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Iowa Manufacturing Podcast

Iowa Manufacturing Podcast
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Manufacturing is Iowa's most innovative, creative, and productive sector. Delivering the lion's share of Iowa's GDP, the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast tells the story of our state's economic heroes. Hosted by Leisa Fox, subscribe for a weekly deep dive with leaders in manufacturing, those who support them, and leaders who empower their infrastructure. Guests include Iowa Economic Development Authority Director, Debbie Durham. Gentry Collins, CEO of American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, and BJ Spyksma, CEO of Aplos, and many others. Fox has a long history of developing collaborative business relationships and networks in Iowa. During her time at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, she led their revenue efforts, increasing membership by 30% and more than doubling revenues. Most recently she ran Youth Emergency Service & Shelter where she guided them through a merger with another agency and worked herself out of a job. Today, she runs Fox Growth Strategies, a boutique fractional business development firm.
Top 14% by pitch volume (Rank #7022 of 50,000)Data updated Feb 10, 2026

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Episodes
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Category
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Audience: 4K–8K / month
Canonical: https://podpitch.com/podcasts/iowa-manufacturing-podcast
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Reply rate: Under 2%

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Building Auto-Jet and Beyond: John Rapp on Entrepreneurship

Fri Nov 07 2025

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John Rapp, President of Auto-Jet Muffler Corporation, joins the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey and the principles that guide his decision-making. From launching ventures to building synergies with his sister company, Heartland Harness, John explains how discernment shapes which projects move forward and how he maintains a competitive edge. He also explores the critical role of workforce and supply chain in manufacturing success. With pride in leading one of the most technically skilled teams in the country, John emphasizes that talent is the foundation of resilience and growth. His reflections provide both practical takeaways and inspiration for leaders across Iowa and beyond. Find this show on your favorite app: https://iowapodcast.com/john-rapp

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John Rapp, President of Auto-Jet Muffler Corporation, joins the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey and the principles that guide his decision-making. From launching ventures to building synergies with his sister company, Heartland Harness, John explains how discernment shapes which projects move forward and how he maintains a competitive edge. He also explores the critical role of workforce and supply chain in manufacturing success. With pride in leading one of the most technically skilled teams in the country, John emphasizes that talent is the foundation of resilience and growth. His reflections provide both practical takeaways and inspiration for leaders across Iowa and beyond. Find this show on your favorite app: https://iowapodcast.com/john-rapp

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Top 14% by pitch volume (Rank #7022 of 50,000)
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5.0
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Publish cadence
Weekly
Dormant
Episode count
127
Data updated
Feb 10, 2026
Social followers
342

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What is Iowa Manufacturing Podcast about?

Manufacturing is Iowa's most innovative, creative, and productive sector. Delivering the lion's share of Iowa's GDP, the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast tells the story of our state's economic heroes. Hosted by Leisa Fox, subscribe for a weekly deep dive with leaders in manufacturing, those who support them, and leaders who empower their infrastructure. Guests include Iowa Economic Development Authority Director, Debbie Durham. Gentry Collins, CEO of American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, and BJ Spyksma, CEO of Aplos, and many others. Fox has a long history of developing collaborative business relationships and networks in Iowa. During her time at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, she led their revenue efforts, increasing membership by 30% and more than doubling revenues. Most recently she ran Youth Emergency Service & Shelter where she guided them through a merger with another agency and worked herself out of a job. Today, she runs Fox Growth Strategies, a boutique fractional business development firm.

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