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Creator Trevonte Diggs from Tero International

There are amazing people all around us and today you're about to meet yet another. We sat down with Trevonte Diggs the video producer at Tero International. A college basketball standout Trevonte was all set to play ball in Europe when the pandemic struck. Change of course had him doing work for a CBS affiliate and then on to Tero.  Trevonte is also an entrepreneur who creates videos for non-profits and businesses. Have a  peek at his, stunning, site, Innovative Consulting. 

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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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 9 February 2023

Welcome back and glad you're here. Today in the Business News Headlines we've got stories about a host of things from an automaker who has given up on overseas chip makers to the ugly truth about parental leave in the United States. For the interview a wide ranging conversation with John Cannon about mortgage rates, the stock market, jobs, the economy and more. Make sure you click through to listen....it's some great stuff.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 

• General Motors has had enough and buys American;
• How the Biden Administration helped that decision along;
• The home buying/selling season is about to start...are we ready?
• Pepsi reports strong sales even with higher prices;
• The new jobless (unemployment) number is out;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The embarrassment of a nation...talking family leave.

Those stories and in for the interview is John Cannon a former broadcaster who is now working in all fifty states as a Mortgage Consultant with Wintrust Mortgage. We sat down to talk about a host of things from the current mortgage rate and what moves it to jobs, the economy, the stock market and more. There is so much important information here. Click our player to listen. 

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.

Public Schools in Crisis - Meet Mike Beranek

There is so much going on when it comes to education in Iowa and frankly many other states.  From inflation costs, to state support of public schools to teacher pay, educators and a work/life balance, public money being used to pay for private and often religious schools. Just recently the Des Moines Public Schools (largest district in the state) announced they may have to close school buildings and layoff staff. In this interview with Mike Beranek the president of the Iowa State Education Association we take a deep dive into those issues and more. Oh, one other thing: there is a link between a solid public education and business as employer expectations demand better educated workers in a rapidly changing work environment.  So much to talk about. 

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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 7 February 2023

This is the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, thanks for being with us again today. Along with the headlines from the world of business we've also got an extended conversation with the President of the Iowa State Education Association, Mike Beranek. In this wide ranging interview we touch on so many of the issues facing school teachers and administrators. From funding public schools to the work/life balance of teaching.  Make sure you click through for that story. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 

• Fed Chair Powell and what he said;
• And what then drove the markets;
• Consumers are reluctant to buy and...why;
• Oh boy...lots going on over at Disney;
• Another oil company reports massive profits;
• Weak sales at Chipotle made the news;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Ever heard of "Power Buyers"? You will today.

For the interview you'll hear from Mike Beranek who leads the Iowa State Education Association. As we wrote in the open there is much to talk about when it comes to public education in this state...and in others.  To listen to this conversation and gain some insight in what educators and administrators are dealing with here are surprising details about a profession that is, for many reasons, hurting. 

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.

From Teaching to Training - Meet Stacy Oselette

She spent years in the elementary classroom and recently made the decision to entre the corporate world and become a Training Coordinator for Tero International. Here we sit down with Stacy Oselette and talk about that role and how it's similar to the teaching profession and what she hopes to learn from being involved in something brand new. Pay attention to the final observation that deals with confidence. It's part of what Tero International does not only for clients but also employees. 

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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 30 January 2023

Welcome to the "late edition" of the Business News Headlines for Monday the 30th of January. It's been a wild day at the studio. Seems like today everybody that we left messages for last week decided to give us a call back. But, thank you for being here and being patient. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:   

• Highly paid CEO's are getting pay cuts;
• But are they still overpaid?
• The FAA is making a promise to fix things;
• Heating your home may not be as pricy as first reported;
• What? A $23 sandwich at Subway???
• They say this retail chain has a crisis...maybe several;
• The Wall Street Report;
• There is a new 'Quiet Thing" going on...we'll share.

For the interview you'll meet Stacy Oselette who gave up years of teaching elementary kids for the corporate world as a Training Coordinator for Tero International. How is that job similar or different from teaching?  And pay attention to the final observation we spoke of. To listen to that conversation click our player, below.

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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 15 December 2022

Consumers are not much into the "Ho-Ho-Ho" this holiday season that that shook up the markets. The gender switch in workforce participation made the news. Hey, welcome to the Thursday Edition of the business news headlines, we're glad you're here. Those stories and more are just ahead - give us 10 minutes and you're up to speed. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• The "shocking" retail sales number from November;
• Did that get investors nervous? Yep;
• Gender reversal in the workforce;
• The unemployment number tells us about the labor market;
• Mortgage rates fall yet again for the 5th week in a row;
• Taco Bell is back with a fan favorite: Yo quiero Taco Bell!
• So, why did he do it? Nobody knows at this point;
• The Wall Street Report...yikes!
• How do we fix the swelling teacher shortage? Thoughts.

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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 14 November 2022

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and wow...do we have some stories for you. Kicking things off is a story about the slowdown in wage growth then more tech layoff news and a high powered executive wandering into the wrong house. Yes, it's awkward. Those stories and more just a click away. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 

• The wage slowdown is here;
• Jeff Bezos to give away his fortune...maybe;
• Another tech giant to lay off thousands;
• This executive wandered into the wrong house and why;
• The "Smart Fridge" and food choices;
• Meta has pulled the plug on a project;
• Mortgage rates climb again;
• The $55 billion pay package and why;
• Elon Musk says he is working too hard;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Where are the Gen Z workers?  We dunno.

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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 11 November 2022

It is the evening of Veteran's Day. We hope you had the opportunity to thank a vet for their service. Just ahead: The confusion over at Twitter is…uhm…still a dumpster fire.  Wakanda Forever is at the box office and Disney hopes it’s a hit. Welcome to the Friday, November 11th edition of the business news headlines.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 

• Is Twitter imploding?
• Wakanda Forever might be a huge blockbuster;
• The markets gained and so too did oil;
• Restaurants raising prices and getting called out;
• And, yes, we have a list.
• Consumers still sour on the economy but, there is a but;
• He went from billions to broke in less than a week;
• The Wall Street Report;
• What is the right way to quit post pandemic?

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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 18 October 2022

It was a stunning reversal from last week on Wall Street and we'll share why. Meanwhile, in upstate New York Amazon workers turn down a union….some big profit numbers boost Wall Street and some McDonald’s are now selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 18^th day of October, thanks everybody for being with us.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  

• Workers say "nyet" to a new Amazon union;
• Blue Chips earnings boost Wall Street;
• McDonald's selling a rival food product;
• More NFL coming to Amazon on Black Friday;
• WeWork closes another big office;
• He says a recession is in the bag 100%;
• "Fix It or Forget It" say homebuyers;
• A mortgage rate story...how high can it go?
• The Wall Street Report;
• The employee "churn" at Amazon is...astounding.

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.