Entrepreneur Stories

St. Mark's Neighborhood Fridge with Darryl Ahnemann

I've had the pleasure to know Darryl Ahnemann for several years.  His business is helping non-profits raise much needed money.  He has been in that role for decades. Recently he contacted me to ask about connecting with a religious community in the Greater Des Moines Metro and told me about a program he has been working with other volunteers. It is an amazing story about a food rescue just a year old but breaking new ground every day.  It's the St. Marks Neighborhood Fridge which is open 24/7 for people who are food insecure.  And while this may sound like a hyper-local story we think it’s something that your community could start.  Let’s go! 
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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 Central 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 15 July 2025

We told you it was coming and...it's here Think tariff induced inflation.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 15th day of July, thanks for listening! In other news we’ve got a couple of stories about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that should scare the hell out of you. Nvidia gets US approval to sell powerful chips to China and that after a meeting the CEO had with President Trump. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and a major shake up over at McDonald’s that industry watchers say is the biggest menu change in 50 years.  For the conversation you’ll meet Darryl Ahnemann and an amazing story about food rescue just a year old but breaking new ground every day.  It's the St. Marks Neighborhood Fridge that is open 24/7 for people who are food insecure.  And perhaps it’s something that your community could start.  Let’s go!
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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 Central 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.

Russ Parker and the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

We were recently together at The Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade event in Mount Pleasant.  Both of us sitting down with the folks who run the event and those nearly 400 riders that took part. Rus Parker is no stranger to broadcasting. He and Ken Root started the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network with the goal of keeping the world of agribusiness top of mind.  Here we talk about the early days of the network, what he enjoys the most and share some memories along the way.  It was a pleasure to spend time with him.  Now you too can meet Russ Parker.
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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 Central 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 Russ Parker 24 June 2025

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said rate cuts will have to...wait and the president lashed out, yet again. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 24th day of June, thanks for being with us again today. In other news, the president says if you don’t speak fluent English…you can’t drive a truck or a school bus. Ready for some good news?  You have picked up on your giving to charities. A cargo ship with vehicles headed to Mexico…sinks. Krispy Kreme donuts…exit McDonald’s and why.  The Wall Street Report and news about Amazon and their new delivery plans.  For the conversation you’ll meet one of the founders of the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network.  My guest, Russ Parker tells us he is first a sales guy then a radio guy…and over the years he’s done very well.  Russ Parker for the interview but first the news.
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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 Central 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 Sprint by Jake Knapp

And the heat…continues.  This is the business news headlines for Monday the 23rd day of June and another heat index here in Iowa of 105.  In the business news headlines, stocks surged while oil sank…on the hope of limited counter attacks by Iran.  Elon Musk is betting that you will soon be hailing a Robotaxi.  More Democrats and Independents sour on renewable energy according to a new poll. Speaking of energy New York State may soon get another nuclear power plant. We’ll have the Wall Street Report and a big fight between two online listing companies goes to court.  For the Interview you’ll hear from Ro Crosbie from Tero International about Sprint a book by Jake Knapp that will have an amazing impact on your ability to test market your next product or service…but first the news.
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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 Central 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 Frank Kelly 5 June 2025

That tiff between President Trump and Elon Musk is getting nasty quickly.  In fact Musk now says that he will withhold using his rockets to transport astronauts. Wow...  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 5th day of June, thanks for being here. In other news, the feud had an impact of Tesla shares and we’ll give you the latest. All of a sudden the U.S. is playing nice with China. It looks like the new Nintendo Switch 2 is a hit…big crowds worldwide hoping to get their hands on one. Apple hits a road block in court. Some good news about mortgage rates. We’ve got some numbers when it comes to unemployment filings. The Wall Street Report and Proctor and Gamble to shed 7,000 jobs and why. For the conversation we’re bringing back Frank Kelly the founder and managing partner of Fulcrum Macro Advisors…in light of what is going on in D.C. Frank offers some guidance and more.  Let’s go!
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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 Central 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 Alan Feirer 19 May 2025

You know that sinking feeling when you see that your credit score has gone down?  That's what happened today the the U.S. rating but investors seemed to shrug it off.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 19th day of May, thanks for being here. In other news, the tariffs are not having the impact that was feared.  Can we now breathe easier? Hollywood actors union has filed a suit over the AI generated voice of Darth Vader in Fortnite. We’ll share the numbers from the Wall Street Report and 23andMe gets a new owner.  For the conversation you’ll meet entrepreneur and author Alan Feirer in an entertaining conversation about his book and more…but first the news.
Thanks for listening!
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 Central 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 Four Entrepreneurs 2 May 2025

We start off our newscast with the surprising story about how many jobs were created in April and that number had an impact on the stock market. Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 2nd day of May.  Thanks for being here. In other news, home ownership is slipping away from many Americans. As energy demand goes down so to do oil company profits. Microsoft jacks up the price of it’s xBox. We’ll share the Wall Street Report with you and Wendy’s has some concerns about the economy and what they did.  Also today you’ll meet four entrepreneurs all with a different story. I took some gear the Valley Junction Farmers Market and chatted with some very interesting folks.  Stay with us for that and while it sounds hyper-local what they have to say resonates with entrepreneurs everywhere.  Let’s go.
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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 Central 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.

Meet Entrepreneur Theresa Leppert

So often we have these chance meetings that bring us to a story we love sharing. Here you will meet Theresa Leppert who worked in the medical field and thought a massage was something that only rich people did on vacation.  One trip, years ago, changed her life.  She went back to school and opened up a massage and aroma therapy business in the tiny town of Maquoketa, Iowa (pop. 6,000). But it doesn't stop there Theresa is also on the Board of Directors of Girl Campers and we'll talk about that as well. Meet Theresa Leppert an entrepreneur that’s got a bunch going on from Girl Campers to Lucida Sol Wellness & Botanicals. 
Thanks for listening!
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 Central 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! 1 May 2025

Welcome to May Day and thanks for being with us again today.  In the Business News Headlines we first take a look at why cheaper goods from China will cost buyers and sellers more money starting...Friday.  In other news, Elon Musk is stepping away from DOGE….but fails to answer what he has accomplished. We have a story about how the Mideast is having its own set of economic worries and why. Turning back to domestic issues a carbon capture pipeline is facing legislative backlash in Iowa. We’ve got the Wall Street report as well as a story about the sacking of the new Kohls CEO.  For the conversation you’ll meet Theresa Leppert an entrepreneur that’s got a bunch going on from Girl Campers to Lucida Sol Wellness & Botanicals based in tiny Maquoketa, Iowa. Let’s go…
Thanks for listening!
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 Central 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.