Insight on Business

Small Business Spotlight Meet Gerald Young

Our Small Business Spotlight shines today on Young G's BBQ Sauce and its founder Gerald Young. Gerald, a veteran, says that he wants to give back to the nation that has given him so many opportunities including becoming an entrepreneur. Here we talk about his background, his service and the sauce he says is actually good for you. We're willing to try. Meet Gerald Young. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

The Business News Headlines & More 25 June 2019

Each day we bring you news and information that makes our business news calendar. Today we've got these stories for you as well as a Small Business Spotlight featuring Gerald Young from Young G's BBQ Sauce....and yeah...it's good stuff!

• Trade, Trade, Trade and G-20;
• Companies finding work-arounds to tariffs;
• Oh Oh...the Insta-Pot;
• Big drug deal to talk about and why it matters;
• Home prices rebound and that is good and bad;
• A scary story about the cost of long term care and why it matters.

Those stories plus our conversation with Gerald Young a veteran who says he wants to give back to a nation that has given him opportunities with his Young G's BBQ Sauce. Meet Gerald in our Small Business Spotlight. 

Thanks for listening! 

Business, Art & Networking with Laura

Each week we chat with Laura Kinnard from Drake University, Des Moines Area Community College and DMBizMixer.com about business events happening in the greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. This week kicks off Art Week and we talk about art as a business. Then spend some time with us about the new DSM Magazine event, this time in Indianola, the big project at Water Works that...ironically was rained out. We talk about funding and the Des Moines Social Club not to be confused with Social Media Day with the Social Media Club of Des Moines. Also we've got some networking for women and much more. Enjoy! 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

The Business News Headlines & More 24 June 2019

Welcome to Monday and the business news headlines for the 24th of June...thanks as always for being here and clicking through. Today we've got these stories and a click away for Laura Kinnard.

• Along with everything else Midwestern Farmers face big hurdles;
• Gaming is gambling you are into throwing $ at them;
• The fast food world has a new star;
• Fresh beef and McDonald's a good investment;
• Legal issues between two big companies over a name;
• Supreme Court and tariffs;
• New issues with Iran;
• Robots at Casey's General Store?

Those stories plus Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com joins me to chat it up about art as a business, the Des Moines Social Club (not to be confused with the Social Media Club of Des Moines...which we also talk about), the DSM Magazine event and networking for women.

Thanks for listening! 

Stuff to DO with Cityview!

Each week we headline Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Today he's brought along staffer Trevor Babcock to help fill in details about music, sports, arts, entertainment and fun. Don't expect anything too serious here...after all, it's Friday Fun on the Business News Hour. Enjoy your weekend! 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

The Business News Headlines & More 21 June 2019

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Hour and thanks for coming by. Today we're not only checking some of the top business stories we're also having fun with friends from Cityview Magazine. Let's go!

• Even the GOP says the tariffs are hurting Americans;
• The worlds biggest retailer pays a hefty fine;
• The economy...what's bugging us;
• Don't like a law - Find a work-around;
• They say it's almost ready you foldable phone fans;
• Thoughts on dogs and the office.

Those stories and some time for Friday Fun with Jeff Pitts and Trevor Babcock from Cityview Magazine. Each week we get a hefty dose of Stuff to DO in the Metro and if you wanna listen please do.  

Thanks for listening!

12 Tips - Speak Your Way to Success

It's always a good day when we can welcome our friends from Tero International to our studios. Today it's Carlos Alvarez one of the Tero Trainers in to talk about IMPACT - Speak Your Way to Success. You'll learn a dozen tips that you can put to work right away that will make you a better communicator and give you added confidence. Both will have a positive impact on your career.  Click through for more. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

The Business News Headlines and More 20 June 2019

As predicted the markets shot up on the open and then settled later in the trading day. It's Insight on Business the News Hour for Thursday the 20th of June, thanks for being here. Today and just a click away:

• Might the trucking slowdown be telling us something;
• Shaq wants to buy a company, one you would know;
• Private label items and the grocery war;
• Steel tariffs were supposed to boost steel production;
• Want to open a fast-food franchise? Bring cash;
• Two stories about jobs and working;
• A marketing tip for recruiting and retention

Those stories plus for The Interview we're talking with our friend Carlos Alvarez about IMPACT - Speak Your Way to Success. Carlos, from Tero International, has loads of tips that will help you take control over your career by becoming a better communicator.

Thanks for coming by!

You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

The Business News Headlines & More 19 June 2019

It's the early edition of the Business News Hour and we lead off with clues...we're looking for clues on this the 19th day of June...and thanks for listening!

• Clues, looking for clues;
• Oh, Oh...this won't make President Trump happy;
• Apple said to be moving suppliers away from China;
• Amazon to FedEx, "Take that!";
• Twitter says you ain't using it so...it's gone;
• A phone launch coming;
• The world of shrinking bonuses, but you knew that...right?

Those stories plus a conversation we had some time ago with Mike Curtin the CEO of the DC Central Kitchen where it's much more than food.

Thanks for listening! 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Going International Meet Nick Young of the United Kingdom

For years we've posted our business interviews and business news to our podcast platforms and we've noticed an uptick in listeners from outside of the United States.  Welcome!  Here is a Small Business Spotlight that we're shining on a business out of the United Kingdom, Nick Young's Tractor Parts. Nick is a member of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association based in Texas and we met up during an international meeting in Mobile, Alabama. We're talking agriculture and tractors and Brexit with an European flair. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.