Startup Hustle

In this episode, the Matts get the chance to talk with former Major League Baseball relief pitcher Jeff Montgomery. Montgomery talks about his journey as a baseball player, from being in the minor leagues to making it to the major leagues. He played Major League Baseball for 13 years, 12 of which were for the Kansas City Royals. Breaking the traditional closer mold, Montgomery became one of the mo...

Just like us, our dogs love some treats! Giving dog treats helps facilitate a special bond with our dogs. Dogs are social creatures yearning to spend time and be with their owners. So what if they could connect even more with you by sharing a beer with you at the end of the day? Sort of. In this episode, Matt DeCoursey and guest Crystal Wiebe, founder of Beer Paws talk about a special kind of dog...

There are many motivations to go to the gym it could be for your health and wellness, weight loss, or body building. Whatever your goal is, going to the gym is essential for a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, the Matts talk to Jay Ashman, owner of Kansas City Barbell. Ashman is a trainer and a strength coach of 15 years. He has extensive experience in working with varying clients from professio...

The Matts are joined by Harold Hess, CEO of Enduralock. Hess is a neurosurgeon who was involved in spinal implant development in 2007, that he realized the concept could be useful in other industries. Enduralock won the 2019 NASA iTech Cycle competition and Shell Oil corporate challenge. They offer disruptive technologies in the aerospace fastener segment. Enduralock technologies were based on FDA...

Building a great brand or business is a rigorous and often frustrating process. But what about rebuilding a business that has been closed for ages? In order to rebuild a business to its former glory, you will have to re-establish your network, restore your business community relationships, and find ways to develop your product according to your current market. In this podcast episode, the Matts we...

In today’s innovative economy, education becomes even more important in growing the next generation of innovators and creative thinkers. The school system must focus on contributing immensely to the development of young minds. In this episode of the Startup Hustle, the Matts talk about education and innovation with their guest, Katie Boody, CEO and founder of LEANLAB Education. LEANLAB Educa...

Dealing with chronic disease can cause drastic changes in one’s lifestyle. Those suffering from chronic illnesses have to deal with the effects, the shock, the fear and a variety of complex emotions. They are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and anger by just having the illness.   Today the Matts talk to Dr. Kevin Payne, a scientist, author, and founder of Chronic Cow. He...

Ever wonder how auctioneers talk so fast? You’ve come to the right place. In this podcast episode, Matt DeCoursey welcomes his guest, KC Auction & Appraisal Company owner, Jason Roske.   Roske started in the antique and estate business more than 25 years ago and has spoken about auctions and more at the International Society of Appraisers National Conference, the Estate Sale Profess...

Get ready to indulge in this savory episode, as Matt DeCoursey sits down with Megan Day, Co-owner and Pitmaster of Burnt Finger BBQ. Megan is just a small-town girl living the barbeque dream who together with her husband, Jason Day, a native Kansan and a certified BBQ addict started Burnt Finger BBQ in 2008. Since its founding, Burnt Finger BBQ has racked up countless awards on the competition bar...

In this podcast episode, Matt DeCoursey talks with Jennifer Juarez, president of Snacks on Racks about how her company helps businesses with snacks. Juarez enjoys helping clients solve problems, building her companies sales, and training and developing her team to be successful. How did she come up with this? Well, it started when she and her husband realized that they didn’t want to wo...

When used correctly, data analytics improves services in the healthcare system. Patient care and patient experience can be drastically improved with the usage of appropriate and accurate data analytics. In this episode, Matt DeCoursey sits in with Anurag Patel, Helix Health CEO and founder. Patel is driven to apply his mission of better healthcare for better outcomes in population health. Helix He...

What happens when a person acquires medical debt but has no way of paying it? Well, this is a heartbreaking reality - many are burdened by medical bills that they cannot pay off. The tendency is to forego their healthcare because they can’t afford it anymore. In this podcast episode, the Matts welcome their guest, MedZERO co-founder and CEO, Michael Sobek. MedZERO is changing the way employees can...

