Career Development

Boost Your Personal and Professional Life - Meet Jennifer Gracey

People will pay thousands of dollars learning the lessons of personal and professional success. What if I were to tell you to save your money and invest just a fraction of that cash with a group that not only boosts your success level but also does great things for your community. Meet Jennifer Gracey and we're talking about the Junior Chamber International an organization that has been around for over 100 years but is still a leading force in building success among young people 18 to 40.  Click through and learn 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 Business News Headlines - 15 October 2018

Each weekday about 5pm Central we post up the Business News Headlines...often with some commentary. Today it was Sears that stole much of the days business news:
Sears files for Chapter 11 - What happened, how might this end and where are the most stores closing;
What might happen to oil prices if the U.S.  puts sanctions on you know who...
Gold is coming back. Can the Gold Guys be far behind?
Well, looks like the U.S. has lost lots of money...but we told you that would happen.
What happened on Wall Street and why...we've got the story.
Also today for The Interview we've got Congressman John K. Delaney (D-MD) the first announced Democratic candidate for president in 2020. We think you'll enjoy this conversation and find his story compelling.
Because it's Monday we've got Laura Kinnard in from Drake University and DMBizMixer talking networking events, education and we get off on a discussion about trade shows...
Thanks for clicking through. 

Business Networking, Education and Trade Shows with Laura Kinnard

Each Monday afternoon Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer joins us for a conversation about networking, social media, marketing and education events going on in and around the Des Moines Metro. Today we'll talk about Million Cups, AMA-Iowa, a small business conference and trade show marketing. DO NOT GET ME started...but too late. We're already there. 
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.

Business News Headlines 8 October 2018

Coming to you from Boone, Iowa it's the Business News Hour for Monday the 8th of October. In the news today you'll learn why we're here plus:
Folks what to know what is in their...food;
Bond funds are in trouble but there is a silver lining;
A rising tide lifts all boats...but, what if you don't have a boat;
More bad news today from Tesla;
What happened, and why, on Wall Street.
Those stories and more about why we took a road trip today.  Also we've got Jay Byers from the Greater Des Moines Partnership in to talk a bit about the upcoming Annual Dinner and the speaker who will join so many on 17 January.
We're also going to visit with Ro Crosbie the founder, president and CEO of Tero International. Her company recently was recognized as The Best Of...by the Des Moines Business Record. What do awards men to the company, staff and (more important) the customers and clients. We'll chat about that and more.
Thanks for coming by!

The Business News Headlines - 5 October 2018

It's Friday...only two more working days until Monday...right? Click through to these interesting business news stories from today and some great conversation in our interview portions:
Farmers, Trump, Tariffs - A Bitter Harvest;
The Jobs Report - Winners and Losers;
The Trade Gap - Opps;
Another retail giant files for Chapter 11;
What happened on Wall Street and why...it's not a good day.
Those stories and we'll hear from a remarkable young woman, Nicole Zeien-Cox who is on the board of The Guardian Scholars Foundation but, in her own right, has an amazing story. You've got to listen.
Then we take the lid off the Fun Machine as we check out Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend and into next week with Parker Reed and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine.
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 27 September 2018

If you were working today, or watching what was going on in Washington, D.C. you may have missed the big business news stories. But, not to worry...we've got you covered. On tap today:
The SEC goes after Elon Musk...
Remember with the "future" was in plastics? Now it might be in....pot;
Speaking of drugs we've got Aetna/CVS news;
What careers lead to higher percentages of divorce? We have a list of the top seven;
Oh, and what happened on Wall Street. 
Those stories and a conversation about the Hawkeye Safety Conference coming up in October. Our guests are Bill Gerhard from the Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council and Tammi Goerdt from The Heartland Center at the University of Iowa.
Also today a frank and honest conversation with Don DeWaay the founder of The Profit Zone. Having come through the recession Don has been building back and now works with business owners on things like freedom, fullfillment and financial reward. Good stuff here!
Thanks, as always, for listening!

The Profit Zone with Don DeWaay

Recently Don DeWaay presented at the Central Iowa Business Conference about his resurging business, The Profit Zone. I've known of Don for years but this was the first time I'd had the opportunity to sit down with him and have a business conversation. In this very frank and honest visit you'll learn more about what he did, what he is doing and how he is assisting business owners look at things in a whole new light and connect them with their full potential. Click ahead and learn more from Don DeWaay. 
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 Business News Headlines 26 September 2018

It was a wild day for not only business but the news cycle. Aren't you glad we don't do politics? Today we're taking a look at several big news stories from cars to the Fed. Here you go:
Good News is Bad News? Don't worry, we'll explain;
Ford to cut costs but will that cost jobs?
In more car news GM says goodbye to the Big Apple and hellow to Motown;
The Fed bumped interest rates again but what might that mean to you?
Wanna buy Papa John's? We know of somebody looking for partners;
Oh yeah...then there was Wall Street.
Those stories and today we took a trip to the Central Iowa Business Conference. Couldn't go? Not to worry we've got a taste for you here today. First up is Les McKeown who spoke about Predictable Success. How to follow a very clear road map to your ultimate goal...which is success.
Also speaking today was Curt Steinhorst the author of Can I Have Your Attention. Look we are so very time starved and so full of distraction that we've got to find systems to get away from all the noise. Here Curt gives us that formula and more. Enjoy.
Thanks for coming by! 

Predictable Success with Les McKeown

He was the keynote at the Central Iowa Business Conference where for over an hour he led the attendees through the steps necessary to hit the ultimate goal of success. Meet Les McKeown the author of "Predictable Success - Getting Your Organization On The Growth Track - And Keeping It There". You're just a click away from learning how to avoid crisis management and focus on visionary outcomes that will drive your business forward. Learn how to use the tools of business balance...from the "fun" days of a startup to the treadmill of being stuck in a rut and how that balance leads to predictable success. Good stuff just ahead!
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.

Can I Have Your Attention with Curt Steinhorst

We are swimming in a sea of distraction and we're getting...tired. Meet Curt Steinhorst the author of "Can I Have Your Attention" and the founder of FocusWise. His presentation at the Central Iowa Business Conference was all about avoiding distractions, focusing on better communication and finding ways to cut through the clutter. And, if you're in business and trying to sell something...what do you do about consumers and their constant barrage of information? It was a great keynote and you, now, get to experience Curt Steinhorst. 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.