https://simplecast.com The Hutch Podcast Welcome to The Hutch Podcast hosted by Conor Hutchison. The Hutch Podcast interviews highly successful and highly impactful members and alumni of the Iowa Community. For each episode, host, Conor Hutchison will interview some of the most widely known members of the Iowa Community and even some not-so-known members. We will dive into their stories; where did they come from? What was their time at the University of Iowa like? How did they become so successful? And what is their advice for you to chase your dreams and change the world? Sit back, relax, and dare to listen to some of the most inspiring stories to come out of your community. 2023 The Hutch Podcast en Fri, 8 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 8 Mar 2024 12:00:12 +0000 https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com The Hutch Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/89b43820-74fc-4647-bf51-155d707b0ecd/87843c7f-47ee-42bc-9c16-e38c04cbdf1c/3000x3000/hawktalks-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com episodic Welcome to The Hutch Podcast hosted by Conor Hutchison. The Hutch Podcast interviews highly successful and highly impactful members and alumni of the Iowa Community. For each episode, host, Conor Hutchison will interview some of the most widely known members of the Iowa Community and even some not-so-known members. We will dive into their stories; where did they come from? What was their time at the University of Iowa like? How did they become so successful? And what is their advice for you to chase your dreams and change the world? Sit back, relax, and dare to listen to some of the most inspiring stories to come out of your community. Conor Hutchison no https://feeds.simplecast.com/QK9TuAyU alumni stories, arts, career advice, college students, entrepreneurship, hawkeyes, impactful careers, inspiration, next steps from college, successful careers, the university of iowa Conor Hutchison hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com dbf2efd0-12df-4bc6-b006-0bc809f43683 The China Challenge: Insights from Congressman Zach Nunn on Competing Globally On today's episode, we sit down with Congressman Zach Nunn. Congressman Nunn is currently in his first term serving Iowa's third congressional district. He is a 6th generation Iowan and grew up on his family's farm raising sheep, poultry, and growing row crops. As an intelligence officer, Zach served our country for almost two decades in the US Air Force. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee in Congress. He is also a prominent member of the congressional executive commission on China. During today's episode, we dive further into our competition with China and how Iowans and the heartland can combat the intrusive actions of the PRC. 

To learn more about Congressman Nunn go to his website and follow him on Instagram 

Follow Me on Linkedin for more information about the show and our guest 

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For Information on the China Commission and its mission visit it HERE. 

On today's episode, we cover:

  • Congressman Nunn's background. 
  • What is the Congressional-Executive Commission on China? What is its purpose? 
  • Is an economic decoupling possible between the US and China? 
  • What might US-China cooperation look like in the future? 
  • Cyber Warfare with China. TikTok and other social media's role in this fight. 

 

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]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com (Zach Nunn, Conor Hutchison) https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-china-challenge-insights-from-congressman-zach-nunn-on-competing-globally-ACNufUIP On today's episode, we sit down with Congressman Zach Nunn. Congressman Nunn is currently in his first term serving Iowa's third congressional district. He is a 6th generation Iowan and grew up on his family's farm raising sheep, poultry, and growing row crops. As an intelligence officer, Zach served our country for almost two decades in the US Air Force. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee in Congress. He is also a prominent member of the congressional executive commission on China. During today's episode, we dive further into our competition with China and how Iowans and the heartland can combat the intrusive actions of the PRC. 

To learn more about Congressman Nunn go to his website and follow him on Instagram 

Follow Me on Linkedin for more information about the show and our guest 

Follow the show's Instagram HERE.

For Information on the China Commission and its mission visit it HERE. 

On today's episode, we cover:

  • Congressman Nunn's background. 
  • What is the Congressional-Executive Commission on China? What is its purpose? 
  • Is an economic decoupling possible between the US and China? 
  • What might US-China cooperation look like in the future? 
  • Cyber Warfare with China. TikTok and other social media's role in this fight. 

 

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]]> The China Challenge: Insights from Congressman Zach Nunn on Competing Globally Zach Nunn, Conor Hutchison 00:21:39 great power competition, iowa, career advice, politics, congress, china commission, china, the university of iowa no full 12 2 8da34901-423a-4f8e-a229-529f30cb2256 Mane Attractions: The Art and Business of Elite Hair Styling in Iowa City with Bobby Thompson On today's episode, we sit down with Bobby Thompson, co-founder and owner of Thompson & Co Hair Salon. Bobby is a local entrepreneur in Iowa City and founded the popular hair salon with his wife Kayla back in 2015. Having gone to college here in Iowa City Bobby worked different service jobs around downtown before deciding to pursue his passion of making people feel great and confident about themselves. Today Thompson & Co has two locations in Iowa City and Coralville and is a popular destination for students and locals looking for premium cuts and services. Listen in as we go behind the scenes of his business, discussing the origins of the salon, its mission, and what makes it tick.  

Check out Thompson & Co on their website

Follow me on Linkedin for more updates on the show 

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In today's episode, we discuss: 

1. Personal Journey

  • Background and journey to the founding of the salon 
  • Career before Hairstyling.

2. Thompson & Co Salon 

  • How did Thompson & Co. come to be? 
  • Biggest challenges when starting the company. 
  • What do you look for when hiring a new stylist? 
  • In what ways do you guys foster your relationship with the local community?

3. Career and Life Advice 

  • How do you define success? 
  • How do you balance your career with your personal life? 
  • What does Bobby see as the greatest obstacle to success in his life? 
  • What has brought Bobby the most joy and happiness in life? Why?

 

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]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 01:28:50 +0000 hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com (Bobby Thompson, Conor Hutchison) https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mane-attractions-the-art-and-business-of-elite-hair-styling-in-iowa-city-with-bobby-thompson-xWwuR6_x On today's episode, we sit down with Bobby Thompson, co-founder and owner of Thompson & Co Hair Salon. Bobby is a local entrepreneur in Iowa City and founded the popular hair salon with his wife Kayla back in 2015. Having gone to college here in Iowa City Bobby worked different service jobs around downtown before deciding to pursue his passion of making people feel great and confident about themselves. Today Thompson & Co has two locations in Iowa City and Coralville and is a popular destination for students and locals looking for premium cuts and services. Listen in as we go behind the scenes of his business, discussing the origins of the salon, its mission, and what makes it tick.  

