Fractional executive roles surge 5400%. Is this the Iowa executive talent stopgap we need?

University of Iowa Student invents platform to give students career clarity

"What am I supposed to do now?" It's the question every student wants to know the answer to, but few mentors or advisors know how to answer. The Founder of NexPath, Sriram Pullapantula says this is the challenge he is focused on solving. The platform finds valuable skills, certifications and experience, and properly connects students with future career paths. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/sriram-pullapantula [https://iowapodcast.com/sriram-pullapantula/] ⚖️ Get guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown [https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown] 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq [https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq] Pullapantula says the applications for the tech are numerous. He sees educational institutions using it to guide students, and he sees companies using it to locate talent that otherwise would have flown under their radar. He believes most students are selling themselves short, missing massive opportunities.

Iowa Secretary of State, Paul Pate announces new business record!

It's official, 38,591 new businesses were formed in Iowa in fiscal year 2026, the state's biggest single year jump in at least a decade. That brings out total to 344,679 active businesses and Iowa Secretary of State, Paul Pate comes in the studio to break it all down, also discussing their anti-fraud and anti-trafficking efforts. Pate also unpacks the new STOP Fraud Act (HF2678), a law his office advocated for that fights fraudulent business filings. He also explain how his office has been making online processes more efficient so his staff remains present to help expedite Iowans requests and he explains why his office has activated area businesses to look for, and fight human trafficking. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/new-iowa-business-record [https://iowapodcast.com/new-iowa-business-record/] ⚖️ Get guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown [https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown] 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq [https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq]

Managing Gen Z: Financially savvy, purpose-driven, high-touch check ins

Like every generation before them, Generation Z has often received criticism and accusations of being soft or poor at communication. While it may be true they have lacked social interactions due to COVID-19 related shutdowns, Jeff Garrison of Results on Purpose explains how their unique purpose-driven focus can be an asset to your company. Based in Iowa, Garrison works with executive leadership teams around the county. Gen Z complaints abound, but beyond the rhetoric Gen Z is very driven when your company explains it's purpose and values clearly he says. One thing to note is their need for constant validation through check-ins. Some leaders see this as annoying, while others see this as an opportunity to shape young employees to grow. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/jeff-garrison-results-on-purpose [https://iowapodcast.com/jeff-garrison-results-on-purpose/] ⚖️ Get guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown [https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown] 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq [https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq]

Jethro's BBQ Social media team shares strategy: people over tech

Tens of thousands of views for balancing drinks on a server tray? Jethro's BBQ social media team posts content that, upon first inspection, doesn't seem to have anything to do with their line of business. But clearly something is working. Social media leads, Mason Jeffries and Macy Dirksen, discuss people is more important than tech. 💡 Show Page: https://iowapodcast.com/local-business-social-media-advice [https://iowapodcast.com/local-business-social-media-advice] ⚖️ Guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown [https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown] 🐖 Free $30 gift card from Jethro's: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq [https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq] Jeffries and Dirksen, both University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business grads, explain the method behind the madness and why business owners over complicate social media marketing. They explain why short videos of antics and getting tossed into dish water are more relatable to viewers than what most other local business owners do.

Managing employee trauma and building loyal cultures with Dr. Nataliya Stone

Almost every employee will go through a traumatic experience in their life and whether you recognize it or not, they will bring emotional baggage into the workplace. Should leaders support their staff in these times or keep a respectful distance? Nataliya Stone, PhD shares detailed research that shows the right kind of support actually builds unwavering loyalty and top-tier culture at your company. Stone says leaders are trained for nearly every workplace scenario, but not what to do when employees lose a spouse, get cancer, have to care for a dying parent, or go through a divorce. She explains why embracing this taboo topic isn't just good for the employee, but your company as a whole. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/handling-trauma-at-work [https://iowapodcast.com/handling-trauma-at-work/] ⚖️ Get guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown [https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown] 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq [https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq]