Start Up Stories

TeleMedicine, Certintell and Ben Lefever

Telemedicine has become an attraction for patients and providers who wish to cut costs and have the ability to communicate using the Internet. But there has been a question of security and ease of delivery. Meet Ben Lefever the creator of Certintell a new startup in the delivery of telemedicine. We spent some time asking the questions and getting some solid answers. 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.

Understanding the Latino Market with Clemen Wilcox

She has been in the United States for thirteen years from Columbia and now assists businesses in better understanding the Latino Market and how to market to this growing demographic. Meet Clemen Wilcox from Clemen Wilcox and Associates. Wish we knew more Spanish! 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.

From Indiana Jones to Clarence Darrow - Tom Kutz

He's had an amazing journey from an archaeologist to a business lawyer. We talked about that with Thomas Kutz the newest addition to the Kreamer Law Firm of West Des Moines. 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.

Welcome Start-Up Active Edge

We enjoy telling the start-up stories of small business.  Meet entrepreneur Amanda Lundstedt the founder and owner of Active Edge a Clive based massage therapy clinic specializing in orthopedic and sports.  Clearly not a high-tech business that folks seem to get excited about...but a business that is running smoothly and...making money.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 Focus - ADR Cleaning

We love telling the entrepreneur story of small businesses along with what large corporations are doing. Today it's ADR Cleaning three individuals; Amy Engstrom, Scott Engstrom and Todd Dahleen who banded together in 2013 to form the company.  I'm fascinated by any kind of start-up from high-tech to low-tech. 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.

The Austrian Cafe with Michael Leo

Mix an authentic Austrian Cafe with world class wine, coffee, European food and pastries and you've got the Strudl Haus.  We caught up with Michael Leo and asked him about his unique restaurant and why in the world did he go to Guatemala?  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Boat, The River and West Des Moines

Michael LaValle is no stranger to start-ups. He is the General Manager and Culinary Director of the Embassy Club, he founded The Hub on the Des Moines River and he and his bride operate Trellis located in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. He is also a riverboat captain on the Jonathan Anderson White paddle wheel boat.  And that is where this story gets interesting.  Tired of fighting flooding conditions downtown Michael has asked the City of West Des Moines for permission to float his riverboat there.  That sparked an interesting debate. Here is our conversation and attempt to move this neat economic development idea along.  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Biz-Zone with Mike Colwell on Dwolla

Each month our friend Mike Colwell from the Business Innovation Zone stops in to highlight his upcoming luncheon event. Today we talked about Ben Milne and Dwolla. Some of the back-story here in advance of the event later in the week.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

A Photo Start-Up that We Like!

We love sharing with you new start-ups and here is another. Amina Hall, a professional photographer has brought Capture Pod, an automated start-up to the Des Moines Metro. What a cool idea and a great way for your business to connect with your consumers. Think Trade Shows? We liked!  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Baru 66 Turns Five!

One of the Metro's finest restaurants, Baru 66 is celebrating five years of dining for discerning guests. We caught up with David Baruthio the Chef and owner (with wife Sara Hill and partner Tami Johnson) and chatted a bit about starting a restaurant in the midst of the economic downturn, how they have grown, who frequents his establishment and the challenge of being located in Windsor Heights which also makes Baru 66 a destination.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.