Check out Thompson & Co on their website

Follow me on Linkedin for more updates on the show 

Follow our Instagram

In today's episode, we discuss: 

1. Personal Journey

  • Background and journey to the founding of the salon 
  • Career before Hairstyling.

2. Thompson & Co Salon 

  • How did Thompson & Co. come to be? 
  • Biggest challenges when starting the company. 
  • What do you look for when hiring a new stylist? 
  • In what ways do you guys foster your relationship with the local community?

3. Career and Life Advice 

  • How do you define success? 
  • How do you balance your career with your personal life? 
  • What does Bobby see as the greatest obstacle to success in his life? 
  • What has brought Bobby the most joy and happiness in life? Why?

 

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]]> Mane Attractions: The Art and Business of Elite Hair Styling in Iowa City with Bobby Thompson Bobby Thompson, Conor Hutchison 00:43:53 iowa, entrepreneur, iowa city, career advice, entrepreneurship, inspiration, business, hairstyling, the university of iowa no full 11 2 95e50650-33f3-4009-8174-65995510d8c2 Healthcare of the Future, Navigating Fundraising and Operating as a CEO, and Keys to Success with Jon Lensing Jon Lensing is the Co-founder and CEO of Openloop. OpenLoop is a Des Moines-based startup powering the telehealth industry from end-to-end solutions that streamline virtual care. After graduating from medical school at the University of Iowa, Jon and his co-founders started OpenLoop.  As the pandemic shocked the world OpenLoop found itself in a unique position to capitalize on the rapidly changing healthcare industry. Today, OpenLoop serves thousands of clients worldwide and continues to grow and expand operations to connect patients with medical professionals. 

In this episode with Jon Lensing, we discuss: 

1. Personal Journey and Founding of OpenLoop

  • Jon's background and journey to founding OpenLoop. 
  • Current business model of OpenLoop. 
  • How do early founders build moats? 

2. Telehealth Industry trends, size, competitors, and future

  • What does the future of healthcare and telehealth look like? 
  • How close are we to the human-to-model healthcare interface? What will AI's effect on the industry look like? 
  • What is the relationship between telehealth and mental health look like? 

3. Fundraising Lessons and Tips

  • What to expect from Iowa VCs vs coastal investors. 
  • Do all VCs add value? 
  • How do you maintain the growth of the company while fundraising? 
  • Fundraising and acquisition strategies. 
  • Is it good to fundraise in a heavily regulated market? 

4. Leadership Lessons 

  • Biggest leadership lessons over the past 4 years. 
  • What is the core role of a CEO? 
  • What is the key to a motivated and talented workforce? 
  • What is the greatest piece of advice you've received as a founder? 

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]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:22:49 +0000 hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com (Jon Lensing, Conor Hutchison) https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/healthcare-of-the-future-navigating-fundraising-and-operating-as-a-ceo-and-keys-to-success-with-jon-lensing-OlE3QTQw Jon Lensing is the Co-founder and CEO of Openloop. OpenLoop is a Des Moines-based startup powering the telehealth industry from end-to-end solutions that streamline virtual care. After graduating from medical school at the University of Iowa, Jon and his co-founders started OpenLoop.  As the pandemic shocked the world OpenLoop found itself in a unique position to capitalize on the rapidly changing healthcare industry. Today, OpenLoop serves thousands of clients worldwide and continues to grow and expand operations to connect patients with medical professionals. 

In this episode with Jon Lensing, we discuss: 

1. Personal Journey and Founding of OpenLoop

  • Jon's background and journey to founding OpenLoop. 
  • Current business model of OpenLoop. 
  • How do early founders build moats? 

2. Telehealth Industry trends, size, competitors, and future

  • What does the future of healthcare and telehealth look like? 
  • How close are we to the human-to-model healthcare interface? What will AI's effect on the industry look like? 
  • What is the relationship between telehealth and mental health look like? 

3. Fundraising Lessons and Tips

  • What to expect from Iowa VCs vs coastal investors. 
  • Do all VCs add value? 
  • How do you maintain the growth of the company while fundraising? 
  • Fundraising and acquisition strategies. 
  • Is it good to fundraise in a heavily regulated market? 

4. Leadership Lessons 

  • Biggest leadership lessons over the past 4 years. 
  • What is the core role of a CEO? 
  • What is the key to a motivated and talented workforce? 
  • What is the greatest piece of advice you've received as a founder? 

Check out and subscribe to my Substack for more information on episodes and guests: 

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]]> Healthcare of the Future, Navigating Fundraising and Operating as a CEO, and Keys to Success with Jon Lensing Jon Lensing, Conor Hutchison 00:49:48 telehealth, iowa, venture capital, university of iowa, career advice, entrepreneurship, healthcare, inspiration, business no full 10 2 20ca9860-eb78-42c0-92c4-d75c1222b938 Statecraft, Spying, and the Moral Dilemmas of Modern Espionage with James Olson Check out James Olson's books: 

Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying 

To Catch A Spy: The Art of Counterintelligence 

In this episode with James Olson, we discuss: 

1. Personal Journey and Public Service:

  • James' Background and how he was contacted by the CIA 
  • How did Jim get discovered by the CIA?

2. Historical Roots of Intelligence: 

  • What are the historical roots of intelligence and its uses in history?

3. College Campuses and Higher Education in Espionage Operations: 

  • How are the PRC and MSS infiltrating our higher education institutions in the US? 
  • How do we combat the intrusion of the Chinese government in education?
  • Why should college students care about these operations? 

4. Modern Intelligence Gathering and Operations: 

  • What is the current state of US intelligence operations? What more should we be doing? 
  • What is the difference between the Chinese Intelligence and US intelligence operations? 
  • Will HUMINT always be essential to the mission? 
  • What should the relationship between the public and intelligence agencies look like moving forward? 
  • Is modern statecraft an Infinite or Finite game? 

5. Fair Play: Moral Dilemmas of Spying 

  • Deciphering what is moral and immoral in spying. 
  • Is intelligence a war weapon? Does it come under St. Thomas Aquinas' Just War Theory? 
  • Spying in historical philosophies and arguments. 
  • How did you ground yourself in your faith while undercover? 

