The BanMar Podcast

Success is something we all strive for and find in different forms and places. It can be difficult to determine what that means for us, and to stay optimistic when we don’t reach our goals along that road.

In this episode Solomon talks about his road to success as an entrepreneur so far, and the strategies he has devised for continual growth.

June and Sarah have a conversation about effective communication strategies that all leaders should know, and the importance of optimism in all situations. Change is constant, but the worst of it is only temporary!

Supporting local businesses seems to come naturally for most, but sometimes small creative industries that belong in that category are forgotten. Supporting creativity is a great way to help your local economy thrive.

In this episode, Sarah and June speak with Kevin of Media Adventures about the importance of the local film industry. Kevin shares how his passion for film came to be and why it’s so important to let talent shine, locally. He also dives deeper into some of the issues holding the industry back.

We all know that life doesn’t always go as planned. In this episode of the Banowetz Podcast, Rina Jensen sits down with Sarah to talk about what it meant for her to have resilience in business.

Rina is a Business Resiliency Coach with a passion for helping others find their way past setbacks and into success.

Sarah and Jim of The Iowa Motion Picture Association share about following your passions and describe why it’s so rewarding to do what you love.

We all know that life doesn’t always go according to the original plan. Yet sometimes, we find ourselves thriving in those unexpected places we end up in.

In this episode, Sarah talks with Amy Hautt of Warehouse Auto about growing up with an entrepreneurial family and the expectations and realities that don’t always shape up how one might think.

Listen to the episode to find out how strong core values and a willingness to help and hustle led these two sisters to unexpected, but great, places.

Leaders set the culture for their employees’ experiences. In this episode of the Banowetz Podcast, Sarah and James reflect on their experiences in leadership roles and explain how to create a productive and cohesive culture within an organization.

Pizza isn’t a new concept, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for creativity when crafting pies! In this episode of The Banowetz Podcast, Justin explains how Urban Pie sets themselves apart from the competition.

Stephanie and June talk about Stephanie’s experience with balancing work and home life while doing what she loves and being her own boss.

Neil and Deda discuss the hardships and heartwarming moments of running a wedding business as a husband and wife team that allows couples to craft their dream weddings.

Jamie Swanson, business owner and course-creator, discusses what she’s doing to pivot during the Covid-19 shutdown. She discuss the release of her new training to help others during this time, as well.

June Schmidt talks with Sarah about the relationship between leadership and marketing your business, and the foundational issues that could hold back your marketing efforts.

Sarah and June talk with Brett Walters of Computer Heaven about what they do and what it's like to buy and run an existing business.

” [One of the] most overlooked marketing tools, especially today when a lot of people are moving to technology and all this other stuff and social media is…. the whole building one-to-one connections.”

– Rory Knapp

Casey Coberly and Sarah talk about Casey's 10 years as a chiropractor at his own practice and what he's learned along the way about life and business.

Hacap is a very diverse nonprofit in the community that does a lot of different things from food and nutrition to veteran support and initiatives with children.

In this episode, Chris Ackman talks about HACAP’s Community Action Program and other services HACAP provides to support veterans, children and low income individuals and families in the community.

Lynn, Sarah and June discuss Lynn's transition from a career as a journalist to owning a marketing & communications business. They talk about the importance of sharing your story from a marketing standpoint and the process of unlocking the captivating details.

Jess Helburg talks with June and Sarah about starting her business, Bold Rize, as a young adult, and how you are never too young to start a business.

LeeAnn Eddins and Sarah talk about why branding should be boring and how you can still find satisfaction in “boring” brand graphic design work.

LeeAnn Eddins talks to Sarah about her career as a graphic designer working for large and small marketing firms and freelancing, her introduction to branding and the process behind branding a company.

Kris Fassler of Alloy Six talks with Sarah about his experience as an entrepreneur building connections in the community and helping people get the right kind of website for their needs.

Joe Divoky talks about his lifelong struggle with his weight and his process to achieving a healthy weight and lifestyle.

Melody and Sarah talk about what branding is, what makes branding successful and why it’s crucial for every business.

Dr. Orosz and Dr. Tanner talk about how they ended up in their current position and Sarah and June share some of their marketing and leadership experience.

In this episode of the Banowetz Marketing Podcast, Sarah June and Ian talk about the paths one takes in life and how those lead to success.

In this episode of the Banowetz Marketing Podcast, Sarah introduces some of the BanMar team and their roles in the company.

Sarah talks with members of the BanMar team about finding talented young adults with the creative skills to execute marketing initiatives that break out of the traditional realm.