Insight on Business

The Monks Brandy Company with Will Rogers

Today you'll hear from entrepreneur Will Rogers who, with his wife Hannah, created The Monks Brandy Company.  We caught up with Will at a second anniversary party for the brand. He sits down with me to chat about why, in just two years, this venture has grown, the inside details of their signature cocktail The Alexander, what he's got planned for 2025 and some interesting brandy facts about the Midwest. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. 

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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 Central 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 More 13 November 2024

Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of The Business News Headlines where we kick things off talking about the return of inflation. For the conversation you'll hear from entrepreneur Will Rogers who, with his wife Hannah, created The Monks Brandy Company.  We caught up with Will at a second anniversary party for the brand.  And, say, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• It's baaaaack, inflation that is;
• Markets closed mixed;
• Have you heard about Bluesky? You will today;
• Amazon launches a new "discount" storefront and why;
• Some shocking food delivery news hit today;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Layoffs at NASA?  Yep, and why.

For the conversation you'll hear from entrepreneur Will Rogers who, with his bride Hannah, launched The Monks Brandy Company.  He sits down with me to chat about why, in just two years, this venture has grown, the inside details of their signature cocktail The Alexander  what he's got planned for 2025 and some interesting brandy facts about the Midwest.

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 Central 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.

Tiny Homes of Iowa with Mike Stuart 11 November 2024

Here is something that is getting lots of attention especially from our friends at AARP who believe this way of life could be a boost for family caregivers. Meet Mike Stuart from Tiny Homes of Iowa as we talk about the benefits of placing one of these Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on your property. Imagine a place for aging parents, loved ones in need of care or even rental income. However, it seems like every community have very different rules about ADU's.  We'll let Mike share his story.

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 Central 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 Joe Galasso on Protein 7 October 2024

We're back after several days off for the recent holiday.  Thanks for being with us on this Monday the 7th day of October.  Coming up some of the big business news stories of the day along with an interesting conversation with Joe Galasso who is with W.T. Associates a firm that helps farmers and ranchers with everything from genetics to bio-security to creating their own packing plant to serve you the consumer what you truly desire in protein. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• The Reality of October 7th;
• Yet another hurricane headed toward Florida;
• The Supreme Court and "Pharma Bro);
• Female leadership in labor unions made the news;
• The FTC vs. Amazon is on;
• We're watching for some big economic reports this week;
• What in the world is "The Doghouse"?  We'll share;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Holiday Shopping Season kicks off this week. What to expect.

For the interview you'll meet Joe Galasso from W.T. Associates think about increasing profits for farmers and ranchers with a host of options that range from bio-security to genetics to enabling producers to create their own packing facility to give consumers and restaurants what they really want when it comes to protein.  Think "Dirt to Dinner Plate".

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 Central 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 More 24 September 2024

This is the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines...thanks for being with us again today. We'll kick things off with what the Department of Justice says Visa is doing to consumers and businesses. It's an antitrust case and big money is on the line. Also today you'll meet Ben Currie who is the president of the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter as we talk about the upcoming AMA-Iowa Experience.  An event that anybody in the marketing and advertising world should consider attending.  And, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• The Department of Justice vs. Visa;
• Did the Central Bank "fiddle" too long?
• We're talking about consumer confidence;
• Kids, Social Media and Prince Harry;
• It was a shaky start but Wall Street had a winning day;
• What to know about...mattresses. No, really!

For the interview you'll meet Ben Currie the President of the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter and the upcoming event AMA-Iowa Experience. Its a one day event that brings some of the best marketing and advertising minds together to learn and network. I've been to many of these and can share with you its well worth the time and attention. 

