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Paying Attention to What Matters with Kathleen Riessen

Meet Kathleen Riessen a speaker, author and business coach. Kathleen shares her story that has taken her from a marketing background to helping business owners reach their full potential. We'll talk about her book "Joy in Uncertainty" and the three health issues every business person cares about. We'll also talk marketing and making a profit. We think you'll enjoy this conversation with an entrepreneur who has been there and is willing to share her thoughts and experiences to help you build your business. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday 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 Noon 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
Tero International

The Business News Headlines 22 June 2020

Welcome back to another busy business week. You're just a click away from these stories we've found and cooked up for you today:
Apple had some good news and bad news today;
Home sales took a bath in May but....;
Working from Home to Working from Hotel;
T.J. Maxx turns aside online shopping and grows;
Work visas will become harder to get;
The Wall Street Report;
The WHO has some lousy news about reopening.
Thanks for clicking through! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday 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 Noon 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

The Business News Headlines 18 June2020

Can you believe it's already...Thursday?  Thanks for clicking through to the Business News Headlines here is what we've got cooked  up for you today:
Remember when it was "cool" to live downtown;
Skipping loan payments? You're not alone;
Dicks Sporting Goods doubling down on discounts;
Got the "Five Dollar Footlong" jingle in your brain? Us too...
Jobs and Wall Street we've got that report;
Starting a job during a pandemic offers some serious issues.
Thanks for coming by. Join us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and you can keep up to speed on the business news throughout the day and get connected with our long-form business interviews like this one abou your "Virtual Job Presence"...with Liz Cooney.
Enjoy! 

The Business News Headlines 15 June 2020

Welcome to a brand new business week. Just yesterday we said be prepared for a volatile week on Wall Street and they did not disappoint.  Here's what we've got for you today:
A stunning new announcement from the Fed;
U.S.homeowners may be getting additional help;
Millions of lost jobs may become permanent losses;
The "Back to Work" bonus is being worked on;
The Wall Street Report;
The Supreme Court and LGBTQ employees.
Those stories plus some tips on your virtual presence. With us for the interview is Liz Cooney from Tero International here to remind us that even in a virtual world you need to pay attention to you and your personal brand. That plus effective virtual meetings and how Tero International has re-invented itself to showcase their professional coaching  programs. To listen to Liz, click here. 

Living and Working in a Virtual World - Tips and Thoughts from Tero International

For those of us who have been in virtual meeting after virtual meeting we've, no doubt, seen it all. Here we chat with Liz Cooney of Tero International about your "virtual presence". The how and why of polishing your online presence so that you are making a positive impact. Liz also talks about creating an effective virtual meeting, production elements as well as how Tero has evolved to bring their clients new ways to learn and maintain their skills going forward. Here, again, is Liz Cooney. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday 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 Noon 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

The Business News Headlines 12 June 2020

So much to keep track of...right?  Today the markets remained volatile, Starbucks reversed course and some stuff got cheaper last month.  It's the business news headlines, let's get to it:
Juneteenth is hot with businesses;
Starbucks reversed its decision on BLM;
Housing and interest rates;
Seafood and COVID19;
Some things have gotten cheaper...a list;
The Wall Street Report;
And when 1.5 Americans being jobless is good news.
Thanks for listening!  And a reminder we're on News/Talk 1540 KXEL on Sunday at Noon with the Business Week in Review. Want to follow us on Twitter? You can find us @IoB_NewsHour.
Have a great weekend! 
 

The Business News Headlines & More 11 June 2020

Remember what some were calling "Happy Talk" as state after state rushed to open up "business as usual"? That was just last week. Today investors and America had second thoughts.  Here's what we have for you today:
The U.S. says a second "shut down" would do even more damage;
Ever hear of the Great Frost of 1709? You will today;
Walmart and "multi-cultural" products. Say...what?
The health of Black Owned businesses;
A second round of stimulus dollars;
The Wall Street Report;
More and more businesses are becoming vocal about society issues.
Those stories plus you'll meet professional voice actor Abi Horton. We found Abi quite by accident and glad we did. We think you'll enjoy her story and how she is able to work both sides of the Atlantic. Abi Horton is right here. 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 9 June 2020

Conflicting news stories from "We've got this!" when it comes to the economy to "We're in for a long haul." Welcome to the Tuesday, June 9th edition of the business news headlines.  Today:
Mission Accomplished?
Another deadline looms for unemployed Americans;
Politics and Wall Street; there is movement;
Sure you got $1,200 while the rich got...what?
Retail, the economy and stores closing;
The Wall Street Report;
More job cuts announced.
Those stories plus my conversation about mental health with Bruce Buchanan from Compass Clinical Associates. We'll talk about the signs, symptoms and ways to help you stay healthy. It's an important topic for both families and businesses. You can hear that conversation here. 
Thanks for coming by! 

Our Collective Mental Health with Bruce Buchanan

There is so much going on. So much to worry about that, at times, it can be overwhelming. Our guest today is Bruce Buchanan a principal at Compass Clinical Associates here to discuss mental health. Mental health issues in the time of COVID19 and so many other issues facing families from the youngest to the oldest. Join us as we talk about the business and personal side of mental health, offer some guidelines and some hope. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday 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 Noon 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

The Business News Headlines 1 June 2020

Welcome to a brand new month. Here are the stories we've got cooked up for you today along with an interview about a new startup called Lokoly.com and Nicholas Hanstad. But first these stories:
Investor exuberance is one thing, science another;
So, you know about the "Greed Index";
With all the issues how come the markets are up;
The gig economy is taking a hit in some cities;
Target to close some stores;
The Wall Street Report;
"Swagger and irrational exuberance are...gone".
Those news stories plus....you know how we love telling start-up stories and here is one that, for you lovers of coffee, can really get into. Meet Nicholas Hanstad of Lokoly.com. This startup marries small coffee companies with a heavy dose of marketing and gives you the opportunity to experience these small batch roasters in your home, no matter where you live. Think of it as premium coffee and legendary stories. Click through and let's do...coffee. 
Thanks for listening!