Start Up Stories

Let's DO Salsa with Phillip and Angelo Campos

Folks often ask, "Why do you people do a business only broadcast?"  We found that giving voice to business is something that we can all celebrate and this brief interview is what we're all about:We had some major technical issues during the live broadcast but, this is such a good story (and we'll have them back) that we want you to listen in. We were able to rescue the tail end of the interview with brothers Phillip and Angelo Campos founders of Tres Mendes Salsa of Grimes, Iowa. Have a listen...and YOU can help them out.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Talking Sports Broadcasting with Larry Cotlar

He's been behind the microphone for over thirty years.  Larry Cotlar came by the studio to talk about the changes in the sports broadcasting business, The Donald Sterling fiasco, the best part of his job his work with Andy Fales, the sports scene in Des Moines and his new speaking business. Lots to cover with Larry and here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

NestMint - Funding for Start-Ups

There is a point where a good idea for a business might die simply because the entrepreneur can't quit his/her "day job" to pay full attention to the idea.  Enter the new fund NestMint. In this broadcast our friend Mike Colwell from the Business Innovation Zone talks about this private funding source, how it works and how to get started. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

The Des Moines Metro Tech World with Marco Santana

We continue our "All Tech Thursday" discussion with Marco Santana from the Des Moines Register. We visit about the "Tri-Techta" that went on this week from the Iowa Technology Association: The Prometheus Awards, Pitch & Grow and I2Iowa and more.  And, yes, we did lots and lots of "name dropping"!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Doing Business with Latinos

The cultures are different.  The language is different.  Not all Latinos...are alike.  Clemen Wilcox created her business Everything Spanish to help Anglo businesses better understand how to navigate the cultural and language barriers to business.  We spend some time talking about that and more.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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

Iowa Job Honor Awards

This is truly ground breaking stuff.  Kyle Horn, whom we know from Manpower, has started the Iowa Job Honor Awards.  It is a way in which we can celebrate workers who cut through some tough obstacles to become productive members of a company that is willing to give them a "second chance".  This is something you need to hear...enjoy! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Kaylee Williams on SXSW and Volunteer Local

Our friend Kaylee Williams has been back from Austin for just a week but still brimming with excitement about her visit to SXSW and the presentation of Volunteer Local.  Now she is in a competition to win some major help in taking Volunteer Local to the next level.  We talked about it and more.  And, should you wish to vote for Kaylee here is that link.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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 

Business Start-Ups with Monica Dolezal

Every emerging business could use a friend.  Somebody to bounce ideas and funding questions off of. Meet Monica Dolezal from BIZSTARTS who for 30 years loaned money to businesses and now helps new businesses start and grow.  We also talked about women owned businesses and some thoughts on what Iowa needs to do to be more supportive. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  You can connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and/or our Facebook Page is right here.Thanks for listening!

Allie Marten on Cause Marketing

One of the five finalists in the My People App competition is Allie Marten a nursing student at Grandview.  Here she talks about why she is doing this and what she has planned for the contest.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines. 

My People App and Cause Marketing

Several weeks ago the My People App enlisted the help of Tana Goertz to put together a competition that not only pushed the use of the application but also allowed contestants to do good...for charity. Cause Marketing is a big deal and we talk about it with Kyle Easton and Laura Gaulke.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.