Episodes

Joel Goldberg, Kansas City Royals Broadcaster
Feb. 13, 2019

Joel Goldberg, Kansas City Royals Broadcaster

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt welcome Kansas City Royals Broadcaster, Joel Goldberg to the hustle studio. We talk about being a broadcaster, running in hot dog races, and even discuss Matt Watson’s unhittable fastball! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Fast forward to Matt & Matt’s most popular Startup Hustle series, “How to Start a Tech Company”: https://gigb.co/l/21su See omnystudio.com/listen...
Aqueous, Rob Houk and Mike Gantzer
Feb. 10, 2019

Aqueous, Rob Houk and Mike Gantzer

Bands are startups too! In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey sits down with Rob Houk and Mike Gantzer of the band Aqueous to discuss the music business, rock n’ roll, and a special announcement about Matt DeCoursey’s 3rd book! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Aqueous: https://aqueousband.com/about See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Modello, Dealer Teamwork, Local Home Services
Jan. 28, 2019

Daniel Modello, Dealer Teamwork, Local Home Services

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt host Daniel Mondello of Dealer Teamwork and Home Local Services to learn more about how his companies built huge bases in short amounts of time. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Dealer Teamwork: https://dealerteamwork.com/ Learn more about Local Home Services: https://www.homelocalservices.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stuff You Shouldn’t Sell on Amazon!
Dec. 19, 2018

Stuff You Shouldn’t Sell on Amazon!

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt talk about all the stuff you shouldn't sell on Amazon. Until recently, Amazon pretty much encouraged its sellers to list and sell just about anything and everything on the platform! Hear about the stuff Amazon is no longer wanting to you to sell on their platform and what it means for your business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
The Anniversary Episode
Dec. 11, 2018

The Anniversary Episode

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt celebrate Startup Hustle Podcast’s first birthday. Tune in as they discuss the past year and the first 75 episodes! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Fast forward to Matt & Matt’s most popular Startup Hustle series, “How to Start a Tech Company”: https://gigb.co/l/21su See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Founder’s Depression
Nov. 28, 2018

Founder’s Depression

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt talk about Founder's Depression. What is the true cost of being an entrepreneur? Is it normal to feel depressed about your business? How do you overcome that? Sometimes you just gotta hear from others who have walked the path before you about how to combat founder's depression. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Fast forward to Matt & Matt’s most popular Startup Hus...
Philip Hickman, Plabook
Nov. 19, 2018

Philip Hickman, Plabook

We have a Doctor in the house for this episode of Startup Hustle! Join Matt and Matt as they sit down with Dr. Philip Hickman of Plabook! 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.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle See omnystudio.com/listen...
Networking
Oct. 29, 2018

Networking

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt talk about some of the best and worse things you can do to expand your business network. We all hear about how we need to build out a more expansive network of contacts, but how do you do that? Gain insights from the Matts on how to use networking to your startup's benefit. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Fast forward to Matt & Matt’s most popular Startup Hustle s...
We Gave Away 70k!!!
Oct. 11, 2018

We Gave Away 70k!!!

Sometimes you show up to a pitch event ready to give away 50k in prizes and it turns into 70k! How? The contestants were just that awesome! Learn more about who won big prizes from Full Scale in this episode of Startup Hustle! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Fast forward to Matt & Matt’s most popular Startup Hustle series, “How to Start a Tech Company”: https://gigb.co/l/21su See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Joel Cummins, Umphrey’s McGee
Oct. 7, 2018

Joel Cummins, Umphrey’s McGee

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey sits down with long-time friend Joel Cummins, the keyboardist for the progressive rock band, Umphrey’s McGee. Do you consider a Rock n Roll band to be a startup? You should! Just as much work, effort, emotion, failure, and growth are required for a band to make it. Having played 2400 shows over 20 years Joel definitely has a lot to say about what it takes to start, grow and succeed in the challenging and ever-changing music industry. Find Start...
We’re Giving Away 50k!
Oct. 3, 2018

We’re Giving Away 50k!

Yes, you read that title correctly! We are giving away $50,000 in resources provided by Full Scale. In this episode of Startup Hustle, we tell you all about how that is going to happen! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Fast forward to Matt & Matt’s most popular Startup Hustle series, “How to Start a Tech Company”: https://gigb.co/l/21su See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is a Startup?
Oct. 2, 2018

What is a Startup?

