Startup Hustle

You've heard about it, maybe tried it, possibly done it, or even went out of your way to avoid it!  OFFSHORING and OUTSOURCING!  Learn how Matt DeCoursey created an office and managed employees on the other side of the planet.  Also, hear more about Matt's big trip to Cebu City, and most importantly WHY his trip might be helpful to you or your startup!   Find Startup Hustle Eve...

Voice technology is the way of the future! But what do you really know about it? Most people only know it exists through a few products that are controlled by a few BIG companies! That brings us to Mycroft AI, an open-source voice-controlled interface with the ability to do whatever you want it to.  In this episode, the company's Founder and CEO, Josh Montgomery, joins the hustle and tells us...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, we help you get to know Bitcoin Mining! How does it work, what kind of equipment you will need to do it well, how much you might earn... or not, and the result of some of our own somewhat scientific experiments with the process.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5     This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.i...

You asked, and we answered...  This episode of Startup Hustle is exactly what it sounds like! Us answering your questions from the Startup Hustle Facebook Chat group!   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io     Join the Startup Hustle Chat Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/st...

The future of medical technology is here.  With thousands of companies making thousands of devices, how are they all going to talk to each other? Brett Blackman, the CEO of HealthSplash has something to say about all of that. Learn all about how blockchain is the way of the future for medical records, devices, and data transfer within the medical industry.   Find Startup Hustle Everywher...

Pretty much everyone at this point has heard of Bitcoin, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and all of the stuff regarding it.  But what is it? How is it used? What is the explanation and story that everyone can understand? Not sure? Embarrassed to ask? Then this episode of Startup Hustle is for you! We demystify the story and usage and give you a basic understanding of what all of this magic intern...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Jeff Julian, CEO and Founder of Squared Digital joins us to talk about his books, experience building companies, podcasting, and why hiring a CEO isn't always the best move!   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io     Learn more about Squared Digital:  https:...

We want to help you out if we can!  This episode answers a few listener questions that were posted for us on the Startup Hustle Facebook Chat page! Oh yea, we give away some FREE stuff too!  Do you want your startup, business, or perhaps other questions answered on the show?  All you need to do is ask after joining the Startup Hustle Chat group on Facebook!   Find Startup Hustl...

So what happens when you do things right? In Part 5 of "How to Start a Startup" we cover what happens when your startup becomes successful and you decide whether or not to continue running the business, or seek a potential suitor to sell the business to. Uncover the details associated with Matt Watson's sale of VinSolutions for $147,000,000!   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l...

Have you ever wondered what something would look like in your home prior to buying it? Well, there's an app for that!  Taylor Clark, the CTO of Pair joins the hustle to tell us all about his app, which by the way is installed on EVERY device in ALL Apple stores!  That's right! Learn all about how Pair uses augmented reality and 3D rendering to meet the many needs of its users!   Fin...

Blake Miller, the CEO and Founder of Homebase, a smart building and community management startup joins the hustle! Learn about how apartment complexes and homes, in general, are going to work in the future! If you are interested in IoT (Internet of Things) then this is a great episode for you! Topics discussed include technology innovation, hiring, growth, working with and creating a team amongst...

In this episode of the Startup Hustle, we continue our series about "How to Start a Startup." Matt & Matt discuss the common causes, problems, and solutions associated with rapid growth. Learn about our experience with rapid growth, the problems, and issues that we had, and how we dealt with those issues.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is spon...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, CARSTAR and MotionU Founder Lirel Holt, joins the hustle to tell us how he went from running a startup in his home to 100 locations within 12 months. And it gets even better after that! Lirel shares all about their rapid growth and how they added another 200 locations over the coming years. This is a must-listen episode for all startup hopefuls, people with exist...

So you created a business plan... Now what?  This episode of Startup Hustle, which is also Part 3 of 5 of our "How to Start a Startup" series, covers the fundamentals of executing and implementing your plan. Matt and Matt discuss some of the basics of making sure your business is ready for business, developing a go-to-market strategy, how and where you might gain or look to create traction ch...

Have you ever needed a pickup truck, and NOW! If so then Bungii has you covered.  Ben Jackson, Founder of Bungii joins the hustle to tell us all about his startup story. From finding his first investor leads engraved on a contributor's wall at his college, through early stage woes associated with the sharp learning curves startup founders encounter, Ben, and his team has persevered to become...

Continuing the 5-Part series about "How to Start a Startup," Matt and Matt discuss the process of planning for what's to come.  While we both go by the mantra of "There is no plan" we still cover the important things that you need to know and consider when planning your new business. Also discussed are items that you need to consider when creating a plan that you intend on using to seek inves...

Have you ever wondered about HOW Shark Tank really works?  Most entrepreneurs or entrepreneur hopefuls have watched the show. With that, you see people come on the show and give a pitch, some get deals, some don't.  Well, what happens when you thought you had a deal, then months later find out that you DON'T!? Roy Scott of H3TV is going to tell you all about that!  This is one of th...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson for Part 1 of "How to Start a Startup" as they begin this 5-Part series about how you start a startup. If you are interested in starting your own company or improving the one you already have, then this is the series for you. Matt Watson and Matt DeCoursey are seasoned founders who are more than ready to share all of the ups an...

Getting the word out to potential investors can be a challenge.  In order to get some advice about doing that, we asked Venture360 Founder, Rachael Qualls to join the hustle and give us some advice. Venture360 is a funding platform used by entrepreneurs and various types of investors to simplify and aid the entire process of raising capital.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb...

Laura Steward and Eric Goeken of VideoFizz join the hustle to tell us about what they do at VideoFizz. Learn a lot about how and when is a good time for your business to pivot. Additional topics discussed are funding, hiring, how to find a technical co-founder and why Matt Watson can't seem to win at rock, paper, scissors.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This e...

Do you know who your competition is? How about who it might be in the future? During this episode of Startup Hustle, we talk about competition and what you should pay attention to, not care about, and why it's sometimes not bad to have competition.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   See omnystudi...

Most businesses fail for a reason! For episode 3 of the Startup Hustle, we talk about what some of those reasons are, how you can possibly avoid them and how to position yourself for success.  Running a startup isn't easy. Having some advice on how to avoid failure is a good thing!   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: ht...

Raising money isn't easy! It's that simple.  In this episode, we get into why, as well as share some of our own stories about funding and tips about what you might be doing right, or wrong when it comes to getting your startup funded.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io     See omnystudio....

Welcome to Startup Hustle Podcast! In this episode, you’ll meet the founders and original hosts of Startup Hustle Podcast, Matt Watson & Matt DeCoursey. To get you warmed up, we cover some of the common topics that we will explore in episodes yet to come!   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Fast forward to M...