Personal Branding

Good Networking Opportunities this Week with Laura

Loads of great networking opportunities happening in the Des Moines Metro this week and most have an entertainment aspect. With us is Laura Kinnard and you can send us your business event as well. If you're on Twitter #DMBizEvents!  Here's our conversation with some words about social media as well. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Effective Presentations and Answering Questions with Carlos

Each time the trainers from Tero International come by the Business News Hour Studio we learn something valuable. Today it's Carlos Alvarez a Senior Training Consultant for Tero in talking about effective presentations and taking and encouraging questions from the audience. How to get the questions and even how to best respond to hostile questioners. Meet Carlos!  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

How Knowing Your Personality Impacts Business

We spend some time with Becky Rupiper-Greene from Tero International about how knowing your physiological profile can help you in business. From team building to business decisions learning your profile can be very helpful as you navigate your career or your company.  Oh, and in this broadcast we learn more about Michael than, perhaps, we should. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Real Time Conversation with Social Media...Coming Back?

We held Laura Kinnard over for a discussion about "real-time communication" with social media. The theory is that social media tools became popular when people used them to communicate rather than simply "push" products and services. Laura believes the trend is starting to turn and that people are becoming more aware that we need to get back to communication over marketing.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Sales and Sales Training - The Times Are Changing

When you think about it, we all sell...something. Be it a product, service or ourselves we're all sales people. How has technology impacted the art of selling, what tools do sales professionals need today that are different than a decade ago and how about "personal branding"? Our guest is Ro Crosbie the founder of Tero International a training and business education company based in the Des Moines Metro. Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Skills That Boost Business Growth - Ro Crosbie

Join us as we talk "Soft Skills" with the founder of Tero International, Ro Crosbie. Everything matters in business from the way you listen to how you speak. Oh, and those non-verbal cues?  Key insights for business and personal development. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Metro Business Networking/Education with Laura Kinnard

Each week Laura Kinnard visits our studio to chat about her top picks for business networking and educational opportunities for business and marketers. Here's Laura!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Restaurants Need Help - We'll Start with Branding

It's a huge problem for the restaurant industry...no help. No chefs, cooks, servers, dishwashers...no help. The reasons are many but chief among them is the "brand" associated with food service. In Europe food service workers are admired...in the U.S. they are often looked down upon. The restaurant industry needs to build a better brand.  Some thoughts...Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Let's Talk Communication with Carlos Alvarez

Here is a surprising conversation with Tero International Trainer, Carlos Alvarez about what matters when you are in a conversation. For example, we suspect you might think "content" is the most important part of communication...we did until we heard differently. How does Tero International help individuals and businesses grow?  Take some time and become a better communicator. Here is our conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Personal Branding, Business and Cell Phones

We all have them and studies show we are using our smartphones...all the time. Callista Gould from the Institute of Culture and Manners has some practical thoughts on cell phone usage that may assist you in your personal and professional branding. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.