Episodes

Connecting eager investors with early-stage companies is always top of mind for Darcy Howe, founder of the KCRise Fund. Listen in on this episode of Startup Hustle as she talks to Matt and Matt about the success she has seen in small companies. Howe doesn't stop there and talks about the struggles of doing business with large companies and why those same companies so often lack innovation. Matt and Matt learn about the up-and-coming innovation district being led by former Pinsight Media CEO, Kev...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt talk with Co-Founder and CEO of Boddle Learning, Clarence Tan. It's not always easy to keep children engaged in school, and it can be even harder to tell when they are struggling. Boddle Learning's new interactive platform makes sure children have fun with math and helps teachers know when a student is struggling. Boddle is one of eight winners of the AT&T Aspire Accelerator program, where AT&T invests $100,000 and gives an additional $25,000 for ...

The beef industry isn't what it used to be, and you can taste it. Matt and Matt meet up with marketing consultant and founder of River Watch Beef, Chris Kovac. In this episode of Startup Hustle, Kovac describes the ever-dropping quality of the beef industry in the United States because of the oligarchal dominance of the four largest beef producers' stronghold on the market. These producers can easily and inexpensively control the entire beef supply chain by mass-raising cattle and inadequately f...

There's a certain kind of magic in the startup community in Kansas City. Adam Arredondo, CEO of the Kansas City Startup Foundation, joins Matt and Matt to talk about startup communities and Arredondo's experience with 1 Million Cups. Adam explains the significant effect that startups can have on one another. He encourages like-minded individuals to group up and help one another and seek advice when you are lost. He explains the purpose of networking through social media and the significance of s...

In today's episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt are accompanied by the CEO of KC Crew, Luke Wade. Listen in as they discuss the nature and purpose of mastermind groups. Wade touches on his personal experiences with mastermind groups and the support that he has received from participating in them. Mastermind groups are less like networking events, where the rooms are stuffed to the gills and more like a small gathering of business leaders with the sole purpose of helping each other. Find Star...

A podcast is a fun and simple way to reach tons of people with your voice, but how do you start one? Matt and Matt are accompanied by the CEO and founder of Empowered Electric, Josh Levin. Levin, who is also an avid podcast listener, established Empowered People Podcast in September of 2018 in an effort to fill a void he felt was missing in the business podcast world. Levin's podcast is targeted to those of us whom the advice of most business podcasts does not apply. He is aware of the power of ...

Have you ever wondered how you can spice up your love life? We know someone who can help! Matt and Matt are joined by Kristen Thomas, owner and head coach at Open the Doors Coaching. Thomas helps people prepare themselves to love again and figure out what they want out of their relationships. She offers a wide spectrum of help from creating the right dating profile to creating a masturbation plan. Thomas' rising startup, Open the Doors Coaching, can help you make the most out of your time search...

Have you ever wondered what this Esports thing is all about? Matt and Matt sit down with the founders of High School Esports, CEO Mason Mullenioux, and CTO Aaron Hawkey, to talk about how this rising phenomenon is creating community, college scholarships, and even a career path for the best of the best in the competitive gaming world. Listen in as the Matt's show their age when they learn about Fortnite, League of Legends, Overwatch, and Super Smash Bros, and reminisce on the good ole days of Po...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt speak with Kansas City mayoral candidate Quinton Lucas about his ideas for promoting local businesses and bringing more jobs to Kansas City. Listen in as they discuss the significance of startups and local businesses and their effect on Kansas City. This topic is near-and-dear to both of the co-hosts for Startup Hustle because they have both helped to provide jobs to over 1,000 people. Lucas wants to bring more jobs back to Kansas City by encourag...

Businesses thrive, the more efficient they are. Matt and Matt are joined by Jasen Rice, CEO and Founder of LotPop, to talk business growth through process management. On this episode, you'll hear about how adding recurring value leads to greater customer satisfaction. You'll learn about how honesty and consistency promotes a healthy customer relationship. Learn more about: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ LotPop: https://www.lotpop.com/ GigaBook: https://gigabook...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey sits down with Travis Wright to discuss the amazing things he's done in and around the Kansas City area, all the way to becoming the co-host of the super popular Bad Crypto Podcast. Join these guys for a discussion that will take you on countless turns in both Travis' personal and business life. This is a must-listen episode for all you startup hustle fans, crypto fans, or even if you're just a fan of some good stories. Tune in, enjoy, and rememb...

