The MBI EDGE

WE'RE BACK! Welcome to Season 4 of The MBI EDGE podcast. Our hosts, Tara and Ben went LIVE and delivered what will be coming this season, from new topics/new speakers and guests and even an opportunity to submit questions and put our very own hosts in the hotseat. You don't want to miss this season. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

For this podcast, we sat down with Shelly Charter and Natasha Winterbottom of the American Parkinson Disease Association Iowa Chapter to raise awareness about how the disease impacts our friends and family.

Trey Seiser of Henkel Construction shares how MBEye on the Future program shaped his leadership journey, expanded his industry perspective, and prepared him to step into a meaningful role on the MBI Board of Directors.

This episode of MBI Edge: What Were You Thinking explores how construction professionals can build a stronger, more resilient body through practical strategies in movement, nutrition, recovery, and mindset with fitness expert Jen Fischer.

Join Tara Rinehart as she sits down with Chelsea Husum, bestselling author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and founder of American GPR & Coring, breaks down how authentic communication, adaptability, and straight-up honesty can transform leadership, strengthen teams, and prevent costly breakdowns on the jobsite.

Listen in on this latest episode of The MBI EDGE, to hear about a new approach through the Nation’s Largest Direct Primary Care Network.

This podcast is sponsored by McGill Junge Wealth Management Hear from Trent Burley of McGill Junge Wealth Management about the actual strategies needed to employ when looking at succession planning.

In this episode, we sit down with Zach Giglio, AI strategist and founder of GCM, to talk about what AI can really do for construction firms today. If you're attending the MBI Winter Conference, this conversation is your preview of why Zach's AI Accelerator for Construction course is a must-attend, hands-on experience designed to deliver immediate ROI.

Construction safety leaders are being called to do more than enforce rules—they’re being asked to influence culture, prevent serious incidents, and lead change from the front office to the frontline. In this episode, Jason Kunz shares why the Safety Professionals Masterclass at MBI Winter Conference is a must-attend experience for safety managers and directors ready to elevate their impact and dri...

“Join current MBI Board Chair Gordon Parker and President and CEO Chad Kleppe as they re-cap 2025 and share their perspectives going into 2026. Besides ending the year with our highest membership number in the history of MBI, some of the other highlights that happened during Gordon’s tenure as chair include the a roll-out of the BuildHer initiative, expansion of MBI’s training and education progra...

Newly elected Majority Leader, Senator Mike Klimesh of Spillville, IA joins the MBI Edge for a preview of the 2026 Legislative Session and the perspective of Senate Republicans.

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 insi...

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...

This podcast is sponsored by McGill Junge Wealth Management “This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended as legal or tax advice. McGill Junge does not render tax advice. Consult with a tax professional for tax advice that is specific to your situation.”

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.

In this episode of What Were You Thinking? , host Tara Rinehart of Master Builders of Iowa sits down with Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention. Together, they explore the urgent need to remove stigma around mental health in construction, share practical tools and resources for workers and leaders, and highlight how simple actions—like a con...

You’ve probably heard Ryan Leak on leadership podcasts or read one of his bestselling books. We get to dig into his brand-new book: A New York Times best-seller " How to Work with Complicated People." And boy are we complicated to work with. Ryan will also be joining us in person for an exclusive session at our 2026 Winter Conference on Tuesday, February 24th, from 2–4 PM . We are gifting every pa...

For the first time, The MBI EDGE is moving to YouTube! We are Iowa’s premier association for the commercial building industry focused on advocacy, education and resources and we are pleased to show you around our new studio. We hope you’ll subscribe to our channel and follow along as we educate, develop, grow, and enhance our member companies and the industry at large.

MBI is partnering again with Construction Angels for the 3rd year in hosting a golf tournament to benefit those who have lost a loved one due to a jobsite fatality. Hear from CEO Kristi Ronyak and MBI’s Ben Hammes on details about the charity, who they serve and how you can get involved in supporting this effort!

Planning your exit from your business might feel like a distant prospect, but exit planning is simply proper business planning and a process that should begin long before you’re ready to transition out. To simplify the complex process of exit planning into actionable concepts that every business owner should understand, listen in on how our sponsor coaches the use the Exit Planning Institute’s 5-4...