Episodes

In today's episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCorusey welcomes Josh Parson, CoFounder, and COO of Backlot Cars, to the show. Backlot Cars is a leading online marketplace for auto dealers. They allow auto dealers, auto finances, and rental car companies to liquidate their inventory direct to their end-market, all without the cost of auctions, making it an easy, transparent, and enjoyable experience. By cutting out the auctions, both parties enjoy the added bonus of saving time and a headache from ...

As of 2018, the most-searched diet on Google was the keto diet. Many people are trying it out because they don’t need any exercise to start losing weight. If you are interested in learning about keto, then this podcast is for you! Listen in as Matt DeCoursey welcomes Greg Blome, CoFounder of Omega Power Creamer, a keto-friendly company. Omega Power was founded in early 2014 as two college roommates started experimenting with their diet at the St. Louis kitchen. They started selling keto coffee c...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "networking"? Nicole Jacobs Silvey, president and founder of Connection Coach K, joins Matt DeCoursey for another Startup Hustle episode about the importance of networking. She shares tips on ways to prepare for your next networking event successfully. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Connection Coach K: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolejacobsconsulting/ Fast ...

In today’s Startup Hustle episode, Matt and Matt welcome Swappa CEO and Founder Ben Edwards to the show. Edwards, a mobile developer, was once a victim of fraud on eBay after purchasing a mobile phone. This led him to launch Swappa in 2010 to create a trusted online marketplace to buy and sell mobile phones and other used technology. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Swappa: https://swappa.com/ Check out all...

In today’s Startup Hustle episode, the Matts engage in a sumptuous conversation with their guest, Brandon O’Dell, CEO and founder of Friend That Cooks. As a part-time job, Brandon cooks meals for his friends when he isn’t busy with his food service consulting projects. Friend That Cooks offers a weekly meal preparation service for clients, creating meals they could reheat any day of the week. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.i...

In today's episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts discuss everything about Startup Law with Polsinelli’s Chair of Technology Transactions and Data Privacy Group, Greg Kratofil Jr. He’s an attorney representing several early-stage venture funds. Listen to insights shared on the challenges of building a business and the value of putting together a solid operating agreement. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Pol...

Are you working your socks off to success? In this epic episode, Matt DeCoursey is joined by Jason Grill, founder of JGrill Media. The two discussed how JGrill Media is able to connect individuals, entrepreneurs, and startups with the media outlets on a national and local level to get the exposure they need to grow their brand. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io Learn more about JGrill Media: http://jgrillmedia.com/ See omnys...

In this podcast episode, the Matts get into a hot discussion with the Founder and CEO of Bixy, Kyle Johnson. They talk about how Bixy supports brands to build trust with consumers by being transparent with consumer data and preferences. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Bixy: https://www.bixy.com/ Check out all of Startup Hustle's eCommerce-focused episodes hosted by Andrew Morgans: https://gigb.co/l/99tB Se...

Do you want real-time alerts when critical events occur in your building? Listen to this Intelligent Space Management episode as Matt DeCoursey welcomes Creator and Founder of Particle Space, David Biga. Biga had a vision of building real estate apps for a business faster. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Particle Space: https://particlespace.com/ Fast forward to the most popular Startup Hustle series, How...

It’s another exciting day at the studio, as the Matts are joined by Screensteps CTO and CoFounder Trevore Devore. Devore talked about how Screensteps helps organizations create better SOPs and quick reference guides when training employees. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Screensteps: https://www.screensteps.com/ Fast forward to the most popular Startup Hustle series, How to Start a Tech Company: https://...

In today's Startup Hustle episode, Matt DeCoursey welcomes (one of his favorite entrepreneurs, he admits) Bo Nelson, the co-owner and majority stakeholder of Thou Mayest Coffee Roaster. Nelson shares interesting facts about coffee and how it made its way into the country. He also pitched in some freshly brewed entrepreneurship advice for our avid listeners. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Thou M...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey welcomes another Matt in the guest seat, Matt Baysinger of Swell Spark. It’s a startup born from a curious idea of a better way to bond with loved ones other than a simple meal together. Enjoy this discussion on brainstorming ideas and the challenges of marketing a Kansas brand. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Command App: https://swellspark.com/...

