Startup Hustle

Do you have an upcoming speaking engagement? Maybe a business presentation or a toast at a wedding? Well this is the episode for you. In this episode Matt DeCoursey, speak with Brendan Kumarasamy. They give some practical tips on public speaking that you can apply to your next speaking engagement, whatever it may be. This episode is sponsored by, Full Scale https://fullscale.io/   Leave us a...

Do you believe that you can do great things?  If you don’t, you won’t…  During today’s episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt have a conversation with Michael Johnson, a Utah-based author, podcast host, and life coach.  The discussion is all about how to create a positive and successful mindset.  Michael is an NLP expert, meaning, Neuro Linguistic Pro...

In this episode, Lauren Conaway talks with Megan Brame, Partner and CMO of Meve Media Group, about her path to career freedom, the importance of authenticity, and how she helps entrepreneurs escape the fear of marketing to help propel their products/services to new heights.   This episode is sponsored by, Full Scale. https://fullscale.io/     Leave us a video message: https://app.vi...

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur?  That’s the hot topic of today’s episode when Matt and Matt discuss 8 qualities that seem to exist in most successful entrepreneurs. Not afraid to throw themselves under the bus, the Matts discuss some of their own history in business and entrepreneurship, as well as how they have tried to improve or adjust these important charact...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talk with Bri Berner, Business Mentor and owner at Bri Berner LLC. They discuss Bri's path to becoming a knowledge broker around online coaching as well as some tips on how to stand out as an online coach.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Bri...

Ever heard of AI as a Service?  It’s definitely a thing!  Join Matt and Matt as they have a conversation with Jerry Abiog, the Co-Founder and CMO of Standard Insights - an AI as a Service growth marketing platform that enables businesses to execute data-driven, omnichannel campaigns. This helps them target the right person, with the right product/service, at the right time.  L...

Do successful startups follow patterns?  YES! During this episode, Matt and Matt discuss 5 things that successful startups need to do.  Learn more about those things as well as some of the real-life situations and applications during this episode of Startup Hustle!   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   See omnystu...

In this episode, Rashida Phillips, Executive Director of The American Jazz Museum, and Lauren Conaway talk about jazz, the importance of staying open and agile, generational activism, and how to be like a lobster. This episode is sponsored by, Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Leave us a video message: https://app.videopeel.com/kctqvmc7 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphust...

Do you need to improve your company’s sales process? If the answer is yes, then this episode of Startup Hustle is for you. Matt DeCoursey sits down with Marc Bernstein, the CEO and Founder of Balto, a cutting edge software platform that helps salespeople and customer support reps improve their overall performance. Balto was recently named as one of Startup Hustle’s Top Saint Louis Startups as well...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew talks with Liz Fickenscher of eComEngine. They discuss Liz’s journey through the digital space, some tips and tricks for Amazon, and her role at eComEngine.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about eComEngine: https://www.ecomengine.com Learn more about Markn...

Matt and Matt sit down with Mark Josey, the founder of Social Apex Media to discuss the best approach for crafting your marketing messages.  During this episode, they discuss the right way to approach various forms of marketing.  If you’re interested in leveling up your approach to marketing or maybe just getting some validation that what or how you’re doing stuff is on point...

Matt and Matt sit down with Startup Legend, Toby Rush to discuss the early mistakes they’ve made as well as common errors they see others make.  Toby Rush is a Kansas City-based entrepreneur, investor, and influencer who has been on the founding team of multiple companies with successful exits, including EyeVerify’s 100M exit.   During this episode, you’ll gain lots of great insight related to est...

Alissia Canady, attorney, and candidate for Missouri Lt. Governor, talks with Lauren about her plans to support entrepreneurship, her drive to advocate for communities, and how to engage with civic stakeholders to enact real change. Learn more about: InnovateHER: https://www.innovateherkc.com/ Alissia Canady: www.canadyformissouri.com This episode is sponsored by, Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/...

In today’s episode, Matt and Matt get fired up about leadership when they discuss the topic with Fired Up KC podcast host, Zik Nganga. There is lots of great leadership, success and achievement advice in this episode. So… if you’re ready to yell WOOOO! And then get fired up about your own success and ability to be a leader, then hurry up and hit that play button! This episode is...

In this episode, Andrew Morgans is joined by Ben Bellinson, CEO and Co-founder of Waggedy. They discuss launching Waggedy from the ground up, the challenges they have run into over the last four years, how international expansion has helped them grow rapidly, and how the need for relationships online has become the focus for the brand.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   Thi...

Matt and Matt sit down with Sri Chellappa, the co-founder and President of Engagedly.  Recently named one of St. Louis’ top startups by Startup Hustle, Engagedly helps company leaders and managers improve communication and engagement with their employees by making it easy to define goals, give productive feedback and improve overall communication.  This episode is full of great lea...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey talks with Alex Cruz, the CEO and Founder of PenPath, a St. Louis based marketing intelligence platform.  PenPath was also recently named as one of Startup Hustle’s Top Saint Louis Startups.  Covered in this episode is everything from basic marketing data management to machine learning.  If you’re interested in learning h...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, you’ll learn why diverse leadership teams see better results - and what it will take to see a woman president. Marianne Schnall, author, journalist, activist and founder of Feminist.com and What Will It Take Movements, and Lauren Conaway discuss the importance of representation in leadership and ways you can activate for social change.  This episode is...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matts talk with Bo Lais, founder and CEO of Lula, a Kansas-based on-demand mobile platform helping homeowners and property managers. It offers a marketplace for available contractors such as plumbers, HVAC, electricians, handyman, lawn care, and much more. Listen to this episode to get a glimpse into Bo’s journey as a serial entrepreneur, his advice to non-te...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks with Hannah Gardner, CEO of The Views & Co. They discuss Hannah’s background and mindset around entrepreneurship as well as how she went from limbo to starting an eCommerce business that is crushing it online - she just closed out another $100,000 month!   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored...

Joining the Matts today is Mark Wade, CEO of Virtual Summits Software. In this episode, Mark recounts his time serving in the military, obtaining his doctorates, becoming an entrepreneur and starting Virtual Summits. This episode is sponsored by, Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Leave us a video message: https://app.videopeel.com/kctqvmc7 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuph...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, the Matt duo is joined by BOLD Marketing owner, Dana Thomas as they talk about addressable markets, competitors, and other factors to consider when it comes to marketing.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about BOLD Marketing: www. GetBOLDMarketing.com See omnystud...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, we welcome Ankur Garg, founder, and CEO of AKG Creative as he discusses some of the brands he has worked with and how he has successfully connected products, audiences, and marketing.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/startuphustle   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/   Learn more about AKG Creative: https://akgcreati...

Today’s guest is Yoni Mazor, COO and Founder of GETIDA, a fast-growing company that provides Amazon merchants with inventory auditing and reimbursement recovery solutions. They are in the business of providing their clients peace of mind and maximum profitability.     This episode is sponsored by, Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/   Leave us a video message: https://app.videopeel.com/kctqvmc7   Fo...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, we welcome Jeff Linihan, co-founder Advocado. Advocado is a cross-media optimization and audience platform that increases advertising performance. With Advocado, you not only increase their clicks and engagements but get real-time audience analytics to adjust your campaign to achieve your goals effectively. Advocado innovated marketing and advertising to aid CMOs...