Women in Business

Negotiation Skills for Women with Brooke and Jaclyn

In studio with us is Brooke Benschoter and Jaclyn Hayek to talk about "Ask for It - Using the Tools of Negotiation to Get What You Want". This is a special event happening at the Windsor Heights Community Center on Thursday the 3rd of November. The organizations behind the event include NEXUS Woman's Alliance, Iowa Women in Architicture, Commercial Real Estate Women Iowa and the Polk County Women Attorneys. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Ro Crosbie on Business Women and Success

October is National Women's Small Business Month and our guest is Ro Crosbie of Tero International. Join us as we talk about the future of women in business, the obstacles women can face, how skill sets can overcome so many factors. An interview about Tero International and the future of Iowa as more women enter into the world of business.
  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Des Moines European Heritage and Christkindle Market

She is the founder of the Des Moines European Heritage Association and coming in December is the first Christkindle Market. Our guest is Suzanne Hull and we give the back-story about the association and take a look forward as what you can expect the first weekend in December. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Liability Insurance for Professionals with Cindy Wiedman

After nearly thirty years of working for somebody else Cindy Wiedman made the decision to start her own business. Liability Pro Insurance Advisors works with lawyers, CPA's and others to help them with insurance needs when it comes to professional liability. We talk about her niche business and more. Enjoy!  
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Flowers and Petal it Forward with Sandy Taylor!

One of the hardest working small business people we know is Sandy Taylor from Plaza Florist and Gifts of Urbandale. We talk about the seasons of business and then something called Petal it Forward...you'll not be able to miss her and her crew. Have a listen! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

One Woman Symphony with Genevieve Salamone

We enjoy bringing businesses of all sizes to your attention and this one is truly unique. Meet Genevieve Salamone who has a business called The One Woman Symphony. Genevieve went to school in Montreal and moved to Des Moines because it gave her the opportunity to launch her career and business. Listen in...hear some original music and something very familiar. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Giving Kids an Opportunity to Beat Dyslexia

Our guest is the founder of Literacy Lifeline an organization which raises money to help kids who have Dyslexia get the proper education through special classes.  Meet Heidi Kroner and her fund raising Emoji Program. This is an amazing story...have a listen! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Vom Fass - An Experience in Creating

Several years ago Melissa Bartholomew graced our microphone and we thought it was time to check in with Vom Foss of Des Moines. We're glad we did. New cooking classes, events and we can't forget the adult beverages like single malt scotch. Listen and then...go!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Direct Sales Then and Now with Louisa Dykstra

In some ways how consumers buy product and services hasn't changed; we still buy from people we know and trust. In the world of direct sales that is even more the case. Here Louisa Dykstra talks about the history of direct sales, how she uses social media to connect with consumers and partners and about her work with Norwex.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Living In the Middle - The Sandwich Generation & Caregiving

As our population ages there are striking realities happening that impact not only the economics of business but also the quality of life for millions of Americans. Lyn Hilgenberg is the founder of Daylily a business that focuses on providing education and consulting for state-mandated dementia education and health aging topics. We talk about the physical and emotional impact of caring for older family members while still being responsible for younger family members...hence the "Sandwich Generation". Valuable life lessons here...meet Lyn.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.