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Startup Hustle

Startup Hustlewww.startuphustle.xyz
Startup Hustle is a podcast for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.  With the mission of telling the real story of startups and entrepreneurs, topics range from funding to failure and beyond.  If you want to start, own, or build a business then you're in the right place.

Episodes

Managing Your Finances

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Shiloh Johnson, Founder and CEO of ComplYant, talk about managing your finances. Learn all about financial management and how proper financial care can help you maximize your cash flow, avoid hefty tax fees, and hopefully help grow your generational wealth. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about ComplYant: https://complyant.co Learn more about Innov...

Jan 26, 202344 min

Startup Financing

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Mickey Parker, COO of Accelefund, talk about startup financing. Learn about the various investment options you have and how to avoid the pitfalls involved in managing your finances. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Accelefund: https://accelefund.com Listen to our Kansas City Inc. 5000 Series: https://gigb.co/l/PlVc See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Jan 25, 202348 min

How to Use Analytics on Amazon

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Nick Uresin, President and CEO of ArgoMetrix, talk about how to use analytics on Amazon. Enjoy hearing all about Nick's personal journey to entrepreneurship and the strategic ways he suggests to adapt and keep up with the pace in Amazon eCommerce. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about ArgoMetrix: https://argometrix.com Learn more about Marknology: ...

Jan 24, 20231 hr 1 min

Bootstrapping Your Way to the Top

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Payman Taei, CEO and Founder of Visme, talk about Payman's experience bootstrapping his company to become the #1 tool for online presentations. Learn about the challenges Payman encountered in building Visme and how he empowered its users to take design into their own hands. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Visme: http://www.visme.co See omnystud...

Jan 23, 202342 min

Take Care of Your People

In this episode of Startup Hustle, guest host Frank Keck kicks off the 3rd episode in this “Founder Fridays with Frank” series as we talk about the challenges founders face on any given day. Hear company culture tips and gain new perspectives - remember, it's not about you. It's about the other person. Startup Hustle's founder, Matt DeCoursey, is the next guest to sit in the Founder hot seat with Frank! Hear why it's important to truly know your employees, how to give without expectation of retu...

Jan 20, 202357 min

Women in Crypto

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Kendra Cole, Founder of The CryptoMom App, talk about women in crypto. Learn all about the crypto space, how to start investing, and some tips on how to start your crypto journey. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about The CryptoMom App: https://www.thecryptomom.app Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://www.innovateherkc.com See omnystudio.com/li...

Jan 19, 202350 min

The History of Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Derek Lidow, Professor at Princeton University and CEO of Derek Lidow talk about the history of entrepreneurship. This insightful conversation will help you gain a better understanding of the top traits that entrepreneurs need to possess in order to succeed. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Derek Lidow: https://dereklidow.com Check out Derek's...

Jan 18, 20231 hr

How to Use Content to Create More Profit

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Brad Curtis, SVP of Sales & Strategic Accounts at eZdia, discuss how to use content to create more profit. Learn how to maximize user-generated content, improve SEO, and how to build your brand story to create more profit. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about eZdia: https://www.ezdia.com Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com ...

Jan 17, 202358 min

Becoming a Top Learning Management System

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Ted Blosser, CEO & Co-Founder of WorkRamp, talk about Ted's journey in building WorkRamp into a top Learning Management System (LMS). Listen as they talk about getting investments and how Ted discovered the right market fit for his business that propelled it to grow. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about WorkRamp: https://www.workramp.com Sign up ...

Jan 16, 202342 min

Your Values Define Your Company's Culture

In this episode of Startup Hustle, guest host, Frank Keck kicks off week 2 in our new series, “Founder Fridays with Frank,” as we continue to explore the challenges founders face on any given day. Hear company culture tips and gain new perspectives - remember, it's not about you. It's about the other person. Startup Hustle's standard Tuesday host, Andrew Morgans (our go-to eCommerce, Branding Mastermind) is the next guest to sit in the Founder hot seat with Frank! Enjoy hearing examples of how t...

Jan 13, 202347 min

Building Community with Food

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Sophia Rascoff, CEO and Co-Founder of Recon Food, talk about building community with food. Learn how Sophia is making waves in the food industry as a young entrepreneur and how she got inspired to create communities that love food and support each other through cooking. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Recon Food: https://getrecon.app Learn mo...

Jan 12, 202348 min

Successful Entrepreneurs Solve Problems

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Sarah Smith, Founder of The Dyrt, talk about how successful entrepreneurs solve problems. Gain a better understanding of how to maximize your community and team member experience for better product development and how to deal with challenges as your business grows. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about The Dyrt: https://thedyrt.com See omnystudio.c...

Jan 11, 202348 min

Moving Forward When Things Go Wrong

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Norm Farrar, President of Lunch with Norm Podcast, talk about how to move forward when things go wrong. Learn how to evaluate risks, manage brand perception, and pivot when you're about to fail. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about the Lunch with Norm Podcast: https://lunchwithnorm.com Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com See om...

Jan 10, 202357 min

Time Travel: Startup Superpowers Uncovered

In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Andrew Berman, Co-Founder and CEO of Vowel.AI, talk about startup superpowers. Hear how you can use new AI tools that help create meeting notes to make you more efficient. Also enjoy useful tips on how to make your team more productive - a startup superpower indeed! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Tune in to Startup Hustle's WTF is GPT? here: https://link.ch...

