Strap in you're about to hear some amazing stories from the first female to become a sports director at a television station. Heidi Soliday was the face and voice of sports in Iowa at the Des Moines CBS affiliate KCCI. Here, as we go Out to Lunch at Range Grill + Golf she share stories of her years as a swimmer her trip to Europe at 16 to compete in a national luge competition even though she had never been on a sled in her life. Then a chance at the Olympics? And does she drop names...you bet. We talk about the business of reporting the news, how it has changed, the role of women in TV news and her cycling adventures now as part of the Climate Ride. Enjoy!
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.
Today for The Interview we welcome back to our studio Maureen Berger from Tero International. We're going to be talking about getting up in front of people and offering a presentation. Something most people surveyed say they fear more than...death. Maureen will offer up tips and ideas to help you transform your presentation into something powerful and memorable while helping you with the jitters. Click through for more....
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.
Early this morning I got to welcome Jason Feifer the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine to Iowa. He was in the Des Moines Metro to headline a breakfast meeting with the Greater Des Moines Partnership and then off for CI-Week with our friend Tony Paustian of DMACC-West. His topic this morning was "How Do Successful Entrepreneurs Think". Before he took the mic he sat down behind our mic and talked about change. More to the point the history we have in refusing to accept change be it a bicycle (not kidding) or recordings of music. In addition he chatted a bit about his new book he wrote with his wife, Jennifer Miller, "Mr. Nice Guy". Click through for more.
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 markets stalled out today as investors try to figure out what is going on with the trade talks between the U.S. and China. That story and these:
- Papa John's is moving forward without Papa John;
- Signs point to housing values going back up;
- Harley Davidson is after young, really young, riders;
- Amazon good for...malls;
- Speaking of Malls Von Maur says one store will serve DSMUSA...buh bye Valley West?
- Kohls hooks up with...Planet Fitness;
- What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories plus a conversation with the ever dynamic Sima Dahl. We're going to talk with the founder of The Sway Factor about personal branding. How to get there and stay top of mind among the people who matter to your business and your career. To hear that conversation click here.
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You are going to like this...recently my new friend Sima Dahl flew into Iowa to chat with AMA-Iowa during their annual AMA-Experience. She was here to talk about personal branding and how you, yes you, can remain top of mind among those who matter...like, the folks you want to do business with. How do you get there how do you remain consistent. The woman behind The Sway Factor steps into our studio with answers.
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.
A busy day in the world of business news and we start out by checking what happened on Wall Street and then we'll share these stories:
- Door Dash is worth a ton of money...who would have thought;
- The housing sector is showing some weak signs;
- It's good to be a....cat;
- Overstated gas mileage? This time it's Ford;
- Banks are getting tighter on farm loans and at a time when the rural economy is hurting;
- Wells Fargo is leaving The Financial Center in downtown Des Moines. Opportunity?
- What happened and why on Wall Street
Those stories and a conversation with our friend Maureen Burger from Tero International. To hear that conversation click here.
The word "hope" helped Wall Street bounce up. Now the test will be if that hope is realized. Here are the top business news stories from today:
- Hope and Wall Street;
- The IRS and the Partial Government Shutdown;
- Bill Gates has no problem with the wealthy paying more;
- Prices at Whole Foods are going up;
- Katy Parry shoes pulled. Why? Concerns of "blackface";
- Amazon may be going to NYC after all;
- Wall Street and the Numbers.
Those stories plus a conversation about communication with Wayne Bruns of Tero International. Did you know that the first step in effective communication can be "active listening"? To hear that conversation click here.
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Our topic today is effective communication and it all starts by being an "active listener". Wayne Bruns of Tero International and I chat about tips you can use everyday to improve your skills at not only listening but also encouraging conversation and discussion at work or at home. I think you'll enjoy what you'll be "actively" listening to....
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.
Becoming an effective communicator doesn't always come naturally. But, once you master the techniques your efforts at communicating ideas, direction and purpose there's a positive impact on your career and personal life. In this segment I'll visit with Carlos Alvarez a Senior Training Consultant with Tero International. Carlos has, for years, taught something called "Impact - Speak Your Way to Success" and we'll talk about who takes the course and why. Plus Carlos will offer some tips to help you better understand effective communication.
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.
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.
