Episodes

July 8, 2019

Innovative Education

Do you ever remember being in a class in high school and thinking: when will I ever use this? In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Corey Mohn, executive director of Blue Valley CAPS, joins Matt and Matt to talk …

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July 4, 2019

Food Trucks

In this episode of Startup Hustle, CEO and Founder of Custom Trailer Pros, Justin Prestidge, accompany Matt and Matt to talk about the difficulties of starting and running a food truck. Okay, let's be real. Who doesn't like f...

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July 3, 2019

FinTech Startups

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt are joined by the managing director at Fountain City Fintech, Zach Anderson Pettit, in an interesting discussion on the purpose of being a partnership accelerator rather than j...

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July 2, 2019

Cannabis Startups

A couple of years ago, the idea of CBD stores being everywhere was an idea many seemed to shutter at. Now, the stigma has lessened and many have become more comfortable with the idea of these stores. Matt and Matt …

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July 1, 2019

Building a Sales Team

In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt are accompanied by Co-Founders of Growth Acceleration Services, Doug Burris and Dan O'Reilly. Growth Acceleration Services operates on the idea of accelerating the revenue ...

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June 27, 2019

Buying a Sports Arena for $1

In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Foutch addresses the challenges that he encountered while trying to begin renovations on the former Kemper Arena. He also answers the "cost" question and what the point of buying an aren...

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June 26, 2019

Innovation Gap

Connecting eager investors with early-stage companies is always top of mind for Darcy Howe, founder of the KCRise Fund. Listen in on this episode of Startup Hustle as she talks to Matt and Matt about the success she has seen …

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June 25, 2019

Gamification

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt talk with Co-Founder and CEO of Boddle Learning, Clarence Tan. It's not always easy to keep children engaged in school, and it can be even harder to tell when they are …

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June 24, 2019

Where’s the Beef?

The beef industry isn't what it used to be, and you can taste it. Matt and Matt meet up with marketing consultant and founder of River Watch Beef, Chris Kovac. In this episode of Startup Hustle, Kovac describes the ever-dropp...

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June 20, 2019

Startup Communities

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 Milli...

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June 19, 2019

Mastermind Groups

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 master...

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June 18, 2019

Starting a Podcast

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 …

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June 17, 2019

The Business of Sex Coaching

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 …

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June 13, 2019

eSports

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 co...

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June 12, 2019

Quinton Lucas, Kansas City Mayoral Candidate

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 signi...

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June 11, 2019

Selling Cars

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 va...

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June 10, 2019

Travis Wright, Crypto Podcaster

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 …

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June 6, 2019

Influencer Marketing

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 ...

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June 5, 2019

Growth Through Empowering Others

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 s...

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June 4, 2019

Matt’s New Book!

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 Mu...

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June 3, 2019

Silicon Valley VS. Silicon Prairie

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 Childr...

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May 31, 2019

Social Media Tips

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 …

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May 30, 2019

Social Media for Business

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 …

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May 29, 2019

Amazon Branding

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 tou...

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