 

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]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:48:53 +0000 hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com (James Olson, Conor Hutchison) https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/statecraft-spying-and-the-moral-dilemmas-of-modern-espionage-with-james-olson-YIbZaE82 Check out James Olson's books: 

Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying 

To Catch A Spy: The Art of Counterintelligence 

In this episode with James Olson, we discuss: 

1. Personal Journey and Public Service:

  • James' Background and how he was contacted by the CIA 
  • How did Jim get discovered by the CIA?

2. Historical Roots of Intelligence: 

  • What are the historical roots of intelligence and its uses in history?

3. College Campuses and Higher Education in Espionage Operations: 

  • How are the PRC and MSS infiltrating our higher education institutions in the US? 
  • How do we combat the intrusion of the Chinese government in education?
  • Why should college students care about these operations? 

4. Modern Intelligence Gathering and Operations: 

  • What is the current state of US intelligence operations? What more should we be doing? 
  • What is the difference between the Chinese Intelligence and US intelligence operations? 
  • Will HUMINT always be essential to the mission? 
  • What should the relationship between the public and intelligence agencies look like moving forward? 
  • Is modern statecraft an Infinite or Finite game? 

5. Fair Play: Moral Dilemmas of Spying 

  • Deciphering what is moral and immoral in spying. 
  • Is intelligence a war weapon? Does it come under St. Thomas Aquinas' Just War Theory? 
  • Spying in historical philosophies and arguments. 
  • How did you ground yourself in your faith while undercover? 

 

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]]> Statecraft, Spying, and the Moral Dilemmas of Modern Espionage with James Olson James Olson, Conor Hutchison 01:07:35 James Olson received his law degree from the University of Iowa. He served for over thirty years in the clandestine service of the Central Intelligence Agency, mostly overseas conducting clandestine operations behind enemy lines. In addition to several foreign assignments, he held the title of Chief of Counterintelligence at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Jim is also a professor at Texas A&M's Bush School of Government and Public Service, teaching classes on intelligence, counterintelligence, national security, counter-terrorism, and international crisis management. Jim has been awarded the Intelligence Medal of Merit, the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal, the Donovan Award, and several distinguished service citations. On top of that he is the author of 'Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying' and 'To Catch a Spy: The Art Of Counterintelligence'. His books are commonly used within the recruiting and training curriculum of the CIA today. James Olson received his law degree from the University of Iowa. He served for over thirty years in the clandestine service of the Central Intelligence Agency, mostly overseas conducting clandestine operations behind enemy lines. In addition to several foreign assignments, he held the title of Chief of Counterintelligence at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Jim is also a professor at Texas A&M's Bush School of Government and Public Service, teaching classes on intelligence, counterintelligence, national security, counter-terrorism, and international crisis management. Jim has been awarded the Intelligence Medal of Merit, the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal, the Donovan Award, and several distinguished service citations. On top of that he is the author of 'Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying' and 'To Catch a Spy: The Art Of Counterintelligence'. His books are commonly used within the recruiting and training curriculum of the CIA today. iowa, cia, university of iowa, intelligence, statecraft, ethics, diplomacy, inspiration, spying no full 9 2 243ec284-dd43-4ccd-8fd8-d0827f71f92a Inside the US Congress and Current Events with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks It was great to sit down with Congresswoman Miller-Meeks to discuss her journey and career prior to  Congress and to discuss her perspectives on recent events both in Congress and around the world. If you would like to learn more about Congresswoman Miller-Meeks you can head over to her website at https://millermeeks.house.gov/. 

Follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast

Some show notes: 

Childhood and Background

01:15 Childhood and Background 

08:00 Career in the military and achieving graduate degrees

11:15 Miller-meeks advice on how to take calculated risk

14:00 Meaning of leadership  

Congressional Career and Legislative Priority 

18:42 Winning her first election by only 6 votes

24:45 Just how hard is it to get a bill enacted into law in Congress? 

28:35 Healthcare Policy

Current State of US Congress

34:50 Recent Speaker election in House of Representatives

44:12 Leadership in the House

Ukraine, Israel, and the United States role in the world 

52:40  United States' role in Ukraine 

1:00:00 Israel-Hamas and the Importance of Israel in the Middle East

 

 


 

 

 

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]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:37:23 +0000 hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com (Conor Hutchison) https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/inside-the-us-congress-and-current-events-with-congresswoman-mariannette-miller-meeks-0jhSlx5K It was great to sit down with Congresswoman Miller-Meeks to discuss her journey and career prior to  Congress and to discuss her perspectives on recent events both in Congress and around the world. If you would like to learn more about Congresswoman Miller-Meeks you can head over to her website at https://millermeeks.house.gov/. 

Follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast

Some show notes: 

Childhood and Background

01:15 Childhood and Background 

08:00 Career in the military and achieving graduate degrees

11:15 Miller-meeks advice on how to take calculated risk

14:00 Meaning of leadership  

Congressional Career and Legislative Priority 

18:42 Winning her first election by only 6 votes

24:45 Just how hard is it to get a bill enacted into law in Congress? 

28:35 Healthcare Policy

Current State of US Congress

34:50 Recent Speaker election in House of Representatives

44:12 Leadership in the House

Ukraine, Israel, and the United States role in the world 

52:40  United States' role in Ukraine 

1:00:00 Israel-Hamas and the Importance of Israel in the Middle East

 

 


 

 

 

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]]> Inside the US Congress and Current Events with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks Conor Hutchison 01:07:05 Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks has represented Iowa's 1st Congressional District since 2021. At 18, congresswoman Miller-Meeks enlisted in the army, serving 24 years as a nurse and doctor. A first-generation college student, Miller-Meeks earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Texas Christian University. She earned her Master's in education from the University of Southern California, and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas at Houston. Miller-Meeks won her seat in 2020 by a margin of only 6 votes. Marking one of the closest congressional races in United States history - after 3 unsuccessful campaign attempts. Miller-Meeks serves on numerous committees and subcommittees where she draws on her history in healthcare and is an active proponent for veteran and healthcare policies for the state of Iowa and the United States. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks has represented Iowa's 1st Congressional District since 2021. At 18, congresswoman Miller-Meeks enlisted in the army, serving 24 years as a nurse and doctor. A first-generation college student, Miller-Meeks earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Texas Christian University. She earned her Master's in education from the University of Southern California, and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas at Houston. Miller-Meeks won her seat in 2020 by a margin of only 6 votes. Marking one of the closest congressional races in United States history - after 3 unsuccessful campaign attempts. Miller-Meeks serves on numerous committees and subcommittees where she draws on her history in healthcare and is an active proponent for veteran and healthcare policies for the state of Iowa and the United States. no full 8 1 f9dd8239-9bb7-46b2-a8f4-7af8d4f2be1a Eric Engelmann on Venture Capital and the State of VC in Iowa Eric and I had a great discussion about Venture Capital in Iowa and the greater Midwest. From discussing Eric's journey as an entrepreneur to an investor as well as digging into his $22M fund ISA Ventures, Eric drops a ton of knowledge and advice for listeners!

