Books

Miyoko Hikiji on American Sniper and More

With all the excitement around the movie American Sniper we reached out to our friend, former soldier and author, Miyoko Hikiji about her thoughts on that as well as PTSD and more. We think you'll find this insightful.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Authors of the Pampered Pet Series - Sparkle Abbey

When we heard about this series of mystery books we had to visit with the authors Anita Carter and Mary Lee Woods the team that make up Sparkle Abbey.  A conversation about the publishing business today, how they started and their unique way of working together. Here is that visit:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Growing Up in Another Time and Place - Bill Sheridan

This is partly personal and partly business.  Bill Sheridan is an author, professional writer and a dear friend.  I have had the pleasure of knowing Bill for decades and it was a pleasure to have him on the Business News Hour for a conversation about his book, Depot Street Memories, growing up in small town Iowa and at a time where everybody knew...everybody. It is a bittersweet set of stories that are a joy to read. Have a listen...you'll enjoy! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page

Dreams and Detours with Mike Pace

We all have things we are thankful for...and the News Hour has always been grateful for the friendship of Mike Pace.  We invited Mike back to the studio to chat more about his book, "Dreams and Detours - Reflecting on the Souvenirs of a Lifetime" and what this project has meant to not only him but his work with HCI - Hospice of Central Iowa.  Good stuff! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

From Disaster to a Growing Business

Proving, yet again, that necessity is the "Mother of Invention" MMA fighter Joe Brammer found himself out of work, broke, his stuff back in San Diego stolen and a car that "just quit".  What to do?  Start a business that rolled into the very successful Elite Edge Gym and a book deal that saw his first effort climb to the top of Amazon.com's best seller list.  Oh and he's opening a new facility in Ankeny...  It's quite a story:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Food, Family, Fitness with Sheree Clark

Our friend Brooke Benschoter said, "You should visit with Sheree Clark from Fork in the Road!" So, we did.  Here Brook and Sheree visit about season two of Sheree's television show, her book and how the simple task of eating can repair a family...  Here is our conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business of Naughty - The Stiletto Girls

Our studio was buzzing, "The Stiletto Girls will be here today!".  Naughty, sexy and fun we were joined by authors C. Deanne Rowe and Magnolia "Maggie" Rivers (two of the three Stiletto Girls the other, Angela K. Roe was out for the day.) for a bawdy discussion of romance novels. This was more than fifty shades...  Join us for a sexy conversation of...fantasy. (Oh, and a very cool thing:  They brought Amber, our receptionist, a goodie bag of books! They know who is really in charge!) Here is our conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Passionate Soccer Love with Tanya Keith!

To suggest that Tanya Keith likes soccer is a major understatement. Tanya is passionate about following the game and she's been to every World Cup since...maybe when the ball was invented? She's recently released her new book, Passionate Soccer Love a story about her travels to far flung areas of the world to watch "her sport".  Here is our conversation.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Gaining Wisdom from Sages with Jann Freed

Writer, speaker, teacher Jann Freed takes us on a journey of understanding some core principals of leadership from her book "Leading with Wisdom - Sage Advice from 100 Experts". If you have heard us talk about "soft skills" and leadership you will recognize some of this...great stuff and thank you!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Funding Kolby Rae with Fritz Nordengren - 20 February 2014

Fritz Nordengren is an author who is hoping to crowd fund his next book, Kolby Rae by using Kickstarter.  It's a way you can join him in the journey and get some neat stuff.   We talked about it.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.Thanks for listening!