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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 about providing the best education possible to all students regardless of how they learn. CAPS is a new approach to teaching at the high school level that has been recognized on the national level. It is for high school juniors and seniors, who are looking for hands-on experience in the field they are interested in. Continue reading Innovative Education at Startup Hustle.

Okay, let’s be real. Who doesn’t like food trucks? They are literal meals that move on wheels. CEO and Founder of Custom Trailer Pros, Justin Prestidge, accompany Matt and Matt, in this episode of the Startup Hustle, to talk about the difficulties of starting and running a food truck. Statistically speaking, most restaurants fail within the first 3 years of being open, which means that it is a challenge to get open and stay open. Continue reading Food Trucks at Startup Hustle.

Banks don’t always understand the needs of most startups. So, when NBKC bank went from only offering partnerships to having a full-on accelerator program, you could imagine the opportunities that opened up. Matt and Matt are joined by, managing director at Fountain City Fintech, Zach Anderson Pettit in an interesting discussion on the purpose of being a partnership accelerator rather than just an accelerator. NBKC bank’s program is unique in that it is the bank behind the fintech rather than being partnered with a fintech. Continue reading FinTech Startups at Startup Hustle.

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 sit down the founders of HempHaven, Jay Humfeld and Danielle Friedrich, in this episode of the Startup Hustle and listen in as they discuss how they got started and what they are planning on for the future. Continue reading Cannabis Startups at Startup Hustle.

Starting a business from the ground up is difficult and can often take longer to make a sizeable profit than you’d like. 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 growth of early-stage technology companies. They also provide sales consulting and recruiting services. Listen up as they discuss the importance of understanding your sales process and the value in properly training your sales team. Continue reading Building a Sales Team at Startup Hustle.

I don’t know about you but I would love to buy a sports arena, especially if I only had to pay $1! Matt and Matt are joined by CEO and co-founder of Foutch Brothers, LLC, Steve Foutch. 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 question of what it can cost and what the point of buying an arena is. Continue reading Buying a Sports Arena for $1 at Startup Hustle.

Connecting eager investors with early-stage companies is the goal of 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 in small companies. Howe doesn’t stop there and talks about the struggles of doing business with large companies and why those same companies so often lack innovation. Matt and Matt learn about the up-and-coming innovation district being led by former Pinsight Media CEO, Kevin McGinnis and the plans he has to make Kansas City, a city for growth and opportunity. Continue reading Innovation Gap at Startup Hustle.

It’s not always easy to keep children engaged in school and it can be even harder to tell when they are struggling. Co-Founder and CEO of Boddle Learning, Clarence Tan, sits down with Matt and Matt to talk about his new program to make sure children have fun with math and to help teachers know when a student is struggling. Boddle Learning is one of eight winners of the AT&T Aspire Accelerator program, where AT&T invests $100,000 and gives an additional $25,000 for any other expenses. Continue reading Gamification at Startup Hustle.

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-dropping quality of the beef industry in the United States because of the oligarchal dominance of the four largest beef producers stronghold on the market. These producers can easily and inexpensively control the entire beef supply chain by mass raising cattle and inadequately feeding their livestock, which allows for the lower production costs. Continue reading Where’s the Beef? at Startup Hustle.

There is 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 founding 1 Million Cups. Arredondo explains the significant effect that startups can have on one another. He encourages like-minded individuals to group up and help one another and seek advice when you are lost. He explains the purpose of networking through social media and the significance of storytelling. Continue reading Startup Communities at 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 mastermind groups and the support that he has received from participating in them. Mastermind groups are less like networking events, where the rooms are stuffed to the gills and more like a small gathering of business leaders with the sole purpose of helping each other. Continue reading Mastermind Groups at Startup Hustle.

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 CEO and founder of Empowered Electric, Josh Levin. Empowered Electric is an electrical company in North Kansas City, which focuses on delivering the best service possible to its customers rather than worrying about making it into the black. Levin, who is also an avid podcast listener, established Empowered People Podcast in September of 2018 in an effort to fill a void he felt was missing in the business podcast world. Continue reading Starting a Podcast at Startup Hustle.

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 to love again and figure out what they want out of their relationships. She offers a wide spectrum of help from creating the right dating profile to creating a masturbation plan. Thomas’ rising startup, Open the Doors Coaching, can help you make the most out of your time searching for love. Continue reading The Business of Sex Coaching at Startup Hustle.

Have you ever wondered what this Esports thing is all about? Matt and Matt sit down with the founders of High School Esports League, CEO Mason Mullenioux, and CTO Aaron Hawkey to talk about how this rising phenomenon is creating, community, college scholarships, and even a career path for the best of the best in the competitive gaming world. Listen as the Matts show their age as they learn about Fortnite, League of Legends, Overwatch, and Super Smash Bros, and reminisce on the days, of Pong, Tecmo Bowl, Halo, and NFL Blitz. Continue reading eSports at Startup Hustle.

Kansas City mayoral candidate Quinton Lucas joins Matt and Matt to talk about his ideas for promoting local businesses and bringing more jobs to Kansas City. Listen in as they discuss the significance of startups and local businesses and their effect on Kansas City. This topic is near-and-dear to both of the co-hosts for Startup Hustle because they have both helped to provide jobs to over 1,000 people. Lucas wants to bring more jobs back to Kansas City by encouraging business owners and entrepreneurs to stay local. Continue reading Quinton Lucas, Kansas City Mayoral Candidate at Startup Hustle.

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 value leads to greater customer satisfaction. You’ll learn about how honesty and consistency promotes a healthy customer relationship. Full Scale Stackify LotPop GigaBook Buy Matt DeCoursey’s Books Startup Hustle Website Matt DeCoursey YouTube Channel Continue reading Selling Cars at 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 Podcast. Join these guys for an hour of discussion that will take you on countless turns in both Travis’ personal and business life. This is a must listen episode for all you startup hustle fans, crypto fans, or even if you’re just a fan of some good stories. Continue reading Travis Wright, Crypto Podcaster at Startup Hustle.

And we’re back! On the newest Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt share the episode 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 has helped numerous ecommerce businesses grow using this style. The key? Not just any influencer, but the right one. Listen now to get crucial Do’s and Don’ts and a guide to choosing the right influencers for building your brand. Continue reading Influencer Marketing at Startup Hustle.

You can’t teach people to care about your startup but you can find the people who care and teach them. On this episode, Matt DeCoursey is joined by Dale Gray, CEO at First Call Technology to bring to you an awesome episode all about growth through empowering others. When you lift your team, unify your mission, and encourage growth from within, the whole company benefits. Let’s just say, when the tide rises that all the ships rise together too. Continue reading Growth Through Empowering Others at Startup Hustle.

Matt’s back from Cebu and Matt’s releasing a new book! Yep, that’s right, book number three for Matt DeCoursey. ‘The Realist’s Guide To A Successful Career in Music Career’ co-authored by Matt DeCoursey and Joel Cummins is set to release Summer 2019 and you’re the first hear about it AND to get an insider’s perspective from the author himself. Join Matt and Matt as they talk about writing the book and the in’s and out’s of a music career. Continue reading Matt’s New Book! at Startup Hustle.