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The Business News Headlines 11 November 2020

Thank you to veterans both past and present for your service to our nation.  It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 11th of November and here is what we've got for you:
Wall Street ends the day mixed;
Lyft is getting into a new service and why;
Could the recession get worse...some say yes;
Americans are taking 401(k) cash;
Target is doing something very different and why;
UPS has relaxed a bunch of rules;
Retailers starting to worry about shortages;
Mom's are suing employers;
The Wall Street Report;
Some disturbing housing news.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 9 November 2020

There were times last week when we wondered if we'd make it to Monday...whew!  Today we've got these business news headlines and then a fun, but informative conversation with a new friend from Fort Worth, Texas.  But first:
Two things impacted the markets;
Why Uber shares were up so much;
Would you eat a....McPlant?
The news that rocked the world today;
Santa to take a hit this year;
Coca Cola continues to cull;
The Wall Street Report;
The disappearing MBA program.
Those stories PLUS you'll meet "recovering attorney" Malone Ranger who is now a noted public speaker and, get this, is the Mid-Day Air Personality on 95.9 The Ranch in Fort Worth, Texas.  Learn the "Business of Being Malone Ranger" by clicking through right here.  
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 4 November 2020

It's been a day. For many people across the United States they have been clicking into their phones, watching TV and trying to figure out the presidential election. Us too.  Welcome to "The Day After" and here's what we've got for you:
Votes are being counted and Wall Street had a big day;
One thing is for sure our job problem is real;
Today another retail chain called it quits;
Tech stocks soared but, is that a good thing;
The Wall Street Report;
There were two winners in California yesterday.
Those stories plus we'll talk about ISO Certification and what it means to a company and, more importantly, their customers. Von Leefer and Linda Leefer from Area Diesel Service joins me for that conversation and you can hear it all...here.
Thanks for listening! 
 

Area Diesel Service and ISO Certification

Recently the family owned company Area Diesel Service was awarded an ISO 9001:2015 Certification. What does that mean for the company and its clients?  You can bet we asked. Here Von Leefers and his wife Linda explain what this is, the impact on their business and, more importantly, what it means to their customers.

The Business News Headlines 24 September 2020

If you like roller coasters you would have loved Wall Street today.  It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 24th of September, here's what we've got for you today:
The wealth gap is insane and growing;
Hunger in America is also growing;
About those extra unemployment dollars and seeking work;
Olive Garden sales slip...badly;
The future of...oil;
New home sales surge and why;
The U.S. economic outlook for growth...cut in half;
The Wall Street Report
Yet another brand gets a make-over.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines & More 2 September 2020

We've been busy grinding it out today...so much going on that this is the "Late Edition" of the business news...we usually try to get this out before 5PM Central.  Here's what's on tap for today:
Google and their new planned community;
More airline job cuts;
Remember when politicians were afraid of the deficit;
More companies embrace "working from home";
Eviction due to COVID19? Not so fast...
The Wall Street Report
Is smaller...bigger?  Ask Macy's.
Those stories plus a really neat conversation with Rachel Trainum of Tero International. Not long ago Rachel was a summer intern at the company. Today she not only oversees the corporate marketing and communications but this year was in charge of the new crop of interns who, according to Rachel, did some amazing things. It's a great story and you can catch it here.
Thanks for listening! 
 

Making Others Successful Meet Rachel Trainum

We love it when the story centers around business and personal growth. We love it even more when mentors, no matter their age, recognize that they can be the catalyst for the successful growth of others. Here you will meet Rachel Trainum from Tero International who, just a few years ago was a summer intern. Now, during a dramatic transition for the Tero Team due to COVID19 Rachel found herself supervising this year's crop of interns and understood that by setting them free to create they did an incredible job.  This is good stuff! 

The Business News Headlines 13 August 2020

We're back following three days of being without power and having to cobble together broadcast equipment in any number of places.  I'll share that brief story first.  In the business news headlines:
REI had a big announcement today;
Impossible Foods racking up the coin;
A COVID19 "building boom"?
Who is delivering a majority of Amazon orders?
Yet another company announces "Work from Home:;
The Wall Street Report;
An industry that six months ago was booming...now on the ropes?
Those stories plus you'll hear from Liz Cooney one of the Tero International Trainers about personality preferences and how knowing yours and the personalities of your team can have a positive impact for everybody especially in this age of our nearly endless virtual meetings.  Liz Cooney and the world of Myers/Briggs is right here. 
Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 3 August 2020

Welcome to the first business day of August!  Here's what we've got for you from the world of business:
Furloughed workers now seeing their jobs...disappear;
President Trump takes credit for the market bounce;
Clorox: Supply, Demand and a New CEO;
Retail bankruptcies continue to mount;
A storied brand sent to the trash bin today;
The Wall Street Report;
Stimulus Checks & Credit Cards...it's a story.
Plus today for the interview you'll hear from restaurateur Carl Wertzberger from a locally owned West Des Moines, Iowa eatery, Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio. It's a candid conversation about how to survive, and even thrive, in the face of COVID19. You'll hear a series of management practices that may work for any business.  To listen to that conversation just click here. 

But, Is It...Safe? Meet Joe Galasso

We're talking about COVID19 and the question everyone has first, "But, is it safe?". There are so many theories so many problematic and false stories...and people are scared. Two weeks ago Joe Galasso reached out to us asking if we might be interested in telling his business story. Once we spent some time researching what he does we said we were interested in letting you know more about Protective Environmental Systems and what they provide to people and businesses across the country.  Here Joe answers our community question, "But, is it safe?"