Insight on Business

Out to Lunch with Karl Schaphorst from Sandler Sales Training

Out to Lunch is a segment we do each week from a locally owned restaurant. It's a longer interview with a thought leader on a specific
topic. Today we go Out to Lunch at Gilroy's in West Des Moines with Karl Schaphorst from Sandler Training. Karl and I talk about the business of sales and sales training over lunch and you are invited to listen in. What tips and ideas can you learn about the sales profession as you spend some time Out to Lunch with the Business News Hour...

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.

Business News Headlines 6 November 2018

It's the Election Day Edition of the Business News Hour...mostly politics free. Today we've got these stories waiting for you:

• Hundreds lose their homes due to a "glitch" and Wells Fargo says they are, "sorry";
• The votes are in and the best online grocer is...
• Add one less flight attendant on United Airlines to your list of why you love traveling;
• Papa John's is having trouble winning back customers;
• Some big news out of little Jefferson, Iowa;
• The markets did....what today?  We'll share.

Plus were going to talk about your voice and some tips from Wayne Bruns of Tero International about what to do to enhance your verbal communication skills and why that is so important.  Wayne Bruns is in for The Interview.

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines for 5 November 2018

Jitters? It's the day before elections in the United States and while we're not doing politics here...it seems like everybody else is. Welcome to the Business News Hour some of the stories you'll hear today are:

• Amazon to build HQ2 in TWO different cities?
• Teens are being replaced with...older workers. Why?
• Lowes to close 51 stores in the U.S. and Canada;
• Google is going to war with "shady websites";
• A Des Moines, Iowa mall may be looking to housing to fill spaces;
• The markets closed mixed today and we'll share details.

Also up today we'll visit with Jolene Goodman from the Iowa Business Journals about what she is hearing from small to mid-size businesses.

Also Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com is back to talk up some business education and networking events in the Metro.

Thanks for listening!

Business News Headlines - 18 October 2018

Back on the 1st of October we reported that, over the years, October is a lousy month for the markets. And, know what? That still holds true.  This is what's just a click away:

• Something we bet you didn't know about StarKist Tuna;
• Oil prices that just a few weeks ago were thought to be headed for $100 a barrel but nope;
• More dollars in the lottery jackpots. Why?  We'll share;
• J.C. Penny is offering something unique as they attempt to hire 39K holiday workers;
• Aldi is doing online ordering and delivery in many cities including Des Moines;
• The markets...don't ask...

Those stories and in for The Interview it's the new President of Aureon HR, Melissa Ness. We'll talk about what the company does, the tight labor market, why small to mid-size businesses use their human resource services, the culture of the company and...she will tell me something during the interview I have never had a corporate leader say to me...ever.  Melissa Ness just a click away.

Thanks for listening! 

Boosting Your Professional and Personal Life with Jennifer Gracey

People will pay thousands of dollars learning the lessons of personal and professional success. What if I were to tell you to save your money and invest just a fraction of that cash with a group that not only boosts your success level but also does great things for your community. Meet Jennifer Gracey and we're talking about the Junior Chamber International an organization that has been around for over 100 years but is still a leading force in building success among young people 18 to 40.  Click through and learn 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 16 October 2018

Each weekday we bring you the big business news stories of the day along with interesting business interviews with local to international business leaders. Today is no exception:

• Strong earnings (like we told you) pulled the markets back;
• UBER to go...public?
• Elon and Tesla pay a total of $40 million and they are back in business;
• Chickens, Tariffs and Lawsuits;
• The Des Moines River Project just got a big check;
• Retail loses a leader as Richard B. Von Maur Jr. dies at 86;
• The Market Report and it was a dandy.

Also today we will introduce you to Jennifer Gracey. Jennifer works with businesses on the consumer experience with company websites. That is part one.  Part two is about how her personal and professional life has expanded due to her experiences in the Junior Chamber International. You must listen...

We're also going to climb back into our "Way-Back Machine" for a conversation we had three years ago with Chuck Mefford of BrandsFormation. We aired this in 2015 and again this past Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and wanted to share with you, again, here.

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 24 September 2018

Welcome back to Monday...the final Monday for September. It's been a busy day in the business newsroom with these stories coming at you today:

• Starbucks to get...slimmer;
• Speaking of slim Weight Watchers is changing its name;
• Johnson & Johnson talc trial...we've got an outcome;
• Walmart to use blockchain to track food;
• Speaking of food, U.S. farmers get more bad news today;
• Facebook Dating launched today...but only in one place;
• Three Words: Fired, China, Markets...yep, it's confusing!

Those stories and a conversation with Daniel Pettit who, along with his wife started building churches in emerging countries and now has launched yet another project. It's a great story with a surprise ending. Daniel Pettit and Trailhead International and the Ten Outstanding Young Americans.

Today is Monday so we'll also chat with Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer about upcoming educational and business networking events. Grab your calendar and click through.

Thanks again for listening and subscribe dang it! 

Business News Headlines 20 September 2018

We've got the business news headlines on YOUR time. No waiting, just a click away for the business news and comment. What is waiting for you?

• Investors scoff at the trade war;
• You, the consumer, are about the feel what the trade war is about;
• Wells Fargo plans to cut up to 10% of their employees...re-establishing we guess;
• The price of used cars is going up...why?  We'll tell you what we know;
• Universal Life Insurance...opps;
• The Wall Street Report is...well...good it would seem.

Those stories and a conversation with Shelby Bobbett and Jolene Goodman from Big Green Umbrella Media about print, events and more.

Also we'll chat with Leisa Fox and Tiffany Menke about the Central Iowa Business Conference coming to Des Moines next week...and we here there are still seats available. 

Networking & Business Education with Laura Kinnard

Click through to listen to our own Laura Kinnard of Drake University and the founder of DMBizMixer.com a portal for business education and networking... It's great to have her back with us. And, to get your event listed it's #DMBizEvents on Twitter. From One Million Cups to the Social Media Club of Des Moines and new programs on investing Laura has the details...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.

Business News Headlines and More 17 September 2018

Checking out the business news headlines along with two great business interviews. Here is what we have on tap for you this afternoon:

• Shorter work week? How about a shorter work day?
• Whatcha going to do with that extra time off? How about a movie?
• IBM is being sued - Age Discrimination;
• We told you, budget cut are coming says the White House;
• China and U.S. Trade - What happened today on Wall Street.

Those stories plus we welcome back Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer and Drake University with networking and business education events this week. Get your event published with #DMBizEvents on Twitter. 

Also today, we're talking about the Des Moines River Project with Mat Swift. Mat is from Columbus, GA where they, five years ago, opened the nation's largest river adventure park and the result has been, in his words, "amazing". What does that have to do with Des Moines? Plenty and Mat says the Iowa capital is even better suited than his home town. You've got to hear this...

Thanks for clicking through...and you can join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour