Iowa Business Podcast
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Up 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 boomers turning 65 every single day, the landscape of business ownership is about to experience a massive shift. A staggering 75% of business owners regret their decision to sell…
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Congressional candidate Lindsay James on healthcare, cancer rates and new taxes
Representative Lindsay James is currently an Iowa House member, and she’s asking Iowans for a promotion to the big house in DC. James joins us to discuss why her stances on healthcare, cancer rates, and “fighting corruption” will get her into US Congress. James explains her positions and defends criticisms for missing 50% of votes…
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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. Hurd…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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New Iowa Startup Conference Is 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…
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Iowa’s biggest stage for entrepreneurs
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. Jan Finlayson, the event manager and lead for EntreFest, discusses…