And we're back! On the newest Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt sit down with Ryan O'Connell, COO of Boomn for an engaging conversation about Influencer Marketing. Marketing on Social Media is the name of the game now, and Boomn has helped numerous eCommerce businesses grow using this style. The key? Not just any influencer, but the right one. Listen now to get crucial Do's and Don'ts, and a guide to choosing the right influencers for building your brand. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey is joined by Dale Gray, CIO at First Call Technology to bring to you an awesome episode all about growth through empowering others. You can't teach people to care about your startup but you can find the people who care and teach them. When you lift your team, unify your mission, and encourage growth from within, the whole company benefits. Let's just say, when the tide rises that all the ships rise together too. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: ht...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt talk about DeCoursey's journey in writing and releasing his new book! Yep, that's right, book number three for Matt DeCoursey. “The Realist's Guide To A Successful Career in Music Career” co-authored by Matt DeCoursey and Joel Cummins is set to release in the Summer of 2019 and you're the first to hear about it AND to get an insider's perspective from the author himself. Hear teasers from the interviews with some of today's most well-known music i...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey is in the studio with Dale Gray, who spent five years with an up-close and personal view of Silicon Valley as the Directory of Analytics and Web Development at Stanford Children’s Health, before becoming CIO of First Call Technology in Kansas City. Hear all about the similarities and differences of the massive tech growth happening now in the Prairie Lands to that of the Valley. Sit back and enjoy and don’t forget to subscribe! Find Startup Hust...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey is joined by guest Brelann Lawler for Part Two of this series on how to use Social Media to grow your business and brand. Hear the essentials of building a brand on social media and the major Dos and Don’ts of creating a top-notch following. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Tune in to Part 1 of this Social Media series: https://link.chtbl.com/socialmediabusiness S...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey is joined by guest Brelann Lawler for Part One of this powerful series on how to use Social Media to grow your business and brand. Is your business on Social Media? Are you using the right platforms and maximizing your reach? How can you see an ROI on your social media efforts? Gain insights in this 2-part Social Media series. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Tune...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Andrew Morgans, CEO and Founder of Marknology come together in this power-packed episode to share what top Amazon sellers are doing and why it’s working for them. Also touching on off-Amazon branding like when it’s important, and how to do it effectively. Listen up and don’t forget to subscribe! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Marknology: htt...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt are joined by Chris Cheatham, CEO of RiskGenius - think artificial intelligence meets insurance policies. RiskGenius is a pioneer in its ability to analyze and organize the overwhelmingly infinite amount of content within insurance policies. Listen in as we offer entrepreneurs a view into this founder’s story and the pivot he made that led to RiskGenius. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt sit down with mad scientist and inventor Joel Teply, Co-Founder and CTO of Cambrian to talk about computer vision. He’s a whiz at augmented and virtual reality, open computer vision, and really probably just the smartest person we’ve had on the Startup Hustle to date (no offense to the Matts). Tune in now to hear the mastermind behind the computer vision and machine learning technology that will most definitely change all your DIY projects and qui...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt sit down with Aaron Fulk, Founder, and CEO of Lillian James Creative in what's possibly our “funniest” episode of Startup Hustle to date. We dive into Sales, Marketing, and the business of Social Media. Get the nitty and gritty from a true hustler here in Kansas City as she shares not only her triumphs but also the tribulations of being a successful single mother and entrepreneur. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt welcome Ryan Weber who took his passion for technology and the internet to fuel his career all the way to becoming the President of the KC Tech Council. Hear about everything from the flood of coastal tech companies coming here to the Midwest, legitimizing and standardizing computer science courses in our school system, and progress on the hyperloop. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: ht...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt discuss 10 ways you can easily ruin your brand. The value of your brand is important, so is NOT ruining your brand. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Avoid more branding mistakes. Listen to "How to Kill a Brand": https://link.chtbl.com/Eric_Kleist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Startup Hustle, we have the first-ever Entrepreneur Fantasy Draft. If you were able to choose a team of entrepreneurs from past and present who would you choose for your team? Tune in to see who the Matts select for their respective teams and why. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Tune into Matt & Matt's "How to Start a Tech Company" Series: https://gigb.co/l/21su See omnystudio.com/listener for...