Meaning Over Money: Lessons on Career Pivots and Financial Freedom with Travis Shelton In the world of Des Moines business and high-stakes real estate, the "hustle" is often worn as a badge of honor. We are told that more is better, that leverage is the key to growth, and that a high-status title is the ultimate finish line. But what happens when that finish line keeps moving, and the cost of the race is your family, your health, and your peace of mind? On a recent episode o

From Small-Town Iowa to the NBA: Lessons in Business, Mentorship, and the "Mono Mission" For many entrepreneurs in the Des Moines, Iowa metro, the dream is often to "scale up" or "get out" to a bigger market. But what happens when you take the Iowa work ethic to a city like Atlanta, dominate the professional sports scene, and then bring that elite expertise back home to Silicon Prairie? In the latest episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast, host Ryan Snaadt sits down with h

Creating a strong brand identity is one of the most important investments a business can make. On this episode of the Rhymes With Odd Podcast , host Ryan Snaadt sits down with Des Moines-based graphic designer Dylan Menke to discuss logo design, branding strategy, and the realities of building a creative career in Iowa. For Des Moines business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketers , the conversation offers valuable insight into how effective branding works, common mistakes c