Women Business

Jordan Lloyd Bookey, Smart Talk and Zoobean

Des Moines native, Jordan Lloyd Bookey comes back to the Metro to headline the Smart Talk Series. We were able to get her to stop by to talk about her travels, her family, Smart Talk and her business as the Chief Mom at Zoobean.  What is it and how does Zoobean work?  We share all...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.

Roxi Copland and Her Music!

We make NO apologies. We LOVE the music of Roxi Copland and she was kind enough to stop in and talk about her new project that will release in April along with talking about the "business of making music".  Good stuff...and here you go!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  You can catch up with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and our Facebook Page with lots more is right here.Thanks for listening!

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!

Trisha Trixie Fashion Event - 26 Feb. 2014

Our friend Trisha Trixie joins us on our Newsmaker Line to talk up her FREE Vendor Showcase happening this weekend at the Lotus Moments Event Center.  It all starts at 8AM...Learn more on her website.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des  Moines. 

Support the Paws - Young Entrepreneurs - 19 February 2014

Three young girls under 15 start a business to do good for our furry friends. The youngest group of entrepreneurs we've ever hosted. BTW, Ellen...are you listening?Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.

Sherry Borzo on Storied Gifts

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  It's a business broadcast featuring the top business news stories of the day along with interviews with news-makers and business people.  Today we made welcome Sherry Borzo of Storied Gifts.  Your personal story is a treasure and Sherry helps unlock that treasure for your family and friends.  Insight on Business the News Hour monitors Twitter @IoB_NewsHour before during and after each broadcast and our Facebook Page is right here.  Thanks for listening!

Gene Meyer and the Capital Crossroads Project

In this broadcast day from our partner 1350-KRNT we welcomed Gene Meyer the president of the Greater Des Moines Partnership to reflect a bit on the accomplishments of the past year as well as look ahead at the Capital Crossroads Project that moves Des Moines into the future. In addition to our time with Gene we present to marketing ideas.  The first from our old friend Mike Sansone on So-LO-Mo...what is it and why should you pay attention?  Listen up.  And another bit of news you can use...what women want when it comes to marketing and advertising...as well as what drives them crazy.  Who wins...who doesn't.  Shocking numbers and examples.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of our advertising agency, Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications.  You can join us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and/or on our Facebook Page for the photos, videos and back-story of the News Hour.Thanks for listening!

Insight on Business 18 November 2013

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only local, live, hour-long business news broadcast in the region.  Each day from our studios at 1350-KRNT, Des Moines we bring you the business news plus interviews with business leaders, start-ups, entrepreneurs, non-profits and news-makers.  This podcast carries the interviews of the day.Our first guest is Hannah Inman from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation a non-profit working to insure a healthy state well into the future.  We talk about how, why and what they are doing from rural to metro areas and the link to economic development.In the second interview we visit with Dr. Christi Hegstad from MAP Professional Development.  Who uses a professional coach, why and what are the results.  Plus a conversation about a women's group that is now taking reservations for class size.Join us before, during and after the broadcast on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and here is our Facebook Page for photos, videos and more. Thank you for downloading the News Hour!

Insight on Business with Michael Libbie 12 November 2013

Welcome
to Insight on Business the News Hour for Tuesday, November 12, 2013.  My name is Michael Libbie the founder and host of the News Hour.  Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM we bring you the business news of the day, the Wall Street Journal
Report, Stocks of Local Interest, the agricultural commodities and conversation
with two guests. For the podcast we strip out the news and bring you the interview portions.In the first half hour I visit with Bob Krause who is seeking the Democratic Nomination to run for
Governor of Iowa.  We’ll ask him about…him,
his interest in veterans affairs and what sets him apart from the other
contenders.  Then, in the next portion I visit with Lori Murga from Just Beadiful. 
This is a startup entrepreneur story you’re going to love…  Lori turned a layoff into a new business and she’s never looked back.  For images, videos and more head to our Facebook Page and we monitor Twitter @IoB_NewsHour before, during and after the broadcast.  Thank you for coming by!  

Insight on Business with Michael Libbie 11 November 2013

This
is Insight on Business the News Hour for Monday, November 11, 2013.  My name is Michael Libbie the host for the only local, live, hour-long business news broadcast for the Des Moines, Iowa Metro.  This podcast contains the interview portions of the News Hour.In the first half
hour we welcome Li Zhao Mandelbaum of the China Iowa Group.  We talk about economic
development between Iowa and the most populous nation on the planet.  We’ll also as about the impact from the
recent USDA decision about Chinese Poultry Production.  Then, next half hour we made welcome Ameila
Lobo from the Women’s Business Center of ISED. 
We’ll be talking about the reality of Iowa and Female Owned businesses
and the impact the Women’s Business Center hopes to have on that number along with her role in helping women and business.Should you want to follow us on Facebook here is that link and we monitor Twitter @IoB_NewsHour before, during and after the broadcast.