For more information about ISA Ventures, you can visit their website here: https://www.isaventures.com/

Follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast 

To contact Conor you can send an email to hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com

Here are some show notes: 

Entrepreneurship Journey 

01:25 Eric's journey to entrepreneurship 

05:50 Founding Geonetric 

07:50 Getting into investing 

11:00 Why it's important to have an exit strategy as a founder

ISA Ventures 

12:50 What is Venture Capital? 

15:00 Who are the LPs in ISA Ventures

18:25 Pros and Cons of sticking to only Iowa investments

20:30 What do you look for before investing in a company and team? 

22:05 Analyzing market sizes of potential investments

24:13 ISA Ventures $22M fund model 

29:26 Balancing risk and diversification on investments

32:30 What happens when a company has a liquidation event? 

State of Iowa VC 

35:15 Upcoming industries to look at in Iowa and the Midwest 

37:25 Iowa Innovation 

42:07 Do you need to be an expert in a specific industry? 

46:45 Local groups helping bridge the gap between startups and VC 

50:15 How does Iowa position itself for more outside VC investment? 

Wrap Up Questions

52:15 How can students learn more about VC?

54:40 Books and Podcast that Eric recommends: 

Built to Sell Radio Podcast

20VC by Harry Stebbings 

Scaling People by Claire Johnson 

Venture Deals by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson 

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]]> Fri, 3 Nov 2023 20:06:39 +0000 hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com (Conor Hutchison) https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/eric-engelmann-on-venture-capital-and-the-state-of-vc-in-iowa-GJExg4EU Eric and I had a great discussion about Venture Capital in Iowa and the greater Midwest. From discussing Eric's journey as an entrepreneur to an investor as well as digging into his $22M fund ISA Ventures, Eric drops a ton of knowledge and advice for listeners!

For more information about ISA Ventures, you can visit their website here: https://www.isaventures.com/

Follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast 

To contact Conor you can send an email to hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com

Here are some show notes: 

Entrepreneurship Journey 

01:25 Eric's journey to entrepreneurship 

05:50 Founding Geonetric 

07:50 Getting into investing 

11:00 Why it's important to have an exit strategy as a founder

ISA Ventures 

12:50 What is Venture Capital? 

15:00 Who are the LPs in ISA Ventures

18:25 Pros and Cons of sticking to only Iowa investments

20:30 What do you look for before investing in a company and team? 

22:05 Analyzing market sizes of potential investments

24:13 ISA Ventures $22M fund model 

29:26 Balancing risk and diversification on investments

32:30 What happens when a company has a liquidation event? 

State of Iowa VC 

35:15 Upcoming industries to look at in Iowa and the Midwest 

37:25 Iowa Innovation 

42:07 Do you need to be an expert in a specific industry? 

46:45 Local groups helping bridge the gap between startups and VC 

50:15 How does Iowa position itself for more outside VC investment? 

Wrap Up Questions

52:15 How can students learn more about VC?

54:40 Books and Podcast that Eric recommends: 

Built to Sell Radio Podcast

20VC by Harry Stebbings 

Scaling People by Claire Johnson 

Venture Deals by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson 

Check out and subscribe to my Substack for more information on episodes and guests: 

https://conorhutchison.substack.com/

]]> Eric Engelmann on Venture Capital and the State of VC in Iowa Conor Hutchison 00:58:33 Eric Engelmann started his college career at Iowa State University before transferring to The University of Iowa where he received his bachelor's in economics from the Tippie College of Business. After a short stint as a software engineer out of college Eric founded his company Geometric. Eventually, Eric decided to go from operator to investor and founded ISA Ventures. ISA Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that looks to back innovative founders and their companies. Eric has invested in more than 40 companies through the Iowa Startup Accelerator Fund and is an active mentor and advisor around the state and region. Eric Engelmann started his college career at Iowa State University before transferring to The University of Iowa where he received his bachelor's in economics from the Tippie College of Business. After a short stint as a software engineer out of college Eric founded his company Geometric. Eventually, Eric decided to go from operator to investor and founded ISA Ventures. ISA Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that looks to back innovative founders and their companies. Eric has invested in more than 40 companies through the Iowa Startup Accelerator Fund and is an active mentor and advisor around the state and region. no full 7 1 cc6e4e8a-fd25-4cb6-9182-75d927c86a51 Miss Iowa USA 2023 Grace Lynn Keller It was great to sit down with Miss Iowa USA 2023, Grace Lynn Keller. Grace had some great stories about her time as a student and advice for listeners and young women looking to follow in her footsteps. If you would like to reach out to Grace be sure to find her on her social media platforms @missiowausa and @gracelynnkeller. 

Some notes from the show: 

02:00 Grace's time at Iowa 

05:25 Start in pageantry competitions 

09:00 Miss America vs Miss USA competitions 

13:18 Breakdown of pageantry competitions

19:50 What it means to have a public image 

23:55 Importance of being vulnerable and being yourself 

26:00 Advice for younger women looking to go into pageantry

30:00 Representing Iowa's values and culture

32:45 2023 Miss USA competition 

40:00 Read to Succeed Initiative 

Books Grace recommends: 

Confidence Code by Katty Kay 

The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest 

Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger 

Anything Hemingway! (the best suggestion so far!)

Follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast and visit our website www.hawktalkspodcast.com

Thanks for listening! 

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]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:46:00 +0000 hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com (Conor Hutchison) https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/miss-iowa-usa-2023-grace-lynn-keller-NZFxDH1a It was great to sit down with Miss Iowa USA 2023, Grace Lynn Keller. Grace had some great stories about her time as a student and advice for listeners and young women looking to follow in her footsteps. If you would like to reach out to Grace be sure to find her on her social media platforms @missiowausa and @gracelynnkeller. 

