Start Up Stories

Small Business Spotlight Shines on Krave Gym of WDM

Our Small Business Spotlight shines on Amber Robinson and Krave Gym of West Des Moines. She says that she started Krave so she could help develop a program that would attract individuals who really want to see results. With an emphasis on not only fitness but also success she's created a Krave(ing) for many people...maybe you? 
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.

Quartet 515 - A Business Story

Talent is all around us and talent, often, can be built into a business. Today Hanna Wolle joins us from Quartet 515. We asked her about how this started, who their clients are and offered a suggestion that they consider mixing classical with jazz.  Hey, why not?  Meet Hanna and note her great diction...also a talent.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.

Funding that Startup with Mike Colwell

Lots of people have ideas for a new business but to get it built to scale those same people often need funding. We chat with Mike Colwell from SquareOne DSM about investing in startups.  Who does it? What are the demands? What are the rewards?  And, next week Mike will be holding a session on funding startups at SquareOne DSM.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.

Help for Startups and Funding Answers with Ben Washburn

We visited with Ben Washburn about his business MMI Consulting Group and how they assist start-ups in not only funding adventures but also in offering advice that moves new business to success. 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.

Your Business and Its Website with Justin Rogers

Our guest is Justin Rogers from HTML Marketing a build and design firm for business websites. In addition to bringing solid advice and knowledge for your business website Justin and his Bride also do photography. We talked about both and offer you some tips regarding your existing website. Have a listen and then consider how your site works...or doesn't.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.

Small Business Spotlight - Parlo Pizza

Our Small Business Spotlight shines on Parlo Pizza the creation of former project manager Jon Turner. We talk a bit about where the idea came from, what he's busy doing, what is working the Iowa State Fair really like and so much more. Have a listen! 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.

Working with Metro Communities in Search of Startups

The University of Iowa Venture School has launched a program in Ankeny, Clive, Urbandale, Waukee and West Des Moines searching for startups that might win a chance to enter the Venture School. To talk about this unique opportunity we visit with Wade Steenhoek from the U of I and Derek Lord of the City of Ankeny. Learn how these communities are working together to offer an amazing opportunity to Metro Startups: 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 Urban Card with Kari Lantz

We caught up with Kari Lantz, founder of the Urban Card, because of her recent blog post. The Urban Card isn't exactly a startup as it's been around for awhile but we thought it was time to check in with her to learn more and share her story with you.  Enjoy!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.

Seven Verbs Builds Business Solutions

Finding solutions to business problems; that is what Seven Verbs based in Urbandale does. We visited with Bob Sorensen and Allen Anderson about how Seven Verbs got its name, the wide variety of projects they've worked on and how they might help your business solve problems using technology. Good stuff here! 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 Small Business Administration and Business

The Small Business Administration has changed since the 1990's both in technology and in focus. We asked Jayne Armstrong, State Director for Iowa to visit with us about the tasks and opportunities provided by the "New and Improved" SBA. 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.