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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 largest regional business, economic development and talent development organization in Iowa and the second-largest regional chamber of commerce in the country, serving 12 counties in Greater Des Moines: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 7,200 Regional Business Members, The Partnership helps businesses grow and advances quality of life in Greater Des Moines with one voice, one mission and as one region, contributing to a vibrant regional economy.