Top Five Small Business and Startup Stories DSM Podcasts of 2022
The Greater Des Moines Partnership covered an array of topics during the Small Business and Startup Stories DSM podcast in 2022. Highlights included spotlights on BioConnect Iowa, Propel and more. Listeners had the opportunity to learn from both successes and failures of Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses, as well as hear about how to grow, market, staff and finance their startup using local resources and mentors.
In case you missed some of this content over the course of the year, we’re sharing the top five most downloaded episodes for the Small Business and Startup Stories DSM podcast below:
5. Staying ‘Aggressively Patient’ Secret to Northern Vessel Owner Opening at 1201 Keo Way
This startup began as a coffee cart before Founder T.J. Rude opened Northern Vessel’s first location in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). LEARN MORE + LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Original Publication Date: Dec. 1, 2022
4. Lake Label Swim Brings Protective Swimwear to Families That Need It
Lake Label Founder Megan Luchtel focuses on safe swimwear for newborns and toddlers as a new entrepreneur in DSM. LEARN MORE + LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Original Publication Date: June 29, 2022
3. Propel Offers Fractional CMO Services to Mid-Sized Companies + Venture-Funded Startups
A small business must spend money to make money and Propel, a subscription-based CMO helps businesses stay competitive. LEARN MORE + LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Original Publication Date: June 2, 2022
2. How Venture Capitalists Are Finding Entrepreneurs
Venture capital firm ManchesterStory Group assists insurance, healthcare and financial services companies navigate common pitfalls. LEARN MORE + LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Original Publication Date: Jan. 28, 2022
1. Wake Up Every Day + Pursue the Meaning
Travis Shelton shares the ins and outs of his business, Meaning Over Money, as well as advice for entrepreneurs who are struggling. LEARN MORE + LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Original Publication Date: Aug. 9, 2022
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Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.