Sales and marketing are all about customers, but they often don't see eye to eye. Today at the studio, Matt and Matt welcome Command App founders Aaron Switzer and Brett Davis to the Startup Hustle studio. Tune in as Aaron and Brett offer a cutting-edge solution that takes on the challenges facing marketing and sales departments in today’s on-demand business world. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more abou...

In today’s podcast episode, Matt DeCoursey and Cherry Marketing CEO Jenni Kulzer dig deep into the marketing world and talk about what it takes to have a solid online marketing presence. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Fast forward to the most popular Startup Hustle series, How to Start a Tech Company: https://gigb.co/l/21su See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Decoursey and co-host Brelann Lawler welcome their guest, Brendan O'Shaughnessy, owner and founder of Ocean and Sea. Listen in as they dive into the topic of branding and tips you can follow to make your brand glisten. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Ocean and Sea: https://oceanandsea.com/ Fast forward to the most popular Startup Hustle series, How to Star...

How do you stay on top of the eCommerce competition? Tune in to this Startup Hustle episode as Matt DeCoursey and Andrew Dowis, CEO of Pro Athlete, Inc., reveal their strategies for winning this chaotic battle of e-commerce Marketing. Take inspiration from Andrew, who has now sold thousands of bats and gloves for more than 20 years. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Pro Athlete, Inc.: https://www....

Ever wondered what happens to the information that you share on social media? A Baltimore startup company came up with a brilliant idea of gathering data from the different social networking sites and being able to badger illness trends of a sea of data. Join Matt and Matt on this podcast episode as they uncover the secret of how SickWeather Co-Founder and CEO Graham Dodge, gather illness data from social media and making the information available to the public. This interesting episode unveils ...

In today’s podcast, Matt and Matt are joined by Back2KC's Executive Director, Jessica Powell, in a thought-provoking topic on the evolution of Kansas City over the years and the exciting opportunities awaiting Kansas natives when they come back to KC. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Back2KC: https://www.back2kc.org/ Fast forward to the most popular Startup Hustle series, How to Start a Tech Comp...

How can you make your LinkedIn profile stand out? In this podcast episode, Matt DeCoursey is back with Abraham Gin, CEO of Gin Consulting group and founder of Linkedin KC. Abraham discloses some of the strategies that helped him grab attention on Linkedin. Listen and take notes before you spruce up your Linkedin profiles. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Gin Consulting: https://www.abrahamgin.com...

Wouldn’t it be fun if you could go fishing without the hassle of bringing a lot of stuff with you? In this podcast episode, Matt and Matt are excited to discuss their fishing experience with Fishing Caddy Inventor and Founder Joe Pippins. Joe tells his story of how he came up with this invention and the criticism he received along the way. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Fishing Caddy: https://t...

In today’s podcast, Matt and Matt sit down with Stinson, LL, partner, and subject matter expert David Barnard to demystify intellectual property. Luckily, David is here to teach you how to protect your IP and explain the differences between patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Stinson, LLP: https://www.stinson.com/ Fast forward to the most popular S...

What does it take to live the American dream? In this podcast episode, Matt DeCoursey welcomes Bluepoint2 founder Liderman Duin. They talk about Liderman’s journey to the US as a 14-year-old boy from Venezuela who couldn’t speak English to becoming a multilingual speaker and owner of a business that innovates the patient care experience. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Bluepoint2: https://www.bl...

In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt are joined by partner and CFO of Fulcrum Global Capital, Kevin Lockett. Lockett talks about his transition from a sports career in the NFL to working in the animal health industry. He shares how Fulcrum Global Capital invests in companies pushing to reinvent the agriculture industry. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Fulcrum Global Capital: http...

In this episode, Matt DeCoursey is joined by new guest host John Thomson for a fascinating discourse on being an entrepreneur and founding a startup. John Thomson is the founder and CEO of PayIt, Missouri’s most funded startup with a mission to simplify business transactions with the local and federal government. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Spotlight PayIt: https://payitgov.com/ Fast forward...