A positive culture within the workplace promotes social interaction, teamwork, open communication, and increases productivity and efficiency. Having a good workplace culture cultivates employee loyalty and retention. In this episode, Matt DeCoursey talks about workplace culture with guest Frank Keck, CEO, and founder of CoreBuild. Keck has worked in corporate training, management, and organization...

Listen as the Matts welcome their guest, Victorian hair artist, historian, and professional weirdo, Courtney Lane. Never Forgotten, by Courtney Lane, seeks to breathe new life into the all but forgotten techniques of hair art, by using these techniques to create her own hair art and educating others on its largely unknown history. Lane creates works of art that include flatwork pictures, sculpture...

What if the money you paid for that used item went to a good cause; or those leftover garage sale items could benefit your favorite charity? Today's guest can show you how. Keith Custer is the founder and CEO of The Ripple, an organization that helps you turn things, you don’t want anymore, into money for charities. Their main function is to help provide new or used goods or services to the...

There is no standard system that determines what a hospital should charge for a particular procedure. It’s no secret that surgery is expensive and our health insurance coverage is not enough. Just about 60% of all bankruptcies are related to medical expenses. Linda Bernier, CEO of Spoke Health, joins the Matts as they discuss how her company can help reduce the cost of healthcare for employe...

Cash flow is critical to every business's survival, and yet most small businesses experience cash flow problems and struggle in paying liabilities at one time or another. Business owners and CEOs need to make decisions on finding the right venture capital. Matt DeCoursey sits with, Sandy Kemper as they talk about working capital. Kemper is the founder as well as Chairman of the Board and CEO of C2...

Every entrepreneur's nightmare is starting a business without enough capital. You have the idea, the skills, and an amazing plan, but what is all this when you can’t fund it? There are quite a few ways to receive funding like business loans or crowdfunding, but both of those are risky options.  Keith Harrington and Carlos Antequera are the founders and managing directors of Novel Growth...

They say that a great hairstyle can turn an average man into a stylish character. But grooming isn’t just about getting a great haircut; it’s about giving yourself time to relax and savor the moment. So, how about a place where you can have your fresh cut and scotch on the rocks?    Get ready to indulge as the Matts sit down with their guests, Sean Finley and Erik Anderson, f...

Being financially stable does not only mean being able to provide for yourself and your family’s needs. It is also about being prepared for what might happen. So for most of us, that means getting insurance. However, the challenge of picking the right one is exhausting. Are you looking for a better and faster way of getting insurance? Listen to this episode as the Matts sit down with, Spring...

Wine brings us together, helps us unwind and generally sets an elated and peaceful mood. It’s classy and refined flavourful taste makes it tough not to appreciate a glass. This may sound a bit odd, but what about having wine in a can? What started as a wish became a hit! Graham Veysey, the head wine guy, and Fisk Biggar, president, talked about how MANCAN Wine started. One night at a bar, Ve...

Live at the Fund Conference, Matt DeCoursey welcomes his guest, Les Ivie. Ivie is the CEO of Fund Conference and a specialist in research and development, business development, mergers and acquisitions, divestments, board of directors management, marketing, and operations management. Fund Conference is the nation’s connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors and industry experts with a...

The evolution of technology is an astounding opportunity. As digital advancement continues to reshape our world, businesses are looking for ways to innovate to keep up with the emerging technology. Join the Matts as they discuss the similarities of their businesses with guest, George Brooks. Brooks is the founder of Crema.us, a digital product agency that gives companies around the world the confi...

Fashion, as we all know, is a perpetual motion of apparels, footwear, bags, and eyewear. But do you know the newest fashion statement? Socks. Yes, it’s the men’s new tie and now considered as the latest favorite accessory. Your great-grandfather’s classic solid color and stripes are nothing but passé. That idea that your socks should match your pants is long gone. Get set for a trendy episode as M...

The Matts celebrate out 200th episode with a trip down memory lane and talk about how Full Scale got started and the challenges they faced. Matt DeCoursey was starting his ticketing business and needed some PHP developers; however, the US has a developer shortage. This prompted him to go searching for the finest experts in the field. One of his friends advised him to look into finding PHP develope...