Startup Hustle

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InnovateHER Aug 05, 2019

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The 21st Century opened a lot of possibilities for women and women-identifying individuals alike. In this era of women empowerment, InnovateHER KC creates a community of women of many professions: politicians, educators, doctors, designers and community leaders, both at a micro and macro level.

In this episode, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson are joined by Lauren Conaway, CEO, and founder of InnovateHER KC. InnovateHER KC aims to enrich the circle of influence among women to create a greater impact in the Kansas City community.

Through the enrichening and empowerment of other women, the organization is able to lead the way for many young women to find their way and reach their dreams. Are you interested in being a part of this extraordinary organization of strong, independent women or supporting their cause?

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Business Failure 201 Aug 01, 2019

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In this second installment of the Business Failure series, Jake Randall is back to continue his story of how he was able to counter business failure and learn from the harsh experiences. Listen for some dose of inspiration on how he overcame the loss of his business and the lessons he learned in the process.

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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:

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Replay Matt & Matt’s previous episode in the Business Failure series:

https://link.chtbl.com/Jake_Randall_business101

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Business Failure 101 Jul 31, 2019

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It’s pretty common for new businesses to fail, so it is essential to learn how to counter failure. In today’s episode, Matt DeCoursey welcomes guest co-host Jake Randall as they talk about how Randall bounced back to success after a major failure. Listen and learn how to emerge from failure straight from Randall himself.

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Want to hear the rest of Randall's roller coaster of a story? Tune into Business Failure 201:

https://link.chtbl.com/Jake_Randall_business201

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Women in Technology Jul 30, 2019

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Technology has the highest dropout level for women compared to any other industry. Matt and Matt are accompanied by the lead angular developer at Bitovi, founder, and president of Kansas City Women in Technology, Jennifer Wadella.

Kansas City Women in Technology is a grassroots organization with the aim of increasing the number of women in the technology industry in Kansas City. It was founded in 2013 and provides 3 primary ways to support women who are curious about careers in technology.

The first method is through encouragement for young girls, which tries to open up the conversation of women having careers in technology. The second method is to provide mentors for these young women that they might have someone to help them along. Lastly, they host networking opportunities for current professionals with activities such as Coding & Cocktails or Coding & Cupcakes. Kansas City Women in Technology wants to break through current gender trends and blaze a trail for women to succeed in the technology industry.

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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:

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Learn more about Kansas City Women in Technology:

https://kcwomenintech.org/

Tune into this Startup Hustle episode, "Women in the AI Industry" for additional conversations on the subject matter:

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Crafts to Cash Jul 29, 2019

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Do you have a brilliant idea sitting on the shelf? An idea that is just waiting for a chance to shine in the spotlight? This podcast will inspire you to take the first step toward turning that idea into a reality.

In today’s Startup Hustle episode, Matt and Matt are joined by Kilee Nickels, a fashion blogger and the founder of an up-and-coming accessories and apparel company, Nickel & Suede. Starting a company from scratch is no walk in the park, and has many in's and out's. The trio discusses some of the critical aspects of entrepreneurship: company branding, logistics, sales & marketing, fashion, and patents.

The three touch on how they balance running successful companies while raising families. Kilee also shares her advice and tips on making money, pursuing your dreams and starting your own business. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, turning your passion into a business or fashion blogging, you are in for a treat.

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Owning a Sports Franchise Jul 25, 2019

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From former lawyer to sports agent to adjunct professor at William Jewell College, Tyler Prochnow, CEO of Subscription Ink, Co., and KC Arena Sports & Entertainment, LLC, seems to be able to do it all.

Tyler Prochnow takes a seat with Matt and Matt to talk about the rodeo that has been his career. Prochnow talks about his experiences and how they have helped him find success. Subscription Ink, Co. provides customer service for subscription-based products. They focus on creating an individualized experience for the consumer so that the consumer is can feel that they are receiving the most out of their subscription.

