Ep. 114: How To Manage 5 Businesses Without Losing Your Mind w/ Jeremiah Terhark

About this episode

Jeremiah Terhark shares insights on managing multiple businesses and scaling from a small operation to a large agency.

In the world of Iowa business, few names are as synonymous with the "web" as Jeremiah Terhark. As the Founder and CEO of Webspec, a Des Moines-based marketing powerhouse, Terhark has spent over two decades navigating the volatile waters of technology, real estate, and seasonal retail.Recently, Jeremiah sat down with host Ryan Snaadt on the Rhymes with Odd podcast—Iowa’s premier show for business and personal development. In this episode, the two dive deep into what it takes to scale a company from a one-man dorm room operation to a multi-state agency with over 50 employees.If you are a Des Moines business owner or a marketing professional looking to level up, here are the key takeaways from Jeremiah’s 20-year journey.Key Takeaways from the Interview(03:10) From Farm to Tech: A fourth-generation farm kid, Terhark taught himself web development via library books and started Webspec in high school, eventually scaling it to a team of 50.(08:23) Early Hustle: In 2001, at age 16, he began selling websites door-to-door, using his youth as a conversation starter and gaining early clients like an auto dealership and a hearse business.(21:48) Navigating Business Lows: Terhark…

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Snaadt

Guest: Jeremiah Terhark

Topics covered

• business management
• entrepreneurship
• marketing
• scaling companies
• technology

Keywords

• business
• marketing
• entrepreneur
• scaling
• technology
• Iowa
• Webspec

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Webspec

Places: Iowa, Des Moines

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