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The Business News Headlines 19 February 2021

It's Friday and we've made it to the weekend! Just ahead you'll hear from Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and our hyper-local look at "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro...no matter where you live it's a lighthearted look...and life. Meanwhile in the business news headlines:
OK, so how big is our economic hole?
The IRS is also pleased with Wall Street;
Work from home? How about a pay cut?
The post COVID job picture;
A cooking product recall;
The Texas power grid...oh my;
The Wall Street Report;
And, oil prices fall again and why.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine.  It's a fun look at Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  To listen, just click here.
Thanks for coming by. 
 

Stuff to DO with Cityview

We're back with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine, the monthly that is all about Des Moines, Iowa, with his list of "Stuff to DO". Never at a loss we've got information about "Leaving Iowa" at the Des Moines Playhouse, A GUN SHOW in Altoona, the State Wrastlin' Tournament, The Des Moines Bucs are playing for two nights. a tribute band for REO Speedwagon is at Wooly's, the ARL is back with their fundraiser.  Basketball is on this weekend, Botanical Blues at the Botanical Gardens, historic dinners at Living History Farms...and so much more.  Enjoy...and have some fun.  

The Business News Headlines 18 February 2021

We're continuing our work during National Entrepreneurship Week with our guest and entrepreneur Desmund Adams of Focus and Find.  But, before we get to that conversation that is loaded with solid information and advice here are the news stories we've got for you:
Walmart and stimulus dollars. He said..what?
They are not interested in doing $15 an hour;
New first time unemployment numbers spell trouble;
"We need chips!" But, hold the salsa;
Tesla cuts and raises vehicle prices and why;
Congress today heard about GameStop;
Texas is...a mess and the impact on you;
The Wall Street Report;
What is "sheltering in job"?  We'll share.
Those stories plus my conversation with the founder of Focus and Find, Desmund Adams. Learn what drives this entrepreneur, what his firm means to business leaders who are willing to invest in higher productivity and profits simply by creating a more diverse workforce. You'll learn about decisions, passion and even some solid advice for other entrepreneurs.  To listen in...click this link. 

Entrepreneurship, Profitability and Blue Ocean with Desmund Adams

In February we celebrate the world of entrepreneurship. Here I visit with Desmund Adams an entrepreneur who has not only two businesses behind him and ran for the U.S. Congress but now is the founder and CEO of Focus and Find the nations only socially responsible board and executive search firm.  Here you'll learn what that means, what the driver was to create the company, what businesses rewards can come to corporations who listen with a fresh ear and even some advice for any person seeking their own status as an entrepreneur.

The Business News Headlines 17 February 2021

We're staying with National Entrepreneurship Week and coming up a conversation with entrepreneur Katie Othoff about the exciting new way to purchase beef, pork and poultry plus other items directly from local farmers and ranchers.  But, first let's check out the business news stories:
Retail spending in January soared and why;
IRS says all the stimulus checks are out...but;
Shooting down $50K in student debt reduction;
Remote workers and the Home Office Credit;
The Bitcoin Bounce;
The Wall Street Report;
It's just like Uber & Lyft only it's...jets.
Those stories and let us introduce you to entrepreneur Katie Olthoff from Chop Local. It's a great story for National Entrepreneurship Week and to listen, just click here!
Thanks for coming by. 

The Business News Headlines 16 February 2021

We're still in the midst of National Entrepreneur Week here in the U.S. and after the news stick around for a conversation with Jason Feifer the Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur. Who would know more about this than...him?  For the news, here's what we've got for you:
Good reasons to file your taxes...now;
New foreclosure/forbearance info;
Worried about...inflation? Not so much;
Rolling power outages our story and yours;
Farmers and profits according to the USDA;
The Wall Street Report
Got the pandemic blues? Some thoughts.
Those stories plus for the interview a reprised conversation with the Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Jason Feifer on why every business person should be thinking like an entrepreneur and what that can mean to their business success. To listen to Jason and I go at it...just click here. 

Every Business Person Should Think Like an Entrepreneur

It is National Entrepreneurship Week in the U.S. and who better to talk about that than the Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine Jason Feifer. Here, in this reprised conversation, Jason centers on his idea that every business person, to grow and succeed, should be thinking like an entrepreneur. Makes sense to me.  Enjoy this fast paced and often light hearted but in the end....serious conversation.
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 15 February 2021

Welcome back and it's President's Day and the third day of National Entrepreneurship Week here in the United States. So, while Wall Street was shut down we've got these business news headlines for you:
Some entrepreneurship stats;
An update for microbusinesses and PPP;
Retail traders are here to stay says BOA;
Oil and international markets were open and...
Feeling a bit guilty of being pandemic...lazy?
Those stories plus for the interview you'll meet the remarkable entrepreneur Sima Dahl of Chicago. Her back-story is not only amazing but also familiar for so many. We'll be talking about honing your personal and professional brand, why that is important, how to best market you and your business and much more. It's a great way for us to kick off National Entrepreneurship Week.  Meet Sima Dahl by clicking here. 

From Good to Best and Your Personal Brand with Sima Dahl

Like it or not we all have a personal and professional brand. Those who are aware that it is this "brand" that can make all the difference in success work it...everyday. Meet author, trainer and keynote speaker Sima Dahl who has an amazing back-story and a craft she now shares with so many who want to go from "good" to the "best". Meet entrepreneur Sima Dahl. 
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.

The Business News Headlines 12 February 2021

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and yes, it is Valentine's Day Weekend so stick around and click through to hear what Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine has for you to do...in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  But, first, the news:
House committees are moving forward;
Home prices continue to rise;
Potential good news for FHA buyers;
Careful there is shrimp in that sauce;
Sorry looks like summer will be a bummer;
Janet Yellen and the G7;
The Wall Street Report;
Romance yet another COVID19 victim.
Those stories PLUS because it's Friday we'll riff on a whole host of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview. To listen in, just click this link.