Coast to coast business is facing quickly changing demographics. Here we visit with Kyle Hopkins a trainer with Tero International about ways in which we can create a better business climate by becoming more self aware. Of recognizing what might be cultural bias and then channel ways in which to better understand ourselves and others. In the end it leads, according to Kyle, to improved relations and more business.
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.
We've got some interesting stories from the business world just a click away. For example we'll talk about the four day win for the Dow. Also:
- There are mountains of this stuff sitting in cold storage...mountains;
- What are the economics of the government shutdown? We'll share;
- What? No more Marlboro cigarettes?
- Tom Steyer isn't running for president in 2020 but he had some interesting things to say.
Also today, speaking of politics, we're going to spend some time with Mark Langgin a partner in GPS Impact a political messaging business. You'll learn more than you may want to know about you, your data, how it is used in politics and who is paying attention to what. All critical things as we head into 2020. To hear that conversation click here.
Thanks for listening!
Each week we feature Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer as we talk about business networking and education events in the Des Moines Metro. But, today we start off with a different discussion about what seems to be the unsocial reality of social media. Then we get into the business of networking.
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
It seems like we are awash in disturbing news both on the business and political front. However, 5G is coming. Here are the business news stories that are just a click away:
- The Dow was off again today. That makes a 900 point slide in two days;
- T-Mobile is getting closer to its take over of Sprint;
- Twitter had some problems today as their stock slipped by 7 percent;
- You were clearly being manipulated in 2016 and the proof is out;
- Amazon is having some problems with some of the stuff you buy from them;
- 5G is coming...so what is it? We'll tell;
- Wall Street today was a mess and we'll share why.
Those stories and Laura Kinnard joins us to talk about connectivity, personal relations, social media and the lost art of face to face communication. We'll also try to break that mold by sharing some business networking and education events coming up in the Greater Des Moines Metro. To listen to that segment click here.
Thanks for listening.
While some folks would rather die than get up in front of a crowd Karen McCullough loves it and you can hear it in her voice. Karen picked up public speaking because she had to find a job. That was 20 years ago. Here she talks a bit about the old days and then offers some thoughts and tips for those of you considering public speaking as a career. You'll enjoy this...
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
Every once in a while I offer up a marketing tip from our advertising and marketing agency, Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. Why? Well, it's an effort to help small to medium size businesses better understand how to advertise and market...better. Here is something I call "The Wrong Messenger" a quick look at one of the segments in my presentation "Five in 24". Go ahead...click through and thanks for listening!
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.
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!
Busy news day today with lots of information and a couple of stunning interviews. Today we'll share stories about:
- The economy is roaring. Everybody is doing just dandy...or are they;
- Amazon won't be giving its workers bonuses or stock shares, we'll tell why;
- And the most wealthy person on the planet is...;
- Barnes and Noble stock was up, big time, today. Why? Yeah, we'll tell you;
- Wi-Fi gets numbers rather than gibberish;
- The markets? We'll check the numbers.
For our first interview it's the CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Jay Byers who is in to talk about tariffs and more to the point trade with...(wait for it)...Cuba. Jay Byers on trade and more.
Also today, you've heard the stories about how Amazon is playing all of us for fools and that the U.S. Post Office is taking a big hit. Not true says Vic McCuen the president of the National Association of Letter Carriers - Central Iowa Merged Branch. We'll also talk about the effort to take the post office...private and what that would do for Rural America. The price of stamps, retirement costs oh...and the eyes and ears of your neighborhood. Vic McCuen a click away.
Welcome to October! We've got the business news headlines for you on YOUR time. Just a click away you'll learn more about:
- The new U.S., Canada and Mexico trade agreement...well, as much as we know now;
- Tesla stock was way up today following the deal with the SEC;
- Money losing companies and their IPO...investors seem to love them;
- Papa John had his day in court today;
- The Trend: Retail closing for Thanksgiving Day. But, there is an economic reality as to why;
- What happened today on Wall Street...bang but watch out for increasing fuel prices.
Those stories and a conversation with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) as she was in Iowa to speak to the non-partisan Iowa Asian/Latino Coalition. We'll talk trade, wages, workers, health care, economics, business and ask about socialism.
Also today, and just a click away, is Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com. We'll talk about upcoming business education and networking events in the metro. Go ahead, click through and get your calendar ready.
And, thanks for coming by!
