Startup Hustle

There's a certain kind of magic in the startup community in Kansas City. Adam Arredondo, CEO of the Kansas City Startup Foundation, joins Matt and Matt to talk about startup communities and Arredondo's experience with 1 Million Cups. Adam explains the significant effect that startups can have on one another. He encourages like-minded individuals to group up and help one another and seek advice whe...

In today's episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt are accompanied by the CEO of KC Crew, Luke Wade. Listen in as they discuss the nature and purpose of mastermind groups. Wade touches on his personal experiences with mastermind groups and the support that he has received from participating in them. Mastermind groups are less like networking events, where the rooms are stuffed to the gills and mo...

A podcast is a fun and simple way to reach tons of people with your voice, but how do you start one? Matt and Matt are accompanied by the CEO and founder of Empowered Electric, Josh Levin.  Levin, who is also an avid podcast listener, established Empowered People Podcast in September of 2018 in an effort to fill a void he felt was missing in the business podcast world. Levin's podcast is targeted...

Have you ever wondered how you can spice up your love life? We know someone who can help! Matt and Matt are joined by Kristen Thomas, owner and head coach at Open the Doors Coaching. Thomas helps people prepare themselves to love again and figure out what they want out of their relationships. She offers a wide spectrum of help from creating the right dating profile to creating a masturbation plan....

Have you ever wondered what this Esports thing is all about? Matt and Matt sit down with the founders of High School Esports, CEO Mason Mullenioux, and CTO Aaron Hawkey, to talk about how this rising phenomenon is creating community, college scholarships, and even a career path for the best of the best in the competitive gaming world. Listen in as the Matt's show their age when they learn about Fo...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt speak with Kansas City mayoral candidate Quinton Lucas about his ideas for promoting local businesses and bringing more jobs to Kansas City. Listen in as they discuss the significance of startups and local businesses and their effect on Kansas City. This topic is near-and-dear to both of the co-hosts for Startup Hustle because they have both helped...

Businesses thrive, the more efficient they are. Matt and Matt are joined by Jasen Rice, CEO and Founder of LotPop, to talk business growth through process management.   On this episode, you'll hear about how adding recurring value leads to greater customer satisfaction. You'll learn about how honesty and consistency promotes a healthy customer relationship.   Learn more about:   Ful...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey sits down with Travis Wright to discuss the amazing things he's done in and around the Kansas City area, all the way to becoming the co-host of the super popular Bad Crypto Podcast. Join these guys for a discussion that will take you on countless turns in both Travis' personal and business life. This is a must-listen episode for all you startup hus...

And we're back! On the newest Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt sit down with Ryan O'Connell, COO of Boomn for an engaging conversation about Influencer Marketing. Marketing on Social Media is the name of the game now, and Boomn has helped numerous eCommerce businesses grow using this style. The key? Not just any influencer, but the right one. Listen now to get crucial Do's and Don'ts, and a guide to...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey is joined by Dale Gray, CIO at First Call Technology to bring to you an awesome episode all about growth through empowering others. You can't teach people to care about your startup but you can find the people who care and teach them. When you lift your team, unify your mission, and encourage growth from within, the whole company benefits. Let's ju...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt talk about DeCoursey's journey in writing and releasing his new book! Yep, that's right, book number three for Matt DeCoursey. “The Realist's Guide To A Successful Career in Music Career” co-authored by Matt DeCoursey and Joel Cummins is set to release in the Summer of 2019 and you're the first to hear about it AND to get an insider's pe...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey is in the studio with Dale Gray, who spent five years with an up-close and personal view of Silicon Valley as the Directory of Analytics and Web Development at Stanford Children’s Health, before becoming CIO of First Call Technology in Kansas City.  Hear all about the similarities and differences of the massive tech growth happening now...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey is joined by guest Brelann Lawler for Part Two of this series on how to use Social Media to grow your business and brand. Hear the essentials of building a brand on social media and the major Dos and Don’ts of creating a top-notch following.    Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5     This episode is spon...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey is joined by guest Brelann Lawler for Part One of this powerful series on how to use Social Media to grow your business and brand. Is your business on Social Media? Are you using the right platforms and maximizing your reach? How can you see an ROI on your social media efforts? Gain insights in this 2-part Social Media series.    Find Sta...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Andrew Morgans, CEO and Founder of Marknology come together in this power-packed episode to share what top Amazon sellers are doing and why it’s working for them. Also touching on off-Amazon branding like when it’s important, and how to do it effectively. Listen up and don’t forget to subscribe! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt are joined by Chris Cheatham, CEO of RiskGenius - think artificial intelligence meets insurance policies. RiskGenius is a pioneer in its ability to analyze and organize the overwhelmingly infinite amount of content within insurance policies. Listen in as we offer entrepreneurs a view into this founder’s story and the pivot he made that led to...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt sit down with mad scientist and inventor Joel Teply, Co-Founder and CTO of Cambrian to talk about computer vision. He’s a whiz at augmented and virtual reality, open computer vision, and really probably just the smartest person we’ve had on the Startup Hustle to date (no offense to the Matts). Tune in now to hear the mastermind behind th...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt sit down with Aaron Fulk, Founder, and CEO of Lillian James Creative in what's possibly our “funniest” episode of Startup Hustle to date. We dive into Sales, Marketing, and the business of Social Media. Get the nitty and gritty from a true hustler here in Kansas City as she shares not only her triumphs but also the tribulations of being...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt welcome Ryan Weber who took his passion for technology and the internet to fuel his career all the way to becoming the President of the KC Tech Council. Hear about everything from the flood of coastal tech companies coming here to the Midwest, legitimizing and standardizing computer science courses in our school system, and progress on the hyperloop...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt discuss 10 ways you can easily ruin your brand. The value of your brand is important, so is NOT ruining your brand.    Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5     This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io     Avoid more branding mistakes. Listen to "How to Kill a Brand":  https://...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, we have the first-ever Entrepreneur Fantasy Draft. If you were able to choose a team of entrepreneurs from past and present who would you choose for your team? Tune in to see who the Matts select for their respective teams and why.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5     This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscal...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt talk about how to set and achieve goals within your organization. Setting goals is a really basic thing, yet so many people, businesses, and organizations fail at it.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5     This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io     Enjoy this goal focused episode,...

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt discuss ways to give and receive feedback effectively. No one likes hearing bad stuff about themselves. That said, your ability to give and receive feedback is a very important part of the growth process when it comes to your personal and professional life.     Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5     This episo...

During this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt sit down with AY Young, a KC-based musician, and creator of The Battery Tour! We often say the Matts have faces made for radio… Maybe so, maybe not, but they DEFINITELY have dance moves made for radio!  Learn how AY wants to change the way music festivals operate and how he currently puts on shows all over using nothing but solar pow...

In this special, 100th episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt are joined by the one and only, Sandy Kemper, Founder, and CEO of C2FO. Tune in as we discuss failure, growth, and some solid entrepreneurial advice with Sandy.  This is a must-listen episode!   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5     This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io...