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From business headlines to inspiring stories of courage and community, the BPC Streaming Network brings together Iowa’s most trusted voices. Featuring original video podcast series from Business Record and dsm Magazine, the network celebrates the people, ideas and developments shaping our state's future. Watch, listen and discover what drives Iowa forward.

  1. Made In Iowa: Tariffs, Supply Chains, and Staying Power with Auto-Jet’s John Rapp

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    Made In Iowa: Tariffs, Supply Chains, and Staying Power with Auto-Jet’s John Rapp

    In this episode of the Made in Iowa Podcast, Leisa Fox sits down with John Rapp, President and CEO of Auto-Jet, for a candid conversation about leadership, resilience, and what it really takes to navigate the highs and lows of manufacturing. As a seasoned entrepreneur who has weathered economic shifts, supply chain disruptions, and changing market conditions, Rapp emphasizes that strong relationships - with employees, customers, and partners - are often the difference between surviving and thriving. His perspective is grounded, practical, and shaped by decades of experience building businesses through uncertainty. The conversation also explores the evolving opportunities within manufacturing and supply chain careers, particularly for younger generations who may not fully understand the innovation and long-term potential within the industry. Rapp shares how recent tariff changes have unexpectedly created positive momentum for Auto-Jet by strengthening domestic manufacturing demand and opening new opportunities for American producers. It’s an insightful discussion about adaptability, workforce development, and why Iowa manufacturers continue to play a critical role in the national economy. Presenting sponsor: Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield https://wellmark.com/MadeinIowa

    43 min
  2. dsm Wealth: Her Wealth, Her Way - Women Transforming Money and Legacy

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    dsm Wealth: Her Wealth, Her Way - Women Transforming Money and Legacy

    On the dsm Wealth Podcast, host Suzanna de Baca explores the powerful shift happening as women earn more, inherit more and increasingly influence how wealth is managed and passed on in the episode “Her Wealth, Her Way: Women Transforming Money and Legacy.” Suzanna is joined by Jana Weiler, estate planning attorney at Dentons Davis Brown; Erica Axiotis, president of the UnityPoint Health Des Moines Foundation; and Michelle Mahoney, CFP®️, senior vice president at CAPTRUST Wealth, who discuss how women are shaping financial decisions within families, philanthropy and long-term legacy planning. The conversation highlights how growing financial influence is changing wealth conversations, emphasizing financial confidence and literacy, intentional legacy planning and aligning wealth with personal values to create meaningful impact for future generations.

    31 min
  3. Business Record Iowa News Headlines: Episode 28 - Week of May 13-19

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    Business Record Iowa News Headlines: Episode 28 - Week of May 13-19

    BPC Senior Director of Events Stacey Thompson host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between May 13-19. Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy.  See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business in Iowa: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/

    9 min
  4. Made In Iowa: Strong Foundations - The Leadership Philosophy Behind Story Construction

    14 MAY

    Made In Iowa: Strong Foundations - The Leadership Philosophy Behind Story Construction

    Mike Espeset of Story Construction joined the podcast to discuss how strong culture, trusted relationships, and long-term thinking continue to drive one of Iowa’s most respected construction firms. The conversation explored the realities of leadership in construction today, from workforce development and succession planning to maintaining quality and accountability while continuing to grow. Mike shared how Story approaches partnerships with clients, communities, and employees in a way that prioritizes trust over transactions. The episode also highlighted the changing landscape of construction and development across Iowa. Mike reflected on the importance of adaptability, communication, and investing in people at every level of the organization. From attracting younger talent into the trades to navigating economic shifts and evolving customer expectations, the discussion reinforced that successful companies are built intentionally over time. It’s a thoughtful conversation about leadership, culture, and building organizations designed to last. Presenting sponsor: Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield https://wellmark.com/MadeinIowa

    38 min
  5. Business Record Iowa News Headlines: Episode 27 - Week of May 6-12

    13 MAY

    Business Record Iowa News Headlines: Episode 27 - Week of May 6-12

    BPC President Chris Conetzkey and Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between May 6-12. Registration for our webinar on the new property tax legislation on Friday, May 15 at 9 a.m., is available HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-webinar-understanding-the-new-property-tax-reform-bill-tickets-1989114134923?aff=oddtdtcreator Explore the Emerging Leader MBA Scholarship — a full-ride designed to develop Iowa’s next generation of business leaders. Full ride. Full potential. Learn more and apply here: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/life-at-ivy/academic-services/graduate-student-services/graduate-funding-opportunities/emerging-leader-mba-scholarship/

    10 min
  6. Fearless: Masculinity and allyship

    13 MAY

    Fearless: Masculinity and allyship

    Alex Kretzinger, the executive director of the Des Moines YMCA Camp, joined the Fearless podcast to talk about all things masculinity and allyship. We explored issues today’s boys are facing, how masculinity norms are affecting both men and women, and what we can do to grow allyship.

    47 min
  7. Iowa Stops Hunger: Episode 10 - Global Neighbors pantry welcomes ‘neighbors from all over’

    8 MAY

    Iowa Stops Hunger: Episode 10 - Global Neighbors pantry welcomes ‘neighbors from all over’

    In this episode, Business Record reporter Lisa Rossi and Knock and Drop Iowa founder Zuli Garcia discuss the new multicultural pantry joining the DMARC Food Pantry Network in partnership with Polk County Global Neighbors. The pantry features culturally relevant food options on a rotating basis to help meet the unique needs of immigrant and refugee households in central Iowa.

    28 min
  8. Made In Iowa: Reinventing the Trades - AI, Apprenticeships, and the Future of Furniture

    7 MAY

    Made In Iowa: Reinventing the Trades - AI, Apprenticeships, and the Future of Furniture

    This episode of Made in Iowa dives into one of the most fascinating intersections in business today: skilled trades, technology, and human resilience. Leisa Fox sits down with Riana LeJeune, who never expected her path would lead from the police academy to becoming an award-winning upholstery innovator, apprenticeship advocate, and technology founder. After an injury forced a major life pivot at age 24, she found purpose in a trade that quickly became an obsession in the best possible way. What followed was the creation of businesses designed not only to preserve craftsmanship, but to modernize and future-proof an overlooked industry through AI, visualization technology, and workforce development. The conversation moves beyond business strategy into leadership, family, and identity. She shares how being AuDHD has shaped the way she approaches innovation, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship, while also opening up about co-parenting and running a business alongside her former spouse—who also happens to be her first apprentice and master craftsman. From launching Iowa’s only Registered Apprenticeship program in upholstery to challenging the culture of “fast furniture” and advocating for a circular furniture economy, this episode is packed with insight about reinvention, unconventional leadership, and why the skilled trades may be one of the biggest opportunities of the next decade. The Made in Iowa podcast, a Des Moines Business Record product presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, from the Iowa Everywhere studio. Presenting sponsor: Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield https://wellmark.com/MadeinIowa

    32 min
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From business headlines to inspiring stories of courage and community, the BPC Streaming Network brings together Iowa’s most trusted voices. Featuring original video podcast series from Business Record and dsm Magazine, the network celebrates the people, ideas and developments shaping our state's future. Watch, listen and discover what drives Iowa forward.

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