Women in Business

Rural that Works - Out to Lunch with Deb Brown Rural Town Expert

We waited to try something new until we were with a friend. This is Out to Lunch with Michael Libbie...thanks for coming by. Today we spend our lunch with Deb Brown from SaveYour.Town who is bringing to Rural Iowa in September "Rural That Works". Listen in as we have lunch at The Grid Iron and talk about rural economic growth. How some communities see that they have in front of them and then create businesses and wealth for the people who choose to live there. Lot's of stories that point to success. Out to Lunch with Deb Brown....now!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

I Shop Where I Live - A Startup Story

Their tag line is "Where Main Street Meets the Internet". Meet Cherie Edilson the co-founder of ShopWhereILive a market place for businesses in neighborhoods, cities, towns and chambers. Imagine a way for your local small business to have a way to reach internet customers...everywhere. Let's do it...meet Cherie!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Great Vibrations - Small Business Spotlight

We love doing the Small Business Spotlight and today we sit down with sisters Brooke Benschoter and Ann Rollag partners in the new venture called Great Vibrations. Here we talk about what Great Vibrations is, what it does and how it works. First developmed by NASA this technology is really amazing. Click through and what was that about 3 free sessions? 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Influencing, Emotions and Decision Making with Gail Williams of Tero International

Here, in Part Two of our conversation with Gail Williams from Tero International we talk about emotions, conflict, how to remain productive, how to best influence, come to a decision and we talk about the class she is teaching. Always valuable information for the business world or your family. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Small Business Spotlight - Skin, Body and Soul

When our friend Beau Foder said we "Had to meet" Angela Carter of Skin, Body and Soul we were on it. And now you can meet her too! A fun and informative conversation about her business that has locations in West Des Moines and Ankeny where they do amazing things for your skin (with two great tips), your body (space-age fat killing...no really!) and your soul (learning to love you and who you are). We had a blast and that's why Skin, Body and Soul is in our Small Business Spotlight! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Marketing for Business - Episode 20 - Jill Haverkamp 80/35 & More

Do you speak French? We, sort of, don't ether but we do love and know marketing. This is Episode 20 of Marketing for Business with Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital and Michael from Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. Here we chat with Jill Haverkamp from On-Pitch about marketing the 80/35 event, use of social media, story telling, marketing and breaking into consumer awareness. We try to speak a little French too.  Sit back and have some fun with Marketing for Business - Episode 20! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business of the Des Moines Art Festival and Teaching Artists the Business

For years the Des Moines Arts Festival has been a major summer event for Central Iowa. We sat down with Stephen King the director of the project and talked about the business aspect of the event. With us is artist Chris Dahlquist who is making her 19th appearence. Not only is Chris this years featured artist she also teaches artists how to better market themselves. You know, the business of being an artist. Some solid advice here for just about any business. Enjoy! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Business News Headlines 19 June 2018

The "trade war" yeah, we think we can call it that now...it wiped out any gains the Dow created in 2018. That story and the impact of the Fed rate hike may help you or hurt you. Depends on if you are a saver or doing some borrowing. Need a new axe? Fender has some deals. We've finally got some numbers as to the financial hit soybean farmers will suffer. Those stories and a conversation with Greg Edwards from Catch Des Moines and Des Moines Arts Festival Stephen King is in along with Chris Dahlquist who is not only an artist but teaches artists how to become better business people. Click through...and thanks for coming by! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Puppy Mills in Iowa - Meet Mary LaHay on News/Talk 1540 KXEL

Several months ago we aired this segment on puppy mills in Iowa and what Iowa Friends of Companion Annimals and Mary LaHay are attempting to get done. It is a shocking story and one that received significant attention when we first ran the piece. Click through and learn more about a business news story we would rather not have to tell. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Business News Headlines 25 May 2018

President Trump scraps the North Korea Summit and business says?  Thanks for clicking through to the Friday Edition of the Vacation Edition of the Business News Hour. Seasonal food stand work…not just for kids anymore. NETFLIX and a new business model for broadcasting…not ratings but…subscribers.
We’ve got some NAFTA News…  Fired Ford Exec…now heading another car company…. Those stories and a conversation with Rather Welch…and the dirty job of cleaning garbage cans on Anna Maria Island…but with a major twist on sustainability. And Jeff Pitts back in DSMUSA joins us for Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend and into next week. Click through for more.  
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.