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Episodes
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Craig Barton of Medicine Hat Tractor Salvage
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
While we were on assignment in New Orleans we had the opportunity to visit with many of the members of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) about a host of issues. Here you will meet Craig Barton who owns Medicine Hat Tractor Salvage based in Alberta, Canada. We talk about technology, sales, the current farm economy the impact tariffs may have and more. Meet Craig and his view from Canada.
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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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Rural America: Help Is On The Way
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
For this conversation my guest is Becky McCray part of the dynamic duo behind SaveYour dot Town. She and partner Deb Brown work with rural communities to help them find potential, exercise community thinking and build a robust town or village. In this conversation we’ll cover lots of problem areas and give some solid solutions to what much of rural America is facing. Becky McCray one of the founders of SaveYour.Town. Enjoy, we sure did!
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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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Friday Dec 13, 2024
The Fastline Marketing Group with Dean Barke
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
One of the things that is so impressive about the Fastline Marketing Group is their commitment to "white glove" customer service. That is just one of the nuggets you'll hear in this conversation with Dean Barke the President of the organization. While other companies have shed face to face customer service Fastline Marketing Group continues a tradition of in person sales calls. The company may serve the agricultural industry however the thoughts Dean shares here should resonate with any business. Enjoy, we did!
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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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
The Business News Headlines and Fastline 12 December 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines on this the 12th day of December and we are 13 days away from Christmas and the Jewish Festival of Chanukah. Like you need reminding. Thanks for being with us. Should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Yes, Virginia, inflation is still with us;
The IRS has collected 4.7 billion from tax cheats;
But that may soon come to an end and why;
The U.S. Senate is about to take up a Social Security issue;
And, YouTube is contributing to...inflation;
C-Suite folks are very nervous and why;
The Wall Street Report;
You are about to get some relief from bank fees.
For the conversation you'll hear from the President of Fastline Marketing Group, Dean Barke. While the company focuses on the agricultural market this conversation has some golden nuggets for anybody in business. From employee morale to "white glove customer service" and a host of other items we think you'll enjoy. We sure did.
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
The Business News Headlines 10 December 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
How can Small Business Owners get a larger slice of the pie? We have some thoughts and that kicks us off this evening. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of December, glad you're with us. Also, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Small Business Tips for this Holiday Sales Season;
Consumers who were "tricked" into purchases get money back;
A U.S. airline adds Tokyo and Seoul to it's destinations;
A key economic report is due out tomorrow...some thoughts;
A federal judge has blocked the merger of two grocery giants and why;
The Wall Street Report;
A troubled automaker looks to China and Spain for EV batteries.
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Friday Dec 06, 2024
The Business News Headlines 6 December 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Welcome back and we'll kick things off today with the jobs report from the Labor Department which was all, good news. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of December and thank you for being with us. If you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
The Jobs Report was stunning and some news about wages;
More troubles for TikTok;
Corporate executives and security. Something else to worry about;
Milk testing must be done says the USDA and why;
Some major economic data points coming next week;
The Wall Street Report;
The nation is angry and looking at the health insurance companies.
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
The PBR Back Story and Book with Andrew Giangola
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Today you'll meet the very talented communications pro and author Andrew Giangola. Andrew recently released the book, Love & Try: Stories of Gratitude and Grit in Professional Bull Riding with the proceeds going to injured bull riders. Here we'll talk about his work with NASCAR, Pepsi-Cola, Simon & Schuster and now with the PBR. It's an inside look at the sport that has captured the "Cowboy Culture" and the hearts of millions of fans. Learn more about the PBR and grab a copy of Love & Try here. Now, meet the man from Brooklyn, NY who rides a subway and not a horse...Andrew Giangola:
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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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 3 December 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
This is the third day of December and once again it was a thrilling ride on Wall Street. Welcome to the Business News Headlines, we're glad you are with us today. We kick things off with a story about the richest man who is having some trouble getting...richer. And, stick around for a fun conversation with Andrew Giangola a Public Relations Pro and a Brooklyn, NY native that fell in love with the Professional Bull Riders Association. So much so that he's written an amazing book about the sport. Also, if you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Elon's pay problems just got more murky;
U.S. Job Openings grew and more about the job market;
More Tariff Talk this time its small businesses that are worried;
Us? We think it's all hot air.
Employing children in dangerous jobs? Yep it happened again in Iowa;
The Wall Street Report;
The issue of paying as little as 5 cents an hour...this will shock you.
For the conversation you'll meet Andrew Giangola who is from Brooklyn, NY but also fell in love with the Professional Bull Riders Association. So much so that he has written a book about the sport that is a fantastic inside look of what goes on with the riders and the staff. While the book is sold out on Amazon you can pick up a copy of Love & Try: Stories of Gratitude and Grit in Professional Bull Riding at the PBR Website which is really worth a peek. Andrew was a fun interview and we think you'll enjoy it as well. Let's go!
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Professional Bull Riders with Sean Gleason
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Today you'll meet you'll meet Sean Gleason and the amazing story of the Professional Bull Riders Association or PBR. Back in the day twenty bull riders made the decision to form their own stand-alone group and each one pitched in $1,000. Only to see their investment balloon. You'll also hear about what it takes to do a show, where the PBR is targeting their events and the PBR Bars that are popping up in cities all over the country. We truly enjoyed this conversation and think you will too. Let's go!
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Friday Nov 15, 2024
The Business News Headlines 15 November 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines where we start out today talking about YOU the American Consumer. It seems you are keeping the economy humming by increased retail sales. Also, a reminder that we're back with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and we do stream. Say, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Retail sales are up...again and we'll share the numbers;
The "Trump Bump" has left the building'
Australia and keeping kids safe from social media;
A Detroit man steels $44 million and we'll share the story;
Labor unrest in Las Vegas;
Some stunning news about Tesla;
The Wall Street Report;
McDonald's spending millions to say its food is...safe.
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.