Rural Business Innovators Podcast

Mitchell talks with friends Tyler Gathercoal and Tollef Sorenson about their studio, uniquely situated in Jefferson, Iowa to give music artists and filmmakers in the midwest an opportunity to profess…

Mitchell talks with Titan Immel, the owner of Aghub Midwest, which specializes in seed treatment, fertilizer, chemical application, and even farm equipment. Titan unpacks the intersection of family a…

Mitchell talks with Chad Rieck about multiple unique business ventures -- specifically working in radio broadcasting communications, as well as Champion Steaks in Creston. He talks about what he hope…

Megan Waters and Nikki Uebel talk about Midwest Wellness + Recovery, their joint effort to have a safe addiction recovery program. They discuss how the pain of addiction has impacted their lives, why…

Meet Allen Thomlinson, the owner of Fish Fix in Thayer, Iowa. Learn about the complications and unique aspects of running a fish store, what kind of customers look for fish, and why Thayer is a good …

Mitchell meets with CoriAnn Theroux, the owner of The Green Dragon Bookshop in Fort Dodge! They talk about which genres speak to her, as well as how Cori has found a home among the other local booksh…

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…

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…

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 h…

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. 

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 e…

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 …

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 effor…

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…

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…

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…

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 motiv…

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 stude…