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Radio and Voice Overs with Jane E. Morgan

This was one of those really fun business conversations. My guest is radio personality and voice-over artist Jane E. Morgan a person who still rocks the airwaves of 94.5 KKEZ based in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Jane E. will celebrate 40 years in broadcasting and has recently relaunched her voice-over business JEM Voice Productions. Walk with us a bit as we go down memory lane and then chat it up about her entrepreneurial spirit.
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 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.

Business News Headlines 13 January 2021

It's midweek and we've got the business news headlines for you.  In less than ten minutes you are up to speed on some of the biggest business stories of the day.  Here's what we've got for you:
Tax forms and "Tax Time" one done...the other;
Investors and Chaos the thought is;
The House does impeach President Trump a second time;
Airlines/Airports and security;
Some Chinese products now banned;
Amazon and Parler headed to court;
Boeing has a new safety person;
Tesla has a major new rival;
The Wall Street Report;
Yet another pandemic trend.
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 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.

The Business News Headlines 6 January 2021

Imagine having to put together the business news headlines with everything else going on in the United States today. I can tell you it wasn't easy.  But, here's what we've got for you today:
Domestic terror and business;
The Georgia Election and what is next;
Investors worry about "Big Tech";
What's in the Biden Tax Plan;
The Wall Street Report;
The World Bank on the recovery.
Those stories plus our first studio interview since March of last year. You'll meet Patrick Palmer who, with his company The Computer Guy is in our Small Business Spotlight. To hear his interesting back-story just click here.
Thanks for coming by and follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. 

The Business News Headlines 28 December 2020

We hope you had a safe and meaningful Christmas Weekend and it's good to be back with you for the business news headlines on your time. BTW you can reach out to us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and stay up to date all day long.  Here's what we've got for you today:
President Trump reverses course;
The House votes to increase stimulus dollars;
The Santa Claus Rally;
A nifty job benefit if you can get it;
Another vaccine trial is underway;
Trouble for business in China;
Wonder Woman 1984 hauls in the cash;
The Wall Street Report;
The travel industry remake.
Those stories PLUS, for the interview it's Carrie Hansen and Jason Parkin from Clear Mortgage a company with not one but two goals.  To hear that, just click this link.
Thanks for coming by!

The Business News Headlines 24 December 2020

It was a short day on Wall Street but there was no lack of business news stories. Here's what we've got for you on this Christmas Eve:
The fight that may put Fox News in court;
China and a monopoly probe;
Home mortgage rates have dropped...again;
What about 2021 and Wall Street;
The Wall Street Report;
Republicans block further stimulus dollars;
Remote working causes headaches for states;
The boring holiday gift that is red hot.
Those stories plus we're talking cars and trucks with Julie Blackley from ISeeCars.com. But, not just any vehicle...we're talking about the hot consumer choices in the U.S. and by region. To listen and learn more about what the company does for consumers....CLICK HERE. 

The Most Popular Vehicles in the U.S. with Julie Blackley

We're talking cars and trucks but...not just any vehicles but the most popular in the U.S. and the various regions of the country.  My guest is Julie Blackley from car site ISeeCars.com. Click in to listen to what this group does, how it benefits you the consumer and the very interesting bits of information you can gleen.  Taking bets on the most popular vehicle in the U.S.? I can tell you their ads, according to Julie, are accurate.  Enjoy!

Finding A Job Is Easy - Getting It Requires More - Meet Marni Hockenberg

Yes, there are "jobs out there" but actually making yourself into what the company is looking for takes a skill set that many people just don't have. Enter Marni Hockenberg who works with job seekers at the highest level to help them create a brand that works and gives them the tools to secure their future. You can learn more here and by visiting Hockenberg Search. 

The Business News Headlines 19 November 2020

It seems like each day we bring you the news of another business or business sector that is struggling or simply going out of business. But, some are thriving. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 19th of November and here is what we've got:
The stock prices of these companies are...way up;
More stimulus stories moved the markets;
Adult children moving...home with their folks;
Facebook defends bringing employees back to the office;
BuzzFeed is buying The Huff Post;
The Wall Street Report
News about wages and Starbucks.
Those stories PLUS you'll meet Roger Stalheim who is in talking about a free business planning summit taking place on December 9th. Yes, it's free and you can join from anywhere you're located.  To listen to that conversation, just click here.
Thanks for coming by! 

Business Planning for 2021 with Roger Stalheim

Our guest is Roger Stalheim from The Alternative Board and we're talking about the Iowa Power Leaders Summit that will happen in early December. BUT, do not let the word "Iowa" keep you from attending this free event that will focus on fiance, better social media efforts and business management. Again this is open to you no matter where you have a business. Here is the link to the Iowa Power Leaders Summit. Enjoy and go learn!

The Business News Headlines 17 November 2020

Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the business news headlines and we start off with the sudden turn-around from several of the nation's governors:
The link between COVID and the Economy;
The markets faltered today and why;
More job cuts announced by a big bank;
FLIX Brewhouse closes...again;
Home Depot workers to see a wage spike;
A major candy manufacturer goes...healthy;
Tesla headed to the S&P 500;
The Wall Street Report;
Office perks losing their appeal.
Thanks for listening and you can follow us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.