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The Iowa Business Podcast
From iconic leaders in finance, politicians shaping regulations, manufacturing icons, or unsung SMB heroes, the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast is now The Iowa Business Podcast. Get a weekly deep dive into the stories and strategies that drive Iowa business success. Led by a small-but-mighty team of hosts, this show brings you critical conversations to grow your business and make profit in Iowa. What do new policies from Iowa lawmakers mean? How does the global supply chain impact you? How is local…
Episodes
The Iowa Business PodcastWearLab Solutions in Ames: using fashion to enhance prosthetics comfort
Prosthetic limbs allow amputees the ability to manipulate objects, walk up stairs, and better fit into our 4-limbed world, but for hundreds of years, comfort…
The Iowa Business PodcastBooze-free and drug-free cocktails for health-minded "drinkers"
What do you reach for if you want to wind down with a delicious cocktail, but don't want alcohol or THC? Your options are fruit juice or sparkling water…
The Iowa Business PodcastCongressional Candidate Rick Stewart on UBI, drugs, RFK call, mystery signatures.
Libertarian candidate for US Congress, Rick Stewart defends Universal Basic Income from a Libertarian viewpoint, abolishing income tax, legalization of drugs…
The Iowa Business PodcastIowans milling flour at home for health? Meet organic farmer, Jeff Hafner
Organic Iowa wheat farmer, Jeff Hafner was a bit confused earlier this year when Iowans started grinding their own flour at home using their own countertop…
The Iowa Business PodcastU of I students create pace-keeping LEDs for track athletes - Nicholas Gorsich of Stridelane
Long distance runners need to strike a delicate balance to win. If they go to slow, they fall behind. If they go to fast, they lose precious energy. Nicholas…
The Iowa Business PodcastDave Dawson, running for Iowa's red 4th Congressional district.
Dave Dawson is running for a Seat in the US House of Representatives in Iowa's very red 4th Congressional district. The last Democrat Congressman from the…
The Iowa Business PodcastUsing Ai for stroke recovery! Dr. Michal Brzus of NeuroPred explains their tech
Stroke recovery isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. It may require patient monitoring over months. Sadly by the time enough data is collected, the recovery and…
The Iowa Business PodcastHow the NA Movement is helping Iowa-based Repour Wine Saver
You'd think Tom Lutz, founder of Repour Wine Saver would be shaking in his boots with restaurant traffic down and the NA movement driving down the consumption…
The Iowa Business PodcastIowa Company Plas-Tech Goes to DC For Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch
Iowa-based Plas-Tech has been named one of five national finalists out of 1,182 applicants) to pitch in the SBA Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch competition and CEO…
The Iowa Business PodcastBuilding a boutique made-in-Iowa golf brand? Jared Doerfler of Hanna Golf
Want a boutique, Iowa-made putter? Jared Doerfler of Hanna Golf says even though their premium golf gear is shipped all over the world, but surprisingly, 30%…
The Iowa Business PodcastPork! An evolving mainstay of Iowa's economy with Dr. Steve Larsen
The pork industry's facing major challenges, but therein lie some new opportunities. Jeff Caldwell fills in for Justin Brady in his discussion with Dr. Steve…
The Iowa Business PodcastIowan breathing new life into old ag equipment with Ai retrofits.
Ai is allowing farmers to scale and cover more ground, but new Ai systems can be insanely expensive, costing nearly one million dollars. Craig Rupp of Sabanto…
The Iowa Business PodcastIowa's hidden workforce? Why executives overlook an easy recruiting pipeline
One common complaint from recruiters, HR professionals, and skilled trades organizations, is Iowa's talent shortage. But are we ignoring a massive hidden…
The Iowa Business PodcastWhere do ag startups get funding? Mikalya Mooney with Ag Startup Engine explains
If you're an agriculture startup founder in Iowa, where do you get funding? Mikayla Mooney of Ag Startup Engine joins us to discuss why Iowa is leading in ag…
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Employees don't quite jobs, they quit bad managers. There's a fix.
Employees aren't quitting jobs, they're quitting bad managers says Mike Wagner of White Rabbit Group. Joining fill-in host Jason Kiesau he explains how great…
The Iowa Business PodcastUp to $20 trillion worth of businesses to be sold over next decade
Guest host Jason Kiesau talks to Mike Barratt, a certified exit planning advisor with Choreo about the Iowa impacts of the "Silver tsunami." With 10,000 baby…
The Iowa Business PodcastHow the midwest won the autonomous vehicle race with Colin Hurd of MACH
The coasts may get the headlines, but the midwest holds the crown for real-world autonomous vehicles. In fact, Ai-driven vehicles have been operating in Iowa…
The Iowa Business PodcastUniversity of Iowa Student invents platform to give students career clarity
"What am I supposed to do now?" It's the question every student wants to know the answer to, but few mentors or advisors know how to answer. The Founder of…
The Iowa Business PodcastIowa Secretary of State, Paul Pate announces new business record!
