Depending on what data you look at the restaurant business is in serious trouble. We've had reports that as many as 70% of restaurants currently in operation will close forever as a result of COVID19. Today we're going to talk about that with Carl Wertzberger the managing partner of Gilroy's Kitchen + Pup + Patio located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Inside you'll hear what Carl and his crew have developed that has allowed them to stay in business and even grow. From technology to menu design to staffing, training and attempting to stay a step ahead. It's a great set of practical ideas for just about any business. Meet Carl:
Today, on Wall Street, it was a complete reversal of yesterday's gains. Today was the day the markets moved from bulls to bears. Here are the stories we've got for you today:
- Now a pandemic business notices;
- Amazon tackles "Fake Stuff" and price gouging;
- Cruise ships and folks over 70 years old;
- Customer Service & Panicked Customers;
- THe Wall Street Report;
- LinkedIn trending stories is proof.
Those stories and a conversation about Bridges of Iowa with Executive Director Patrick Coughlin. It is a story of passion, families, drugs and dependency...a story too few know about...until today. Click here to listen.
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Today was the day when the folks on Wall Street may have finally figured out that the coronavirus may put a wrench into the global economy. It's the Business News Headlines for Friday the 21st of February. In the news:
- Every heard of the "Fiduciary Rule"? You will today;
- John Deere stock soars and why;
- Zillow is losing millions each month and why;
- President Trump and his Social Security promise;
- The Wall Street Report
- Wells Fargo and the latest multi-billion dollar fine.
Those stories plus we'll have some fun with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. We'll chat it up about sports, music, the theater and a host of things happening this weekend into next week. Go...you've earned it! To listen to the silliness...just click here.
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It was a wild day on Wall Street as traders decided to take some profits. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Today:
- Pizza is good so is the marketing and innovation;
- General Mills and the $13 box of cereal;
- Morgan Stanley is in a buying mode;
- Nissan has a deal for you...sort of;
- Mayor Pete and the American Dream;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Lingerie isn't what it used to be.
Those stories PLUS a conversation about the skills required to be a top sales person. My guest is Kyle Hopkins a Tero International Trainer who says the world of sales has transformed from product knowledge to having the ability to communicate and respond to a customers real needs. You can listen here.
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At the opening bell today it was all about a virus and China...but as the day wore on worried investors seemed to move on and we'll share why. It is the business news headlines for the 23rd day of January.
- Former Wells Fargo CEO gets some bad news;
- Planters Peanuts kills off Mr. Peanut and...why;
- FedEx is alerting folks about a scam;
- The White House wants more tax cuts;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Working Women and the 1970's.
Those stories plus this: Over the past several months we've reported on the number of trucking companies who have shut their doors. At the same time there is a lack of drivers. Add to those issues new demands regarding packaging of freight, electronic logs, new technology and something called "density rating". With me is Brian Bartz from DLS Worldwide as we talk about the many changes in the industry and the "State of Freight". You can listen here.
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It's Christmas Eve...Eve and we've not only got the business news headlines but also a look at some fun stuff for business events in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro and a look at some friends in Detroit. On tap:
- Super Saturday was really...SUPER for Retail;
- China trying to boost it's economy cuts tariffs;
- Boeing CEO out and the stock...up;
- The slow railway in Europe that is winning;
- Retail took a big hit this year. More to come?
- The Wall Street Report
- The U.S. sides with Germany about Roundup.
Also today, because of the holiday Laura Kinnard is in to chat it up about some things going on in the Des Moines Metro tonight and into later in the week. Think...Festivus and more. To hear that...click here.
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The jobs report came out this morning and even with the "modest" growth that did not hit expectations...Wall Street had a party. It's the business news headlines for Friday the 4th of October. Just a click away:
- Wage gains lag;
- The National Retail Federation concerned;
- Fast food is becoming less fast;
- More job cuts to increase shareholder value;
- Stunning numbers from Costco;
- What happened to...kale?
Those stories plus some fun with Jeff Pitts of Cityview Magazine and his list of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Listen...here!
