Start Up Stories

DIY Garage in Des Moines!

We LOVE this!  Ever need to do work on your car but you don't know how or you don't have the tools or you don't want to crawl under or risk jacking it up?  Yep...us too!  Meet Dave Brown the founder and owner of DIY Garage at 6009 Aurora here in the Des Moines Metro. His, one of a kind, garage is open for you to use. 24 bays...tools, advice and they also give back to the community. This is "The Bomb"!  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

DIGMAA is What for Home Building?

This is exciting! DIGMAA is a way that allows builders, contractors and architects to keep their clients in the loop with regard to the building progress and cuts out frustration on the part of the home buyer or land-owner.  Austin Mac Nab developed DIGMMA out of his own home building experience and we think it's a winner.  Here is our 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 Authors of the Pampered Pet Series - Sparkle Abbey

When we heard about this series of mystery books we had to visit with the authors Anita Carter and Mary Lee Woods the team that make up Sparkle Abbey.  A conversation about the publishing business today, how they started and their unique way of working together. Here is that visit:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

A Quick Visit to The Strudel Haus

"Just because it is comfortable and nice doesn't mean it's exclusive. This is the way we enjoy life in Europe." We took our microphone and camera to The Strudel Haus to visit with our friend and Austrian, Michael Leo about being open for business the past four days and what people can expect when they visit this very nice European Style Cafe in the middle of Des Moines.   Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Thrive Senior Care with Kathleen Coady

From magazine publishing to caring for individuals in their home; it's quite a transformation. Meet Kathleen Coady the owner of Thrive Senior Care a new start-up here in the metro that is all about serving others in their time of need.  Perhaps this is something you or your family are seeking? Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page

Des Moines Business Events with Laura

Each Monday afternoon Laura Kinnard joins us to chat up what she has picked out at the top business meeting events of the Des Moines Metro.  Tonight we take you to some established events and some new opportunities for networking and business.  Here is our conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page

New Austrian Cafe - Under Construction

The Strudel Haus is "under construction" here we take a walk through with owner Michael Leo to get a better handle on what this new restaurant will be serving, learn about the wine cellar and more.  And, yes, Michael actually is using a hammer!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

John Jackovin and BAWTE with Mike Colwell

Each month Mike Colwell from the Business Innovation Zone comes by to chat it up about new businesses, start-ups and a program that features and interactive event.  Today we visit with John Jackovin the founder of BAWTE a program that allows consumers and manufacturers to keep all the data about products in one place.  John will be featured at the Biz Zone on Wednesday the 19th. Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Vom Fass Des Moines is....

When we were doing some back-ground on Vom Fass Des Moines one of the IOB staffers asked, "How do you make a living selling vinegar?"  We asked that and more of our guest Melissa Bartholomew the owner of the Foodie Center on 42nd Street.  Here is that conversation. (We're impressed!)Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

New Austrian Restaurant Coming to Des Moines

The restaurant scene in Des Moines continues to amaze. Soon our friend Michael Leo will open the Strudel Haus on Indianola Avenue just south of Principal Park. Here Michael offers up what he'll be serving and how the menu will change from daytime to evening.  We also talk about the frustrations of opening a small business. Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.