Some notes from the show: 

02:00 Grace's time at Iowa 

05:25 Start in pageantry competitions 

09:00 Miss America vs Miss USA competitions 

13:18 Breakdown of pageantry competitions

19:50 What it means to have a public image 

23:55 Importance of being vulnerable and being yourself 

26:00 Advice for younger women looking to go into pageantry

30:00 Representing Iowa's values and culture

32:45 2023 Miss USA competition 

40:00 Read to Succeed Initiative 

Books Grace recommends: 

Confidence Code by Katty Kay 

The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest 

Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger 

Anything Hemingway! (the best suggestion so far!)

Follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast and visit our website www.hawktalkspodcast.com

Thanks for listening! 

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]]> Miss Iowa USA 2023 Grace Lynn Keller Conor Hutchison 00:57:48 Grace Lynn Keller is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in journalism and mass communications. Grace is currently the crown holder for Miss Iowa USA 2023. She is also the Vice President of a media, marketing, and production company where she helps clients from around the world find their voice, tell their stories, and develop their brand. Her company, Executive Podcast Solutions, produces and oversees over 50 podcasts, YouTube shows, and Social Media and influencer marketing campaigns around the world. Grace is also a huge bookworm and traces her desire to study journalism and her success in the business world back to discovering her love of literature at a young age. This led to the creation of her platform, Read To Succeed. To date, she's traveled over 30,000 miles and worked with over 5,000 students across multiple states, presenting literacy programming for kids in rural and low-income communities. Her goal is to inspire students to understand the importance of strong literacy skills and how to use those skills as a springboard to discover their own passions and purposes. Grace Lynn Keller is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in journalism and mass communications. Grace is currently the crown holder for Miss Iowa USA 2023. She is also the Vice President of a media, marketing, and production company where she helps clients from around the world find their voice, tell their stories, and develop their brand. Her company, Executive Podcast Solutions, produces and oversees over 50 podcasts, YouTube shows, and Social Media and influencer marketing campaigns around the world. Grace is also a huge bookworm and traces her desire to study journalism and her success in the business world back to discovering her love of literature at a young age. This led to the creation of her platform, Read To Succeed. To date, she's traveled over 30,000 miles and worked with over 5,000 students across multiple states, presenting literacy programming for kids in rural and low-income communities. Her goal is to inspire students to understand the importance of strong literacy skills and how to use those skills as a springboard to discover their own passions and purposes. no full 6 1 5138996d-b652-435a-be29-317bb54bf138 Developing Yourself as a Leader with Mark Kaufman It was great to hear about Mark's journey and his wisdom on leadership in your professional career and personal life.  Athletico's success as one of the largest physical therapy companies in the country is a true testament to Mark's leadership and the culture built at Atheltico. It was great talking with Mark about his company and life!

Some notes from the show: 

02:00 Mark's time at Iowa

09:30 Outpatient physical therapy and its need for improvement

14:20 Athletic Trainers vs Physical Therapy 

19:30 Why relationships matter so much in the founding of a business 

24:45 Why failure isn't an option

27:25 Developing confidence as a founder and leader

29:35 Importance of your personal network

34:18 How leadership roles change with the growth of your company

38:12 Keeping the best version of yourself

42:45 What it means to be a life long learner

48:00 Building your personal board of directors

Books and Podcast Mark recommends: 

How I Built This Podcast by Guy Raz

Pour Your Heart Into It by Howard Schultz  

Setting The Table by Danny Meyer 

Follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast 

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]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 14:10:46 +0000 hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com (Conor Hutchison) https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/developing-yourself-as-a-leader-with-mark-kaufman-_Hm8N3B4 It was great to hear about Mark's journey and his wisdom on leadership in your professional career and personal life.  Athletico's success as one of the largest physical therapy companies in the country is a true testament to Mark's leadership and the culture built at Atheltico. It was great talking with Mark about his company and life!

Some notes from the show: 

02:00 Mark's time at Iowa

09:30 Outpatient physical therapy and its need for improvement

14:20 Athletic Trainers vs Physical Therapy 

19:30 Why relationships matter so much in the founding of a business 

24:45 Why failure isn't an option

27:25 Developing confidence as a founder and leader

29:35 Importance of your personal network

34:18 How leadership roles change with the growth of your company

38:12 Keeping the best version of yourself

42:45 What it means to be a life long learner

48:00 Building your personal board of directors

Books and Podcast Mark recommends: 

How I Built This Podcast by Guy Raz

Pour Your Heart Into It by Howard Schultz  

Setting The Table by Danny Meyer 

Follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast 

Thanks for listening! 

 

Check out and subscribe to my Substack for more information on episodes and guests: 

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]]> Developing Yourself as a Leader with Mark Kaufman Conor Hutchison 01:03:23 Mark Kaufman is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Athletico Physical Therapy a leading provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy. Athletico offers the highest quality orthopedic rehabilitation services to communities, employers, and athletes in over 950 locations throughout 25 states and the District of Columbia. He attended the University of Iowa, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training and Physical Education in 1986. In 1988, Kaufman obtained an M.S. in Exercise and Sports Sciences from the University of Arizona, and in 1989 he earned his B.S. in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University. Athletico employs over 9000 clinical and administrative staff and offers over 50 specialty programs and services. The growth of Athletico’s outreach programs has mirrored the advancement of their patient care. Athletico remains very much a close-knit, caring place to work, where a strong work ethic, commitment to continuing education, and dedication to superior customer service and community service are highly valued. Mark Kaufman is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Athletico Physical Therapy a leading provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy. Athletico offers the highest quality orthopedic rehabilitation services to communities, employers, and athletes in over 950 locations throughout 25 states and the District of Columbia. He attended the University of Iowa, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training and Physical Education in 1986. In 1988, Kaufman obtained an M.S. in Exercise and Sports Sciences from the University of Arizona, and in 1989 he earned his B.S. in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University. Athletico employs over 9000 clinical and administrative staff and offers over 50 specialty programs and services. The growth of Athletico’s outreach programs has mirrored the advancement of their patient care. Athletico remains very much a close-knit, caring place to work, where a strong work ethic, commitment to continuing education, and dedication to superior customer service and community service are highly valued. iowa, physical therapy, entrepreneurship, business no full 5 1 d24ce4c6-f5de-4c23-98da-3602fe7f2528 Steve Davis Founder and CEO of Bio::Neos We're back with another great episode with a local entrepreneur Steve Davis! It was great to sit down with Steve and talk about his time at Iowa as well as his career and journey building his company Bio::Neos. 

