Business Interview

Crushing It in a Family Business meet Jake Walmer

Recently we traveled to Lancaster County in Pennsylvania and spent some time with folks from the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. Our host was Wengers of Myerstown a multi-generation company that is seriously crushing it when it comes to construction and agricultural parts. Here we sit down with family member Jake Walmer and talk about the past, present and future.  How this company has continued to expand, where their market is and how technology has made a huge difference in overall sales. Oh, one other thing the Wengers Foundation has given millions of dollars to local non-profits. It's part of their mission.  Here's Jake...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines & More 27 July 2023

One of the stories we just didn't have time for is about beef prices and here it is: USDA released retail meat prices detailing what consumers were paying for meat in June. All fresh aggregate retail prices of beef hit new all-time highs in June, increasing to $7.57 per pound, about 3 cents per pound over the previous record high in October of 2021. Retail fresh beef prices are 3.1% higher than last year at this time. Retail pork prices continued to decline, coming in at $4.68 per pound, about 5% lower than last June. Broiler retail prices ticked higher. The composite price is 2% higher than last year but just under a new cord high by 4 cents. Now you know and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 27th of July.  Don't miss out on the conversation below with Debi Durham from the Iowa Economic Development Authority as we talk about Iowa, Israel and the unique location of the Hawkeye State.  Click ahead for the news and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Tick Spit and Red Meat...no, this is real;
Surprise says the U.S. economy;
The White House weighs into housing issues;
Tesla and a "secret suppression" group;
Tipping...getting out of control and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Today is "Black Women's Equal Pay Day". What that means.
For the interview we're joined by Debi Durham the Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority who recently addressed Iowans for Israel about economic opportunities, the unique location Iowa enjoys and so much more. To listen to that conversation just click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Iowa, Israel and Economic Opportunity with Debi Durham

At a recent meeting of the bipartisan Iowans Supporting Israel the Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority , Debi Durham, spoke about her experiences while visiting there and what opportunities there are in both Iowa and Israel for future expansion. Here you'll learn about the verticals Iowa excels in, a discussion about other nations and the workforce issue that nearly every business here and...everywhere...is facing. A conversation with Debi Durham.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines & More 26 July 2023

Yes, it's hot here in Iowa...too. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and make sure you click ahead for a conversation with entrepreneur and business coach Dane' Johnson. She is an amazing and interesting woman who helps executives with both their professional and personal life. How?  Click through to learn more about what she does.  We think you'll enjoy the conversation.  And today is the 30th Anniversary of our long time sponsor Tero International.  We thought you should know and congratulations to our friends there. Also,  if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Two things from Jerome Powell and the Central Bank;
Meanwhile the Congressional Budget Office has some thoughts;
Automakers unite on charging stations;
More on folding phones that have yet to catch on;
Oops...Allstate Insurance and North Carolina made the news;
Travel perks from...Walmart? Yep and why;
The Wall Street Report;
How seasonal workers combat inflation.
For the interview you'll meet Dane' Johnson a business coach who works to help improve the professional and personal lives of executives. Learn more about this entrepreneur by clicking this link.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
 

Personal and Professional Growth with Dane’ Johnson

It was a chance meeting in a family owned restaurant that brought Dane' Johnson into our world. It's a testimony to being "in the moment" and listening.  Here you'll meet Dane' an entrepreneur who has an interesting company that works with mid to high level executives in their attempt to become more successful in both their professional and personal lives.  How does she accomplish such a lofty goal? One way is how she values the relationships she builds with her collogues and clients and uses tools she has created over the years to bring out the very best in...you.  Meet Dane' Johnson:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines & More 24 July 2023

Welcome back to another week of the Business News Headlines and make sure you click through to listen to a neat story about a special needs, no kill animal shelter. Animal Lifeline of Iowa has been around for nearly 40 years and if you've not heard of this amazing place...you will today. And, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
What do you get for $44 billion? How about an "X";
Some IRS news you might find interesting;
Indoor faming, tomatoes and Kentucky;
Native Americans Two - Gov. Stitt of Oklahoma Zero;
Car buying may get way less expensive and soon;
Russia, Food Prices and the White House;
The Wall Street Report;
Two blockbuster movies made some serious money.
Those stories and for the interview you'll meet Stacie Leinen from the special needs, no-kill shelter that's been around for nearly 40 years. Not heard of them or their upcoming special event "Comedians to the Rescue"? You will today.  Click here to listen.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

A Special Needs No Kill Shelter meet Animal Lifeline

There are animal shelters and then there are special places such as Animal Lifeline of Iowa.  Celebrating nearly 40 years of serving the Des Moines area and all of Iowa. The organization rescues cats and dogs that are injured, handicapped, have a serious medical condition, are abused, pregnant, nursing moms or are orphans that require bottle feeding. Animal Lifeline of Iowa rehabilitates the animals in their care and help to adopt them into their loving, forever home.  Here Stacie Leinen talks about that and a special event happening on the 5th of August "Comedians to the Rescue".  Meet Stacie...
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines & More 10 July 2023

Welcome to Monday!  First a programing note: It's a travel day on Tuesday as we're headed to Pennsylvania for an assignment. So, expect us to shoot out some former interviews during the day.  We're hoping we can get to our location and still put out the Business News Headlines later in the day.  Today, along with the headlines, we've got a conversation with entrepreneur Patrick Palmer who, for years, has been working as a link to the adult film industry. He's back with us to give us an update and talk about his efforts to help support aging adult actors and some new folks. Yes, it's a business. So, are you on Threads yet?  You can find us @Insight_On_Business. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The link between retail and student loans;
Kentucky has a plan to separate you from your money;
Some labor news out of Union Pacific;
Box office surprises this past weekend;
What? No Sriracha hot sauce??!!?
The Wall Street Report;
Thread...the Twitter Killer?
For the interview we welcome back Patrick Palmer who has become quite the authority on adult films and his knowledge of adult film actors. Here Patrick talks about some film history, some surprising news and his website that promotes the industry. It's quite entertaining.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business of Adult Films with Patrick Palmer

He's back for an update on his "side-hustle" that deals with the business of adult films and actors both past and president. Patrick Palmer sits down to talk about some new adventures he's had, the adult film conventions he's been attending and how he assists older actors make a few bucks and more. All of that and he is considered somewhat of an authority on the history of adult films. After all he's been doing this as a business since 2020.  Website?  Sure here you go. Meet Patrick, have some fun and enjoy.  It really is a business. 
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 5 July 2023

Welcome back to those of you who celebrated the Canada Day weekend as well as the Independence Day weekend in the U.S. We hope your holiday was safe and meaningful. Today, along with the business news headlines you'll hear from a master photographer Brent Isenberger about changes in his business, why it's critical to hire great "product shooters" for advertising and branding and a strange issue he's been seeing when it comes to new people in his industry. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
New Data from Nielsen on "How America Listens";
Fed minutes reveal additional rate hikes;
Everyday Americans are no longer giving to charity and why;
The feud between Meta and Canada gets hotter;
New laws targeting foreign ownership of farmland;
Jet Blue not going to challenge a recent ruling;
The Wall Street Report;
Meta about to launch a Twitter rival? Yep...
Those stories plus you'll meet professional photographer and videographer Brent Isenberger as he talks about the many changes in his industry and a disturbing trend he's seen among new people in his business. To listen to that segment click right here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.