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. Tan's program follows the idea of actionable gamification, which is the idea of game mechanics and behavioral psychology in order to turn out a return on investment.   Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Boddle Learning: https://www.boddlelearning.com/ Gigabook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

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. This lowers the quality of beef for people who live in food deserts, or areas where it is difficult to find high-quality food. River Watch Beef is Kovac's proof of concept that a direct-to-consumer model is a profitable model, which can still reach the economically disadvantaged and keep a focus on transparency.   Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ River Watch Beef: https://riverwatchbeef.com/ Gigabook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

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.   Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ KC Startup Foundation: https://www.kcstartupfoundation.org/ 1 million cups: https://www.1millioncups.com/kansascity Gigabook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

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. Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Gigabook: https://gigabook.com KC Crew: http://kccrew.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

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. Levin's podcast is targeted to those of us whom the advice of most business podcasts does not apply. He is aware of the power of his perspective and his voice and in this episode of the Startup Hustle, he will help you ask and answer the tough questions about what it takes to start and succeed with a podcast. Not only will he talk about the beginnings of a podcast, such as the reason why you should start yours and the kind of format that you should be using, but he also touches on why podcasts tend to fail and what you can do to ensure that your podcast lives a full life.   Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Empowered Electric: https://empoweredkc.com/stories/ Gigabook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

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.   Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Open the Doors Coaching: http://openthedoorscoaching.com/ Gigabook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

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.   Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ High School Esports League: https://www.highschoolesportsleague.com/ Gigabook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

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.   Learn more about:  Quinton Lucas: https://quintonlucas.org/home Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Gigabook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

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.   Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ LotPop: https://www.lotpop.com/ Gigabook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

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. Tune in, enjoy, and remember to subscribe.   Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ The Bad Crypto Podcast: https://badcryptopodcast.com/ Gigabook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

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. Oh, and if you like what you hear hit that 5th Star to get a shout-out on the next episode.   Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Boomn: https://www.boomn.com/ Gigabook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

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.   Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ First Call Technology: https://www.firstcalltechnologykc.com/ Gigabook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

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. Hear teasers from the interviews with some of today's most well-known music industry influencers and bits of the wisdom they shared. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Learn More About: Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Stackify: https://stackify.com GigaBook: https://gigabook.com Startup Hustle Website: https://startuphustle.xyz

Matt DeCoursey in the studio today 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 Children’s Health before becoming CIO of First Call Technology in Kansas City. In this episode, they discuss the similarities and differences of the massive tech growth happening now in the Prairie Lands to that of the Valley. Sit back and enjoy and don’t forget to subscribe!   Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ First Call Technology: https://www.firstcalltechnologykc.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAk7TuBRDQARIsAMRrfUY5HZ7yoPbCYL7_zTCpp6d9dvNYi6hCrZ8wt0lu4dBqr6vryM4piMEaAqQ7EALw_wcB Gigabook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

Welcome back for Part Two of the Social Media Experience! In this follow up episode, Matt DeCoursey and Brelann Lawler sit down to chat about the essentials of building a brand on social media and the major Do’s and Don’ts of creating a top-notch following.    Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Stackify: https://stackify.com/ Gigabook: https://gigabook.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle