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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. 

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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.

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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 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.

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.

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An Uncommon Voiceover Artist - Laura Keenan

We really enjoy visiting with voiceover artists. These are the people behind the radio, television ads you hear and see the instructional videos, audio books...the list is very long. Not long ago we were introduced to Laura Keenan, "Silk and Steel Voiceover" from Los Angeles who has spent years learning and getting ready to launch her VO business. Here you'll learn what she went through so that she could feel comfortable with her talent. This is yet another segment about people who launched their business in the midst of a pandemic. And it's a great, gutsy 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 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 4 February 2021

We're nearly to Friday, how is that possible? Today in the business news headlines we've got a look at some job numbers and what happened on Wall Street that moved the markets.  Plus a conversation with a very interesting entrepreneur from Los Angeles. Let's go:

• New records were set on Wall Street and why;
• The fired CEO of Parler is talking;
• Ford is back in the news today;
• First time unemployment numbers were lower;
• But, the number of job cuts is worrisome;
• Canada Goose, the coats - not the bird, has a story;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Ever heard of "Boomerang Employees"? You will.

Those stories and for the interview you'll meet voiceover artist Laura Keenan. "Tough as nails with a sleek sense of style".  She has an amazing story about how much work she's put into her craft over the past several years and is just now launching. The dedication, study and guidance is really something. 

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News & More 1 February 2021

It's a brand new month and welcome to the business news headlines for the first day of February. You're just a click away from some of the big business news headlines plus an interesting conversation about Americans and their cars and trucks.  Before that, here's what we've got for you:

• Wall Street turned around today;
• GameStop and other lose value;
• Reports are that Robinhood is seeking more cash;
• Large investors keeping tabs on the disruption;
• The DOJ, SpaceX and hiring practices;
• More mitten news...it's a real thing you know;
• Vending machines and COVID19;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Quality over Quantity - Men/Women & Networking. 

Those stories plus a look at quality and American vehicles. People in the U.S. are holding on to their cars and trucks longer and longer. Is it due to the economy or the quality of the manufacturing. And, which vehicles top the list of keepers?  My guest is Karl Brauer the Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com.

Thanks for listening! 

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!

The Business News & More 30 December 2020

Only one more day left in 2020...you in for that?  Today here are the business news headlines we've got for you just ahead of New Years Eve:

• Half of U.S. states will do this next year;
• Hackers steal $36 billion from unemployment;
• "Stick a fork in it!" Talking about additional stimulus dollars;
• Hey, we've got corn and soybean news;
• Podcasting is HOT - Ask Amazon;
• The Wall Street Report
• Gearing up for a work from home society.

Those stories PLUS, for the interview, it's Ro Crosbie from Tero International with a new set of programs designed to take time into consideration.  Your time.  It's called "Tero Clinics - Learning in Small Doses" and if you click on our player you'll hear about the new offering. It's really quite brilliant.

Thanks for listening.

The Business News & More 28 December 2020

We hope you had a safe and meaningful Christmas Weekend and it's good to be back with you for the business news headlines on your time. BTW you can reach out to us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and stay up to date all day long.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• President Trump reverses course;
• The House votes to increase stimulus dollars;
• The Santa Claus Rally;
• A nifty job benefit if you can get it;
• Another vaccine trial is underway;
• Trouble for business in China;
• Wonder Woman 1984 hauls in the cash;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The travel industry remake.

Those stories PLUS, for the interview it's Carrie Hansen and Jason Parkin from Clear Mortgage a company with not one but two goals.  To hear that, click our player:

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