Here are some notes from the show:

01:05 Time at Iowa 

09:15 Interest and passion for computer programming 

14:40 Best ways to learn full-stack and web development 

21:00 Start of Bio::Neos on campus 

24:20 Bio::Neos 

29:40 Integrating AI into our lives

35:40 The importance of side-hobbies

38:30 Wrap up 

Books and Podcast Steve suggests: 

Endurify Podcast by Mario Minnaert 

Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark Winters 

Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Series 

For more information about Bio::Neos and Steve visit their website https://bioneos.com/

Follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast 

Thanks for listening! 

 

 

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]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:25:46 +0000 hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com (Conor Hutchison) https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/steve-davis-founder-and-ceo-of-bio-neos-o8DSdwNO We're back with another great episode with a local entrepreneur Steve Davis! It was great to sit down with Steve and talk about his time at Iowa as well as his career and journey building his company Bio::Neos. 

Here are some notes from the show:

01:05 Time at Iowa 

09:15 Interest and passion for computer programming 

14:40 Best ways to learn full-stack and web development 

21:00 Start of Bio::Neos on campus 

24:20 Bio::Neos 

29:40 Integrating AI into our lives

35:40 The importance of side-hobbies

38:30 Wrap up 

Books and Podcast Steve suggests: 

Endurify Podcast by Mario Minnaert 

Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark Winters 

Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Series 

For more information about Bio::Neos and Steve visit their website https://bioneos.com/

Follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast 

Thanks for listening! 

 

 

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]]> Steve Davis Founder and CEO of Bio::Neos Conor Hutchison 00:47:23 Steve Davis received his bachelor’s in 2001 and his Masters in 2003 from The University of Iowa. Steve developed a groundbreaking software program for his master's thesis that served as the foundation and founding of his company, Bio::Neos. Bio::Neos works to enable advanced life sciences research by working as scientific technology architects to create custom platforms for their customers in biotechnology, life sciences, and more. Before Steve was developing innovative software solutions he was a student at the University of Iowa, a varsity athlete on the men’s gymnastics team, and worked actively in the College of Engineering’s coordinated laboratory for computational genomics. Steve still resides in the Iowa City area and comes back to the university frequently to help and advise entrepreneurial students on their ideas and projects. Steve Davis received his bachelor’s in 2001 and his Masters in 2003 from The University of Iowa. Steve developed a groundbreaking software program for his master's thesis that served as the foundation and founding of his company, Bio::Neos. Bio::Neos works to enable advanced life sciences research by working as scientific technology architects to create custom platforms for their customers in biotechnology, life sciences, and more. Before Steve was developing innovative software solutions he was a student at the University of Iowa, a varsity athlete on the men’s gymnastics team, and worked actively in the College of Engineering’s coordinated laboratory for computational genomics. Steve still resides in the Iowa City area and comes back to the university frequently to help and advise entrepreneurial students on their ideas and projects. iowa, career advice, entrepreneurship, software development, ai, business no full 4 1 8ad71f29-b165-47e4-bcf2-f82effde4e32 Matt Swift Founder and CEO of Big Grove Brewery This is another great episode! Matt is a rockstar in the local Iowa community with all of his successful ventures. It was a pleasure to sit down with Matt and discuss his journey and advice for students and young professionals. 

Here are some show notes from the episode: 

01:30 Matt's background in Iowa 

05:30 Matt's start in the restaurant business partnering up with his Mom

08:25 The start of Red's Alehouse and craft beer journey 

11:40 Starting a craft brewery career out of a basement

13:20 The founding of Big Grove Brewery in Solon, IA 

19:30 Scaling BGB  to one of the largest breweries in Iowa 

21:30 Maintaining a positive culture and relentless hospitality while you're scaling your business

26:45 Determining what the concept is for new ventures

31: 20 The state of craft beer in Iowa and the Midwest

38:00 Career and life advice for college students  

39:42 Books and podcast Matt recommends: 

Atomic Habits by James Clear 

Culture Code: The secrets of highly successful groups 

41:00 Rapid Fire round

 

Thank you to Matt for coming on! There are a ton of good lessons and advice for listeners in this episode. Be sure to check out Big Grove Brewery on their website https://biggrove.com/pages/iowa-city and on their Instagram @biggrovebrewery 

For more information about The Hutch Podcast visit www.hawktalkspodcast.com and follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast

 

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]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:36:07 +0000 hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com (Conor Hutchison) https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/matt-swift-founder-and-ceo-of-big-grove-brewery-weosXEK_ This is another great episode! Matt is a rockstar in the local Iowa community with all of his successful ventures. It was a pleasure to sit down with Matt and discuss his journey and advice for students and young professionals. 

Here are some show notes from the episode: 

01:30 Matt's background in Iowa 

05:30 Matt's start in the restaurant business partnering up with his Mom

08:25 The start of Red's Alehouse and craft beer journey 

11:40 Starting a craft brewery career out of a basement

13:20 The founding of Big Grove Brewery in Solon, IA 

19:30 Scaling BGB  to one of the largest breweries in Iowa 

21:30 Maintaining a positive culture and relentless hospitality while you're scaling your business

26:45 Determining what the concept is for new ventures

31: 20 The state of craft beer in Iowa and the Midwest

38:00 Career and life advice for college students  

39:42 Books and podcast Matt recommends: 

Atomic Habits by James Clear 

Culture Code: The secrets of highly successful groups 

41:00 Rapid Fire round

 

Thank you to Matt for coming on! There are a ton of good lessons and advice for listeners in this episode. Be sure to check out Big Grove Brewery on their website https://biggrove.com/pages/iowa-city and on their Instagram @biggrovebrewery 

For more information about The Hutch Podcast visit www.hawktalkspodcast.com and follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast

 

Thanks for listening! 

