Life as an Outsider

Steve Anthony: Personal Trainer & Sobriety Advocate

Steve Anthony is a personal trainer and advocate for sobriety. We worked together at a gym, and he is passionate about fitness. We have an honest conversation about working out, alcohol, and addiction. Give this one a listen; I think you'll like it!Life as an Outsisder: https://linktr.ee/outsiderpod
 

Jeremiah Byron: The Bigfoot Society

Season 4 is off to a bang with Jeremiah Byron, the host of The Bigfoot Society podcast. Where does the idea of Bigfoot come from? What is the Van Meter Visitor? We may not have all the answers; but we're having a blast learning along the way. Give this one a listen; I think you'll like it!Bigfoot Society: https://linktr.ee/thebigfootsociety
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Matt Gibson: Forever Home Inspection

This episode sponsored by Northgate Marketing!
 
Matt Gibson is the owner of Forever Home Inspection. We talk about what goes into a home inspection, and the necessity of it. It's a great episode to finish out season 3. Give this one a listen; I think you'll like it!
Forever Home Inspection: https://www.foreverhomeinspection.com/iowa
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Maria Abbas: The Boho Vase

The Boho Vase is a home goods store based in Ankeny. Maria started it out of her home, and eventually opened her own brick and mortar store just off the Uptown Ankeny area. We talk about how she came up with the name, the idea of a store, and what makes her so passionate about the industry. Maria is awesome, and I love chatting with her. Give this one a listen; I think you'll like it! The Boho Vase: https://shopthebohovase.com/
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Connor Weatherman: Elite Pressure & Soft Wash Services

Connor is the owner of Elite Pressure and Soft Wash services. Elite offers washing services for your entire home, from your house to your deck to whatever else is needed! Connor and I chat about what it was like to turn a fun hobby into a business, and how he's continued to grow it through word of mouth and local signage. Give this one a listen; I think you'll like it!Elite Pressure and Soft Wash Services: https://www.facebook.com/ElitePressureIA
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Justin and Tiffany: Twisted Fizz

This episode sponsored by Northgate Marketing!Twisted Fizz is a soft drink cart based out of Bondurant; Justin and Tiffany started with a dream, and have managed to bring the unique flavors and styles of "dirty sodas" to the midwest. We talk about how they ended up together, Tiffany's love for the youth in their local community, and their hope they have for the future. Give this one a listen; I think you'll like it!
Twisted Fizz: https://www.instagram.com/twisted_fizz
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Ike Seymour: Big Daddy’s BBQ

This episode is sponsored by Northgate Marketing!Big Daddy's BBQ was a restaurant on the South Side of Des Moines. Now, Ike Seymour has turned it into a BBQ sauce company with several different flavors. Ike and I talk about sauce, family, and the restaurant industry. We chat about Big Daddy, and how he loved to make people sweat with his sauce. His sauce is good, and his conversation is great. Give this one a listen; I think you'll like it!
 
Big Daddy's BBQ: https://bigdaddysoriginalbbq.com/
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Northgate Marketing: https://wearenorthgate.com/

Gabi Krieger: Passion Studios

Passion Studios is a playing-based music studio in Ankeny, IA. I chat with the owner Gabi Krieger on how a playing-based teaching system differentiates from the more traditional way many of us learned how to play music. We talk failure, success, and the importance of keeping parents involved in kids lives. Give this one a listen. I think you'll like it!
Passion Studios: https://www.passionstudiosmusic.com/
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Anna Johnson: Grace Ballet and Acrobatics

Grace Ballet and Acrobatics studio was founded in Ankeny by Anna Johnson. Growing up as a dancer herself, Anna learned how much she loved it and wanted to teach others. So, she started her own studio, dedicated to teaching kids that they are worth more than they believe, and that there is a place for them. She loves kids, and loves teaching. Give this one a listen; I think you'll like it!
Grace Ballet and Acrobatics: https://www.graceballet.com/
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Elida Wiseman: Always Baked-Sweets and Treats

Always Baked-Sweets and Treats was started with one principle in mind: these desserts are always baked with love. And in talking with owner Elida Wiseman, I can tell you that it is a fact. Elida is a warm individual with a love for baking, as well as a passion for pushing boundaries by incorporating different ingredients than you might think into her baked goods. I loved chatting with her (and eating the goodies she brought us), and I think you'll like this one. Give it a listen!
Always Baked-Sweets and Treats: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbakeddsm/
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