Episodes

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 they help film-makers make it to the big screen. FilmDove’s system can analyze and present the financial value of any film script. It reflects insights such as sentiment analysis and key phrase extraction within the film. Using the system’s data, film-makers can easily market their film to investors and distributors. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://f...

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 and founder of the AI startup, Bellwethr. Automation is everywhere. Machine learning and artificial intelligence are all the rage in the tech industry. Bellwethr is one of the pioneering AI startups in Kansas. It is an all-in-one platform for customer interventions. The business was founded in 2017 by Matt Moody, with the sole intention of making art...

Matt and Matt sit down with David Robertson, founder of Flipper Force, a software solution for house flippers, by house flippers. It’s a comprehensive online tool that helps house flippers analyze deals, calculate maximum purchase price for a property, track expenses, estimate renovation costs, and many more. This software includes a project management feature that manages projects, extracts problems, and schedules expenses. It’s an all-in-one tool that helps end-users with the entire house flip...

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 can use to promote their brand or advertise their products or services. The duo gives you a rundown on engagement and ROI. As well as some general tips and tricks. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ GigaBook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ S...

Got allergies? Safely Delicious is expanding your palate with a wide selection of all-natural, allergy-friendly snacks. In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts sit down with Lisa Ragan, CEO, and founder of Safely Delicious, to discuss the best and safest alternatives for food allergies. The idea of Safely Delicious was cooked from a mother’s personal experience of raising kids with food allergies. Lisa Ragan has been cooking allergen-free since 2004. Not wanting her kids to feel excluded in...

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 humankind one day. However, that perception is far from reality... at least for now. Find out what AI really is, it's benefits, how it impacts our day-to-day lives and any potential issues we need to be aware of. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ GigaBook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram:...

Joel Johnson, the creator, and CEO of Mixtape the game, and Full Scale’s newly crowned CMO is back at the studio for another Startup Hustle episode. He’s here with Matt D. for part one of a 4-part series about building a Digital Strategy for your business. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ GigaBook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.co...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts talk to Veteran turned marketing expert, Jannae Gammage, Founder, and CEO of the Market Base. They talk about the digital marketing business, and the many struggles founders encounter. The problem with the marketing industry is the shortage of affordable high-level marketing services. A lot of startup entrepreneurs could not afford the cost of a marketing expert, so instead, they do it themselves, even with little to no knowledge on the subject. To ad...

Being a coach is a tough job. There is a lot expected but not always a lot of support. With so much going on it is easy to let things slip such as documenting interactions with players or noting important information they give you. It may seem like a small thing but if not done could leave you unprotected if something went amiss To help college and university coaches, former D1 basketball coaches Marsha Frese and Danielle Gratton used their knowledge of the coaching industry to build docUssist. ...

Change is inevitable. In a volatile industry, especially in technology, competitors are always coming up with something new. Consequently, the market becomes attracted to what they’ve never seen before. In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts talk about the value of innovation in business. The duo talks about their experience on how innovation has played a crucial role in scaling their startup. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ GigaBook: htt...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey is joined by Kristen Thomas as she shares her experiences in the sex coaching business. Kristen is a coach who focuses on relationships, dating, and sex. She takes us through what it’s like to coach people on something that is often taboo, gives advice about the best ways to market yourself, and how to lower the barrier of entry for your potential clients. Enjoy additional episodes with Kristen: Episode 121: The Business of Sex Coaching - https:/...

In today’s episode, you’re in for a treat. Bob Fescoe returns to Startup Hustle. Many know him as the voice behind 610AM Sports Radio, a morning radio show in Kansas City. He hangs out with the Matts as they discuss the most talked about topic in the past weeks— the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LIV against San Francisco 49ers. It’s their first championship in 50 years. He shares his two cents about the Superbowl season and the social and economic impact of the Super Bowl both in the cit...

Sheila Seck, owner and managing partner of Seck & Associates and Seck Advisor Group is this episode’s guest. She came to discuss the common legal issues that startup owners encounter especially when dealing with equity ownership, partnerships, vendor contracts and managing their businesses in the early phases. Seck & Associates/Seck Advisor Group is a law firm with offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Kansas City. They help entrepreneurs navigate through the change. Their clients are mostly tech s...

