Entrepreneurial Journeys of July

Each month on Entrepreneur People. Real Stories. it is a privilege to bring the stories of entrepreneurs to you via Blog Talk Radio. In these interviews, the people who aspire and realize their passions share experiences of what they’ve learned from the process.

July 7:  Zachary Mannheimer, Director of The Des Moines Social Club, takes us on a tour of this visionary and eclectic venue located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Zach explains why he sees Des Moines as the perfect hub for this convergence of the arts, collaboration, and connection. (podcast #116)

July 14: Nancy Nehlsen of Nehlson Communications and Boomerful offers candid and thoughtful insights from her 30+ years of experience owning a business. Her story is the kind that everyone needs to hear in these tight times. Based in a small town on the Illinois and Iowa border, Nehlsen and her staff have not only survived in this past couple of years but thrived. (podcast #117)

July 21:  Mindee Doney and Julie Pickens of Boogie Wipes share a captivating story of success. For 2009, these mom-preneurs expect to generate sales of $6 million. Learn from their experiences as they take us on the journey of developing these handy saline wipes, manufacturing and launching them, and how they’ve grown the business exponentially in just a few years. (podcast #118)

July 28: Steve Shearer, co-owner of Chocolate Story Book, waxes poetic on the subject of chocolate but relates a terrific entrepreneurial tale too. Learn how he, and his wife Meg, came to own this beautiful destination shop located in West Des Moines, and also built new avenues of sweet success.  (podcast #119)

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