 2020

Creating Value Early

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Sonciary Honnoll, Co-Founder and Head of Customer Strategy at Quala, discuss the value and importance of creating value early. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Quala: https://www.quala.io/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov. 17, 2020

Starting an Airbnb

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Brian Glasser, team leader of Apex KC, talk about starting an AirBnB vacation rental business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Discover Apex KC today: www.apex-kc.com Learn about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov. 16, 2020

The Startup Hustle Totally Non-Presidential Polling Episode

Join Matt and Matt for a completely unscientific discussion about the polls from the Startup Hustle Facebook community. What will we find out? Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Gusto: https://gusto.com/startuphustle Get three months free when you run your first payroll. Find out more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 by Global Entrepreneurship Week: https://www.kcsourcelink.com/gew/contact Check out KCSourceLink: http://www.kcmo.qwal.ly Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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, and how Nia’s working to build the City of Entrepreneurs right here in Kansas City. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Global Entrepreneurship Week: https://www.kcsourcelink.com/gew/contact Learn more about KC BizCare: ...
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 startup. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Global Entrepreneurship Week: https://www.kcsourcelink.com/gew/contact Discover RiseKit today: https://www.risekit.co Find out more information about Full Scale: https://full...
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 the industry as a whole and some of the ways Zane has monetized his music, such as licensing, syncing, and micro licensing. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Global Entrepreneurship Week: https://www.kcsourcelink.com/gew/co...
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 someone with quite a bit of amazing advice. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Global Entrepreneurship Week: https://www.kcsourcelink.com/gew/contact Take a closer look at Laura DiBenedetto, Inc.: https://www.thesixhabit...
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 House Guide. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://www.fullscale.io Learn about Glass House Guide: https://glasshouseguide.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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, energetical, and spiritual level. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://www.fullscale.io Check out Your Wellness Connection: http://www.yourwellnessconnection.com Find out more about InnovateHER KC: http...
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 Kirill Bensonoff, CEO and co-founder of New Silver Lending. And they discuss the ins and outs of this kind of lending. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://www.fullscale.io Learn more about New Silver: ...
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 develop their understanding of technical vernacular. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://www.fullscale.io Discover TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs: http://techspeakforentrepreneurs.com Learn more about Markn...
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 Tiffany Youngren. Our guest is a subject matter expert on the topic of podcast monetization. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://www.fullscale.io Learn more about OMH Agency - Online Marketing Help: http...
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 DeCoursey gets insights from the CEO of Transcend Software, Ari Raivetz. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://www.fullscale.io Learn more about Transcend: http://www.transcendh2o.com Speaking of automation, c...
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, and why we should double down on programs like Girls on the Run at this point in our history. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://www.fullscale.io Explore more about Girls on the Run of Greater Kansas Cit...