Những podcast Rural Business hay nhất (2025)

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The Moose Fireplace Grill 49:56

13h ago49:56

49:56

Mitchell meets with entrepreneur Mark Allen to discuss The Moose Fireplace Grill, an innovative way to combine the campy aesthetic and function of a fireplace with the power and efficiency of a grill! They discuss family, pitching, and finding a release for creative energy in entrepreneurship.Bởi SBDC Iowa

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Legacy Events 44:24

8d ago44:24

44:24

This week, Mitchell talks with Abby McConnell, who turned her love for event-planning into a business reality! She talks about the different aspects of an event-planning business, like where to store materials, what kind of mindset someone should have, and the beautiful legacy that helping one family can grow into.…

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Perspective Therapeutics 37:13

15d ago37:13

37:13

In this episode, Mitchell Kearns meets with Dr. Frances Johnson, the physician cofounder of Viewpoint Molecular Targeting, now merged with Isoray to become Perspective Therapeutics. They talk about her education at Stanford University, the process of finding angel investors, and the importance of keeping your day job while pursuing entrepreneurship…

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LogIQ Hunt 49:22

22d ago49:22

49:22

On this episode of the RBI Podcast, Mitchell Fox discusses the process of seeking visibility for his app, LogIQ Hunt, and how hunters can utilize innovative technology to change how they hunt.Bởi SBDC Iowa

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Thuy Nguyen Real Estate 24:20

29d ago24:20

24:20

In this episode, Mitchell meets with Thuy Nguyen to talk about taking huge risks in her life to leave the career she felt obligated to pursue for the one that she felt more passionate about -- real estate. They talk about the enormous sacrifices she had to make to make her dream a reality, and what real estate means to her.…

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ProCircular 45:16

1M ago45:16

45:16

Mitchell Kearns talks with Aaron Warner, the CEO of Procircular, a cybersecurity consulting business in Coralville. They talk about the trust between clients and businesses, especially when it comes to offensive cybersecurity.Bởi SBDC Iowa

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Café Dodici / Northside Diner 45:44

2M ago45:44

45:44

Mitchell talks to mother/daughter duo Lorraine Williams and Isabella Santoro about their effort to build a new social culture in downtown Washington, Iowa by bringing in Italian influence. This effort has led to Café Dodici and Northside Diner in Washington, introducing a new restaurant element to the town. They discuss the struggles of getting res…

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Disaster Recovery: Special Episode 40:04

2M ago40:04

40:04

Spring is a season of frequent natural disasters in Iowa. If you are a small business owner, how have you prepared?In this special episode of the Rural Business Innovators Podcast, Iowa SBDC members Mitchell Kearns, Tricia Rivas, and Scott Swenson discuss how unprecedented disasters have impacted small businesses in Iowa, and how you can prepare fo…

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Statera 46:03

7M ago46:03

46:03

Mitchell Kearns talks with Nicole Hutchison, the founder of Statera, about the unique take on healthcare that Statera offers the Dubuque community. They dive deep into the daily practices that happen within Statera on the management, team, and client levels, and the wide variety of healthcare services that Statera encompasses!…

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Swat-N-Scoop 42:00

7M ago42:00

42:00

Host Mitchell Kearns sits down with Scott Putnam, the inventor of the Swat-N-Scoop, which acts as both a swatter for unwanted bugs and a tool to remove them safely from your home! They talk about the process of getting featured on the Amazon Prime Video series "Buy It Now", and the process of patenting a unique product to sell commercially.…

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Seventy One 30 31:42

7M ago31:42

31:42

Ray Hansen chats with Joe Brincks of Seventy One 30, a drone photography business in Carroll, Iowa. Learn about what drones are the best on the market right now, and what it's like to keep up with an industry that is rapidly growing and changing.Bởi SBDC Iowa

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Get It Wright Fitness 34:15

8M ago34:15

34:15

Tomorrow on the RBI Podcast, Mitchell Kearns talks with Jeremiah Wright, a personal trainer who runs Get It Wright Ftiness in Des Moines! They talk about finding motivation for clients, finding motivation for yourself, and the unique perspective that comes from running a personal service-based business.…