 

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]]> Matt Swift Founder and CEO of Big Grove Brewery Conor Hutchison 00:44:28 Episode 3 I sit down with Matt Swift! Matt is a native Iowan and grew up in the hospitality industry working with his mother. he attended the University of Iowa but left early to follow her into the restaurant business. He has opened and operated over 15 projects in Iowa including, Big Grove Brewery, St. Burch Tavern, Red's Alehouse, 30Hop, Pullman's, Tribute, and many more! These hospitality projects focus on more than great food and drink - they focus on creating community and bringing people together. With high-end architecture, great food, and warm atmospheres, the projects aim to create a strong sense of place. These projects have helped foster both the business atmosphere and culture of each of the neighborhoods in which they are located. Matt was awarded the 2018 Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the 2019 Junior Achievements Business Hall of Fame Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. Matt lives in his hometown of Iowa City on the Iowa River with his wife, Cayla, and their two children. Episode 3 I sit down with Matt Swift! Matt is a native Iowan and grew up in the hospitality industry working with his mother. he attended the University of Iowa but left early to follow her into the restaurant business. He has opened and operated over 15 projects in Iowa including, Big Grove Brewery, St. Burch Tavern, Red's Alehouse, 30Hop, Pullman's, Tribute, and many more! These hospitality projects focus on more than great food and drink - they focus on creating community and bringing people together. With high-end architecture, great food, and warm atmospheres, the projects aim to create a strong sense of place. These projects have helped foster both the business atmosphere and culture of each of the neighborhoods in which they are located. Matt was awarded the 2018 Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the 2019 Junior Achievements Business Hall of Fame Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. Matt lives in his hometown of Iowa City on the Iowa River with his wife, Cayla, and their two children. career advice, entrepreneurship, craft beer, life advice, business no full 3 1 f0281554-fd00-4b8c-9f14-ba52339aa427 Steve Grubbs Founder and CEO VictoryXR Intro

1:40 Steve's background and decision on choosing Iowa for college

3:12 Why were student politics in college the hardest politics Steve has been involved in? 

5:15 Lessons learned while in college

6:45 Being involved in presidential campaigns in Iowa as a young adult 

Politics

9:25 Steve's thoughts on moving away from Iowa as first state election and caucus for presidential campaigns 

11:28 Steve's thoughts on the upcoming 2024 presidential election 

13:09 Creating the state's first education technology bill as a state rep

15:00 What are the biggest roadblocks in education right now? 

Hiring Process and Preparation for Your Career

15:30 How Steve and his company decide to hire new employees and how necessary critical thinking is in the hiring process 

17:15 Higher education and is it preparing students for the professional world? 

VictoryXR

19:17 What is VictoryXR and it's mission

21:35  Education, Time-traveling, and Triple-A gameplay 

23:30 Future of Education and EdTech

Wrap-Up 

Books that Steve suggests for entrepreneurs: 

Good to Great by Jim Collins 

0 to 1 by Peter Thiel 

The Founders by Jimmy Soni

Books to understand the world: 

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

Podcast to Listen to: 

How I Built This with Guy Raz

This was a great episode with Steve! If you would like to learn more about Steve and what VictoryXR are doing you can head over to their website at www.victoryxr.com

For more information about the show and your host visit www.hawktalkspodcast.com and follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast

Thanks for listening! 

 

 

Check out and subscribe to my Substack for more information on episodes and guests: 

https://conorhutchison.substack.com/

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:12:14 +0000 hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com (Conor Hutchison) https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/steve-grubbs-founder-and-ceo-victoryxr-euRU5KRQ Intro

1:40 Steve's background and decision on choosing Iowa for college

3:12 Why were student politics in college the hardest politics Steve has been involved in? 

5:15 Lessons learned while in college

6:45 Being involved in presidential campaigns in Iowa as a young adult 

Politics

9:25 Steve's thoughts on moving away from Iowa as first state election and caucus for presidential campaigns 

11:28 Steve's thoughts on the upcoming 2024 presidential election 

13:09 Creating the state's first education technology bill as a state rep

15:00 What are the biggest roadblocks in education right now? 

Hiring Process and Preparation for Your Career

15:30 How Steve and his company decide to hire new employees and how necessary critical thinking is in the hiring process 

17:15 Higher education and is it preparing students for the professional world? 

VictoryXR

19:17 What is VictoryXR and it's mission

21:35  Education, Time-traveling, and Triple-A gameplay 

23:30 Future of Education and EdTech

Wrap-Up 

Books that Steve suggests for entrepreneurs: 

Good to Great by Jim Collins 

0 to 1 by Peter Thiel 

The Founders by Jimmy Soni

Books to understand the world: 

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

Podcast to Listen to: 

How I Built This with Guy Raz

This was a great episode with Steve! If you would like to learn more about Steve and what VictoryXR are doing you can head over to their website at www.victoryxr.com

For more information about the show and your host visit www.hawktalkspodcast.com and follow us on Instagram @thehutchpodcast

Thanks for listening! 

 

 

Check out and subscribe to my Substack for more information on episodes and guests: 

https://conorhutchison.substack.com/

]]> Steve Grubbs Founder and CEO VictoryXR Conor Hutchison 00:29:14 On Today's Episode, we sit down with Steve Grubbs. Steve graduated from the University of Iowa with an undergraduate degree in finance. After graduating Steve jumped into presidential campaigns where he ran Bob Dole's Iowa Campaign before returning to school. While getting his law degree Steve started his campaign for state representative. Eventually, he won and served from 1990 to 1996 where four of those years were spent as chairman of the House Education Committee where he authored the state's first education technology bill. Nowadays Steve spends his time innovating and changing the future of education and education technology with his company VictoryXR. Founded in 2016, VictoryXR looks to introduce innovative ways for students to learn through virtual and augmented reality. Since the company's founding, online education has rapidly expanded around the country and the world. Steve and his team at VictoryXR offer immersive classrooms and campuses through virtual reality and are working to shape the future for students learning online and in the metaverse. On Today's Episode, we sit down with Steve Grubbs. Steve graduated from the University of Iowa with an undergraduate degree in finance. After graduating Steve jumped into presidential campaigns where he ran Bob Dole's Iowa Campaign before returning to school. While getting his law degree Steve started his campaign for state representative. Eventually, he won and served from 1990 to 1996 where four of those years were spent as chairman of the House Education Committee where he authored the state's first education technology bill. Nowadays Steve spends his time innovating and changing the future of education and education technology with his company VictoryXR. Founded in 2016, VictoryXR looks to introduce innovative ways for students to learn through virtual and augmented reality. Since the company's founding, online education has rapidly expanded around the country and the world. Steve and his team at VictoryXR offer immersive classrooms and campuses through virtual reality and are working to shape the future for students learning online and in the metaverse. no full 2 1 2de1c20c-b20c-46c9-9f73-de2cea0eb823 Amanda Boleyn: Self-Discipline, Drive, and Focus as Students This episode is full of information and advice for students and young professionals! Starting off, Conor and Amanda sit down and discuss Amanda's time at the University of Iowa. Amanda talks about some of the organizations she was involved in as a student including Dance Marathon and running for student senate. Amanda and Conor take a deep dive into lessons learned as a student in college and what some of those lessons meant going into her professional career. 

