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Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Retail got hit today following a dismal report by…Walmart. When you are the biggest it often, as it did today, impact other companies. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 26th day of July, thanks for being with us everybody. Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today...and thanks for listening!
Walmart troubles and consumers;
So how overstocked is Walmart?
The Fed and Interest Rates...tomorrow;
Are U.S. and European banks guilty of war crimes?
The future of WWE minus Vince McMahon;
Target to open more distribution and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Renting in NYC means real...pain.
For the interview you'll meet Paul Pate the Secretary of State for Iowa. No, we're not talking politics but business. From the record number of LLC's created in just one year and what that means to why Iowa seems attractive to immigrants and what his office has done to streamline business filings. To hear that conversation, click here.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with the Secretary of State for Iowa, Paul Pate to talk business. We were at the recent 80th Birthday Party for News/Talk 1450 KXEL and I wanted to know more about how the Secretary of State's Office assists businesses, what changes he has made to the office and talk about the astounding number of LLC's that have registered in just one year. Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here now is Iowa Secretary of State, Paul Pate:
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Just when you thought you might be gaining on gas prices...gasoline refiners may be forced to cut production…want to know…why? It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 25th day of July, thanks for being with us everybody. And, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Gas production and the global economy;
The Biden Administration and recession talk;
Is Tesla guilty of discrimination? We have that story;
Boeing workers vote to go out on strike;
Conflicting data has the Fed in a tight spot;
A former congressman arrested for insider trading;
The Wall Street Report;
What you are buying and not buying tells us...
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Once again, the worry is in when it comes to social media and advertising revenue. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 22nd day of July…thanks for being with us. Before we get into the news a note about recessions and advertising/marketing. Advertisers who cut back on their ad spends during tough economic times lose market share while those who continue gain. So, you want proof? Here's an article we wrote several years ago that speaks that that very issue. One other thing: Remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Recession scares advertisers and social media;
"Nobody want to work anymore!" The myth;
Cannabis news from the U.S.;
Cannabis news from Canada;
Struggling to pay bills? You are not alone;
The Wall Street Report;
Love or Money? Love, it seems loses out.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
In yet another surprise U.S. jobless claims were up and over expectations. and that caused us to do a double take. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 21st of July, thanks, as always, everybody for being here. And, a reminder that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Those jobless numbers surprised and what that means;
Wall Street posted another winning day;
Fighting unions this time Chipotle?
More corporate job cuts announced;
EV prices and consumer reluctance but, there is a but;
Snap stock...well, snaps;
Consumers and brand loyalty. You need to hear this;
The Wall Street Report;
Americans now priced out of...America?
For the interview we're talking with Ro Crosbie the President/CEO of Tero International about the opportunities and the challenges of the remote workforce. How can leaders better position their workers and those teams? What should they know in advance and how can they become a motivating factor? Asked and answered right here.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
The pandemic has changed everything. From how we shop to how we interact with friends and family. But one of the biggest disrupters has been the relationship between workers and the office. Here you'll meet Ro Crosbie the President/CEO of Tero International as we talk about the challenges and the opportunities presented by this new paradigm. From dealing with individual workers to teams, leaders need to, truly, be on their game.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
One of the Big Three automakers to cut 8,000 jobs…and why. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 20th day of July….thanks, everybody for being with us. And, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Ford, Cash, EV's and Production;
Is the "Bear" hibernating?
McDonald's brings back a favorite;
What? Boycott Walgreens? And why;
Another retail company said to eye bankruptcy;
Could GM be getting into restoration?
Remember when Tesla was big on Bitcoin?
We've got some positive chip news;
Where are the "job quitters" going?
The Wall Street Report;
Vacations out of reach for many Americans.
For the interview you'll meet Lisa Carponelli and Kim Hopkins the entrepreneurs behind Velorosa - Cycling Wear for Bike-Minded Women. They launched during RAGBRAI (Registers Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) in 2017 and still going strong. The who, what, where and why of Velorosa here.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Here you'll meet two entrepreneurs who matched their love for cycling to the need for stylish cycling clothing. Lisa Carponelli and Kim Hopkins made the bold move to launch Velorosa - Cycling Wear for Bike-Minded Women during RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) in 2015. Pooling their money they hit the road and their "kits" were a success. Here you'll learn about the who, what, where and why of Velorosa and yes, they'll be at RAGBRAI again this year. One more thing get 15% off when you order online and use the promo-code: Insight15. Slick huh? And, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is Lisa and Kim:
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Guess you know by now…green means…go and that's what happened today on Wall Street. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 19th of July, thanks, everybody for being with us again today. And, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Investors think we've seen the bottom;
One more time with CEO wages;
Password sharing is a Netflix issue but;
So too is losing more subscribers;
Heard of "Freind-Shoreing"? You will today;
Sticky Keys, Apple and $50 million;
An interesting "Wrack-a-Mole story;
The Wall Street Report;
Online media subscriptions in trouble.
For the interview you'll meet Dr. Greg Gilbaugh a dentist, business coach, author, speaker and a guy who has an interesting look at the intersection of business, family and faith. This is some seriously good stuff and to listen, just click here.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Not long ago we were introduced to Dr. Greg Gilbaugh a practicing dentist from Iowa. But it was not about dental care but about...business. Greg is an author, speaker and business coach. This conversation covers that as well as the interesting intersection between business, faith and family. Here Greg offers up some thoughts about leadership, mission, employees and how faith can have a role...everywhere. Learn more about Dr. Greg Gilbaugh here and listen to what he has to say...here:
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.