Stop sacrificing your health for your business! 🚀In this episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast, Ryan Snaadt sits down with fitness expert and entrepreneur Meg Corson. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Meg is on a mission to prove that health is a business metric. From her early days folding towels at a gym to becoming a leader in cellular health and DNA testing, Meg shares how optimizing the human behind the brand is the ultimate key to scaling a successful company.We dive deep into:The "Bio Code" Program: How DNA and cellular testing can eliminate the guesswork in your nutrition and recovery.Midwest Health Traps: Why "Iowa tough" business owners often burn out by neglecting self-care.Why "strong is beautiful" and how lifting heavy builds the confidence CEOs need to win.Habits Over Motivation: The power of small, consistent movements and the "progressive overload" of life. "Your body conquers what your mind controls." — Meg Corson ⏱️ Conversation Timestamps00:06 – Introduction: Why health is a business metric 02:05 – The danger of neglecting internal health as an entrepreneur 04:21 – Meg’s 20-year journey: From the front desk to cellular health 07:37 – Finding empowerment: How fitness became a "Bible" for control 10:34 – Evolving from "No Pain, No Gain" to corrective exercise 13:39 – Building a fitness "tribe" in the Midwest 16:43 – Breaking the intimidation barrier for women in the gym 20:13 – A personal mission: How the loss of her father fueled her passion 23:18 – Finding your "Why" to fuel your discipline 26:49 – The Bio Code: Testing DNA vs. guessing with diets 30:45 – Cellular Nutrition: Seeing inside your cells 35:01 – The scary truth about the health of the next generation 41:37 – The "Wired and Tired" trap of caffeine and low sleep 44:43 – The truth about Ozempic, GLP-1s, and "Skinny Fat" 52:18 – Biohacking favorites: The power of the sauna 57:03 – Raising a 16-year-old "discipline machine" 1:01:43 – Why you should "Chase Failure" 1:06:18 – Unlocking the "Inner Bada**" for women 1:10:02 – Future Goals: Reaching 1 million people through Bio Code 🔗 Connect with Meg CorsonWebsite: MadeStrongMethod.com Instagram: @MadeStrongMethod LinkedIn: Meg CorsonThanks for tuning in for this episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast. Make sure to subscribe to catch future interviews. Follow on TikTok: @rhymeswithoddFollow on Instagram: @rhymeswithodd#RhymeswithOdd #BusinessPodcast

In this episode of the Rhymes Podcast, we sit down with Iowa-based growth strategist Adam Viet, founder of Big Creek Growth, to break down how small business owners can actually use AI—not just talk about it.

While most people are distracted by the hype, Adam focuses on what matters:

👉 Practical AI workflows

👉 Saving time and increasing efficiency

👉 Helping solopreneurs and small businesses scale smarter

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by AI tools or unsure where to start, this episode gives you a clear, actionable path forward.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

Why AI isn’t just for big tech companies

The easiest ways to start using AI (for FREE)

Real-world examples of automation saving hours per week

How small businesses can compete using AI tools

The future of AI and what’s coming next

👤 About Adam Viet:Adam is an Iowa-based growth strategist helping businesses implement high-leverage AI workflows. He’s also the host of the Shooters Touch Basketball Podcast and author of Iowa Startup Silo.----------Timestamps:⏱️ Episode Breakdown(00:00) Intro & Guest IntroductionMeet Adam VietAI strategist helping small businesses implement automationFocus on practical use vs hype(02:02) Why Small Business Owners Should Care About AIAI helps eliminate repetitive tasksMakes operations more efficientFrees up time for growth(03:19) Adam’s Background & Early LifeGrowing up in small-town IowaFarm work and sports shaping work ethic(04:44) From College Athlete to Business OwnerPlayed basketball at UNITransition from fitness → insurance → recruiting(07:13) Career Turning Point & Starting a BusinessRecruiting for a robotics surgery companyLayoff becomes opportunityLaunching Big Creek Growth(09:10) Why AI Demand is ExplodingOverwhelming number of toolsBusiness owners don’t know where to start(11:28) Biggest AI MisconceptionsAI ≠ robotsYou don’t need to automate your entire businessStart with one task(13:05) Best Free AI Tools to Start WithUsing Google GeminiAnalyzing emails, documents, and dataSimple, no-cost entry points(15:07) High-ROI AI Workflows for BusinessesAI phone answering systemsAutomated schedulingData entry automation(17:20) What is a “Fractional Workforce”?Hiring part-time experts (like a CTO)High-level talent without full-time costAccess to experience + network(20:12) Real AI Use Case: Lead Generation AutomationAI scraping contactsAutomated email sequencesScaling outreach without manual work(22:20) Where Businesses Are Losing Time & MoneyMissed calls = lost revenueOwners doing everything themselvesIdentifying the “hole in the boat”(24:47) Must-Have AI Tools for EntrepreneursGoogle GeminiAI assistants (like Lindy)Email automation tools(27:09) Automating Scheduling & WorkflowsCalendly exampleEliminating back-and-forth emailsSaving hours weekly(30:28) AI Assistants & Daily ProductivityText-based AI assistantsManaging schedules and tasksReducing inbox overload(33:10) The AI Arms Race (Google vs Apple vs Others)Big tech competitionIntegration will be the key differentiator(43:19) The Future of AI (Next 3–5 Years)Big companies absorbing smaller toolsFewer standalone platformsMore all-in-one ecosystems(46:14) AI “Slop” & Over-Automation ProblemsLow-quality AI content (especially on LinkedIn)Importance of editing and personalizationUsing AI for ideas—not final output(48:57) Training AI to Sound Like YouCustomizing tone and voiceAvoiding generic contentImproving over time(50:59) Privacy vs Convenience DebateTradeoffs of using AI toolsAdoption will increase over timeSimilar to early internet adoption(52:26) Real-Life AI Workflow ExampleMeal planning → grocery list → orderingEliminating decision fatigueAI as a daily life assistant--------Thanks for tuning in for this episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast. Make sure to subscribe to catch future interviews. Follow on TikTok: @rhymeswithoddFollow on Instagram: @rhymeswithodd#RhymeswithOdd #BusinessPodcast

