Women in Business

Investing In People with Ro Crosbie

For over twenty-two years Tero International has been training other corporations employees in a wide range of programs.  We talked with Ro Crosbie the president and founder of the organization about the changes in workplace needs, how better trained employees can boost the corporate brand and what's hot in the field.  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.

Business Music with Bonne Finken

Hey, it's Friday afternoon and rather than do the business news for the full hour we thought we'd launch something different.  Why not showcase a local musician/band/artist and devote the first segment to them.  Sure, why not? Kicking off our new segment is singer/songwriter Bonne Finken. We've been playing her music since Wednesday and now we get to chat with her about the business side of what she does. 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.

Lisa Myers on Journalism and "The News"

For 33 years Lisa Myers worked for NBC News covering politics. She came to town for the Smart Talk Series and we were able to sit down and chat about journalism, broadcast news, being a woman in a newsroom and the rigors of a traveling news person. Think cold food, little sleep and coffee...lots of coffee.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.

Pam Patton - Living the Dream

She gave up a successful career in human resources to follow her dream of opening up her own restaurant.  Meet Pam Patton the owner and founder of Patton's Restaurant and Catering and learn the story of Big Mamma, the Old South and how family led her on this journey. Oh, and a National Restaurant Association Award Winner in 2015.  Oh, and a recent subject on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri.  Lots to talk about... 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 Sunflower Chef - Julie Peters

We love giving voice to new businesses and it doesn't get much more new than The Sunflower Chef Catering and Julie Peters. For such a young person she's got years of culinary experience. Julie visited with us about her passion, he Open House in April and more.  Delightful! 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. 

Jodie Beach and Personal Branding

Your ability to make a positive impression in the business world is important to your career, or so says our guest Jodie Beach. Being knowledgeable in business etiquette builds confidence, leadership and credibility. Success in today's business relies heavily on first impressions and ongoing interactions.  So we talked about it.  Spoiler alert: It's fun stuff, not stuffy. 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.

Can Food Mend Broken Hearts?

In the book, The Broken Heart Diet, by author Tom Formaro there is a scene where San Francisco chef Dante Palermo, who has lost the love of his life and owns a restaurant in the North Beach neighborhood, comes up with an idea for a dinner party for singles. Perhaps food can put people together and mend their broken hearts. Enter Janet Tingwald who, while on vacation, reads Tom's book and decides to create, with some help from Tom and his wife Rachel, SoLoLi the "Fiesta Del Sera Roso" on Valentine's Night.  Sounds sorta sexy right?  Here you go: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.

She's Re-Launching Her Business and Why

There comes a time in every business where change is necessary.  Meet Randi Schwartz-Carr the principal behind FUIRSA a tax preparing company in West Des Moines.  We asked her what F-U-I-R-S-A stands for (it's pretty cool) and why she is re-launching.  Some interesting insight here and something most business people can relate to.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.

Working in Two Worlds with Annie Shelton

We met Annie Shelton through a business call.  Her outgoing voice mail message mentioned not only her employer, Iowa Living Magazines, but also her photography business, Polka Dot Photography.  We were intrigued about working for somebody and working for yourself so we asked Annie to come by for that conversation.  While it's not unusual...we figured that many of you need to know you are not...alone.  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.

Smart Talk Series in Des Moines!

Five different, nationally known, women telling their stories and sharing a wealth of information. That is what the Smart Talk Series is all about. Brooke Benschoter and Michael talk about who is coming, what the Smart Talk Series is all about and how you can go and...save some money at the same time.  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.