Startup Hustle

For many businesses, inventory is the most valuable asset (other than great employees). That said, many businesses struggle to maintain control of their inventory numbers.  Failure to do this properly can result in catastrophic losses, and the inability to project future needs and/or sales.  All of this is what Matt DeCoursey talks to Conrad Rohleder, CEO and Founder of Clearinity, about...

Host Lauren Conaway and Wendy Guillies, President and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, talk about the importance of equitable access to entrepreneurship, what awesome programs the Foundation have working to increase accessibility for entrepreneurs across the globe, and what Wendy hopes for the future of entrepreneurs everywhere.   This episode is sponsored by, Tesseract Ventures:...

Everyone has heard about startup accelerators and incubators. So how do you approach finding or getting into them?  Spoiler alert… Google is a great place to start when it comes to finding accelerators.  However, what Matt DeCoursey and Shawn Flynn of the Silicon Valley Podcast discuss is how to approach them, pick the right one as well as some do’s and don’t regarding your applications and interv...

Join Matt and Matt as they discuss the companies recently involved in the LaunchKC, BCP Tech Business Accelerator! Make sure to join us on Thursday, October 1st for a special video presentation as well!   Watch our Demo Day Presentation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1008760086261597   Watch our Demo Day Presentation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMY2laF9vEw &...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans chats with Daniela Bolzmann, Founder of Mindful Goods Co. They talk about listing optimization, what sets Mindful Good co. apart from a full-service amazon brand accelerator and the importance of passion for your own company.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Lea...

In this episode, Matt DeCoursey talks with Robyn Sayles. They discuss positioning yourself and your brand as the guide, the difference between sales and sales tactics, and of course the importance of having "Sales" as your last name.   This episode is sponsored by, Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/   Find Star...

Accounting is one of the foundational elements of a successful business, especially when it comes to eCommerce businesses.  That is exactly what Matt DeCoursey discusses with Brittany Brown of Ledger Gurus in Part 2 of this eCommerce Series.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Clearinity. Get to know more about Clearinity here: htt...

Lauren Conaway and Jayne Ellegard, founder and coach with Ellegant Wealth, discuss why women struggle with financial empowerment and how they can take control of their money matters in fun and educational ways. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Find Startup Hustle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustlexyz/ Visit Our YouTube Channel https://www.you...

Are you activating your innermost superpowers?  Probably not… It’s ok, most of us aren’t. In order to help, Matt DeCoursey sits down for a conversation with Kelly Radi, and talks about what it takes to get the most out of yourself, your life, and your business.   This episode is sponsored by, Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/   Follow us on Instagram: https://www....

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks with Kevin Kwok from J20 Creative. They discuss the current state of eCommerce, how Kevin’s agency approached the events of 2020, the importance of knowing the other side of your business, as well as the importance of standards throughout your startup.    Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Te...

Are you making the most out of your sales opportunities?  Do you need to create more?  Most entrepreneurs and founders say YES to these questions.  In order to help you maximize your sales leads, Matt DeCoursey has an in-depth conversation with Darrell Evans, an industry veteran with a whole lot of experience when it comes to lead generation and sales.   Follow us on Insta...

In the first part of a four-part series, sponsored by Clearinity, Matt DeCoursey and Andrew Morgans discuss the history of the internet, how that drove the rapid growth of eCommerce as well as the many changes and disruption that eCommerce brought in general. Additional subjects include the growth and integration of technology into the everyday existence of both buyers and sellers.   Find Sta...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway talks with Emily Lecuyer, Managing Director of equity2, about impact investing. Hear about what it is, and why it’s so important as we move forward as a society.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Know more about equity2 here: https://www.e2...

Do you want to do something different? Take a road less traveled? If your answer is even maybe, then this episode of Startup Hustle is for you. Matt DeCoursey has a conversation with Kelly Wade, a successful businesswoman who truly decided to do what she wanted and now makes a living encouraging others to do the same.     Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5  ...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans takes us to Portugal with Jan Hahn, founder, and creator of a farm, simply put. From hitting rock bottom to defining his why, he set out to create a life that fulfilled him. Along the way, he has created a wonderful lifestyle where others come weeks at a time throughout the year to disconnect from the pressures and stresses of our world. You won&rs...

Wanna be a VC, but don't know where to start? Well, you came to the right place. In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey talks with Grace Gong. They talk about what it takes to be a VC, what the best approach is when choosing an investment, and keeping a realistic mindset in your investments.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored b...

The reason we created the Startup Hustle Podcast was to give advice to startups. To help people avoid many of the painful, expensive and time-consuming mistakes that many early-stage companies make.  This is exactly what Matt DeCoursey has a conversation with Ron Shigeta about during this episode. Ron is an entrepreneur, investor, and innovator. He has built multiple companies in the biotech...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway talks with Emi Valerio, Founder and CEO of She Commands, about how you can achieve alignment with your goals, and realize success through changing your mindset.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Know more about She Commands here: https://www.shec...

You’ve heard of AI and machine learning. But what makes machines actually learn? How do you build a learning machine that helps your business? During this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey has a conversation with David Karandish, the CEO and Founder of Capacity, a St. Louis-based, AI driven Help Desk startup. Learn more about the different phases and levels of machine learning and AI...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks with Founder, Brent Weidemann who shares how he and his wife have built the Truth Becomes Her brand together. Andrew and Brent share hiring tips, the importance of relationships, and the importance of focusing on how your time is spent as a leader. Truth Becomes Her is the brand behind a number one bestseller on Amazon and is disrupting the a...

Honesty is the best policy, right? You’ve heard that your whole life. But are you honest with yourself? Are you honest about what your business can, could, or should do? During this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey sits with Peter Kozodoy, the author of Honest to Greatness.  Peter is a TedX speaker and business coach that helps entrepreneurs and professionals learn how to be ho...

Picasso, Einstein, one is an artist, the other a scientist. What does that have to do with this episode of Startup Hustle?  Everything! Join Matt DeCoursey as he talks with Mike Harbour, the creator of the Art and Science of Leadership Academy. During this episode, they discuss personality style, how that affects your ability to lead, as well as a whole lot of other relevant stuff related to...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway talks with Nicole Sahin, Founder and CEO of Globalization Partners, a high-growth global PEO firm. They talk about the future of globalization, how to foster a strong company culture, and what to look for in a team.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io &nb...

What if you could plan out 12 full months of marketing activity and posts and get all of that done in 5 days? That’s exactly what today’s guest helps her clients with. Elizabeth Pampalone is the Founder of Absolute Marketing and helps clients build brands, websites, social media strategy, blog, and email campaigns too. Learn about that as well as input from Matt DeCoursey during this e...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks with Andrew Peek Lead Generation Manager at Do You Convert, about their early beginnings in E-Commerce together. Andrew Peek was Andrew Morgans boss at the startup they pioneered together in 2012. They discussed where their paths have both gone since those early years together and the wide open world of the new build real estate space.   Find...