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Mr. Burrito 17:31

8M ago17:31

17:31

Victor Oyervides sits down with Berenice Valderrabano in the 25th episode of the RBI Podcast -- our second Spanish episode! They talk about Mr. Burrito Mexican Food, which has served Iowa State students for years.Bởi SBDC Iowa

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Stitch N Sew Cottage 37:48

8M ago37:48

37:48

Mitchell Kearns chats with Ashley Stout from Stitch N Sew Cottage about helping customers discover quilting, and managing a business in one of Iowa's coziest small towns.Bởi SBDC Iowa

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FBB Biomed 43:50

9M ago43:50

43:50

Mitchell sits down with Howard Urnovitz, the co-founder of FBB Biomed, to discuss the process of looking for a cure for cancer, innovative HIV tests, and relearning what it means to be an entrepreneur.Bởi SBDC Iowa

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People and Profit System 33:27

9M ago33:27

33:27

Mitchell Kearns meets with Janey Stahl, the founder of People and Profit System, where she consults small businesses with the unique perspective of seeing the people involved and building trusting relationships. They talk about her story of learning to balance family life with business life, and what she has learned along the way.…

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Hummingbirds 40:22

9M ago40:22

40:22

Mitchell Kearns chats with Emily Steele, the founder of Hummingbirds, a social media marketing platform that highlights small businesses!Bởi SBDC Iowa

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Bovi-Jet 20:54

9M ago20:54

20:54

The Iowa SBDC's Ray Hansen chats with Dakota Belling, the inventor of Bovi-Jet, an applicator for pour-on products for cattle that maximizes efficiency when it comes to breeding cattle!Bởi SBDC Iowa

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Tullpa Restaurant 21:20

10M ago21:20

21:20

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Wayne's Ski, Cycle, & Fitness 22:50

10M ago22:50

22:50

Mitchell chats with Matt Curtis, the owner of Wayne's Ski, Cycle & Fitness in Mason City, about taking over a business from a previous owner, getting help from the SBDC, and taking care of both employees and family.Bởi SBDC Iowa

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Instatat 17:14

10M ago17:14

17:14

Mitchell Kearns sits down with Cat Dow, the owner of Instatat and Henna with Cat, an 18-year-old entrepreneur and the youngest on the RBI Podcast, who specializes in semi-permanent body art and works for the SBDC as a counselor.Bởi SBDC Iowa

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Repaint Studios 27:46

10M ago27:46

27:46

Mitchell Kearns talks with Billie Asmus, the inventor of the Repaint Tray, a reusable paint tray. She talks about the struggle of getting a patent filed, starting a business from scratch with a brand-new product, and participating in high-stakes pitch competitions.Bởi SBDC Iowa

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Lake Animal Clinic 16:32

11M ago16:32

16:32

Mitchell Kearns sits down with Holly Neuberger from Lake Animal Clinic, where she works as a veterinarian. Holly talks about the experience of leaving corporate veterinary work to pursue a more fulfilling lifestyle starting her own vet clinic with help from NIACC. https://lakeanimalcliniccl.com/Bởi SBDC Iowa

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105. Pausing on the Podcast 3:33

11M ago3:33

3:33

In today's episode, I'm sharing that I'm going to be taking a pause on this podcast. I have mixed emotions about this decision, but I have a lot going on in my life right now. We just had another baby, and we bought another business, so I feel I'm being called to spend time in other places. I'd also like to find some clarity on what this podcast is…

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Plas-Tech Tooling 22:04

11M ago22:04

22:04

Dean Sonquist meets with Mitchell Kearns, and they speak about Dean's business, Plas-Tech Tooling. They talk about the experience of managing a business with his spouse and making tough calls for the sake of both the business and his family. https://www.plastechtooling.com/Bởi SBDC Iowa

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104. My $100K Marketing Strategy 18:37

