The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch
The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch combines storytelling with practical advice about business by sitting down with real Reno county residents and asking them questions about their entrepreneurial journey.
StartUp Hutch · Christopher Acker
Show overview
The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 33 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 24 min and 32 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 2 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 12 episodes published. Published by Christopher Acker.
From the publisher
The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch combines storytelling with practical advice about business by sitting down with real Reno county residents and asking them questions about their entrepreneurial journey. How did they get started? What were the keys to their success? What obstacles did they have to get over along the way? you'll hear from both new start ups and longstanding successful businesses and in between we will sprinkle in some conversations with other experts as well.
Latest Episodes
View all 33 episodesStart Up - Adam Pounds of Sales Coach Pro
Ep 32Start Up - Joey Ward of ForWardAI and HutchConnect
Join Executive Director Graham Klemme as he sits down with Joey Ward of ForWardAI and HutchConnect. They discuss AI tools, websites, and building community.
Ep 31Success - Mark Buckley of The Toy Depot
Join Executive Director Graham Klemme as he sits down with Mark Buckley of the Toy Depot. They discuss the importance of caring for your employees and customers, as well as Mark's time at the Kansas Small Business Development Center.
Ep 30Start Up - Nate Hiatt of LUXE Kansas
Join Executive Director, Graham Klemme, as he sits down with returning guest Nate Hiatt to talk about his construction company LUXE Kansas. they discuss affordable housing, building a team, finding mentors, and more.Find Luxe Kansas on the web:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxekansas/Instagram: @luxekansasluxekansas.com
Ep 29Expert - Graham Klemme of StartUp Hutch
Join Program Manager Christopher Acker as he sits down with StartUp Hutch's new Executive Director, Graham Klemme. They discuss Graham's history of entrepreneurship, what brought him to Hutchinson and his ideas for the future of StartUp Hutch and the Reno County Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. You can reach Graham with your questions, or to assist in your entrepreneurial endeavors here:Email: [email protected] Office Phone: 620-665-3319Cell Phone: 319-541-7024
Ep 28Expert - Joel Iwashige of Common Thriving
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Joel Iwashige, owner of Common Thriving. The discuss Joels own entrepreneurial journey, from working with a software business in Bangladesh to launching his own consulting business here in the united states.
Ep 27Expert - Kira Chereé Cobb of Entrepreneur Business Basics
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he gets on a call with Kira Chereé Cobb of Entrepreneur Business Basics (EBB). Together they discuss programs EBB offers including the JUMP© cohorts as well as Kira's own entrepreneurial journey, and the importance of investing in yourself. Learn more about EBB and JUMP© at ebbkc.comKira and Jackson also mention past guest Mark Keeton, listen to his episode here: https://www.startuphutch.com/thehotseat/episode/33a5fb4d/start-up-mark-keeton-of-readylink
Ep 26Success - Pippin Williamson of Sandhills Brewing
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Pippin Williamson, owner of Sandhills Brewing and former owner of Sandhills Development as they discuss Pippin's entrepreneurial journey.
Ep 25Start Up - Mark Keeton of ReadyLink
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Mark Keeton, the winner of the Entrepreneur Business Basics JUMP Pitch Contest as he shares his entrepreneurial journey, what he got out of the EBB JUMP class, and what's next for ReadyLink!
Ep 24Start Up - Cody Ruebke of XP League
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Cody Ruebke, Owner and League Commissioner of XP League NW Wichita. They discuss youth e-sports, the games students play, how students compete, and their experience at nationals.
Ep 23Expert - Jenny Doty of The Heartland Regional Food Business Center
The Heartland Regional Food Business Center helps farm and food enterprises start up, grow, and make supply chain connections needed to serve growing demand for local and regionally produced food.The Heartland Regional Food Business Center is one of 12 across the nation established in 2023 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support the development of a more resilient, diverse, and competitive food system. It consists of over 30 partners to provide these services.https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/business-builder/
Ep 22Start Up - Chief The Barber of Diamond Cutz
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Chief the Barber, owner of Diamond Cutz. Chiefs story is one of perseverance, second chances, and the entrepreneurial spirit.
Ep 21Expert - Christopher Acker of StartUp Hutch
Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down StartUp Hutch's own Program Administrator, Christopher Acker. They discuss the many programs offered by StartUp Hutch as well as Christopher's own business, Salt City Sound, and why he loves Hutchinson.
Ep 19Success - Dave Inskeep of Joe McGuire Insurance
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Dave Inskeep, owner of Joe McGuire Insurance, as they discuss the highs and lows of business ownership, intricacies of acquiring an existing business, and the ins and outs of commercial business insurance.
Ep 18Expert - Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at Hutch Chamber
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at the Hutch Chamber. They discuss local events, grants, community growth, and the downtown master plan.
Ep 17Start Up - Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services. They discuss the drone industry and what it takes to get a new venture off the ground.
Ep 16Start Up - David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass. They discuss what it takes to make the leap of faith to start a business and the importance of a supportive community.
Ep 15Expert - Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs. They discuss accounting as it relates to your business and the importance of paying attention to how money flows through your business.
Ep 14Start Up - Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson, as they discuss tips for new entrepreneurs, how they approached joining a franchise, the importance of local connections, and what it means to be a buffalo.
Ep 13Success - Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas
Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas, which started as a digital marketing firm that grew into an eLearning and eCommerce developer. They discuss the growth and changes in the business and Kurts transitions from New Mexico, to California, and finally to Hutchinson.Learn more about Kurt von Ahnen here: https://kurtvonahnen.com/