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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. hace 5 días

    Made In Iowa: Culture Before Competence: Building Teams That Last

    At LDJ Manufacturing, culture isn't a slogan—it's a competitive advantage. President Ben Cox and Brad Jungling share how the company's commitment to promoting from within has created leaders who understand every level of the operation. Rather than simply filling positions, the team invests in people, cross-training employees so they can step into multiple roles while also building redundancy into their equipment and manufacturing processes. That strategy recently proved invaluable when unexpected challenges arose, allowing production to continue with minimal disruption. Their thoughtful approach to automation is equally intentional. Instead of replacing people, LDJ automates the repetitive jobs most likely to cause employee turnover, workplace injuries, and customer dissatisfaction, allowing team members to focus on higher-value work while improving quality and consistency. That same customer-first mindset is evident in Thunder Creek Equipment. Built by listening closely to contractors, farmers, and fleet operators, Thunder Creek has continually evolved to solve real-world challenges in the field. As customer needs changed, so did the company—expanding from innovative fuel and service trailers into truck-mounted solutions that bring even greater flexibility to job sites. Throughout the conversation, one theme rises above all others: technical skills can be taught, but character cannot. Ben and Brad explain why they prioritize culture fit before skill fit, believing the right people—those who embrace the company's values and purpose—are the foundation for innovation, exceptional customer service, and long-term success. Presenting sponsor: ⁨‪‪Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield https://wellmark.com/MadeinIowa Register for Manufacturing Forecast event: https://www.madeiniowabr.com/manufacturing-forecast-event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Made In Iowa: Culture Before Competence: Building Teams That Last

  2. hace 6 días

    Episode 37: Week of July 15-21 | Business Record Iowa News Headlines

    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 July 15-21. 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 16 jul

    Made In Iowa: Beth Townsend on the Workforce Shift Iowa Can’t Ignore

    Iowa’s workforce has changed dramatically in just a few years, and few people have had a closer view of that transformation than Beth Townsend, Executive Director of Iowa Workforce Development. In this episode, Leisa talks with Beth about Iowa’s competitive workforce landscape, the lasting impact of COVID on how, where and why people work, and the speed with which Iowa had to respond to challenges no one could have predicted. Beth also explores the evolution from the Industry 4.0 grants to the new AMP’D Grant, designed to help Iowa employers invest in advanced manufacturing technology careers and prepare workers for the jobs of the future. Employers interested in learning more about eligibility and applying can visit the official AMP’D Grant information and application page: https://workforce.iowa.gov/opportunities/grants/ampd?utm_source=chatgpt.com The conversation also looks ahead as Beth shares how Iowa Workforce Development prepares for a transition to a new administration and what that kind of leadership change means for maintaining momentum in a fast-moving workforce environment. From automation and upskilling to demographic pressures and global competition, this is a conversation about far more than one grant program. It is about how Iowa takes the lessons of COVID, the groundwork laid through Industry 4.0 and the opportunities created through AMP’D to build a workforce strategy capable of competing in the future. Presenting sponsor: ⁨‪‪Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield‬ https://wellmark.com/MadeinIowa Register for Manufacturing Forecast event: https://www.madeiniowabr.com/manufacturing-forecast-event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Made In Iowa: Beth Townsend on the Workforce Shift Iowa Can’t Ignore

  4. 16 jul

    dsm Wealth: Episode Seven - Land Ownership and Succession Planning with Breanna Young & Chad Hertz

    In this episode of the dsm Wealth Podcast, Suzanna de Baca explores why land remains one of the most enduring forms of wealth creation across generations. Joined by estate planning attorney with Dentons Davis Brown, Breanna Young, and Hertz Farm Management CEO Chad Hertz, the conversation examines land as a long-term investment, a source of stability and income, and a deeply personal legacy asset. The episode also explores stewardship, succession planning, and the emotional complexity tied to land ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    dsm Wealth: Episode Seven - Land Ownership and Succession Planning with Breanna Young & Chad Hertz

  5. 15 jul

    Fearless: Nontraditional Paths to Pursuing Higher Education

    There are many paths for pursuing the education that fulfills us and helps us procure the career we want. Women often face different life and financial circumstances than men as they make decisions about their education, especially if they are doing it in a nontraditional way. Kayla Kovarna, marketing director at Baker Group, and Cathy Edwards, CEO of Edward Creative, joined the Fearless podcast to discuss how they navigated these decisions to achieve their educational goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fearless: Nontraditional Paths to Pursuing Higher Education

  6. 15 jul

    Episode 36: Week of July 8-14 | Business Record Iowa News Headlines

    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 July 8-14. 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 36: Week of July 8-14 | Business Record Iowa News Headlines

  7. 10 jul

    Iowa Stops Hunger: Episode 12 - A Conversation with CEOs

    dsm editor Michael Morain sits down with Food Bank of Iowa CEO Tami Nielsen and DMARC CEO Kathy Underhill for a conversation about how the two organizations are working together to fight hunger in the metro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Iowa Stops Hunger: Episode 12 - A Conversation with CEOs

  8. 9 jul

    Innovation Iowa Podcast #4: What an angel investor wishes startups knew

    Tej Dhawan, co-founder of angel investing group Plains Angels, and innovation fund 2946 Ventures, talks about the startup ecosystem in Iowa, what makes a startup attractive to investors and what he wishes startups understood about angel investing, among other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Innovation Iowa Podcast #4: What an angel investor wishes startups knew
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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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