Start Up Stories

Think Before You Launch - Bart Ludlow

Drones have become popular for any number of industries and, now that the prices have started to come down, it's expected that more will be hitting the skies. Think Before You Launch began it's mission of public education and safety several weeks ago. Here we visit with Bart Ludlow about the group, it's mission and how "A little information could prevent a BIG accident."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 Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Better listen up, lots of business networking and educational events scheduled for this week and here is Laura Kinnard to share with us her top picks from #DMBizEvents! Grab your calendar!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 YP Symposium with Casady Brittain

On Tuesday, September 15 the Young Professionals head to the Community Choice Credit Union for the YP Symposium. We asked Casady Brittain, co-chair of the event, to come by and tell us what's so special. And, know what?  She did! 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.

Talking Startup Stories with Mike Colwell and Ben Lefever

Our returning guest Mike Colwell from SquareOne Des Moines brings with him Benjamin Lefever from CertinTell a way in which patients can connect with their physician over great distances saving time and money. Ben is on stage next week but we've got him first! 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.

Jazz Club Coming to Des Moines - Max Wellman

It's always a pleasure visiting with our friend Max Wellman and when we heard the singer was involved in the opening of a jazz club here in Des Moines we asked him to join us and share "everything". We're pretty excited to learn that Des Moines is, "growing up" with Noce!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.

Anywhere Bike Repair - A Startup Story

Scott Wilcox started working on bicycles as a kid. Learned the craft by working at several Des Moines Metro bike stores, saw a niche and started Anywhere Bike Repair. It's just what it means...he will come to you...just about anywhere.  It's a neat startup story!  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.

What Makes This Small Business Larger Than It Is?

We got the call from the Grimes Chamber of Commerce that we might want to chat with Clint Dudley the owner of Shade Tree Auto.  We asked why and Brian told us this business is not only growing but thriving in a very competitive arena.  Here is that conversation and thanks for the tip!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 Art of Shauna Humrich

Speaking of Women in Business, we reached out to our friend Shauna Humrich when we learned the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship employee was involved in a project to photograph historic landmarks in Des Moines and Polk County. Along with that she has an interesting art exhibit going on now at the Ankeny Art Center. 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.

Clinic Note from the Global Insurance Accelerator

We make welcome our friend Mike Colwell from Square One who brings with him the founders of Clinic Note. Recently Justin Coldrake and Tyler Fox completed the Global Insurance Accelerator program and launched their startup which, at this time, assists speech professionals share patient progress notes with insurance companies...saving time for everybody involved. Here is that discussion. 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 Startup of the Iowa Starting Line

We love telling the stories of Iowa Startups...and here is one that is actually making money. Patrick Rynard is the founder of The Iowa Starting Line a political blog that was launched in the target rich climate of the 2016 Iowa Caucus.  The back-story with Patrick: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.