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The Business News Headlines 10 November 2020

It's the day before Veterans Day something that is important to remember. Welcome to the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you today:
Blue Chips Rule...Tech Stocks Drool;
The states that are in debt and where folks are in trouble;
Meanwhile some are saving all kinds of cash;
Walmart & GM are in a deal;
United Airlines is headed back to JFK;
Verizon is seeking a bunch of cash;
The Wall Street Report;
Taco Bell hiring off the street...no, really.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 9 November 2020

There were times last week when we wondered if we'd make it to Monday...whew!  Today we've got these business news headlines and then a fun, but informative conversation with a new friend from Fort Worth, Texas.  But first:
Two things impacted the markets;
Why Uber shares were up so much;
Would you eat a....McPlant?
The news that rocked the world today;
Santa to take a hit this year;
Coca Cola continues to cull;
The Wall Street Report;
The disappearing MBA program.
Those stories PLUS you'll meet "recovering attorney" Malone Ranger who is now a noted public speaker and, get this, is the Mid-Day Air Personality on 95.9 The Ranch in Fort Worth, Texas.  Learn the "Business of Being Malone Ranger" by clicking through right here.  
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 4 November 2020

It's been a day. For many people across the United States they have been clicking into their phones, watching TV and trying to figure out the presidential election. Us too.  Welcome to "The Day After" and here's what we've got for you:
Votes are being counted and Wall Street had a big day;
One thing is for sure our job problem is real;
Today another retail chain called it quits;
Tech stocks soared but, is that a good thing;
The Wall Street Report;
There were two winners in California yesterday.
Those stories plus we'll talk about ISO Certification and what it means to a company and, more importantly, their customers. Von Leefer and Linda Leefer from Area Diesel Service joins me for that conversation and you can hear it all...here.
Thanks for listening! 
 

Area Diesel Service and ISO Certification

Recently the family owned company Area Diesel Service was awarded an ISO 9001:2015 Certification. What does that mean for the company and its clients?  You can bet we asked. Here Von Leefers and his wife Linda explain what this is, the impact on their business and, more importantly, what it means to their customers.

The Business News Headlines 2 November 2020

So much going on and we're here to boil some of the biggest business news stories down for you.  Here's what we've got in store:
Walmart is replacing robots with...
Two large mall owners have filed for Chapter 11;
The price of oil shot up today and why;
Prop 22, Uber and Lyft explained;
The Wall Street Report;
Wall Street warming to a Biden victory;
The disengagement of teens and why that matters.
Those stories plus, for the interview, you'll hear from Jason Olson of Duplication Media. We've been asking business owners how they have been impacted during COVID19 and Jason had an interesting story to tell.  You can listen...here. 

The Surprising Growth of Duplication Media

Several years ago Jason Olson was a guest and talked about his business Duplication Media. Not long ago I was on LinkedIn mentioning that I'd like to visit with business owners about their experiences during COVID19. How was business, going up or down or what impact has the pandemic had on operations. Jason shot us a note and we scheduled this conversation. What we learned is amazing. While his company is based in Iowa he is doing work for clients all over the world.  Have a listen! 

The Business News Headlines 30 October 2020

Boo! Welcome to the business news headlines for Friday the 30th of October and thanks for coming by.  This is what we've got ready for you:
What would you do with an extra hour a day?
Wall Street had a rough week;
Betting and Wall Street?  Yep;
Pinterest is booming and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Netflix is gonna cost you more.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. DO NOT expect anything too serious as we riff about all sorts of things...to LISTEN, click here. 

The Business News Headlines 29 October 2020

We were just talking about Halloween. This year it's on a weekend when the clocks are rolled back all of which would mean a great Halloween Party Weekend. But....   Hey, it's the business news headlines for Thursday the 29th of October and this is what we've got:
Let's start out talking about cars;
Boeing is attempting to find some cash;
Home sales struggle in September;
Vacancies in apartment continue;
Oil prices fall and layoffs announced;
A "cage-free" egg story;
The economy growth surprised;
The Wall Street Report
Some cold reality about the GDP numbers.
Thanks for listening!
 

The Business of Being Roxi Copland

We've had the pleasure of knowing singer/song writer Roxi Copland for several years and followed her work from Iowa to Wisconsin and now Texas. She recently released a new song, "Daddy Don't Do Politics" (and you'll hear a snippet of it here) so we thought it would be a great time to catch up with her and her business. We talk about everything from the impact the pandemic has had on creative musicians to getting radio air-time to the struggles with streaming services like Spotify. And, if you want a peek at "Milwaukee Strong" here you go.  Welcome back Roxi Copland: 

The Business News Headlines for 19 October 2020

Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Here is what we've got cooked up for you today and, remember, you can always join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Let's go:
As stimulus talks dim...so too does Wall Street;
States where folks can't pay the rent;
Tesla is on a roll...no, really;
Junk Bonds and Dave and Busters;
Getting creative with empty malls;
The Wall Street Report;
Digital Skills, HBCU's and Google.;
Target getting into gifting...again.
Thanks for listening!