There seems to be a wide definition about what a startup really is? During this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt talk about the different definitions and parameters that define what a startup really is. 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.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us ...
Common Startup Problems
Sept. 26, 2018

Common Startup Problems

One thing is certain in business and that is ALL businesses have problems. So how do you identify and deal with those problems? Hopefully, this episode of Startup Hustle can help you figure that out! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Fast forward to Matt & Matt’s most popular Startup Hustle series, “How to Start a Tech Company”: https://gigb.co/l/21su See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amazon Brand Positioning
Sept. 25, 2018

Amazon Brand Positioning

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Marknology Founder, Andrew Morgans sits down with Matt DeCoursey and drops some knowledge related to properly positioning your brand and products on Amazon! 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/ Look ahead to Startup Hustle episodes hosted by Andrew Morgans: https://gigb.co/l/99tB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Million Dollar Bedroom, Part 4
Sept. 23, 2018

Million Dollar Bedroom, Part 4

In this episode of Startup Hustle, hear the conclusion of the Million Dollar Bedroom series. Hear how to dip your toe in the pool, plan for a business, seek funding, and learn more about how to properly get your message in front of the right people. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Move on to Matt & Matt’s most popular Startup Hustle series, “How to Start a Tech Company”: https://gigb.co/l/21su See omnystudio.com...
Million Dollar Bedroom, Part 3
Sept. 23, 2018

Million Dollar Bedroom, Part 3

Out of the Million Dollar Bedroom and into the Million Dollar Basement, Matt has the next idea for the company’s future and learns how a dog covered with soapy bubbles can help you create the future vision of your next company. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Continue Startup Hustle's “Million Dollar Bedroom” series: https://gigb.co/l/A6S2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Million Dollar Bedroom, Part 2
Sept. 23, 2018

Million Dollar Bedroom, Part 2

In this episode of Startup Hustle, hear how the Million Dollar Bedroom story came to be, this is Matt DeCoursey’s favorite part of the story. Hear about the ups and downs associated with online marketing, how a Google penalty nearly killed the business, and then how leveraging credit cards pushed the business into a permanent state of profit. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Tune into the entire "Million Dollar ...
Million Dollar Bedroom, Part 1
Sept. 23, 2018

Million Dollar Bedroom, Part 1

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt DeCoursey and Darrell Blackburn as they tell the story related to Matt’s book, Million Dollar Bedroom. Learn about the story, how it all got started and how the early days of small business ownership can go. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Tune into the entire “Million Dollar Bedroom" series: https://gigb.co/l/A6S2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bad Business Partners
Sept. 20, 2018

Bad Business Partners

Bad business partners are something every entrepreneur hopes to avoid, many hope to get rid of and most should learn to avoid! During this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt discuss many things to consider, look for and avoid when it comes to taking on a business partner. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io How do you find a co-founder? Listen to this episode, “Finding Startup Cofounders”: https://link.chtbl.c...
Business Documentaries
Sept. 18, 2018

Business Documentaries

In this episode of Startup Hustle we discuss the importance of learning from those that have been there before... and because we like watching TV and movies, why not do it through watching documentaries and movies! If you want to prepare for our upcoming discussions about some of Matt DeCoursey's picks, here's the list: Business Documentaries or Movies Henry Ford: American Experience Enron, Smartest Men in the Room Jiro Dreams of Sushi Silicon Cowboys (the Compaq story) Wall Street vs. Wolf of W...
Machine Learning
Sept. 13, 2018

Machine Learning

On this episode of Startup Hustle, we host Matt Moody, the CEO and Founder of Bellwethr, a machine learning and artificial intelligence software platform designed to help businesses of all sizes retain their recurring revenue. Learn all about how that works, whether or not any of the Matts on this episode think AI will take over the world, and then more about why Matt Watson is still insisting on being called Master Watson. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is s...
10 Tips from Master Watson About Business, Leadership and Success
Sept. 13, 2018

10 Tips from Master Watson About Business, Leadership and Success

With Matt Watson’s nomination as a Master Entrepreneur in Kansas City, we felt that it was important that we review his 10 tips for finding success, showing leadership, and building a business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Listen to Matt & Matt’s most popular Startup Hustle series, “How to Start a Tech Company”: https://gigb.co/l/21su See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scaling Software Teams
Sept. 12, 2018

Scaling Software Teams

In today's episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt talk with Ray Levi of Stackify about scaling software teams. If your startup builds software then this is the episode for you. Learn some great secrets about how Matt Watson and Ray Levi have scaled the Stackify team and software platform itself. Also learn why Matt Watson believes he should be called Master Watson, as well as his attempt to finally win a single match of Rochambeau! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This ep...
Back from Cebu…. Again!
Sept. 10, 2018

Back from Cebu…. Again!

In this episode of Startup Hustle, we discuss Matt Watson’s return from yet another trip to the Full Scale office in Cebu City, as well as what the future holds for upcoming episodes of the show. 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.