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The Business News & More 12 November 2020

Today the chair of the Central Bank had some stunning things to say and they lead off our report for Thursday the 12th of November. Here's what's going on:

• The economy...it's over?
• Jet Blue opens up;
• Airline employment sinks again;
• The price of oil tanked today and why;
• Rent or Own we're talking housing;
• Disney reported...not...good;
• How confident are you at the dealership;
• Wall Street Report
• They are hiring but...what about pay?

Those stories and for the interview you'll meet Jonnie Wright from the Buyosphere. 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. 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 Business of Being Malone Ranger

Over the years we've interviewed thousands of people. Each one that appears on our show has an interesting story and we learn so much. Today is no different. We had a blast connecting with Malone Ranger who, in her words, is a "recovering attorney" who is now a professional speaker and....and the Mid-Day talent at 95.9 The Ranch in Fort Worth, Texas. We'll even visit about Chuko the "world's smartest horse". Have a listen and enjoy! And, yes, you can click on the photo to enlarge.

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 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.

Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines for 19 October 2020

Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Here is what we've got cooked up for you today and, remember, you can always join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Let's go:

• As stimulus talks dim...so too does Wall Street;
• States where folks can't pay the rent;
• Tesla is on a roll...no, really;
• Junk Bonds and Dave and Busters;
• Getting creative with empty malls;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Digital Skills, HBCU's and Google.;
• Target getting into gifting...again.

Thanks for listening! 

The 21 Day Equity Challenge with Elisabeth Buck

What is...equity and how do we measure it? What stands in the way for some to realize a building of wealth? For the most part these are questions many of us don't think about and that is entirely the problem. Meet Elisabeth Buck the president of the United Way of Central Iowa as we talk about diversity, equity and inclusiveness and something called The 21 Day Equity Challenge. To be clear, this is a free program that can be used by anyone...anywhere. The topics that are covered will allow you to not only learn but also feel comfortable in talking about these issues and take positive steps to create a better life for us all.  Here is our conversation:

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 29 September 2020

Back...and grateful to be here.  Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you today:

• The markets took a dive today and we'll share why;
• Apartment construction is on the ropes;
• Restaurants face an uncertain future;
• Yet, consumer confidence is up;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Over 40 and looking for a job?  Good luck.

When her book came out a couple of months ago I wrote down that we must have her back and here we are. Dr. Ainissa Ramirez is first a scientist and yet she is also an effective story-teller. The book is The Alchemy of Us - How Humans and Matter Transformed On Another but FULL STOPP...if you are thinking, "Great a book about science...pass." don't! This is both science and history and stories about people you have heard about and others that have passed into oblivion. But each has left a mark on how you and I go about our daily life...  Meet Dr. Ramirez: 

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News & More 21 September 2020

This morning, before the sun came up, we knew it was going to be a rough day on Wall Street and, it was.  Welcome to the Monday edition
 of the business news headlines. Here's what we've got for you today:

• Retire? Not yet and working from home;
• Climate Change and Amazon;
• COVID19, Landlords & Renters;
• Increased wealth among (some) Americans;
• The Boeing 737 back in the news;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Football and The Emmys.

Plus for the interview you'll meet two folks who, just seven months ago, were making sure lunch was right, documents were printed and flights being arranged. Today Kim Greth and Ann Scott of Tero International are...Zoom Meeting Producers. 

Thanks for coming  by! 

The Business News & More 15 September 2020

Wall Street started the day up but by the bell the Dow ended...flat. It's the business news headlines for today and here's what we've got for you:

• Tech keeps marching forward;
• Louis DeJoy and the pricy new hires at USPS;
• U.S. Infrastructure center stage this week;
• She will be co-writing and directing a new movie about...
• Amazon and the new Luxury Products portal;
• Payment deferrals...how many Americans are doing this;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The Apple Show from today.

Those stories and we'll welcome Debbie Marshall to our broadcast. Debbie is the principal at Thrive Consulting and she's here to offer up some tips and ideas to help job seekers stand out from the crowd in a very, very tight job market.

Thanks for listening!

Steering Others Toward Success - Tero International

We love it when the story centers around business and personal growth. We love it even more when mentors, no matter their age, recognize that they can be the catalyst for the successful growth of others. Here you will meet Rachel Trainum from Tero International who, just a few years ago was a summer intern. Now, during a dramatic transition for the Tero Team due to COVID19 Rachel found herself supervising this year's crop of interns and understood that by setting them free to create they did an incredible job.  This is good stuff! 

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.