Insight on Business

Business Summit with Roger Stalheim

Our guest is Roger Stalheim from The Alternative Board and we're talking about the Iowa Power Leaders Summit that will happen in early December. BUT, do not let the word "Iowa" keep you from attending this free event that will focus on fiance, better social media efforts and business management. Again this is open to you no matter where you have a business. Here is the link to the Iowa Power Leaders Summit. Enjoy and go learn!

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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and 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.

Making Small Businesses Successful with Jonnie Wright

Let's start here: "So many business owners are so busy putting out fires that they fail to understand they are the arsonists." For years Jonnie Wright and his wife Lorri have been working with small business owners to help build their profits by paying attention to the things that are so often overlooked. Jonnie and Lorri are The Buyosphere and this conversation centers on success. Doing the little things that make a big difference. Soon his company will hold their first virtual training session "Making Every Call Count" and you can register here. Honestly, it doesn't matter what vertical you're in...listen and you will learn.

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and 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.

 

The Business News Headlines & More

So much going on and we're here to boil some of the biggest business news stories down for you. And,if you want to follow us all day long you can do that on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.   Here's what we've got in store today:

• Walmart is replacing robots with...
• Two large mall owners have filed for Chapter 11;
• The price of oil shot up today and why;
• Prop 22, Uber and Lyft explained;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Wall Street warming to a Biden victory and why;
• The disengagement of teens and why that matters.

Those stories plus, for the interview, you'll hear from Jason Olson of Duplication Media. We've been asking business owners how they have been impacted during COVID19 and Jason had an interesting story to tell.

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The Confidence Dilemma with Tero International

One of the many things we treasure about our relationship with Tero International is their research based work when it comes to achieving success in business or in your personal life. Today we'll introduce you to the topic of confidence. While most people know about the word there are two very different models of confidence and with those two models comes a whole range of leadership issues. Meet founder, president and CEO of Tero International Ro Crosbie and be prepared to...learn. 

Thanks for listening! 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and 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.

The Business News & More 27 October 2020

Yet another busy business news day.  Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the business news headlines. Here is what we've got for you today.  And remember you can join us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.

• Financial transactions and the Justice Department;
• The AirBnB headed to Nasdaq...it's a deal;
• The Biden 401(k) tax plan explained;
• Predicting your Burger King order;
• The Chicken Wars just heated up;
• Good beer news is always...good;
• The Wall Street Report;
• More layoffs reported.

Those stories plus a fascinating conversation with Ro Crosbie the founder/president/CEO of Tero International about...confidence. What is confidence? What are the different kinds of confidence and so much more. This is really interesting stuff...for your business and personal life.

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A Legacy of Service - Meet Charles Clayton

Every so often we find a story about a person who has built their life around a mission of service to others. Sometimes, as in this case, these people hope to bring that legacy of service to the people living and working in their community through the legislative branch. Meet Charles Clayton who not only has an amazing story but has also, for years, been that servant to others.  Charles is running for the Iowa House in District 9 which is Webster County and the Fort Dodge area. We were impressed and think you will be as well. Meet Charles Clayton. 

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and 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.

The Business News & More 1 October 2020

Welcome to a brand new month...with still lingering business issues from September. Here's what we've got for you today:

• The jobless numbers are, well, steady;
• More job cuts and what the numbers mean;
• Restaurant deals are back and why;
• Pfizer CEO says the debate was "disappointing";
• What? Bed, Bath & Beyond had a big month...and day;
• Boeing is moving a facility a blow to unions;
• Silicon Valley and new parent perks;
• The Wall Street Report
• Traders thinking a Democrat sweep might be a good thing.

Those stories and a conversation with Charles Clayton. His personal story is amazing and so too is his legacy of service to others. Charles lives in Fort Dodge, Iowa and is running for the Iowa House. Click our player to listen.

Thanks for coming by! 

Warren Varley for Iowa State Senate

Every so often we get to visit with people running for public office. Today you'll meet farmer and lawyer Warren Varley who is running for the Iowa State Senate in District 10 a vast area of Adair, Cass, Dallas, Guthrie, and Polk Counties. We talk about what he sees as ways to improve the quality of life through solid economic development in not only those counties but all of Iowa and how the state needs to pay attention to our rural communities. We also talk about communication and confrontation and how finding common ground needs to become a priority.  And, yes, he has a plan for getting that, and more, done. Meet Warren Varley...

Thanks for Listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and 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.

Meet Sarah Trone-Garriott - Iowa State Senate

When we started this conversation I thought it might be something we could call "Hyper-Local". However, the issues that are raised by my guest and candidate Sarah Trone-Garriott are much larger than those of Iowa State Senate District 22. They are issues that impact all of Iowa and so much of the nation. Here you'll learn more about her and her family. The struggles many are facing and we'll talk about responsibility and leadership moving forward. Click through...and meet Sarah for Iowa.  

Thanks for Listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and 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.

 

Business News & More 2 September 2020

We've been busy grinding it out today...so much going on that this is the "Late Edition" of the business news...we usually try to get this out before 5PM Central.  Here's what's on tap for today:

• Google and their new planned community;
• More airline job cuts;
• Remember when politicians were afraid of the deficit;
• More companies embrace "working from home";
• Eviction due to COVID19? Not so fast...
• The Wall Street Report
• Is smaller...bigger?  Ask Macy's.

Those stories plus a really neat conversation with Rachel Trainum of Tero International. Not long ago Rachel was a summer intern at the company. Today she not only oversees the corporate marketing and communications but this year was in charge of the new crop of interns who, according to Rachel, did some amazing things.

Thanks for listening!