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 Central 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 More 23 September 2024

The Fed is celebrating the end of inflation….will consumers agree?  This is the business news headlines for Monday the 23^rd day of September and welcome to Fall everybody….glad you’re here. A programing note…last week we did not air for several days.  One of my other jobs is serving as a City Councilor for the City of Windsor Heights, Iowa and I was at the Iowa League of Cities annual event in Sioux City, Iowa…now you know.  And, make sure you listen to the two conversations at the end of the newscast. First up is Alan Kemp the Executive Director of the Iowa League of Cities and then you'll meet Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns who we believe is the youngest mayor at age 23 leading the tiny town of Clayton, Iowa.  Population 45... Meanwhile,  if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Consumers, Inflation and what we think;
• Thinking of getting an in store credit card?
• You might want to think...twice;
• The 4-Day Work Week and why that matters;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Commute times as Americans head back to the office.

For the interview you'll hear from Alan Kemp from the Iowa League of Cities about what it is they do and how things went in Sioux City last week.  Then Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns joins me.  We believe she is the youngest mayor in the state at 23 and leading Clayton, Iowa population...45.

Let's go!

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 Central 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.

Tiny Houses an Answer to a Housing Shortage? Maybe

Sitting down with Mike Stuart from Tiny Homes of Iowa was an adventure in how various communities in Iowa and beyond deal with housing issues.  Mike has been involved in creating homes with storage containers but that crumbled due to the cost of transporting them to the Midwest. Now he is building "tiny homes"  that average between 500 and 900 square feet.  The building of the home isn't the issue; getting permission from city governments...is. Here we talk about how Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City lead the way but more work needs to be done. The popularity of tiny homes has caught the interest of AARP as well as the Polk County Housing Trust Fund.  Meet Mike Stuart: 

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 Central 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 More 12 September 2024

Today we got more good news from the inflation front and that's first up.  Also make sure you listen to my conversation with Cole Peterson the man behind Off the Line Performance.  This is no ordinary shop. Cole and his crew install custom motors and equipment that can boost the horsepower of a vehicle in the hundreds. While the cost isn't cheap...his business is booming. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Wholesale inflation dips and we'll share the numbers;
• Financial Crime is a big deal and we'll tell you that story;
• Boeing is waiting to hear if workers will strike;
• American Airlines cabin crews approve a contract;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Jeep and Ram dealers are mounting a revolt and why.

For the interview you'll meet Cole Peterson who loves fast vehicles and is the man behind Off the Line Performance a truly unique shop headquartered in Des Moines and that does business nationwide. Think high power performance for classic vehicles and more common cars, trucks and vans. Enjoy...we did! 

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 Central 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.

Meet Entrepreneur Nikolas Bender and Agent Clean

Everything happens for a reason. Not long ago a young lady, Gabby, was in our neighborhood putting door hangers out for Agent Clean a company that does commercial and residential exterior cleaning. We've been wanting to do this for some time so I called them and Gabby set up a meeting.  Nikolas Bender showed up and he gave me a price and we set the date. However, during that time I was asking him questions about the business and learned a great deal. Without reservation we can recommend this company and it turns out it's a family business.  Gabby is his wife. Click through to learn how Nikolas, who was a part-time employee of the company ended up as the owner.  A true entrepreneur. 

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 Central 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 More 11 September 2024

No doubt you remember where you were on September 11, 2021. I was sitting at my desk with the morning news on the television when the first plane hit the first tower in New York City.  Like many I was transfixed for the rest of the day as we followed the news from Washington to a field in Pennsylvania. In all nearly 3,000 people died on that day.  And, we must never forget. 

If you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• More good news about...inflation;
• It was a wild ride on Wall Street;
• Campbells Soup has a name change;
• But it's not the first company to do so.  We have a list;
• In Utah keeping kids safe from social media is unconstitutional;
• The Wall Street Report;
• New mortgage rates are out and that too is good news.

For the conversation you'll meet our newest friend Nikolas Bender who went from a part-time worker to owning the company. Nikolas and his family of three are the heart and soul of Agent Clean. How he got to this level is a great story as well as how they market themselves.  And, it is an inspiring entrepreneur story.  Meet Nikolas.

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 Central 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.