11M ago18:37

18:37

In today's episode, I talk about my basic $100k marketing strategy that can help move your business forward. I share my history of what I faced striving for that number, really wanting to find the formula that worked for me. You'll also hear the importance of sticking with a strategy for at least 90 days, even though it's difficult to wait for resu…

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The Cottage 18:30

11M ago18:30

18:30

Mitchell speaks with Taylor Borkowski, who runs The Cottage in Denison, Iowa, with her mom. They talk about the struggles of taking over a business during COVID, and learning more about business management through the process of managing The Cottage. https://www.thecottagedenison.com/Bởi SBDC Iowa

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103. 3 Questions Your Website Must Answer 18:12

11M ago18:12

18:12

Snowy Mountain Marketing, my website development company, was started in 2020. I was so excited to land my first client, who was looking for a professionally developed website. I knew how to develop it, but I didn't exactly know what to put on it. I learned from Donald Miller's StoryBrand how to clarify messaging and copy that is simple yet drives …

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Three Bells Books 23:50

11M ago23:50

23:50

Mitchell Kearns and Molly Angstman talk about beers and books in relation to Molly's business, Three Bells Books, in Mason City. https://threebellsbooks.com/Bởi SBDC Iowa

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102. How to Navigate Unexpected Business Growth with Charlotte Leyden 38:28

11M ago38:28

38:28

In today’s episode, Charlotte Leyden and I talk about her entrepreneurship journey. She shares her background of starting with her Leyden Livestock Marketing company and pivoting into creating Colorado Horse Sales. Charlotte dives into what it’s like to have fast growth in business, the challenges she has faced, the rewarding outcomes, and how expa…

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Zupp & Zupp Law Firm 25:13

11M ago25:13

25:13

Mitchell Kearns chats with twins Jennifer and Jessica Zupp about their law firm, the process of opening the firm, and how the SBDC helped them get started.Bởi SBDC Iowa

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101. Entrepreneurship in Rural Kansas with Brandi Lahey 38:31

12M ago38:31

38:31

In today’s episode, Brandi Lahey and I talk about all things entrepreneurship in rural Kansas. Brandi has a degree in nursing and didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur, but her rural location, staying home with her children, cooking for harvest dinners, and doing tasks on the farm made her look for something to fill her cup even more. Brandi’s first…

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American Railcar Repair 24:00

12M ago24:00

24:00

Mitchell Kearns meets with father-son duo David and Chandler Horak to talk about their part in the railroad industry, American Railcar Repair. https://americanrailcarrepair.com/Bởi SBDC Iowa

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100. What It’s Actually like Having a Podcast 14:01

12M ago14:01

14:01

I am so excited to share that this is my one-hundredth episode! I have been podcasting for almost two years, and I can’t believe it. Every week, I hope my episodes give you and your business value. Since today is a big milestone episode, I wanted to give you a little behind-the-scenes look at what it looks like to start and grow a podcast. Hopefull…

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The Dessert Mixologist 25:23

12M ago25:23

25:23

Mitchell Kearns sits down with Lorrie Popik and Rae Guillermo -- the Dessert Mixologists, who have created a business out of their college friendship combining quick and easy desserts with alcoholic beverages. https://www.dessertmixologist.com/Bởi SBDC Iowa

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99. You Are Who You Hang Out With 12:57

12M ago12:57

12:57

If you’ve listened to my podcast or worked with me before, you probably know how much of an impact the very first coaching program I joined had on my life and my business. One of the biggest things I learned from that program was how much of an influence the people around me had on my habits, my thinking, and my life in general. It’s when I learned…

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Tumbleweed 29:49

12M ago29:49

29:49

Mitchell Kearns talks with Paul Richardson, CEO of Tumbleweed, which specializes in providing families with virtual materials to ease the process of mourning their deceased loved ones.Bởi SBDC Iowa

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98. 5 Ways to Become More Visible in Your Business 13:08

1y ago13:08

13:08

I recently wrapped up my 6-month Immerse Mastermind. The women in this mastermind had the foundational pieces of their business in place but used it as a place to get more support, come together twice a month to talk about their businesses, brainstorm, and grow together. One of the themes we discussed was how to get more visibility. The ideas we di…

