Insight on Business

Business Education and Networking with Laura Kinnard

Each Monday we invited our networking and business education contributor to our studios to talk...well, business networking and education opportunities in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. Laura Kinnard, from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com has lots of things going on as people push to get programming in before the holiday rush. We're talking Denim, the Social Media Club of Des Moines, Des Moines International Airport (no...there are no direct international flights coming from here) and Michael gets "testy" about business and blogging...  Have a listen: 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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 7 November 2018

It's the day after the Midterms and we've got some business news. Some of the stories you'll hear tonight include:

• The Markets go crazy after the president signals he will work with the Democrats;
• The Girl Scouts have sued the Boy Scouts and we'll tell why;
• Farmers are unhappy with trade issues but not that unhappy to change anything;
• Barnes and Noble kicks off a new marketing campaign for the holidays.

Also we'll climb into our Way-Back Machine for a conversation that is critical to Thanksgiving. We'll chat with Chad Hitsman from Edgetech a mobile knife sharpening business that we think is just too cool...and besides we want to be helpful as you prepare your Thanksgiving Dinner. Gotta have the tools you know.

Thanks for listening! 

Business News Headlines 6 November 2018

It's the Election Day Edition of the Business News Hour...mostly politics free. Today we've got these stories waiting for you:

• Hundreds lose their homes due to a "glitch" and Wells Fargo says they are, "sorry";
• The votes are in and the best online grocer is...
• Add one less flight attendant on United Airlines to your list of why you love traveling;
• Papa John's is having trouble winning back customers;
• Some big news out of little Jefferson, Iowa;
• The markets did....what today?  We'll share.

Plus were going to talk about your voice and some tips from Wayne Bruns of Tero International about what to do to enhance your verbal communication skills and why that is so important.  Wayne Bruns is in for The Interview.

Thanks for listening! 

Small Business Talk with Jolene Goodman

Jolene Goodman gets into plenty of small to mid-size businesses so she has an idea of what's on the minds of small business owners and managers. Here we talk about a wide variety of issues from IT to security to employment issues and marketing. Jolene Goodman from Iowa Business Journals:

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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 for 5 November 2018

Jitters? It's the day before elections in the United States and while we're not doing politics here...it seems like everybody else is. Welcome to the Business News Hour some of the stories you'll hear today are:

• Amazon to build HQ2 in TWO different cities?
• Teens are being replaced with...older workers. Why?
• Lowes to close 51 stores in the U.S. and Canada;
• Google is going to war with "shady websites";
• A Des Moines, Iowa mall may be looking to housing to fill spaces;
• The markets closed mixed today and we'll share details.

Also up today we'll visit with Jolene Goodman from the Iowa Business Journals about what she is hearing from small to mid-size businesses.

Also Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com is back to talk up some business education and networking events in the Metro.

Thanks for listening!

Small Business Success Summit with Christina Moffatt

Once again this year the Greater Des Moines Partnership has put together an exciting day for small business owners and managers. The Small Business Success Summit will be held on 9 November in Ankeny. Here to share details about what to expect is Christina Moffatt from the small business section of the Partnership. Once you hear the programs and the take-a-way items that you can put to work right away...you can register here. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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 25 October 2018

We've got the business news headlines on your time. Rather than have to sit next to the radio our daily podcast brings you the business news and the interviews that you need to know...when you want it. Today we're checking out these stories for you:

• It was a party on Wall Street...but what happened yesterday?
• Ford Motor Company has been in trouble but could they turn it around?
• Southwest Airlines says fuel costs are going up and investors don't like the sound of that;
• So, now another tax cut from President Trump and it has the GOP scrambling;
• The drug crisis in this nation is real. Last year it cost the lives of 70,000 people and there is more;
• Bikes and package delivery...UPS is going back to its roots in its home town.

Those stories and in for The Interview is Christina Moffatt from the Greater Des Moines (Iowa) Partnership. Coming up in early November the Partnership and their partners are putting on another Small Business Success Summit. What can you expect to learn and what are the programs that will offer you some take-a-ways for your small business? We'll share all right here.

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 23 October 2018

It was quite a day on Wall Street and we'll have all the numbers. Also on tap today a Small Business Spotlight with Cary Peterson and our continuing look at Iowa Legislative races this time House District 39 with Karin Derry. In the news:

• Malls say "No!" to "Going Out of Business" signs for Sears;
• Harley Davidson U.S. sales tank...but gain in Europe;
• More bad housing news;
• Yahoo to pay $50 million for that massive data breach;
• Easter Lake to get "connected" to the DSMUSA Trail System;
• The Markets?  Yikes, don't ask!

Our Small Business Spotlight features Peterson Painting a family owned company that started decades ago and has always made a deal with their customers, "We'll do what we say and what you expect". We like that. Meet Cary Peterson of Peterson Painting in our Small Business Spotlight.

Then we'll continue our look at various Iowa Legislative races. Today we'll spend some time with wife, mom and candidate Karin Derry who is running for the Iowa House in District 39 which is north of Des Moines in Johnston, Grimes and Jefferson Township. Meet Karin Derry.

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 19 October 2018

The end of the business week and we've got the Friday Edition of the Business News Hour. On tap today it's sort of an Amazon day with three stories that touch on the company:

• Amazon seems to be closing in on the location of its second headquarters;
• The pay increase for Amazon workers is not working out so well;
• Has Walmart found a way to battle back Amazon?
• Ford Motor Company is in trouble so the CEO had to calm dealers down;
• The Savery Hotel in downtown Des Moines is open, $20 million later;
• What happened on Wall Street and...why.

Those stories plus a conversation with Lucas Nelson from MedPharm. The company are opening up two dispensaries next month...one in Sioux City and the other in Windsor Heights. We talk about the business, the Iowa legislature and more.

Also we'll have some fun with Cityview Magazine as we check out Stuff to DO in the Metro with Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed...

Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 16 October 2018

Each weekday we bring you the big business news stories of the day along with interesting business interviews with local to international business leaders. Today is no exception:

• Strong earnings (like we told you) pulled the markets back;
• UBER to go...public?
• Elon and Tesla pay a total of $40 million and they are back in business;
• Chickens, Tariffs and Lawsuits;
• The Des Moines River Project just got a big check;
• Retail loses a leader as Richard B. Von Maur Jr. dies at 86;
• The Market Report and it was a dandy.

Also today we will introduce you to Jennifer Gracey. Jennifer works with businesses on the consumer experience with company websites. That is part one.  Part two is about how her personal and professional life has expanded due to her experiences in the Junior Chamber International. You must listen...

We're also going to climb back into our "Way-Back Machine" for a conversation we had three years ago with Chuck Mefford of BrandsFormation. We aired this in 2015 and again this past Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and wanted to share with you, again, here.

Thanks for listening!