Start Up Stories

Ro Crosbie on Business Women and Success

October is National Women's Small Business Month and our guest is Ro Crosbie of Tero International. Join us as we talk about the future of women in business, the obstacles women can face, how skill sets can overcome so many factors. An interview about Tero International and the future of Iowa as more women enter into the world of business.
  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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.  

Learning the Business Plan for NuSpine Chiropractic

Our guest is the Chiropractic Physician in charge of a new office in Windsor Heights Dr. Shane Bradley. NuSpine Chiropractic not only has a unique office but also a very different business plan that they believe will encourage more people to seek care and treatment.  Here is that story: 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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.  

Cutting Medical Costs and Improving Outcomes

For years physicians have been complaining that automated patient record keeping has had a negitive impact on patient care, outcomes and medical costs. Meet Jonathan M. Fialkov, MD who has created a software program that allows patients, their families and care-givers better, more accurate information. It is called Rational Surgical Solutions. Here, along with Mike Colwell from Square One DSM and the story that will be told, in person on Wednesday. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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.  

Human Trafficking and Dorothy's House

Perhaps unknown to many Iowa is one of the top five states in the United States when it comes to human trafficking issues. You can thank the crossroads of I-80 and I-35 for much of that. Our guest is Kellie Markey the founder of Dorothy's House. Here we learn some shocking statistics about human trafficking and what Kellie is attempting to do with her new startup offering young girls an opportunity to grab a normal life. Please have a listen...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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.  

FRED's Bike Shop with Brad Overholser

Our Small Business Spotlight shines on FRED's Bike Shop and its owner Brad Overholser. Brad contends that his niche is to provide affordable bicycles to first-time and long-time riders. Other than selling new bikes FRED's also repairs and teaches repair techniques. "We want bicycling to be affordable for everybody..."  Here is that conversation: 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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.  

One Woman Symphony with Genevieve Salamone

We enjoy bringing businesses of all sizes to your attention and this one is truly unique. Meet Genevieve Salamone who has a business called The One Woman Symphony. Genevieve went to school in Montreal and moved to Des Moines because it gave her the opportunity to launch her career and business. Listen in...hear some original music and something very familiar. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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.  

Giving Kids an Opportunity to Beat Dyslexia

Our guest is the founder of Literacy Lifeline an organization which raises money to help kids who have Dyslexia get the proper education through special classes.  Meet Heidi Kroner and her fund raising Emoji Program. This is an amazing story...have a listen! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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.

Networking and Social Media for Business

Each Monday afternoon our own Laura Kinnard joins us for a walk through some great business networking events of the week. From AMA-Iowa to One Million Cups she's got the dates and the places to go to learn and earn.  Here's Laura!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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.

Knowing The Future - Meet iEmergent

Trends...they are critical to understand and if you can spot them before your competition your business has a distinct advantage. In the world of banking there now is, if you will, a crystal ball that helps financial institutions plan on where to spend resources from marketing to opening up a new branch. Meet Bernard and Laird Nossuli the people behind the technology of iEmergent. We think you'll find their story interesting. Our thanks to Mike Colwell of SquareOneDSM for the introduction.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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.

Cooking with J - A Grimes Personal Chef

We love finding out about new business startups and a recent trip to Grimes hooked us up with Joan Warren who has just started her personal chef service called Cooking With J. So we sat down and asked her the question..."Why?". She answered...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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.