Connor Mowery

The Launch Cast Powered by Advance Southwest Iowa

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This podcast shines a spotlight on the builders, risk-takers, and problem-solvers shaping Southwest Iowa. From scrappy startups to established local businesses, we dive into the real stories behind the people driving growth in our communities. Each episode features honest conversations about what it actually takes to start, grow, and sustain a business here, including the wins, the setbacks, and the lessons learned along the way.

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Connor Mowery

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The LaunchCast RevPitch 2026 Applications Opening Soon 02.07.2026 23:00

RevPitch 2026 is almost here, and applications open July 15. Conner Mowery with Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation and Kelsey Stupfell with TS Bank talk through the application process, the live pitch event, who should apply, and how RevPitch helps small businesses build connections, confidence, and momentum.

From YouTube Hobby to Real Business | The Launch Cast Ep. 2 26.05.2026 22:38

What happens when creativity meets entrepreneurship? In Episode 2 of The Launch Cast , Dylan Berry shares how experimenting with electronics and synthesizers evolved into a real business opportunity. Hosted by Conner Mowery and Todd Studer, this episode explores: The reality of launching a niche product Building a following online DIY culture and innovation Why entrepreneurship starts with solving...

From Garage Hobby to Bourbon Brand: How This Iowa Distillery Launched 🚀 28.04.2026 33:10

Yes… Southwest Iowa has its own bourbon distillery. And the story behind it is even better. In this episode of The Launch Cast , Connor Mowery interviews Terry Richardson, founder of Judge Richards Distillery, about building a business from the ground up right here in Pottawattamie County. Inside this episode: The origin story (and why it almost didn’t happen) What it takes to launch in a regulate...