
Startup Hustle
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 26, 2023 • 44min
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.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io
Learn more about ComplYant:
https://complyant.co
Learn more about InnovateHER KC:
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Jan 25, 2023 • 48min
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.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Learn more about Accelefund:
https://accelefund.com
Listen to our Kansas City Inc. 5000 Series:
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Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 1min
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.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Learn more about ArgoMetrix:
https://argometrix.com
Learn more about Marknology:
https://www.marknology.com
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Jan 23, 2023 • 42min
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.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Learn more about Visme:
http://www.visme.co
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Jan 20, 2023 • 57min
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 return, and who Matt thinks is the best asset at his company.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Connect with DeCoursey:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-decoursey
Learn more about Gigabook:
https://gigabook.com
Connect with Frank:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkeck
Learn more about CoreBuild Solutions:
https://corebuild.solutions
Listen to Episode 212: "Workplace Culture" featuring Frank & Matt:
https://link.chtbl.com/Frank_Keck
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Jan 19, 2023 • 50min
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.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io
Learn more about The CryptoMom App:
https://www.thecryptomom.app
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Jan 18, 2023 • 60min
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.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Learn more about Derek Lidow:
https://dereklidow.com
Check out Derek's book, The Entrepreneurs: The Relentless Quest for Value:
https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Relentless-Quest-Value/dp/0231199147/ref=sr_1_1
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Jan 17, 2023 • 58min
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.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Learn more about eZdia:
https://www.ezdia.com
Learn more about Marknology:
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Jan 16, 2023 • 42min
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.
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
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Learn more about WorkRamp:
https://www.workramp.com
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Jan 13, 2023 • 47min
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 to build trust with your team, what values to consider putting into place to keep your company ahead, and why Andrew is so committed to leaving people better than he found them.
Listen to the entire series:
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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:
https://fullscale.io
Connect with Andrew:
https://gigb.co/l/m9gl
Learn more about Marknology:
https://campdigital.com/about
Connect with Frank:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkeck
Learn more about CoreBuild Solutions:
https://corebuild.solutions
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