From Steel to Style: How Rachel Steffensmeier is Redefining the Iowa Manufacturing Landscape In the heart of the Midwest, the word "manufacturing" usually conjures images of sparks, heavy machinery, and grit. While that remains the foundation of the Steffensmeier family legacy, Rachel Steffensmeier is proving that industrial roots can blossom into high-end lifestyle brands. In a recent episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast, Rachel sat down to discuss her journey from the fa

In this episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast, Ryan Snaadt sits down with Jeramey Lowry to dissect a topic that's often overlooked in the high-stakes world of Des Moines, Iowa business: true masculinity and its intersection with faith and mindfulness. Lowry, a former powerlifter turned spiritual leader, shares a raw and vulnerable account of his journey, challenging conventional notions of what it means to be a man and offering a fresh perspective on cultivating resilience,

Scaling, Selling, and Survival: Lessons from Trent Murphy on the Rhymes With Odd Podcast For many entrepreneurs in the Des Moines metro, the dream is simple: build something of value, provide for your family, and eventually exit on your own terms. But as any seasoned business owner in Ankeny or West Des Moines will tell you, the path from a basement startup to a multi-million dollar sale is rarely a straight line. In a recent episode of the Rhymes With Odd podcast, host Ryan