Insight on Business

Evolving to Meet Client Needs with Liz Cooney of Tero International

As the world enters the second year of dealing with COVID19 business models have had to change dramatically. Here Liz Cooney, the Director of Training for Tero International, is back to talk about the three areas Tero has adapted to meet the needs of their clients. In addition we talk about a new study that looks at CEO "confidence" which in 2020 has hit a new low.  Lot's of great information here to help you and 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.

The Business News Headlines and More 24 February 2021

Welcome back! Today, in under 10 minutes we'll deliver up the biggest business news stories of the day. And then, for the interview Liz Cooney from Tero International will tell the story about how that company had to change everything to meet the demands of their clients.  But, first the news:

• Mortgage rules may change because of the risk;
• The reversal of the Dow today and why;
• What Fed Chair Powell said that eased fears;
• Home mortgage rates are headed up and why;
• Say goodbye to cheap fuel prices;
• What? GameStop...again?
• The Wall Street Report;
• The "Chicken Wars"....yeah, it's a story.

And, as the world enters the second year of dealing with COVID19 business models have had to change dramatically. Here Liz Cooney, the Director of Training for Tero International, is back to talk about the three areas Tero has adapted to meet the needs of their clients. In addition we talk about a new study that looks at CEO "confidence" which in 2020 has hit a new low.  Lot's of great information here to help you and your career. 

Thanks for listening!

Entrepreneurship, Profitability and The Blue Ocean with Desmund Adams

In February we celebrate the world of entrepreneurship. Here I visit with Desmund Adams an entrepreneur who has not only two businesses behind him and ran for the U.S. Congress but now is the founder and CEO of Focus and Find the nations only socially responsible board and executive search firm.  Here you'll learn what that means, what the driver was to create the company, what businesses rewards can come to corporations who listen with a fresh ear and even some advice for any person seeking their own status as an 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 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 & More 18 February 2021

We're continuing our work during National Entrepreneurship Week with our guest and entrepreneur Desmund Adams of Focus and Find.   But, before we get to that conversation that is loaded with solid information and advice here are the news stories we've got for you:

• Walmart and stimulus dollars. He said...what?
• They are not interested in doing $15 an hour;
• New first time unemployment numbers spell trouble;
• "We need chips!" But, hold the salsa;
• Tesla cuts and raises vehicle prices and why;
• Congress today heard about GameStop;
• Texas is...a mess and the impact on you;
• The Wall Street Report;
• What is "sheltering in job"?  We'll share.

Those stories plus my conversation with the founder of Focus and Find, Desmund Adams. Learn what drives this entrepreneur, what his firm means to business leaders who are willing to invest in higher productivity and profits simply by creating a more diverse workforce. You'll learn about decisions, passion and even some solid advice for other entrepreneurs. 

Thanks for listening! 

Good to Best - Your Personal Brand with Sima Dahl

Like it or not we all have a personal and professional brand. Those who are aware realize that it is this "brand" that can make all the difference in success and they work it...everyday. Meet entrepreneur, author, marketer, trainer and keynote speaker Sima Dahl who has an amazing back-story and a craft she now shares with so many who want to go from "good" to the "best" when it comes to your personal/professional brand because...it does matter. Meet entrepreneur and friend
Sima Dahl. 

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 15 February 2021

Welcome back and it's President's Day and the third day of National Entrepreneurship Week here in the United States. So, while Wall Street was shut down we've got these business news headlines for you:

• Some entrepreneurship stats;
• An update for microbusinesses and PPP;
• Retail traders are here to stay says BOA;
• Oil and international markets were open and...
• Feeling a bit guilty of being pandemic...lazy?

Those stories plus for the interview you'll meet the remarkable entrepreneur Sima Dahl of Chicago. Her back-story is not only amazing but also familiar for so many. We'll be talking about honing your personal and professional brand, why that is important, how to best market you and your business and much more. It's a great way for us to kick off National Entrepreneurship Week.

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News & More 10 February 2021

Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines and stay with us for the interview as we talk cleaning and Covid with Joe Galasso from Protective Environmental Systems.  Here are the news stories for you:

• Biden & Romney agree on this;
• A deeper look at the Biden Plan for kids;
• Landlords and rent...it's a mess;
• A mortgage forbearance story;
• Stocks waivered on the words of the Fed Chair;
• GM beats estimates but has chip troubles;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Is the 9 - 5 workday...gone?

For the interview we welcome back Joe Galasso the founder of Protective Environmental Systems a company that manufacturers American made hardware and chemicals to deal with viruses. In this segment we talk about cleaning protocols the South African variant and more. 

Thanks for listening! 

Making a Tough Decision? Try this Tool from Tero International

We get it there are always those tough personal and professional decisions that nag at us or we may put off or ignore. What if there was a
tool you could use to help bring clarity to your decision making?  Today Deborah Rinner the Chief Learning Officer at Tero International will give you that tool and we test it out right here. Ready?  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 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 18 January 2021

It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States and for that reason government offices, banks and Wall Street were closed today. So, all day we've been sharing some great interviews from the past five months.  But, there is business news and here is what we've got:

• The #1 job in the U.S. that pays over $100K is...
• Ford is shutting down yet another plant;
• The $ you save by NOT going to the Super Bowl;
• Markets in Europe give Stellantis a boost;
• Tesla delivering cars in China;
• Child care costs going way up;
• Peloton brand problems open the way for competition.

Also today and for the interview:  You no doubt have had some tough decisions to make. Be they personal or professional they have a way of bogging you down. What if you had a tool you could use to help you make a solid decision based on fact?  Click ahead for my conversation with Deborah Rinner from Tero International. It's really a valuable gift for the new year.

Thanks for listening!

Tero Clinics - "Learning in Small Doses"

Returning to our newscast is Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International a professional skills training company with a twenty-five year track record of innovation and helping people achieve, lead and succeed. Today we're talking about a brand new offering called "Tero Clinics - Learning in Small Doses".  It's all about keying in on making the most of your time and focusing on seven critical areas most requested by Tero clients. What's best about this new offering is that it's timely and fits into everyone's schedule. We also referenced her book, Your Invisible Tool Box that also fits when it comes to dealing with important matters in a limited amount of time. Here's Ro...

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 sine local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, 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.