From the NICU to the espresso machine! In this episode, we sit down with Mel Clark, the founder of Vintage Road Coffee Co., to discuss her incredible journey of turning a rusted-out horse trailer into a thriving coffee empire.

Mel shares the raw reality of leaving a stable career in nursing to bet on herself, the "failure" that taught her the most, and how she’s single-handedly helping to rebuild the community of Granger, Iowa. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a coffee lover, Mel’s story about "bringing color where it’s gray" is the inspiration you need today.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to pivot from a 20-year career into a brand-new industry.

• The "Rust Bucket" transformation: Turning a 1970s trailer into a business.

• Why paying your employees more actually saves you money.

• The secret to finding off-market real estate for your business.

Connect with Mel & Vintage Road Coffee Co:📍 Visit the shop: 2206 Broadway Street, Granger, IA

• 00:00 – Starting a business from a horse trailer.

• 01:58 – Leaving the NICU: Why a nurse started a coffee shop.

• 04:30 – Building the "Vintage Road" brand from scratch.

• 09:13 – Why nursing is the ultimate training for entrepreneurship.

• 17:58 – Finding a rusted 1970s trailer on Facebook Marketplace.

• 21:58 – The "accidental" success of the mobile coffee business.

• 35:53 – Opening a shop inside the hospital where she used to work.

• 39:07 – Owner vs. Operator: Knowing when to hire experts.

• 54:37 – The Madrid Failure: What happens when a location fails?

• 58:46 – How a massage led to her dream real estate deal.

• 1:12:03 – Why Mel pays her staff more than the competition.

• 1:19:16 – Rebuilding Main Street and the future of Granger.

What does it really take to bet on yourself at 19 years old?In this episode of the Rhymes With Odd Podcast, we sit down with Alex Foley, a 23-year-old entrepreneur who dropped out of college to start her own nutrition business—and hasn’t looked back since.From selling duct tape wallets as a kid to owning and operating a thriving shop in Polk City, Alex shares the real, unfiltered journey of entrepreneurship—including the highs, the failures, and the tough lessons that most people don’t talk about.This conversation dives deep into:Taking risks when no one is fully on boardDealing with loss and how it reshapes your prioritiesThe reality of managing employees at a young ageOpening (and closing) a second locationLearning how to delegate and avoid burnoutWhy community is the secret weapon in small businessIf you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, college student questioning the traditional path, or someone building something from scratch—this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro00:23 – Meet Alex Foley, 23-year-old business owner01:56 – How she got started in the nutrition business03:52 – Early entrepreneurial mindset as a kid05:48 – Influence from her mom entrepreneurship & work ethic09:35 – Losing her father & shifting life perspective17:20 – Buying her first business at 1924:07 – Is college necessary for success?27:08 – Early challenges as a young business owner32:01 – Opening a second location and what went wrong36:33 – The emotional side of closing a business39:51 – Refocusing on what matters most41:43 – Lightning round fun + rapid fire44:40 – Hiring and building a great team49:01 – Standing out in a competitive market51:51 – Biggest lessons in business so far55:18 – Biggest misconceptions about her business56:03 – Advice for young entrepreneurs💡 Key TakeawaysYou don’t need to have it all figured out to startExperience is greater than theory when it comes to businessGrowth too fast can hurt more than helpCommunity is everything in small businessFailure can be your greatest teacher📍 Connect with Alex & Polk City NutritionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polkcitynutritionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCNPolkCityIf you’re local to Iowa, stop in and support!🚀 About the PodcastThe Rhymes With Odd Podcast highlights entrepreneurs, creators, and business leaders across Iowa—sharing real stories, real struggles, and real wins to help you grow.🔔 Don’t Forget👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it💬 Comment your biggest takeaway📩 Share with a friend chasing their own business🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes

Ryan kicks off Season 3 of the Rhymes With Odd Podcast with a returning guest — his wife, Paige Snaadt. In this annual update episode, they discuss everything from launching a new content studio to Paige’s growth as a salon owner, adding high-ticket services, and preparing for their third child.