Subscription Ink recognizes that today's consumer expects things very quickly and understands that optimization for subscriptions happens easiest when the experience is tailored to the consumer.

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Innovation Districts Jul 24, 2019

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Entrepreneurs are constantly innovating and creating in order to make their product stand on top of the rest. Sometimes these pushes for innovation can lead to developing neighborhoods into creative powerhouses such as Silicon Valley.

In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt are joined by the CEO of Keystone Community Corporation, Kevin McGinnis. Keystone Community Corporation is pursuing an Innovation District in Kansas City, which could mean more innovation and educational and occupational opportunities for those in low-income neighborhoods. By supporting low-income neighborhoods, the quality of life in these neighborhoods can also be supported.

McGinnis also spearheaded the Sprint Accelerator, which aims to drive business development through direct involvement with the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Both of these programs focus on developing business through direct involvement with entrepreneurs.

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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:

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Learn more about Keystone:

https://www.keystonedistrict.org/

Listen to Kevin's later Startup Hustle podcast episode:

Episode 564: What is a Startup Incubator? - https://link.chtbl.com/startupincubator

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Music Retail Jul 23, 2019

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Some say learning music at a young age is beneficial and critically important to a child's growth. Meyer Music has provided musical equipment to schools in the Kansas City area for over 60 years.

Matt and Matt sit down with Mike Meyer, 2nd generation owner of Meyer Music, to talk about the struggles of maintaining a music retail store. Listen as Decoursey reminisces about his past involvement in the music industry.

Meyer elaborates on the ever-changing environment in the music retail industry because of the growing dependency that society has on the internet. He talks about the changes that his business needed to make in order to stay ahead of the game and why Meyer Music survived where others failed.

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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:

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Learn more about Meyer Music:

https://www.meyermusic.com/

Listen to Mike's later Startup Hustle podcast episode:

Episode 563 - Music, Business & Charity: https://link.chtbl.com/Mike_Meyer

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Internet of Things Jul 22, 2019

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Nest, Google Home, and Amazon Echo are all key components to making your house smarter but how can a house be smart? In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt are joined by the founder and CEO of Homebase.ai, Blake Miller.

Miller addresses the problems of IoT, or the Internet of Things, for startups and what kind of companies should use IoT. An Internet of Things is a network of interrelated devices that are able to communicate with each other without the need for human interaction. Miller's company, Homebase.ai, aims to create a wholly integrated living environment by providing a smarter living experience for students and a more profitable management system for property managers.

IoTs have the potential of increasing a company's return on investment by automating, typically, human-driven functions and providing more information and feedback.

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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:

https://fullscale.io

Learn more about Homebase:

https://homebase.ai/

Listen to additional Startup Hustle podcast episodes featuring Blake:

Episode 14: https://link.chtbl.com/Blake_Miller

Episode 302: https://link.chtbl.com/updateIoT

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Raising Capital Jul 18, 2019

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How do you raise capital for your startup? Who should you ask for money? Where can you find people willing to invest? In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Matt and Matt sit down with the CEO and co-founder of Venture360 and LIQUIFI, Rachael Qualls.

Qualls is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor, who has an eye for innovation. Her company, Venture360, provides multiple forms of management services such as portfolio and fund management. LIQUIFI is Venture360's newest product. It allows clients to build private markets for trading private stock with individualized parameters.

She often describes LIQUIFI's service as building one's own private stock exchange! She says that one of the best ways to raise capital is to treat it like sales. The process of raising capital mirrors sales in that you are selling your idea and company to potential investors.

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This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:

https://fullscale.io

Learn more about Venture360 and LIQUIFI:

https://www.venture360.co/

https://www.liquifi.finance/

Tune into this Startup Hustle episode, "Fundraising Advice from Silicon Valley Bank,” for helpful tips on the subject matter:

https://link.chtbl.com/SVBfundraising

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