Startup Hustle

We live in the golden age of distractions. From push notifications, social media, texts and emails distraction are everywhere. The struggle is real and the Matts feel your pain.  In this episode, Matt and Matt break down the most common workplace distractions and share some practical tips to help you and your team stay productive amidst the bombardment of distractions.  Learn more about:...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts sit down with CEO and Founder of Thou Mayest, Bo Nelson. Bo Nelson shares the ups and downs of running a coffee startup in a competitive and highly saturated industry. He talks about the roller coaster ride of his coffee startup; from closing the storefront and doing only wholesale to coming back to storefronts and opening up four locations within month...

We’re near the finish line. 3 out of 4 episodes down for our Digital Strategy series hosted by Matt D. and Joel Johnson, CEO and Founder of Mixtape, the game, and CMO of Full Scale. The two exchange nuggets of knowledge on how to strengthen the tone and voice of your brand message.   They give some tips on how to tweak your tone to make your message delivery sound exciting—ev...

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...

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...

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...

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/...

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 wit...

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: h...

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 Ins...

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 marketi...

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...

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...

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 pote...

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...

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 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 levera...

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 omn...

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 Sc...

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 pro...

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 c...

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 Tech...

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. And...

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 t...

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 abou...