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Computer Concepts of Iowa 31:37

1y ago31:37

31:37

Ray Hansen and Mitchell Kearns meet with Adam Schweers to talk about creating and selling his business, Computer Concepts of Iowa.Bởi SBDC Iowa

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97. Why You Need Automation in Your Business 20:38

1y ago20:38

20:38

In today’s episode, I share multiple reasons why you need automation in your business. Automation is a tool that completes tasks without you needing to be physically present. These tools take the manual work off your plate and give you your time back. I recently watched a man sharing information about his business, which often brings in 800k a mont…

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I Saw the Sign 27:54

1y ago27:54

27:54

Mitchell Kearns chats with Denae Rosdail and Chelsea Bissen from I Saw the Sign LLC about their business which prints signs and apparel in Carroll, Iowa. https://isawthesignllc.com/Bởi SBDC Iowa

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96. The Secret to Business Success 12:42

1y ago12:42

12:42

In this episode, I'm sharing the secret to business success. If you haven't listened to the podcast before, I'm Aly Robins, and I help service providers reach their first 50k-100k in business. I own three businesses, and I love sharing how I have reached success, as well as the lessons I've learned along the way. The secret to business is simply to…

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The Way Automation 27:03

1y ago27:03

27:03

Mitchell Kearns talks with Tripp Hudson, the CEO of The Way Automation in Adel, Iowa about his business in the automation and technology industry. https://www.thewayautomation.com/Bởi SBDC Iowa

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95. How to Take over a Business Successfully - Recap of Month 1 15:20

1y ago15:20

15:20

In this episode, I’m doing a recap of month one of taking over the business we purchased called 406 Design. As I’ve shared in previous episodes, the first month has been hectic! One of my biggest learnings is that if you’re planning to take over a business, make sure it’s in the contract that the sellers will help train and guide you. We were so lu…

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Billy's Ice Cream Store 22:24

1y ago22:24

22:24

Mitchell Kearns speaks with the current owners of Billy's Ice Cream Store in Adel, Iowa, Eric and Anna Trout. https://www.billysadel.com/Bởi SBDC Iowa

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94. How to Take over a Business Successfully - Weeks 2 and 3 19:21

1y ago19:21

19:21

In this episode, I'm diving into weeks 2 and 3 of our new business, 406 Design! I'm sharing the learnings from the first couple of weeks of owning a new business. It's chaos, but it's been so fun! In weeks 2 and 3, we're digging in to learn as much as we can, we're checking in with employees, studying new software we will implement, and continuing …

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Millennial Roots Farms 20:46

1y ago20:46

20:46

Mitchell Kearns chats with Calvin Smith from Perry, Iowa, about Millennial Roots Farms, which focuses on hydroponic produce farming. To sign up for no-cost business counseling services, please go to our website and request counseling: Home - Iowa SBDCBởi SBDC Iowa

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93. How We Are Taking over the Business We Just Purchased - Week 1 18:09

1y ago18:09

18:09

In this episode, I'm diving into the first week of our new business, 406 Design! In week one, we are focusing on how to keep orders coming in to keep the customers happy and get inside the business sellers’ heads to fully understand the business more. I'm also thinking of the next tasks, which are to understand the employees' tasks from a high leve…

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Savvy Horse Products 13:54

1y ago13:54

13:54

Ray Hansen sits down with Julie Johnson from Bode, Iowa to talk about the Savvy Feeder, a slow hay feeder for horses. https://savvyhorseproducts.com/ To sign up for no-cost business counseling services, please go to our website and request counseling: Home - Iowa SBDCBởi SBDC Iowa

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RBI Podcast Introduction 9:41

1y ago9:41

9:41

Meet Ray Hansen and Mitchell Kearns, the hosts of the RBI Podcast, as they speak with SBDC Iowa marketing student worker Grace Estenson about the purpose of the RBI Podcast and how it was conceived. In this special introductory episode, Mitchell and Ray shed light on the process for selecting podcast interviewees as well as what the future of the R…

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