Building Unbreakable Grit: What Des Moines Business Owners Can Learn from a 240-Mile Ultra Runner In the world of Des Moines business and marketing, we often talk about "the grind." We discuss the long hours, the persistence required to scale a startup, and the mental fortitude needed to navigate a shifting economy. But what does "grit" actually look like when pushed to its absolute physical limit? On a recent episode of the Rhymes With Odd podcast , host Ryan Snaadt sat dow

From Bankruptcy to Real Estate Tycoon: Shane Torres’ Journey on the Rhymes With Odd Podcast Entrepreneurship rarely follows a straight line. In fact, for many successful business leaders, the path includes setbacks, financial struggles, and moments where quitting might feel easier than pushing forward. That’s exactly what makes the latest episode of the Rhymes With Odd Podcast , hosted by Ryan Snaadt , so compelling for Des Moines, Iowa entrepreneurs, marketers, and business

From Wrestling Mats to Business Ownership: The 90-Hour Hustle of Aaron Anderson In the world of Des Moines entrepreneurship, success isn’t just about having a great idea—it’s about the grit to see it through when the lights go out and the 14-hour workday ends. In a recent episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast , host Ryan Snaadt sat down with Aaron Anderson , the co-owner and business manager of Fresh Fit Meals , to discuss what it actually takes to scale a local brand in t