From CEO to College President: Jay Byers on Leadership, Economic Growth, and the Future of Simpson College Rest in Peace Jay Byers. In the heart of Indianola, Iowa, a significant transition is taking place at one of the state’s most prestigious liberal arts institutions. Jay Byers , the former CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, has stepped into a new arena as the 25th President of Simpson College . In a recent episode of the Rhymes With Odd podcast, host Ryan Snaadt

Attracting Top Talent to Des Moines: Insights from Courtney Shaw on Regional Marketing Building a business in the Midwest comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. For business owners and marketers in the Greater Des Moines (DSM) area, the primary hurdle isn’t just selling a product—it’s selling a community. In a recent episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast, host Ryan Snaadt sat down with Courtney Shaw , the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at the Greater

Building a Diversified Career Portfolio: Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Ben McDougal In the heart of the Midwest, the Des Moines, Iowa business scene is undergoing a radical transformation. Gone are the days when entrepreneurship was a "fringe" activity or a lonely grind in a basement. Today, it is a vibrant, community-driven lifestyle. In a recent episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast , host Ryan Snaadt sat down with Ben McDougal —a serial entrepreneur, community builder