Retail Tips

Insight on Business 9 October 2013

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of our advertising agency, Insight Advertising, Marketing and Communications and heard live each day M-F from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines, Iowa.  But, we know you can't always listen on our time so we've created this podcast of the interviews and snip-it of the news stories.  On the broadcast today:We visited, at length with John LaMarche from Venture Net.  What is it?  What can it do for your business or your start-up?  We asked tons of questions and got plenty of answers.Who is the small business friend in Des Moines?  We are. To prove that point we visited with Tricia Rivas from Trixies Salon on the South Side of Des Moines. We LOVE the energy.Those interviews and a bit of news from the local, live broadcast news piece for Des Moines, Iowa. To connect on Twitter it is @IoB_NewsHour and our Facebook Page is right here. 

Insight on Business 7 October 2013

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  But, we know that you can't always listen to our interviews on our time so we created a podcast for you.  Today we heard from Sam Kreamer and Bradley Neal attorneys with the Kreamer Law Firm. We talked about business law, what's important, how to begin a business, what to watch out for and more.Then we visited with Tony King of Mobile App Pros about the importance business needs to understand about the power of mobile delivery of digital data.You want to visit with us? We monitor Twitter @IoB_NewsHour before during and after the broadcast and for video and images that tell the back story of the News Hour head to our Facebook Page. 

Insight on Business 4 October 2013

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard live each Monday - Friday on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  But, we know you can't always listen on our time so we make this podcast available to you so you can check out our interviews on...your time.Today we had the business news and information from the Des Moines Metro along with the interviews on this podcast.  First we have a discussion with the 85th president of the Iowa Jaycees. Tom Welchans of Atlantic is in town for a state-wide meeting of the Junior Chamber and we asked him to come by and tell us about this wonderful young persons leadership training organization. And, because Michael is a former president of the Iowa Jaycees he has a special place in his heart for the organization.Then we visited with Robin Pruisner who is the state entomologist working for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. We asked Robin to share with us the facts behind the recent news release regarding the infestation alert for the Emerald Ash Borer and why you need to be concerned and what you can do about it.  Good stuff...Then we visited with Chris Stonick about how our business can do a better job in recruiting and retaining employees. This is seriously good advice that you can put to work...tomorrow.  Chris Stonick and employee recruitment and retention. Easy to connect with us, we monitor Twitter @IoB_NewsHour before during and after the broadcast.  And if you would like to visit our Facebook Page for photos and videos and other back-story items.  Here is that link. Have a great weekend.  

Insight on Business 3 October 2012

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of our advertising agency, Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications and is heard each day M-F on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines. This podcast has the interviews of the day and today we welcomed Aaron Hoffman from I/OWA the start-up and tech conference coming to Des Moines next week.  Then we heard from the world of small retail with Lexi Wornson who is a second generation owner of Back Country Outfitters in Beaverdale.  We rounded up the hour with a conversation with Rick Davis from the Rick Davis Team on a new way for buyers to get what they want and sellers to get what they want when it comes to a home purchase.  We monitor Twitter @IoB_NewsHour before during and after the broadcast...in case you have a question.  Our Facebook Page is right here.

Insight on Business 30 September 2013

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is our broadcast about business in the Des Moines Metro. We're live on 1350-KRNT each day, Monday - Friday starting at 5PM for your drive home.or right here on your time.In the first half hour, along with the top business news of the day we visited with the start-up White Willow Events. In studio with us was Kyra Jacobson and Taylor Thompson.  From bridal events to bar-mitzvah events they have it covered.Then, following the Wall Street Journal Report, Stocks of Local Interest and the Ag Report we welcomed Leisa Fox from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry. We talked about education, manufacturing jobs and so much more. What can we do to deliver more to Iowa? Leisia Fox and the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.Should you want to catch the "back-story" of the News Hour you can join us on our Facebook Page.

Insight on Business 23 September 2013

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday starting at 5PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines, Iowa. It is the only hour long business news broadcast in the region.  We focus on local news and interviews with business news-makers.  You can follow us on Facebook or on Twitter.  Today, along with the local business news we had these interviews:We spoke with Mark Pierce the stadium announcer for the Iowa Cubs and newly tapped arena announcer for the Iowa Wild hockey team.  Good stuff from Mark. Then we visited with Scott Casber the arena voice of the Iowa Barnstormers and the Iowa Energy.  He is also Mr.Wrestling and we talked about the recent Olympic decision regarding the sport.In the second half hour Tim Clark from the Amish Haus was in to talk about small business tips and his experience of opening a business during the recession.   Loads of stuff from Tim...We cut out the news of the day...because that was...yesterday.  Thank you for listening and if you have a business news story for us send it along to IoBNewsroom@gmail.com.

Insight on Business Interviews 19 September 2013

We think we have this figured out!  We have been posting the entire News Hour and realize that often the news we are sharing in the Podcast is "yesterday's news" so we've eliminated much of the news content and bring you the interview portions of the broadcast.  It takes us awhile...The first interview is with Jonnie Wright from The UnSecret Shopper on the BuyOSphere. He shares some great retail tips for owners and managers on customer service, how to build a great staff and how to make sure they are treating consumers correctly.  Ways to make sure your customer stays with you in the first interview with our friend Jonnie Wright.The second interview is with our friend Rush Nigut a business attorney with the Brick Gentry firm specializing in franchise law.  We talk about owning a franchise and some common pitfalls. We also discuss business blogging, Rush on Business and the Iowa Sports Spotlight.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday starting at 5PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines, Iowa. We monitor Twitter @IoB_NewsHour before during and after the broadcast.  For the photos, videos and more visit our Facebook Page.Thanks!