We were honored to sit down and chat with our good friend, Ben Doak. Ben has been in the sales business as an insurance broker since 2017. In this episode Ben walks us through his career journey so far as a self-employed insurance broker, sharing the insights from the experiences he has had. No matter what business you are in, there is wisdom you can take away from this conversation on how to stay disciplined, sell your product and grow your business.

doakagency.com

Book Recomendations:

-Never Split The Difference

-The Miracle Morning

-There is a hole in my lovecup

To kick-off 2024 Nathan has pulled together data to create a short local real estate/market update.

-The BCP is back! We are once again honored to speak with Shane Anderson, a nurse practitioner/owner of Re:Generations Health located in Oskaloosa IA. We kick off 2024 with Shane delving into a different, and often overlooked aspect of business. Your personal health and how a healthy body and mind leads to greater success in your vocation.

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Sam McNeely is the owner of HighPoint Construction in Knoxville IA. Today on the podcast, Sam shares his story of starting, and now operating a construction team. Sam explains how important the of building local connections, and especially working to build a good reputation is in the construction business. If you are thinking about jumping into the world of trades or are already in the business. this is the podcast for you! 

Don't miss today's show! Businessman Tim Galeazzi comes on the podcast to share his vast knowledge in the realm of business purchasing, starting, owning and operating. Formally a sales rep for a large pharmaceutical business, Tim is now the founder/owner of Iowa Pointing Labs. A hunting and family dog training and selling business. He also has bought and flipped multiple other companies for a profit. In the podcast, Tim shares the experiences he went through in both those endeavors, as well as the lessons he learned along the way.

The hosts of the Business Connect Podcast are honored to host Mr. Ryan Shields on the podcast. Ryan is the vice president of Washington State bank based out of Washington IA. In this interview, Ryan gives his unique perspective on the sometimes confusing world of banking. From explaining the differences between loan types to revealing the most challenging part of his job as a bank lender, This is a podcast you don't want to miss if you have an interest in the fascinating world of finance. 

KEY QUOTES:

"Banking is about trust, and like any other business it is about doing good quality work for good quality people"

"You can make a good loan to a bad person and lose your money, but you can make a bad loan to a good person and they will pay you back if it's their last penny"

The Business Connect Podcast is honored to host Dr. JD Welander on the show! Dr. JD is a practicing general surgeon out of Pella IA. In addition to his job in the medical field, JD is an active real estate investor. In today's show, he delves into his experience in his investing career, breaking down how he is successfully able to balance his medical practice with real estate all while raising a family. Later in the show, JD digs deep into the importance of financial education and gives several helpful book recommendations as well. This episode is a MUST listen for those interested in investing WHILE working their career job. THANKS FOR LISTENING AND ENJOY THE SHOW!

JD's Book Recommendations:

The hosts of the Business Connect Podcast are honored to have Rev. Bill Smith on the show! Bill is show host Nathan's father, and the pastor of Cornerstone Reformed Church in Carbondale IL. Bill brings a fresh perspective to the world of business by diving deep into why Christians ought to be at the forefront of business ventures. Later in the podcast, Bill breaks down capitalism and shows the Christian roots of the economy in general. This episode is a MUST listen for Christians in every walk of life in/thinking about how to conduct themselves in what seems to be the secular world of business dealings. 

The Business Connect Podcast is back with another show! The hosts of BCP are honored to have Carl Lantz on the podcast. Carl is an active law enforcement officer, self-made real estate investor, and the father of 12 children! In today's episode, Carl dives deep into his real estate career, breaking down the asperations and actions that led him to where he is today. 

Key Topics Discussed:

Introduction

Why Real Estate.

Involving the Family.

My Goals

Book Recommendations