Episodes

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson welcome, Davin Gordon and Justin Ikerionwu who are both business development officers at AltCap. AltCap is a community development financial institution (CDFI)...

Jessica Powell, the Executive Director of KC Collective joins Matt D. once again this time to discuss how startup founders can leverage their startup’s growth through collective collaboration. KC Collective is a Kansas City-b...

If you have pets or you’re in the animal industry, you’ll be happy to know that there’s a smart collar that will help take care of them. Presenting to you Scollar, a revolutionary smart collar. In this episode, Matt D. is joi...

Hip hop has never been this healthy AND educational. Thanks to Roy Scott, CEO and Founder of Healthy Hip Hop, an ed-tech startup that sends a powerful message to children about health, fitness, literacy and financial freedom ...

Amazon has taken the concept of trading to a whole new level. It’s continuously evolving as an online market, integrating new features and continuing its momentum as a digital advertising business. And with its meteoric rise ...

Cards Against Humanity swept the country by storm. It was an instant hit for a lot of Americans. It was a fun party card game that became everyone’s pastime. Friends, families, and colleagues gathered and had fun. Joel Johnso...

What comes to mind when you hear “Walt Disney World”? You probably think of Donald Duck, Disney princesses, fairy tales, and of course Mickey Mouse. All of these, would not be present today if not for one person, Walt Disney....

The threat of cyber-attacks is becoming more frequent and sophisticated each year. Leaving the unsuspecting users more vulnerable than ever. In this episode, the Matts welcome their new guest, Eric Foster President of CYDERES...

Sitting idle means losing money. In this episode, Matt sits down with President and Founder of Idle Smart. Jeff, understands the concept of providing a time-saving and cost-efficient solution on the ground level. His company ...

In this episode, Matt DeCoursey talks with James Gardner, the founder and CEO of The Hummus Co. Gardner used to work for a gourmet store and was asked by its owner to make hummus. As he was trying out different blends, he cou...

It’s difficult to stand out in a highly-congested and competitive industry, given the number of competitors. This is why brand cohesiveness is crucial to a company’s success. How do you leave a mark on today’s selling platfor...

Imagine a time where you can travel from one city to another at more than 700 miles per hour without the inconvenience of going to the airport. The Hyperloop is a technology that aims to do just that. It is said that this is ...

Wouldn't it be fantastic if you could save an average of 22% on your indirect spend through the power of group purchasing and get exclusively negotiated discounts on in-demand products and services, regardless of the size of ...

Choosing the right insurance can be a nerve-racking game. There is that constant possibility that business owners either under- or over-insure their companies. The former leaves you vulnerable while the latter extends your al...

Exosomes, what are they and why do they exist? Well, if you haven’t heard what exosomes are, then you are not alone. Exosomes are extracellular vesicles first discovered 30 years ago. It was since implicated in cell-cell comm...

In this episode, the Matts continue their journey on the wonders of CBD and hemp with their guests Heather and Kyle Steppe of KC Hemp Co. Heather’s passion for the hemp industry stemmed from her desire to keep her twin childr...

With all of the available options on medical marijuana, many are choosing to explore methods of medication beyond the traditional pipe or paper. Today, a considerable number of states in the US have legalized marijuana. And y...

One of the hardest parts of people dealing with chronic pain and behavioral disorders is going through the frustrating, process of diagnosis and treatment for the pain. That is why some medical practitioners use opiate modali...

Having a child with special needs is unique and beautiful but also complex and demanding. As parents, we want to give our child the best progressive therapy. We want to be involved and in charge of our child’s developmental t...

Superman, Batman, Iron man, Wonder Woman, Spider-man, and all the other comic characters, their superhero stories are part of so many childhoods. Comic books are not just entertainment they can help kids and adults alike thro...

You stand in front of a large number of people—many of which you don’t know. You arrive at a podium and speak confidently about a topic you know like the back of your hand. That, my friend, is public speaking! It is an act of...

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a collection of tens of thousands of events, activities and competitions each November that inspire millions to explore their potential as an entrepreneur while fostering connections and increa...

Hiring the right staff is critical to the success of your event. No matter what your crew size is, running an event is going to be a challenge. Fortunately, today's guest makes finding that team a whole lot easier. In this ep...

A 401(k) retirement plan is a tax-advantaged, defined-contribution retirement account offered by a lot of employers to their employees. This retirement plan lets workers save and invest a part of their paycheck before taxes a...