It's official, 38,591 new businesses were formed in Iowa in fiscal year 2026, the state's biggest single year jump in at least a decade. That brings out total…
The Iowa Business PodcastManaging Gen Z: Financially savvy, purpose-driven, high-touch check ins
Like every generation before them, Generation Z has often received criticism and accusations of being soft or poor at communication. While it may be true they…
The Iowa Business PodcastJethro's BBQ Social media team shares strategy: people over tech
Tens of thousands of views for balancing drinks on a server tray? Jethro's BBQ social media team posts content that, upon first inspection, doesn't seem to…
The Iowa Business PodcastManaging employee trauma and building loyal cultures with Dr. Nataliya Stone
Almost every employee will go through a traumatic experience in their life and whether you recognize it or not, they will bring emotional baggage into the…
The Iowa Business PodcastIowa Startup Week? Founder Kaylee Williams says the 4-day conference will be a major midwest draw.
What is Iowa Startup Week? The inaugural 4-day conference is coming to Des Moines, Iowa and will draw startup talent, investors and startup ecosystem advocates…
The Iowa Business PodcastIowa's biggest entrepreneurial stage isn't just for venture-backed companies
When it comes to startup-land and entrepreneurial-focused events, does it seem like the discussion always revolves around big Series A raises, venture…
The Iowa Business PodcastCan you train Ai to recommend your small business? Iowa web CEO breaks down free steps.
Locals are using ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Grok to answer questions about where to find local products or services. As a business owner do you have any…
The Iowa Business PodcastNew CEO of Bank Iowa: big national banks saturating Iowa is good for business
Bank Iowa has a new CEO. South Dakota farm kid, Jason Herrbolt grew up 10 minutes from Iowa and the state finally captured him. He answers Bank Iowa's crypto…
The Iowa Business PodcastWho's hiring who? Ai is now screening resumes but is that good? Adam Viet of Big Creek Growth pulls back the broken HR curtain.
Who's hiring who? Ai is screening resumes but is that good or bad for candidates and companies? Adam Viet of Big Creek Growth pulls back the curtain on broken…
The Iowa Business PodcastAs we celebrate apprenticeship week, why are most parents still pushing 4 year degrees?
As we recognize apprenticeship week and the massive opportunity it brings, we learned an alarming number of parents are still pushing students to get 4-year…
The Iowa Business PodcastFractional executive roles surge 5400%. Is this the Iowa executive talent stopgap we need?
Iowa's talent gap has long been a headache for local businesses, but Michelle Book, CEO of Altus CXO, reveals a "shot in the arm" solution that is currently…
The Iowa Business PodcastKyle Gamble, the new CEO of Hubbell Realty discusses tech that will lower Iowa housing costs.
He's officially 30 days in. Meet Kyle Gamble, the brand new CEO of Hubbell Realty. Gamble touches on the future of their business, why downtown will come back…
The Iowa Business PodcastReal risk of Ai at work: it's slowly making core information inaccurate. Chris Draper of Morrigan Ai explains.
The real risk of Ai use isn't private information being shared with tech companies, but a complete breakdown the very information your company relies on to…
The Iowa Business PodcastIowa company can get Helium3 from the moon for fusion energy and quantum computing.
As we watch NASA's Artemis II mission, one Iowa company is looking forward to incredible breakthrough potential. The moon has plentiful Helium3, an element not…
The Iowa Business PodcastIowa investing 1 million into algae company? Can they clean the water and world?
Would you invest one million dollars into algae? Probably not, that sounds crazy. But that's exactly what the state of Iowa just did and that one move may be…
The Iowa Business PodcastEnergy joins healthcare as growing Iowa business concern. Nicole Crain, President of ABI explains.
Energy is now a growing concern alongside healthcare and talent acquisition for Iowa leaders. Nicole Crain, President of the Iowa Association of Business and…
The Iowa Business PodcastAs restaurants close, why is Hyper Energy Bar growing?
Can an Iowa-based drive-through brand focused on energy drinks survive? Can it take on the likes of Starbucks? Apparently the answer is yes. After building…
The Iowa Business PodcastDubuque developer blurs lines between property owner and investor
While some small downtowns across the country are dying, towns like Dubuque, Iowa are growing. John Gronen, founder of Gronen Development explains how their…
The Iowa Business PodcastIowa CEO cautious as they face volatility, Ai changes, and tariffs.
Iowa's top 21 CEOs are in between a rock and a hard place. They want to continue their traditional calculated approach, the reason for Iowa's dependable…
The Iowa Business PodcastThe reason young talent is leaving Iowa. And how to reverse it.
Iowa's young talent has been leaving the state for decades, but the "baby boomerang" gave Iowa employers a sense of peace. Iowans know leaving students will…
The Iowa Business PodcastShould marketers still focus on written content? Iowa Ai pro answers.
Follower numbers and web traffic aren't meaningful numbers anymore. Iowa CMO and Comms leads need to switch focus to AI search and control mind share, not…
The Iowa Business PodcastWho's behind Iowa's new critical mineral "urban mining" operation?
Critical minerals are in high demand for US-based manufacturing, but access has become a pressing concern. Can a new Iowa startup solve the problem for the…