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Charles Ganske - A Personal Jeweler a Great Small Business Story

No one can dispute that jewelry is a personal reflection of our personal brand and it's something that can reflect so many feelings and emotions...for generations. That tends to be the focus of this small business story of with Charles Ganske of Charles Ganske - Personal Jeweler. Listen as he talks about the emotional connection to jewelry and how customer service and design have propelled his business forward. Enjoy...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Christian Photo in our Way-Back Machine

We love highlighting local, small business and now is such a critical time for small business owners that we thought we'd reach back to a conversation we had in the Fall of 2016 with Grant and Brian Christian. They are third and second generation owners of Christian Photo based in Urbandale. We love their passion and their story and thought it might mean something to you as well. Climb into our Way-Back Machine and meet the current and future of Christian Photo, "Iowa's Local Camera Store". 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Year End Thoughts About HR with Aureon

The times, they are a changing and that is never more evident than in Human Resources. Here Ned Flynn from Aureon HR talks about three trends in the employee/employer world that you and your business should consider as we head into 2018. From your "employment brand" to "the side hustle" employers are faced with new issues that are best understood. Solid advice for any size business; for-profit and non-profit.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Iowa Business Journals with Jolene Goodman

We catch up with Jolene Goodman from The Iowa Business Journals to talk about the features coming in this next edition. Everything from holiday parties (what some small to mid-size businesses are doing) to marketing in the B to B world especially if you are looking to connect with other small to mid-size business owners. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Business Networking Events & Social Media Tools

Each week Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer comes by with her list of business networking events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Here we also talk about 2018 and a focus on sharing what social media "tools" might be worth your time... Reminder, you can use #DMBizEvents on Twitter to get your business networking event listed. Easy, no? 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Five Tips for Hiring in a Tight Labor Market

Back in July we had this conversation with Anne Berry from Aureon HR. Because it is such a timely topic we re-broadcast this slightly edited version. If you haven't had the opportunity to learn about your "Employment Brand" and the other four tips that will help you hire smarter in 2018 click through and have a listen.  Solid information for business owners, managers and HR departments...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Climb Aboard The Way Back Machine with Keith Brown

Four years ago we had Keith Brown in our studio talking about his career in the music industry and for the past three decades working in the advertising business writing and producing a host of, now famous,jingles and identity pieces. Listen in as we dial it back several years and talk about Crystal Sound Recording and the magic that comes from there.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Networking and Social Media for Business with Laura Kinnard

Each Monday afternoon our networking and social media contributor Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer comes by the newsroom to share some outstanding networking events in the Des Moines Metro along with a social media tip or two for business. Here's Laura! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Presenting On A Panel

There are times when we are asked to present as part of a panel discussion to a group of people. Or, perhaps you are the person organizing and planning the panel forum. Here Maureen Burger from Tero International shares some insights on presenting at or planning a panel forum/discussion. Some great tips here... 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Video Impact on Business

Marketers are running, as fast as possible, to capture the move toward video for their business. Today we visited with Kyle Plummer the Director of Marketing for Tero International to talk about their dive into live YouTube shows, what goes into the creative and the steep learning curve. Here, too, is a link to the Your Invisible Toolbox Live YouTube page so you can subscribe. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.