Education

Sales and Sales Training - The Times Are Changing

When you think about it, we all sell...something. Be it a product, service or ourselves we're all sales people. How has technology impacted the art of selling, what tools do sales professionals need today that are different than a decade ago and how about "personal branding"? Our guest is Ro Crosbie the founder of Tero International a training and business education company based in the Des Moines Metro. Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Iowa Companies and Employee Development

In a recent publication from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry we get a look at the 9th annual Iowa Trends in Talent Development survey and what the 131 responding companies have to say about employee education budgets, training methods and training topics? We asked Todd McDonald the founder of ATW Training Solutions, who conducted the survey and received some interesting answers.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Leadership Training is for...Leaders with Rita Perea

When it comes to leadership what do most people know they...don't know? We asked Rita Perea the founder of Perea Leadership Consulting that question and many others. Learn about communication, common issues and more...enjoy!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Trying to Find a Job? Meet Debbie Marshall

A tough challenge for the job seeker today is just getting an interview. The odds are that if you don't know "the system" it's highly unlikely the HR Department will ever give you an interview...even if you are the most qualified candidate.  How do you fix that?  Meet Debbie Marshall from Thrive Consulting who says her method will help you beat a system that is less human and more machine.  Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Math and Your Child with Dan Gehlbach

Let's face it for many of us math was not our strong subject when going through school. We took a quick poll at the office and decided we were not alone. Meet Dan Gehlbach from Mathnasium of West Des Moines. What is it?  How can it work for your family and students and what might you expect?  We asked those questions and more.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Kids, Education and Tutoring in Des Moines

It's been going on for a decade and one of the things tied to No Child Left Behind that educators praise. We asked Phil Roeder of the Des Moines Public Schools to share with us the details of this tutoring program that is full paid by the federal government, who might qualify and how to proceed. For many families this just may be an answer to further education success. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Networking and Business Education for this Week with Laura

Each week we bring you a discussion about the top networking and business education events as compiled by our regular contributor Laura Kinnard. Here you'll find her top picks for picking up ideas, thoughts, trends for startups to established businesses. Oh, and you can follow the thread on Twitter #DMBizEvents or list your own business centered event.  Enjoy!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Skills That Boost Business Growth - Ro Crosbie

Join us as we talk "Soft Skills" with the founder of Tero International, Ro Crosbie. Everything matters in business from the way you listen to how you speak. Oh, and those non-verbal cues?  Key insights for business and personal development. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Networking/Education for Business with Don Frazer

Our Laura Kinnard is out so pinch-hitting with the networking/education/special events for business is Don Frazer or @WaukeeDon. Here are his picks for established businesses or startups from #DMBizEventsInsight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business of Iowa Watch and Covering the Iowa Caucuses

Iowa is awash with presidential candidates and while each has a story they want to tell the real story often lies beneath the sound-bite. Meet Lyle Muller of Iowa Watch a non-profit news organization that has built a reputation on asking tough questions and offering future journalists an opportunity to hone their craft. We met on the campus of Drake University where he was about to visit with some budding journalists.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.