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Small Business and Startup Stories DSM

Hosted by Greater Des Moines Partnership · business · EN-US · 105 episodes

About this Podcast:

Startup Stories DSM features conversations with entrepreneurs who share both their victories and failures on their paths to success. It is produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

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27%

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Selective

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What is Small Business and Startup Stories DSM about?

Startup Stories DSM features conversations with entrepreneurs who share both their victories and failures on their paths to success. It is produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

Who hosts Small Business and Startup Stories DSM?

Small Business and Startup Stories DSM is hosted by Greater Des Moines Partnership. The show has published 105 episodes to date.

What has Small Business and Startup Stories DSM covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Sola Insurance: Helping people recover faster" (15 November 2024, 44 minutes), "The business of art: Olson Larson Galleries celebrates 45 years in business" (4 October 2024, 31 minutes), and "One man’s waste is another man’s jet fuel: Rise Energy offers solutions for biomass waste" (11 September 2024, 44 minutes).

How often does Small Business and Startup Stories DSM publish?

Small Business and Startup Stories DSM publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 105 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Small Business and Startup Stories DSM?

Booking probability for Small Business and Startup Stories DSM is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Small Business and Startup Stories DSM requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Small Business and Startup Stories DSM's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for Small Business and Startup Stories DSM are Business & Management Consulting and Associations, Unions & Political Groups. Small Business and Startup Stories DSM has a business audience.

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Greater Des Moines Partnership hosts Small Business and Startup Stories DSM, a business show with 105 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Small Business and Startup Stories DSM

    Sola Insurance: Helping people recover faster

    Nov 15, 202444 minS0

    <p>Sola Insurance CEO and Co-Founder Wesley Pergament joins The Partnership's Diana Wright and talks about their mission is to expedite the recovery process for those impacted by natural disasters by utilizing data to...

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    The business of art: Olson Larson Galleries celebrates 45 years in business

    Oct 4, 202431 minS0

    <p>Susan Watts and Alice Vernon from Olson Larson Galleries join The Partnership's Emily McLain and discuss the 45-year history of their women-owned business in Historic Valley Junction.</p>

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    One man’s waste is another man’s jet fuel: Rise Energy offers solutions for biomass waste

    Sep 11, 202444 minS0

    <p>Ryan Smith, CEO and co-founder of Rise Energy, joins The Partnership's Diana Wright and shares how the company empowers enterprises to become exceptional stewards of their resources. Their proprietary technology...

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    Cultivating inclusion: How In Harmony Farm serves social disadvantaged Iowans

    Aug 2, 202439 minS0

    <p>Gina Ross and Andy Behnke of In Harmony Farm join The Partnership's Diana Wright and talk about the organization's commitment to creating an environment focused on inclusion, empowerment, and respect for all, and how...

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    Notes on Iowa: Iowa's environmental History

    Jul 25, 202451 minS0

    <p>Kevin Mason, professional historian and creator of Notes on Iowa, joins Diana Wright and talks about Iowa's environmental history.<br/><br/>Find more resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses, visit...

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    From Notes on Iowa: Iowa's Environmental History

    Jul 18, 202452 minS0

    <p>In Part 1 of a six episode series with entrepreneurs looking to find solutions to address challenges related to climate change. Kevin Mason, professional historian and creator of Notes on Iowa, joins Diana Wright and...

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    In its third generation of family ownership, Toad Valley Golf Course celebrated its 50th year in 2023

    Jul 2, 202436 minS0

    <p>Allison Brady, owner of Toad Valley Golf Course in Pleasant Hill, joins The Partnership's Emily McLain and talks about growing the business in its third generation of family ownership.<br/><br/>For more information...

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    Growing the family business: Kading Properties provides workforce housing in 28 Iowa communities

    Jun 20, 202420 minS0

    <p>Karie Kading Ramsey, CEO of Kading Properties, joins Emily McLain and talks about growing the workforce housing business her father started to 28 communities in 17 counties.</p>

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    Tumbleweed helps customers plan ahead for life's transitions

    May 30, 202438 minS0

    <h1>Paul Richardson, Co-Founder and CEO of Tumbleweed, joins The Partnership's Diana Wright on Small Business and Startup Stories DSM and talks about starting Tumbleweed as an end-of-life planning company that offers a...

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    Toggle aims to build a more efficient supply chain focused on independent trucking

    May 15, 202430 minS0

    <p>Jeremy Spillman, founder of Toggle, joins The Partntership's Diana Wright on Small Business & Startup Stories DSM and talks about how his team has built a new type of end-to-end supply chain management system that...

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    Growing his business one waffle at a time: Garrison Goodlett shares the story of GG's Chicken and Waffles

    Apr 24, 202427 minS0

    <p>His name is Garrison Goodlett, but you might know him as G.G. If you've been to local events or farmers' markets, you've probably seen him selling his southern comfort food. In this episode of Small Business &...

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    Pivotal Business Partners: Helping small businesses and entrepreneurs find capital

    Apr 11, 202449 minS0

    <p>Jim Langin founded Pivotal Business Partners to enhance economic growth in Iowa by partnering with financial institutions to provide funding solutions for small businesses.<br/><br/>For more business resources, visit...

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    Flowstate Health takes a collaborative approach to mental healthcare

    Mar 28, 202440 minS0

    <p>Steven Slye, founder and owner owner of Flowstate Health, joins The Partnership's Diana Wright and talks about reverse engineering mental healthcare to take a collaborative approach.<br/><br/>For more resources...

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    Starting her own practice: How Courtney Buhrow built Revive Physical Therapy & Wellness

    Mar 19, 202427 minS0

    <p>Courtney Buhrow joins The Partnership's Emily McLain on Small Business & Startup Stories DSM and talks about her journey of opening Revive Physical Therapy & Wellness with a focus on women's health.<br/><br/>For more...

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    Downtown Des Moines' Role in the Region's Entrepreneur Ecosystem

    Feb 29, 202431 minS0

    <p>Renae Mauk, Vice President of Downtown Development at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, joins Small Business & Startup Stories DSM and talks about why a strong downtown is important to the region and how Downtown...

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    Working to build the music scene in Greater Des Moines

    Feb 8, 202448 minS0

    <p>Sam Summers, a live music and entertainment serial entrepreneur who has built and founded First Fleet Concerts (FFC), Hinterland Music Festival, Wooly’s, Val Air Ballroom, Up-Down Arcade Bars and Des Moines Register...

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    Passion and Knowledge of the Apparel Industry Leads to the Creation of Dhakai in DSM

    Oct 4, 202344 minS0

    <p>Russel Karim, Founder of Dhakai, shares about connecting fashion brands to ethical apparel vendors utilizing a worldwide team while living in Iowa.</p>

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    Finding Your North: Award-Winning Marketing with Northgate

    Aug 24, 202347 minS0

    <p>David Tracy, CEO and Founder of Northgate Marketing, shares about what it’s like to run a business like Northgate Marketing in Greater Des Moines (DSM).</p>

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    VizyPay Focuses on Helping Rural Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses

    Aug 22, 202348 minS0

    <p>During the latest Small Business & Startup Stories DSM podcast, Austin Mac Nab, CEO and Founder of VizyPay, and Frank Pagano, Managing Partner of VizyPay, share about what it’s like to run a business like VizyPay in...

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    Studio Process Goes Beyond the Script to Create a Big Impact

    Aug 11, 202326 minS0

    <p>Laura Formanek, Owner of Studio Process, talks with The Partnership's Emily McLain about creating meaningful content and founding her business in Greater Des Moines (DSM). </p>

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