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Showing Gratitude - A Wise Business Skill All Year Long

The holiday season is upon us, the time many people reach out to friends, family and co-workers to express their gratitude. Being grateful, and letting others know that, isn't just for your personal life...but it's also important for business. Here Ro Crosbie from Tero International joins me for a conversation and some tips on how showing gratitude should be a year-long effort and several ways in which you can make it happen.  It really does matter. Here's Ro!

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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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and Being Grateful 20 November 2023

It's a holiday week and we are already getting reports of folks leaving the office early and that's not a bad idea. We kick things off today with Four Travel Tips that we hope help you from experiencing a travel nightmare.  Also, a timely conversation about the benefits of showing gratitude all year long. Ro Crosbie from Tero International offers some tips on letting other know they matter and how that impacts...business. If you want to reach out on social media and if you're on Threads you can find  us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you: 

• Four travel tips from the experts;
• Heard of "Tinned Fish"? It's' making a splash in the U.S.;
• The head of the Chicago Fed on the "soft landing";
• Americans are upset about the economy and it's baffling;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Now bank employees what union representation and why.

For the interview we're talking about the positive effects of showing gratitude to not only friends and family but also co-workers and employees. Ro Crosbie from Tero International is in to share tips on being grateful that will have a serious impact on everybody and actually boost productivity. To listen to this insightful conversation click our player.

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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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Tractor Mike a Great Entrepreneur

We've been doing this business broadcast in one form or another for close to 18 years. From Highway 6 Your Road to the Country to the Iowa Sportsman and for the past 13 years Insight on Business. During that time I've interviewed thousands of people and I've enjoyed every meeting because I always learn something. And, this is no different. Here you'll learn the story of Mike Wiles who, since 2012, has been "Tractor Mike" helping "town folks" learn more about how to operate small tractors on their acreage. But, that's not all. Mike has created an online store that sells products to those very folks who watch his videos. It's taking YouTube video tips to the next level. You'll find it all at on his site.  Let's go! 

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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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Myth of Multi-Tasking and Time Management Tips

Don't you wish you had more time to do...stuff? We already know the answer is, "Yes"! So how can you become the master of time and not let time master you?  Here you'll learn some valuable tips that can alter your life. No, really! My guest is Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International the company that teaches this and so many necessary skills. In addition to the time management tips she will also blow a hole in the myth that we can "multi-task". Ready to master time?  Here's Ro!

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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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and Time 6 November 2023

Welcome back to a brand new week where we kick things off talking about decals and your steering wheel. It's a story we knew nothing about until this afternoon and it's pretty serious stuff.  For the interview we're going to help change your life. No, really. The topic is time management with Ro Crosbie from Tero International who will also poke a hole in the idea of "multi-tasking".   Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find  us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you: 

• Warning: Don't do this to your steering wheel and why;
• Adopting kids and AI...does it work?
• Trading of WeWork stock was halted today and why;
• Consumer spending and the holidays with small retailers;
• A new employer headache: Nobody is quitting their job;
• A Tyson food recall for selected states...we'll share;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Even non-union automakers are feeling the heat.

For the interview you'll meet Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International who will first dispel the myth of "multi-tasking" in a very dramatic way and then offer up six Time Management Tips that can change your life. No, really! To listen just click our player and dive in.

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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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines & More 26 October 2023

We kick off this evenings Business News Headlines with some hopeful signs that an end is near for the auto-strike. At least Ford has signed off on a tentative agreement with the UAW.  It would seem that when the union started to walk out of highly profitable factories...automakers were quick to notice. We shall see.  And, make sure you click through for a conversation with Ro Crosbie from Tero International...it's about asking...questions.  Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find  us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you:

• The latest on the auto-strike;
• The U.S. economic growth last quarter...WOW!
• Atlanta and homeownership among black families;
• Some food news...think chicken;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Consumers and Credit...you need to listen.

For the interview we're visiting with Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International. We're going to discuss the art of asking the right question at the correct moment and what that will do for your professional and personal life. Didn't think something this simple would be so powerful? To listen, click our player:

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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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Art of Asking Questions with Ro Crosbie

Who would think that having the ability to ask questions, the right questions, would be a skill that you can learn.  And, a skill that will enhance your business, personal and professional life. Here Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International walks us through what the impact is when you formulate the...right question at the correct time. We promise you that you'll pick up a valuable skill that can really matter. Here's Ro...

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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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines & More 16 October 2023

Investors put the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East behind them and focused on what will be a big week for earnings. Big banks like Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are set to report their third-quarter results later in the week. Earnings from major companies such as Tesla, Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, Procter & Gamble are also due this week. We'll get into all of that and more. We'll also chat with Zach Smith (photo) about the non-profit ManUp Iowa.  Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find  us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• What happened on Wall Street was amazing;
• Some HOT news from Pepper X;
• Natural wine is...what again?
• Big news from Lululemon;
• So, how many hours do we really work?
• The Wall Street Report and the numbers;
• More Taylor Swift news...why not right?

For the interview you'll learn about the non-profit ManUp Iowa with their executive director Zach Smith. What this group does for young men at risk is not only good for those that are helped but also the long term health of Iowa. To listen to our conversation click our player.

 

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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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 14 September 2023

Some new economic data rolled in today and that helped boost Wall Street.  Welcome back to the business news headlines for Thursday the 14th day of September.  We're glad you're with us again today. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Consumers are STILL buying;
• Hours away from a potential UAW strike. We have an update;
• So many Americans are convinced that the economy stinks;
• But, can you then explain why casinos are having a record year?
• Gen Z is said to be giving up on the "American Dream";
• The Wall Street Report;
• Heard of FOBO?  It has to do with your career.

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 13 September 2023

Might it be that we have a new word to describe inflation?  That's how we kick off the business news headlines today as the Labor Department released the latest numbers that reflected both an increase and a decrease.  How can that be?  Keep listening and we'll share.  If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Inflation: Up? Down? What?
• Apple, France and Radiation made the news;
• The clock is ticking what will the UAW do? An update;
• Amazon to increase pay & benefits for contract workers;
• Which state is the happiest?  We'll give you the top five;
• Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah says he is not running in 2024;
• J.C. Penny and "the hard-working American family";
• The Wall Street Report;
• Consumers are calling it..."Tipping Hell" and the result.

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.