Amanda discusses what it meant for her to be comfortable being uncomfortable and what it takes to really excel at whatever you want to do in your career. After briefly discussing her time at Target and Wells Fargo we turn to her career as a entrepreneur and how taking that leap changed her life forever. 

We take a dive into Amanda's time as host of the She Did It Her Way podcast. Listen as Amanda discusses everything from what it took to be vulnerable enough and confident enough to start the show to lessons learned along the way from digital marketing to online product development. 

Other than talking about Amanda's success in the podcast world we also discuss the growth vs. fixed mindset that is so fundamental to entrepreneurship and success in the professional world. Around the 35-minute mark Amanda and I discuss some of the most important parts of what it means to have self-discipline as a college student and young professional. Amanda walks us through the WHAT, WHY, and HOW of creating self-discipline by creating restraints and where you should really put your energy to succeed. 

Towards the end of the episode around the 40-minute mark, we discuss what it takes to maintain focus and discipline to achieve your goals.  The first episode wraps up with a quick rapid-fire round about Iowa. 

This was a great first episode and couldn't have asked for a better guest with Amanda! Be sure to go find Amanda at https://attentionaudit.com/ 

Follow The Hutch Podcast on Instagram @thehutchpodcast and head over to our website to learn more about the show. https://www.hawktalkspodcast.com/

Here are the books and podcasts Amanda recommends! 

"Hands Off Investor" - Audiobook 

"Legacy Wealth Podcast"

"Women Invested in Real Estate Podcast"

Thanks for listening!

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]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:30:06 +0000 hawktalkspodcast@gmail.com (Conor Hutchison) https://hawk-talks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/title-amanda-boleyn-self-discipline-drive-and-focus-as-students-iKMSR0zg This episode is full of information and advice for students and young professionals! Starting off, Conor and Amanda sit down and discuss Amanda's time at the University of Iowa. Amanda talks about some of the organizations she was involved in as a student including Dance Marathon and running for student senate. Amanda and Conor take a deep dive into lessons learned as a student in college and what some of those lessons meant going into her professional career. 

Amanda discusses what it meant for her to be comfortable being uncomfortable and what it takes to really excel at whatever you want to do in your career. After briefly discussing her time at Target and Wells Fargo we turn to her career as a entrepreneur and how taking that leap changed her life forever. 

We take a dive into Amanda's time as host of the She Did It Her Way podcast. Listen as Amanda discusses everything from what it took to be vulnerable enough and confident enough to start the show to lessons learned along the way from digital marketing to online product development. 

Other than talking about Amanda's success in the podcast world we also discuss the growth vs. fixed mindset that is so fundamental to entrepreneurship and success in the professional world. Around the 35-minute mark Amanda and I discuss some of the most important parts of what it means to have self-discipline as a college student and young professional. Amanda walks us through the WHAT, WHY, and HOW of creating self-discipline by creating restraints and where you should really put your energy to succeed. 

Towards the end of the episode around the 40-minute mark, we discuss what it takes to maintain focus and discipline to achieve your goals.  The first episode wraps up with a quick rapid-fire round about Iowa. 

This was a great first episode and couldn't have asked for a better guest with Amanda! Be sure to go find Amanda at https://attentionaudit.com/ 

Follow The Hutch Podcast on Instagram @thehutchpodcast and head over to our website to learn more about the show. https://www.hawktalkspodcast.com/

Here are the books and podcasts Amanda recommends! 

"Hands Off Investor" - Audiobook 

"Legacy Wealth Podcast"

"Women Invested in Real Estate Podcast"

Thanks for listening!

Check out and subscribe to my Substack for more information on episodes and guests: 

https://conorhutchison.substack.com/

]]> Amanda Boleyn: Self-Discipline, Drive, and Focus as Students Conor Hutchison 00:55:55 Amanda Boleyn graduated from Iowa in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in finance. After graduating, Amanda jumped into the corporate world by working with Target as an Executive Team Leader before joining Wells Fargo for a short time. Following her entrepreneurial spirit, Amanda decided to leave all that behind and take the entrepreneurial leap into running her own business as a sales coach and trainer. Shortly after that, Amanda started the She Did It Her Way podcast in 2015 and amassed an enormous following and millions of downloads from around the world. The She Did It Her Way podcast became a world-renowned show and was featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur.com, and other top media platforms as one of the top podcasts for women and business. Amanda decided to shut down The She Did It Her Way podcast in 2021 after 7 years and almost 500 episodes. Nowadays Amanda is working on her new entrepreneurial project, Attention Audit, which aims to help customers streamline their productivity and accomplish their goals. Amanda Boleyn graduated from Iowa in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in finance. After graduating, Amanda jumped into the corporate world by working with Target as an Executive Team Leader before joining Wells Fargo for a short time. Following her entrepreneurial spirit, Amanda decided to leave all that behind and take the entrepreneurial leap into running her own business as a sales coach and trainer. Shortly after that, Amanda started the She Did It Her Way podcast in 2015 and amassed an enormous following and millions of downloads from around the world. The She Did It Her Way podcast became a world-renowned show and was featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur.com, and other top media platforms as one of the top podcasts for women and business. Amanda decided to shut down The She Did It Her Way podcast in 2021 after 7 years and almost 500 episodes. Nowadays Amanda is working on her new entrepreneurial project, Attention Audit, which aims to help customers streamline their productivity and accomplish their goals. no full 1 1