Personal Branding

Career and Personal Enhancement with the Des Moines Jaycees

In studio with us is Ryan Anderson and Yolandi Carrick from the Des Moines Junior Chamber (Jaycees) talking about their Next Step Series and what the Jaycees can do for young people seeking to make a difference in themselves and in their community. The event we talk about happens this week (Thursday) at The Republic and you are invited to attend...and learn...and grow. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Small Business and the Greater Des Moines Partnership

With the vast majority of businesses in the Greater Des Moines Metro being small businesses having very specific needs and not having answers it became a problem for sustained growth. Enter the Greater Des Moines Partnership who began a new educational outreach program. The group tapped small business owner Christina Moffatt to direct the initiative. Today we visited with her about what local chamber members can expect from this effort. It makes chamber membership an investment and not an expense. Listen in...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Young Professional Connection with Abby Rodewald

We visit with Abby Rodewald the current president of the Young Professionals Connection - part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Here we learn more about what the organization offers to its members, how they work in the community and how being a member offers career growth opportunities while in service to others. Seriously good stuff here...enjoy. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Getting Students Job Ready - University of Iowa

We hear from employers all the time about how so many college graduates may have the necessary technical skills to do a specific job but tend to lack the interpersonal or "soft skills" so important to career success. The University of Iowa has been listening. Today, on our News Maker Line, we visit with Amanda McFadden the Director of Academic Programs and International Services for the Pomerantz Career Center for Leadership and Career Achievement about the university programs that help prepare students to become "job ready". It seems our friends in Iowa City have been listening to business... 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Let's Measure the ROI of Employee and Personal Training

Every business measures the effectiveness of their spending. They want to know what the return on investment might be for a host of things from marketing to...yes, training. Here we visit with Ro Crosbie the president and founder of Tero International about just that topic. We'll talk about how they measure, what they measure and how the take that information back to their client. You will enjoy! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Women Empowering Women - Coming to Des Moines

She says that women often have amazing life and business goals but, for one reason or another, they get stuck and can't launch them. Meet Val Bullerman who is bringing Women Empowering Women to the Des Moines Metro on 8 April. She and Nancy Emmert joined us in studio to give you a preview of this day of learning, fun and empowerment. Mark your calendar and get tickets here. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Tips For Job Seekers with Tero International

So many times we hear from individuals who have been on several job interviews but they never seem to land that "dream job". What's up? Here we visit with Deborah Rinner from Tero International with some tips for job seekers that will, if applied, better your chances. It's all about personal branding. Solid advice from a company that does this...daily. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

The Savvy Presenter with Maureen Burger

Our guest is Maureen Burger one of the Tero International Trainers…and today we’re going to spend some time talking about "The Savvy Presenter”  For those of you who wish to hone your public speaking skills…listen up as Maureen offers some solid tips to put you at ease and allow you to really connect with your audience no matter if it is five or five thousand.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
 

Headshots DSM - Our Small Business Spotlight

Our Small Business Spotlight shines on Phil Wever and his startup business Headshots DSM a mobile photo studio that should be of interest to busy business people who don't want to take the time to travel to a studio to have their and their staff, photos taken. We have some fun with Phil and he is expected to have several "Pop-Up" photo studios in the coming days.  A "pop-up" photo studio? Meet Phil Wever, professional photographer...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Face to Face Marketing with Kim Meana

Not long ago I met Kim Meana at a grocery store and struck up a conversation about what it's like being an industry representative. I wanted to learn more about her one-woman business as a brand ambassador and how it all works so we invited her to the Business News Hour for that conversation. From product demos to consumer interaction it's a neat job and a career she says gives her great flexability and income. Have a listen. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.