Technology paves the way for the future of transport. When it comes to taking the high road, Dynamic Logistix is leading the way for faster, easier, and more efficient transport for freights and carriers. It is a software that helps you save time and cut down costs on labor and logistics. In this episode, Matt D. is joined by Jeff Auslander, CEO of Dynamic Logistix. Jeff, shares his idea on leveraging modern methods to handle the old-age issue of logistics management. One of the fastest-growing ...

You need a programmer to scale your startup, but there is currently a shortage of skilled and experienced developers in the United States. So what now? In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey, and Matt Watson talk about the dos and don'ts of hiring programmers. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson welcome, Davin Gordon and Justin Ikerionwu who are both business development officers at AltCap. AltCap is a community development financial institution (CDFI) that aims to increase capital flow towards businesses and organizations that are not sufficiently served by mainstream financial institutions. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ AltCap: www.alt-cap.org GigaBook: https://gigab...

Jessica Powell, the Executive Director of KC Collective joins Matt D. once again this time to discuss how startup founders can leverage their startup’s growth through collective collaboration. KC Collective is a Kansas City-based organization built by startup founders for startup founders. They provide a collaborative community for startup founders in scaling their businesses. They provide them introductions to investors, mentorship, perks, partner discounts, ongoing education and resources to m...

If you have pets or you’re in the animal industry, you’ll be happy to know that there’s a smart collar that will help take care of them. Presenting to you Scollar, a revolutionary smart collar. In this episode, Matt D. is joined by Scollar, Inc.’s CEO and Co-Founder, Lisa Tamayo. Scollar is a full-stack, open platform that manages every aspect of animal care, from cats to cattle. Lisa and Matt D. talk about how Scollar started, the idea behind it, where the future of the Internet of Things (IoT)...

Hip hop has never been this healthy AND educational. Thanks to Roy Scott, CEO and Founder of Healthy Hip Hop, an ed-tech startup that sends a powerful message to children about health, fitness, literacy and financial freedom using the hip hop genre. Roy is back to share some of the latest developments in H3, the success he has achieved in the education space and their partnership with Atlanta Techstars. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Healthy H...

Amazon has taken the concept of trading to a whole new level. It’s continuously evolving as an online market, integrating new features and continuing its momentum as a digital advertising business. And with its meteoric rise comes more opportunities for entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services. In this episode Matt and Matt sit down with returning guest Andrew Morgans. Andrew is the founder of Marknology, an Amazon Brand Accelerator. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.i...

Cards Against Humanity swept the country by storm. It was an instant hit for a lot of Americans. It was a fun party card game that became everyone’s pastime. Friends, families, and colleagues gathered and had fun. Joel Johnson, an entrepreneur, was also taken by Cards Against Humanity. But once the hype subsided, the game just became boring. That's why he came up with Mixtape: The Game. In this episode Matt and Matt talk to Joel Johnson, about how Mixtape got started and what's next for the game...

What comes to mind when you hear “Walt Disney World”? You probably think of Donald Duck, Disney princesses, fairy tales, and of course Mickey Mouse. All of these, would not be present today if not for one person, Walt Disney. Before he became one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world, this man experienced failures and challenges. In this podcast, The Matts sit and talk about DeCoursey's recent trip to Disney World and find some lessons in business along the way. Learn more about: Ful...

The threat of cyber-attacks is becoming more frequent and sophisticated each year. Leaving the unsuspecting users more vulnerable than ever. In this episode, the Matts welcome their new guest, Eric Foster President of CYDERES, a managed cybersecurity consulting company in Kansas City. CYDERES is a human-led, machine-driven security-as-a-service startup built through Fishtech Group, a digital-era cybersecurity consulting company in Kansas City. They are one of the fastest-growing startups in KC w...

Sitting idle means losing money. In this episode, Matt sits down with President and Founder of Idle Smart. Jeff, understands the concept of providing a time-saving and cost-efficient solution on the ground level. His company caters primarily to fleets to conserve time and energy. It’s common for fleets of any type of vehicle to go idle, and doing so would add unnecessary fuel consumption, and in turn unnecessary cost. Idle Smart introduces an innovative, environment-friendly system that allows f...