Join us for a conversation with Liz Forkin Bohannon — social entrepreneur, author, and 2026 MBI Winter Conference keynote speaker — as she unpacks The Community Quotient™. Liz’s inspiring message challenges us to rethink success, embrace curiosity, and lead with courage and community at the center.

Tune in to hear from one of Iowa’s legislative leaders talk about the 2026 Legislative Session!

Join Ben Hammes and Tara Rinehart to get a preview of the 2026 MBI BuildHer Program and how it’s designed to equip Iowa’s construction industry with the skills, confidence, and connections to advance their teams. Hear what makes this year’s experience unique—and why now is the time to invest in yourself and sign up.

In this episode of The MBI Edge: What Were You Thinking?, Tara Rinehart, Vice President of Industry Education sits down with Winter Conference keynote speaker Ben Nemtin to explore how buried dreams, purposeful action, and energy-driven living can unlock both personal and professional growth. Ben shares the powerful story behind his “Make the Impossible Possible” message and offers practical insights that challenge leaders in Iowa’s commercial construction industry to reconnect with purpose, take action, and expand what they believe is possible.

Tune in to hear from one of Iowa’s legislative leaders talk about the 2026 Legislative Session!

Join us for a brief explanation of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) with implementer, Mark Stanley. Learn how to grow your business using a series of tools that help clarify your vision and give you traction towards measurable results!

We sat down with James McNaughton of Neumann Brothers to garner an in-depth look at what is top of mind for young professionals in the commercial building industry. Added bonus: hear from him on what the MBI YBuilder program is all about and how you can participate!

In October, MBI Cares turns its focus to breast cancer awareness by supporting CanDo Cancer—an organization that stands beside women during one of life’s hardest journeys. Host Tara Rinehart welcomes CanDo Cancer’s Deonne Winkel and Leah Hill for an inspiring discussion about vulnerability, resilience, and the impact of community giving. Together, they remind us that the power to heal often begins with the power to help. Check out CanDo Cancer’s resources.

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In this episode of The MBI Edge: What Were You Thinking, host Tara Rinehart sits down with keynote speaker and founder of Fear:LESS Inside™, Darryl Bellamy Jr. Together, they explore how fear shapes our lives and leadership—and how we can transform it into a tool for growth. Get a preview of what’s in store at MBI’s 2026 Winter Conference and discover your own path to fear less.