Career Development

The Business of Recruiting Tech Talent

The company is Beacon Hill Technologies and Adam Viet is a Staffing Consultant there. What does that mean? He is a recruiter a "head-hunter" for tech firms seeking highly qualified employees. We asked Adam how he works his business and what it's like finding employees in a tight labor market. We got some answers...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Celebrating Small Business with Vada Grantham

It's just about time for the 4th Annual DMACC Small Business Awards Program. In studio with us is Vada Grantham the Chair of the Entrepreneurship Program at Des Moines Area Community College. We talk about the program, students and the upcoming awards to be held later in September. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Working To Renew Rural Iowa

Ten years ago the Iowa Farm Bureau recognized a need to do more to lift up opportunity for Rural Iowa. Now, ten years following the launch of Renew Rural Iowa, we get a report card. With us is Sandy Ehrig the Statewide Economic Development Administrator with an update about the challenges and the success.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Influencing Stakeholders - Tips from Tero International

We, at all times, seek to influence the people around us. Often they are stakeholders in a business setting. People who make up a board, a committee or even a sales team. Here Deborah Rinner, Vice President of Tero International, offers several tips on how to better influence those stakeholders. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Smart Clean - In the Small Business Spotlight

He came to this country from war torn Eastern Europe 22 years ago and calls himself 200% American. Meet Zelko Francic the founder of Smart Clean a commercial cleaning company that has had great success. We talk about the immigrant experience, opportunity and food. We think you'll enjoy this...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

The Power of Persuasion with Wayne Bruns

Every day we are "selling" something. Be it a product or service or...ourselves. In this interview with Wayne Bruns from Tero International we learn about some key elements that we can employ to better make our case and persuade the meeting toward action.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Social Media to Social Networking with Laura

If it''s Monday it's Laura Kinnard with business networking events in the Des Moines Metro along with some social media advice. Today we focus on a number of business networking places to be, some social media advice from the American Marketing Association- Iowa Chapter and we talk about the Social Media Club of Des Moines Hashie Awards happening on Thursday evening.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Networking and Social Media with Laura Kinnard

Each week Laura Kinnard joins us to offer up her top picks of networking events in the Des Moines Metro. For established events to new and emerging networking opportunities she has studied them and shares wheat she knows. Oh, and we also talk social media for business. Have a listen! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

The 11th Annual Volunteer Fair from the Young Professionals Connection

What a great program...it's called the Young Professionals Connection and the Volunteer Fair coming up on August 18th. This is an opportunity for all community members to learn more about various agencies who seek volunteers and we talk about business and VTO or Volunteer Time Off and how to get started. Meet Nick, Emily and Nick who graced our studio to talk about doing good. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Doing a Check Up On Your Networking Skills

We all go to networking events and most of the time we fail at making a lasting impression or of securing a valuable connection. So, how can we take on the next event with confidence?  Michele Whitty from Tero International offers some solid tips and suggestions on successful networking tools.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.