Paige opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, learning to ask for help, and finding balance between ambition and family life. The conversation also dives into marketing strategy, standing out in a crowded industry, and why authenticity wins over trying to be an influencer.

• The evolution of Paige’s salon business after 3 years

• Why business ownership is “as hard as you make it”

• The importance of outsourcing and asking for help

• Behind the scenes of building a new studio space

• Paige’s certification in Harper Ellis hair extensions (only in Iowa)

• The financial and emotional impact of hair extensions for clients

• Creating authentic content vs chasing trends

• Balancing entrepreneurship with parenting

• Navigating uncertainty and long-term business vision

• Mindset shifts for pushing through challenges

• “Owning a business is as easy or as hard as you make it.”

• “I’d rather grow slower and have balance than burn out.”

• “You don’t have to do everything yourself — find the right people.”

• “If you hit a wall, don’t stop — punch through it.”

Ever wonder what is is like to live to nearly 100 years old?

Meet my Grandma, Eileen Snaadt. Grandma is a walking history book, having lived through 16 different presidents, World War II, and many other prominent events over the last 9 decades. Hear how she grew up in rural Iowa dirt poor, riding a horse to school - build ammo and shells for the war effort after class in high school - married my grandpa and maintained a marriage for 71 years, raising 5 children, and how they ran a family mill business through hardship and challenges along the way.

We talk about the biggest problems in society today, how technology is ruining our youth, and her relationship with death after losing most of her peers, friends, and family over the years.

This conversation is not our typical business talk - however I really hope you enjoy hearing her experiences and what 97 years of life has taught her. Some great take aways from this one, I am excited to have this in the catalog for you guys. Let’s go!

Meet Ramona Wink. Ramona is a licensed therapist, helping people through their problems. She also runs a business owner focused small group therapy and coaching program - giving business owners a safe place to discuss their issues and overcome them together. Hear her unique career path as a banker, pastor, therapist, speaker, and business owner. How followed her heart, divorced her husband and married her wife Sue - facing backlash from her peers and social groups. We talk on leading with love and empathy, managing emotions in the workplace, and handling the polarizing political/social climate these days. I think you are going to love this conversation - LET’S GO!

Meet Heather Fox. Heather is the Founder of She is Fox, a business consultancy where she helps founders clear the road to success. Hear how she has navigated multiple business failures, closing down her interior design business and re-invented herself after hitting rock bottom after her divorce.

We talk about how she overcame her internal voice she calls Shelia and the steps she took to rebuild her life when the deck seemed stacked against her. You will leave this interview with some great tactics and a new fire under your backside to get after it this week. LET’S GO!

Thanks for tuning in for this episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast. Make sure to subscribe to catch future interviews. Follow on TikTok: @rhymeswithoddFollow on Instagram: @rhymeswithodd#RhymeswithOdd #BusinessPodcast

Meet Amner Martinez, a Guatemalan-born business owner who is the founder of Infinite Resources, a staffing and headhunting company, as well as his most recent business - Amplified DSM - A podcasting production company. Hear Amner’s incredible story of coming the the US at 9 seeking political asylum with his family and creating his own version of the American Dream. He shares some moving stories about hardships he faced recently when having to layoff a number of staff during a down point in his staffing business, how he started a podcasting business from scratch, and how to prove to yourself that you can handle anything that is thrown at you. We also hit into the personal side of Amner’s life - sharing how he was wrongfully detained by ICE agents 12 years ago and spent 68 days in country jail over a clerical error. No matter what your political beliefs are - watch this full interview and I think you may see things from a new or different perspective.Whether you are curious about his journey in life or business - sit back and enjoy this riveting interview with Amner Martinez. Let’s GO!------Thanks for tuning in for this episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast. Make sure to subscribe to catch future interviews. Follow on TikTok: @rhymeswithoddFollow on Instagram: @rhymeswithodd#RhymeswithOdd #BusinessPodcast

Meet Chris Whalen. Founder of Hyper Energy Bar. A drive through energy drink concept that is taking the Midwest by storm. After launching in 2021, Chris and his team will have developed and constructed 13 locations across Iowa and surrounding states by the end of 2025. He shares what his family restaurant business has taught him about wowing customers with first class hospitality, how to create a polished brand from day one, how to set your goals so high they kind of scare you, and how to have the right people on the rocket ship with you on the way to the moon. What a joy this talk was with Chris - it’s crazy that these types of entrepreneurs are right in our back yard creating companies like this.Chris shares some amazing insight that will motivate you to start a new business or grow yours even faster. Can’t wait to jump in. LETS GO!Thanks for tuning in for this episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast. Make sure to subscribe to catch future interviews. Follow on TikTok: @rhymeswithoddFollow on Instagram: @rhymeswithodd#RhymeswithOdd #BusinessPodcast