Insight On Business the News Hour
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Friday Oct 11, 2019
The Business News Headlines and More 11 Oct 2019
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Wall Street had a party today as President Trump said the first step in a trade agreement with China is about to be drafted....that caused the Dow to climb by over 319 points. Today:
A trade deal but few details as of now;
Older model used cars are rising in price;
Americans are behind on car payments;
Tesla and it's autopilot...good or bad?
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is with us riffing about "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" this weekend into next week. To listen to that, just click here.
Thanks for coming by!
Friday Oct 04, 2019
The Business News and More 4 October 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
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!
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Each week Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine comes in to riff a bit about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Today we're talking hockey, a chamber orchestra, new hours for the farmers market, music, comedy, Ghostbusters and so much more. Just click to listen as the studio audience goes...wild.
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. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, 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.
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Friday Sep 20, 2019
Fun Stuff with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Each week I get to sit down with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine and riff about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Here we start out with the Wine and Whiskey Walk..and then move right on into some other great things going on this weekend into next week. This gets a little wacky and we sorta lose control over the topic...but hey, it's Friday! Have some fun already...you deserve it!
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. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, 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.
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AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
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Thursday Sep 05, 2019
The Business News Headlines & More 5 September 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Early this morning the futures indicated the markets would open much higher and they did with the Dow rising well above 400 points and the markets stayed that way. In the business news headlines today:
What happened on Wall Street & why;
Just what you need...a Facebook dating service;
Guns, Walmart & Stocks;
Air Travel and the 737 Max;
Why Apple is borrowing $7 billion;
The MOST demanding job...ever?
Those stories and more along with our guest chef and author Terrie Kohl. Here she talks about why she loves being the personal chef for hundreds of people, what cooking means, the new trends and we'll also talk about her new book, "Bringing Friends & Family Back Around the Table". Terrie Kohl in our Small Business Spotlight and thank you to The Coffeesmiths of Waukee, Iowa for letting us set up our studio at their location. To hear our conversation click here.
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Chef & Author Terrie Kohl in our Small Business Spotlight
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
She is one of the most positive people on the planet and you can hear that in her voice. Meet Terrie Kohl of Country Club Market who has been the personal chef for hundreds of people and who has now authored her new cookbook, "Bringing Friends & Family Back Around the Table". Here we talk about her start in the food industry, what she is doing for hundreds of families, her deep respect for family dinners and why she authored her new book. Meet Chef Terrie Kohl in our Small Business Spotlight.
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. 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Friday Aug 16, 2019
The Business News Headlines & More 16 August 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
We get it...it's Friday and we'll dish this up quickly for you. We'll start with a look at what's going on with Wall Street and then dive into these stories:
General Electric stock roars back after the CEO did;
More PR troubles for Wells Fargo...oh my;
He saved $100,000 in five years. How? We'll share;
John Deere is feeling the impact of the trade war and more;
Does praise work with employees? Yes but you could be doing it wrong.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts and Trevor Babcock from Cityview Magazine are back to chat it up about "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" this weekend into next week. We've got music, the State Fair, sports and more. DO NOT expect anything too serious here...go!
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. 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
It's Friday and that means the crew from Cityview are with us to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" this weekend into next week. Here's Trevor Babcock and Jeff Pitts with their list that includes stuff from the Iowa State Fair, a celebration of Farmers Market Week, some music acts coming to town...outside of the fair. Also on tap some baseball and we "hate" Las Vegas...in a good way. Also two films open up today and we'll pick what we think is the "go to" Here is that conversation...and DO NOT expect anything serious here!
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. 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
The Business News Headlines 7 August 2019
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
The early morning futures indicated that Wall Street was going to open down and it did. What's up? Trade issues the global economy...it's starting to get serious. In the news today:
If it seems like there was a Walgreens on every corner...that's about to change;
The Disney Company, streaming and financial losses;
Where is the trade war with China headed? Some thoughts;
Hear about the McDonald's drink cup in Japan?
NPR to cut some newsroom jobs;
The National Rifle Association in the news...again;
Vacations and your reluctance to take one.
Click through for those stories and 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. 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Monday Aug 05, 2019
The Business News Headlines and More 5 August 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
It was not a pretty sight today on Wall Street as the Dow sank by over 800 points. Why? You might call it trade by twitter? Here's what we're talking about today, Monday the 5th of August:
China and the dollar...theirs, and maybe ours;
There was one stock sector that was up today...can you guess?
Amazon putting pressure on its merchants to lower prices;
A big bank eyes profits and cuts 4,000 jobs;
The "hot job market" that may not be so...hot;
Numbers and the Governor of Iowa;
Sunday delivery coming but with lower wages;
Newspaper news...Gannett is purchased.
Those stories plus a hyper-local conversation about the small community of Adel, Iowa and it's upcoming Sweet Corn Festival. My guest is the executive director of the Adel Area Partners Chamber, Deb Bengston. Here is that link.
Also Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com joins me to talk it up about business networking events, Co-Working Week and women in business. You can hear that...here.
Thanks for listening!
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. 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International