Startup Hustle

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...

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     D...

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/Y...

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...

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:...

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 Y...

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/YE...

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....

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 sponso...

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:...

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 sponso...

Have you been doing a podcast for a while? Then you must get a lot of questions about how to launch a podcast. To get things started, Matt DeCoursey talks to Hernan Sias, the co-host of the ever-popular Business Bros podcast. They share tips on how to launch a podcast and more.  If you are considering or thinking about starting your own show, then this episode is for you.   Find Startup Hustle Eve...

It’s time to talk about Amazon data! In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Sam Hager, president of Dash Applications, discuss the latter’s journey in entrepreneurship and his evolution as a founder. Sam’s company—Dash Applications—is a trailblazer when it comes to interpreting and presenting Amazon Data for Amazon agency owners.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/Y...

What is getting in your way of achieving your goals? It’s the real question, right? Matt DeCoursey and Dr. Todd Snyder will try to answer it in this episode of Startup Hustle!   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5     This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://www.fullscale.io      Learn more about Peak Productivity: https://www.toddsnydercoaching.com     Discover more pro...

In the final iteration of this four-part series, Melissa Vincent Executive Director of Pipeline Entrepreneurs chats with Donald Hawkins CEO of Tenth and member of Pipeline Entrepreneurs.   This episode is sponsored by Pipeline Entrepreneurs:  pipelineentrepreneurs.com   Pipeline Entrepreneurs is a network of high-performing entrepreneurs. This spectacular fellowship program is recruiting for its n...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway sits down with Tammie Wahaus, founder and CEO of ELIAS Animal Health, to talk about what it’s like to lead a life sciences company through a pandemic. They also discuss the impact of ELIAS cancer therapies in pets and how Pipeline Entrepreneurs helped shape the journey of this life-saving organization.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb...

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In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Maria Flynn, CEO, and co-founder of Orbis Biosciences talk about her life after acquisition. What does the approach pattern to a startup exit look like? What occurs after it? Listen and learn from their insightful conversation.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5     This episode is sponsored by Pipeline: https://www.pipeli...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans sits down with Trevor Crotts, president of Buddy Rest. They discuss the beginnings of Buddy Rest and the importance of being able to pivot when challenges arise. Moreover, they also talk about 3D Renderings as a way to provide authentic value to customers.    Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5     This episode is sponsored by Pi...

Differentiation is key. That is a basic pillar of business in this day and age. But how do you do that? That’s what Matt DeCoursey discusses today with Andrew Kaplan, the #1 best-selling author of “The Last Law of Attraction Book You’ll Ever Need.” Andrew managed to separate himself from the pack and share some of his insights into how he did it.    Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/...

Amazon Prime Day is a big deal for businesses that are highly driven by Amazon sales.  So what is life like for those businesses and how do they prepare?  That’s exactly what Startup Hustle Hosts, Matt DeCoursey and Andrew Morgans discuss during this special edition of Startup Hustle.   This episode is sponsored by, Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/   Follow us on Instagr...

Email marketing—are you doing it right? Probably not! So to help you and your business grow, Matt DeCoursey sits down for a conversation with Matt Rouse (Hook SEO). Our guest is a subject matter expert when it comes to doing email marketing that works. Prepare to take your notes, folks!    Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5     This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://f...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Katie Steele Danner, Executive Director of the Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation talked about the importance of women getting involved, how to foster women in leadership, and how the Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation is pivoting to serve leaders through COVID19.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode i...

What does it take to grow or build a brand? Join Matt DeCoursey in his conversation with Guillaume Dumortier about how to foster a brand the right way.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io     Know more details about The Growth Concierge: https://thegrowthconcierge.com      Learn more tips about creating a personal...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Meghan Lynch, CEO of Six-Point Creative, sit down to answer some of the important questions for growing companies. What is it like to be a business that is in its second stage? How do they differ from large brands or startups? What should second-stage businesses focus on? Not only that, but they also talk about the early beginnings of Meghan’s...