Jan 09, 202337 min

5 Founder Tips from Matt Watson

In this episode of Startup Hustle, guest host Frank Keck kicks off our new series, “Founder Fridays with Frank,” as we explore the challenges founders face on any given day. Hear leadership tips and gain new perspectives - all of which we hope helps you help your business grow in a healthy and productive way. Matt Watson is the first guest to sit in the Founder hot seat! Enjoy hearing Frank speak about concepts like “Chunk Size” and “Team Charter” exercises as opportunities for improving your ow...

Jan 06, 202340 min

When the Minority Becomes the Majority

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Antonella Pisani, CEO and Founder of Eyeful Media, talk about what happens when the minority becomes the majority. Learn how to build your company to become more inclusive and welcoming to new skills, perspectives, and growth. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Eyeful Media: https://www.eyefulmedia.com Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://ww...

Jan 05, 202344 min

What Happens After Your Startup Fails?

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson are back together again to talk about what one can expect to happen after their startup fails. Hear details on what impacts a failing business might have on your employees, your clients, and yourself and how you can potentially lessen the devastating blow. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 04, 202341 min

Amazon PPC Strategies That Work

In this episode of Startup Hustle, good friends Andrew Morgans and Mina Elias, CEO of Trivium, reminisce over their entrepreneurial journeys and their take on Amazon PPC. It might amaze you to learn that the worst things in life can lead you to the best things. Listen to some startling insights into the inner workings of Amazon ad spending and learn fundamental strategies to benefit online sellers. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: ht...

Jan 03, 202351 min

Why Founders Need a CTO

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Marc Adler of CTO as a Service discuss why founders need a CTO. Discover why it is a must for non-technical founders to have a CTO on their team and how you can avoid traditional high costs in developing your product or service. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about CTO as a Service: https://www.ctoasaservice.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Jan 02, 202340 min

Startup Growth Strategies

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt and Matt as they talk about startup growth strategies. Gain a better understanding of how you can attract the right customers and how you can scale your business through the smart strategies this dynamic duo shares. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 30, 202239 min

Dare to be Different

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Kerry Michaels, CEO of William Murray Golf, discuss what it means when you dare to be different in any given industry. Hear how Kerry discovered an opportunity to be daring and unique in the golf industry and exactly how she made it happen. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about William Murray Golf: https://www.williammurraygolf.com Learn more about...

Dec 29, 202246 min

Career Burnout

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Christopher Jenson, Senior Health Advisor of Diagnosing Education, LLC, talk about career burnout. Learn how founders can help support employees and themselves and how to avoid the hardship of career burnout in order to deliver optimal performance. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Diagnosing Education, LLC: https://www.diagnosingeducation.com ...

Dec 28, 202249 min

Evaluating Your Supply Chain

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Zack Leonard, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Gembah talk about evaluating your supply chain. Learn exactly what to look for in a supplier and how to maintain relationships with them, along with tips on how to ensure you give the right quality to your customers. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Gembah: https://gembah.com Learn more abo...

Dec 27, 202251 min

Corporate-Startup Collaboration

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Neal Hansch, CEO & Managing Partner of Silicon Foundry, talk about corporate-startup collaboration. Learn how founders can maximize opportunities for growth through collaboration with well-established businesses. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Silicon Foundry: https://sifoundry.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 26, 202244 min

WTF is GPT?

In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt break down what all this GPT excitement is about. OpenAI is shaping the future of tech with GPT. Jump into the conversation as the Matts use ChatGPT live on the show to reveal what AI chat is really capable of. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 23, 202243 min

Venture-Backed Beauty Platform Startup

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Shannon Erley, Founder & CEO of Pomp, talk about her journey in securing venture capital for her beauty platform startup. Hear about the challenges that female founders face when looking for funding, inclusivity, and how the beauty industry has changed over the years. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Pomp: https://www.pompbeauty.com Learn ...

Dec 22, 202243 min

Embedded Insurance

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Matheus Riolfi, Co-Founder & CEO of Tint, talk about embedded insurance. Learn how embedded insurance works exactly and why it is wise to get insured for big purchases. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Tint: https://www.tint.ai See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 21, 202240 min

Dissecting the Chicken or Egg Dilemma

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and David Graham, Co-founder and CEO of FuzeMee, talk about a common startup problem: "The Chicken or Egg?" dilemma. Hear about the lessons David learned when taking the leap into entrepreneurship and how he designed FuzeMee to create more offline interactions than keeping people on the app. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Equip-Bid: https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3 Learn more about Marknology: https://ww...

Dec 20, 202243 min

The New Paradigm of Zero Trust

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Andrew Brick, Chief Product Officer of Notoros, talk about what it means for a system to have zero trust. From high-level blockchain topics to specifics, learn all about blockchain, how it works, and how you can use Notoros' technology in and for your business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Notoros: https://notoros.io See omnystudio.com/listen...

Dec 19, 202246 min

The Real Story of Getting Funded

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Join Matt and Matt as they talk about the real story of getting funded. Discover options for funding your business and which methods will likely work best for you and your business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Midwest Startup Funding: https://link.chtbl.com/mxmw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 16, 202251 min