The Iowa Business Podcast

The Iowa Business Podcast
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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 SEO and Ai impact foot traffic to your Iowa storefront? It's all here.

  1. 2d ago

    How 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 for 10 years already. Colin Hurd, CEO of MACH recounts past Iowa successes, and why future of "off road autonomy" is thousands of different robots for niche uses cases. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/colin-hurd-mach ⚖️ Get guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq Hurd details real-world examples in not just Ai applications, but other industries as well. He explains how removing the human operator, actually opens up unlimited possibilities, solving problems like soil compaction, bulk, and weight barriers. Will Iowa fields, and manufacturing have hundreds of various robot shapes and sizes soon? It looks that way.

    How the midwest won the autonomous vehicle race with Colin Hurd of MACH

  2. Jul 16

    University 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 NexPath, Sriram Pullapantula says this is the challenge he is focused on solving. The platform finds valuable skills, certifications and experience, and properly connects students with future career paths. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/sriram-pullapantula ⚖️ Get guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq Pullapantula says the applications for the tech are numerous. He sees educational institutions using it to guide students, and he sees companies using it to locate talent that otherwise would have flown under their radar. He believes most students are selling themselves short, missing massive opportunities.

    University of Iowa Student invents platform to give students career clarity

  3. Jul 9

    Iowa 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 to 344,679 active businesses and Iowa Secretary of State, Paul Pate comes in the studio to break it all down, also discussing their anti-fraud and anti-trafficking efforts. Pate also unpacks the new STOP Fraud Act (HF2678), a law his office advocated for that fights fraudulent business filings. He also explain how his office has been making online processes more efficient so his staff remains present to help expedite Iowans requests and he explains why his office has activated area businesses to look for, and fight human trafficking. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/new-iowa-business-record ⚖️ Get guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq

    Iowa Secretary of State, Paul Pate announces new business record!

  4. Jul 2

    Managing 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 have lacked social interactions due to COVID-19 related shutdowns, Jeff Garrison of Results on Purpose explains how their unique purpose-driven focus can be an asset to your company. Based in Iowa, Garrison works with executive leadership teams around the county. Gen Z complaints abound, but beyond the rhetoric Gen Z is very driven when your company explains it's purpose and values clearly he says. One thing to note is their need for constant validation through check-ins. Some leaders see this as annoying, while others see this as an opportunity to shape young employees to grow. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/jeff-garrison-results-on-purpose ⚖️ Get guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq

    Managing Gen Z: Financially savvy, purpose-driven, high-touch check ins

  5. Jun 25

    Jethro'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 have anything to do with their line of business. But clearly something is working. Social media leads, Mason Jeffries and Macy Dirksen, discuss people is more important than tech. 💡 Show Page: https://iowapodcast.com/local-business-social-media-advice ⚖️ Guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown 🐖 Free $30 gift card from Jethro's: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq Jeffries and Dirksen, both University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business grads, explain the method behind the madness and why business owners over complicate social media marketing. They explain why short videos of antics and getting tossed into dish water are more relatable to viewers than what most other local business owners do.

    Jethro's BBQ Social media team shares strategy: people over tech

  6. Jun 18

    Managing 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 workplace. Should leaders support their staff in these times or keep a respectful distance? Nataliya Stone, PhD shares detailed research that shows the right kind of support actually builds unwavering loyalty and top-tier culture at your company. Stone says leaders are trained for nearly every workplace scenario, but not what to do when employees lose a spouse, get cancer, have to care for a dying parent, or go through a divorce. She explains why embracing this taboo topic isn't just good for the employee, but your company as a whole. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/handling-trauma-at-work ⚖️ Get guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq

    Managing employee trauma and building loyal cultures with Dr. Nataliya Stone

  7. Jun 11

    Iowa 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 from the entire midwest. Founder Kaylee Williams (and host of our own Iowa Tech Podcast) joins us to break down the event, who's behind it, and why now is the time to start it. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/iowa-startup-week-details ⚖️ Get guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq Iowa Startup Week: At a glance A Four-Day Event: A comprehensive four-day conference packed with speakers, educational workshops, and multiple programming tracks. "Best of the Midwest" Pitch Competition: The "backbone" of the week, featuring 30 regional startup semifinalists pitching throughout the week. Main Stage Finals: A free, flagship event on Thursday night, October 1st, at Hoyt Sherman, where the top three startup finalists will compete on stage. Massive Outdoor Festival Footprint: A vibrant resource fair, food trucks, and a beer garden taking over the Gateway District near the Sculpture Park. The JPEC 30-Year Anniversary: A special celebration on Tuesday night in the Sculpture Garden honoring John Pappajohn's legacy, bringing together all the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers from across the state. Broad Industry Under the Tent: Content and networking tailored around three core platforms: bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and innovative technology/enterprise SaaS. Deep Programming: Access to a packed agenda of concurrent satellite events scattered all around Startup Week, with exclusive perks unlocked by your conference attendee badge. High-Value "Collisions": Organic opportunities to network directly with regional co-founders, local innovators, and coastal investors.

    Iowa Startup Week? Founder Kaylee Williams says the 4-day conference will be a major midwest draw.

  8. Jun 4

    Iowa'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 capitalists, and adding the word "Silicon" to everything? Jan Finlayson, Event Director of EntreFest explains what Iowa's largest entrepreneur event is all about.  💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/entrefest  ⚖️ Get guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://dentons.com/davisbrown  🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq  Finlayson explains why most entrepreneurial activity in Iowa doesn't require major raises or billion dollar or even multi-million dollar evaluations. The vast majority of entrepreneurial output in Iowa is from small operations solving big problems.

    Iowa's biggest entrepreneurial stage isn't just for venture-backed companies
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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 SEO and Ai impact foot traffic to your Iowa storefront? It's all here.

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    The Iowa Business Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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