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Nov. 23, 2020

Bootstrapping 101

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Kevin Marschkee, CEO of Dossibay, talk about the basics of bootstrapping a business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Te...

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Nov. 20, 2020

Student Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway talks with Jonaie Johnson, Founder and CEO of Interplay, about learning to be an entrepreneur. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored...

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Nov. 19, 2020

Clear Communications

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Monique Russell, Founder and Communications Expert at Clear Communication Solutions, talk about clear communication strategies in business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:...

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Nov. 18, 2020

Creating Value Early

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Sonciary Honnoll, Co-Founder and Head of Customer Strategy at Quala, discuss the value and importance of creating value early. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb...

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Nov. 17, 2020

Starting an Airbnb

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Brian Glasser, team leader of Apex KC, talk about starting an AirBnB vacation rental business. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is spons...

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Nov. 16, 2020

The Startup Hustle Totally Non-Presidential Polling Episode

Join Matt and Matt for a completely unscientific discussion about the polls from the Startup Hustle Facebook community. What will we find out? Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored b...

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Nov. 13, 2020

Global Entrepreneurship Week

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Jenny Miller, a Network Builder at KCSourceLink, talk about Global Entrepreneurship Week. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored ...

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Nov. 12, 2020

City of Entrepreneurs

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway speaks with Nia Richardson of KC BizCare about equitable entrepreneurship. The duo also talks about the power of support when starting a business, Global Entrepreneurship Week...

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Nov. 11, 2020

Social Impact Startups

What is social impact? And how do you create a startup around it? That’s what Matt DeCoursey wants to know in today’s conversation with Matt Strauss. Our guest is the founder and CEO of RiseKit, a Chicago-based social impact ...

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Nov. 10, 2020

The Music Business

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks to Zane Callister. They discuss the evolution of Zane’s musical career and the various ways someone can make money in the music business in 2020. They also talk about th...

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Nov. 9, 2020

How Do You Define Success?

What does “success” mean to you? What is YOUR purpose? There is a different answer for every person. In today's episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey speaks with Laura DiBenedetto, author, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and ...

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Nov. 6, 2020

Alexa Voice Marketing

Hey, Alexa! Find the Startup Hustle Podcast! Nothing . . . So how exactly does Alexa voice marketing work? Let Matt DeCoursey help you answer the question in this conversation with Justin Cullifer, CEO, and founder of Glass H...

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Nov. 5, 2020

Your Wellness Connection

In today's episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway talks to Dr. Michelle Robin, the chief wellness officer of Your Wellness Connection. They discuss a holistic approach to integrated wellness from a mechanical, chemical, en...

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Nov. 4, 2020

Fintech Lending Startups

Did you know that there’s a specialized segment of lending for those who flip and fix real estate? Neither did Matt DeCoursey before today’s episode of Startup Hustle. In today's episode of Startup Hustle, Matt sits down with...

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Nov. 3, 2020

TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans talks to Nelly Yusupova (a.k.a. DigitalWoman)—the creator of TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs. They discuss her coaching platform, TechSpeak, and how she works with students to dev...

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Nov. 2, 2020

Monetizing Your Podcast

So you started your own podcast . . . now what? When is a good time to monetize it? Or is it better to try and create value in ways that ads won’t or can’t produce? Listen to the conversation …

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Oct. 30, 2020

Era of Automation

Automation is everywhere! Within this era of high technology, how can you increase efficiency at your business? What are some ways to use tech to sell more but spend less—or maybe both? Get your notebook ready as Matt DeCours...

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Oct. 29, 2020

Run Like a Girl

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Gina Lichte, Executive Director of Girls on the Run KC, talk about empowering young girls to become strong young women, the importance of the movement on mental health, an...

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Oct. 28, 2020

How to Launch a Podcast

Have you been doing a podcast for a while? Then you must get a lot of questions about how to launch a podcast. To get things started, Matt DeCoursey talks to Hernan Sias, the co-host of the ever-popular Business Bros …

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Oct. 27, 2020

Interpreting Data on Amazon

It’s time to talk about Amazon data! In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Sam Hager, president of Dash Applications, discuss the latter’s journey in entrepreneurship and his evolution as a founder. Sam’s comp...

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Oct. 26, 2020

Uncertainty Hurts Productivity

What is getting in your way of achieving your goals? It’s the real question, right? Matt DeCoursey and Dr. Todd Snyder will try to answer it in this episode of Startup Hustle! Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l...

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Oct. 23, 2020

Pipeline Entrepreneurs

In the final iteration of this four-part series, Melissa Vincent Executive Director of Pipeline Entrepreneurs chats with Donald Hawkins CEO of Tenth and member of Pipeline Entrepreneurs. This episode is sponsored by Pipeline ...

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Oct. 22, 2020

Animal Instincts

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway sits down with Tammie Wahaus, founder and CEO of ELIAS Animal Health, to talk about what it’s like to lead a life sciences company through a pandemic. They also discuss the im...

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Oct. 21, 2020

Startup Hustle TV Announcement

We have an announcement! We are launching a new web series about entrepreneurship, Startup Hustle TV! If you or someone you know is interested in being featured on Startup Hustle TV, it only takes a minute to let us know …

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