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Friday Mar 29, 2019
Friday Mar 29, 2019
It is the final weekday of March 2019 and, if you remember, March came in like a lion...cold, wind, wet! But warmer weather is on the way! Because it's also Friday we've got Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with us to share "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this weekend into next week...and he's got quite a list. Click in and listen!
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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.
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
This is a first! Today we had quite the day gathering some interviews from not only AARP-Iowa but also the founder of Ancestry.com Paul Allen who was in Iowa making a pitch for his new startup called SOAR. In addition we're now headed out to meet with the Washington D.C. "Shadow Senator" Paul Strauss at an event organized by Iowa for D.C. Statehood. Whew... But, here are the business news headlines we've cooked up for you:
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan steps down; guess what happened to the company stock;
The largest auto dealership in the U.S. isn't really a dealership;
Amazon is headed to Austin, Texas with more jobs;
Here is a list of 7 cheap things you can do to your home that will increase it's value;
The Iowa Care Act passed the Iowa House today; we'll have reaction from AARP-Iowa;
What happened on Wall Street and why.
Back tomorrow with a stunning interview from the founder of Ancestry.com about strengths...good stuff!
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
It was another worrisome day on Wall Street as Brexit, China and the inversion issue came back again today. Click ahead for these stories:
Salesforce named as a partner in sex trafficking;
Millennials are said to be killing off a bunch of stuff...and we've got a list;
Lyft today upped it's IPO target;
Facebook and hate groups; a new development;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories and today we shine our Small Business Spotlight on the promotional products industry with Kris Gregersen the owner of Premium Solutions. What you may or may not know about promotional products, how decisions are made, what the return on investment might look like and a host of other facts about the industry he's been in for over 20 years. Kris Gregersen and Premium Solutions in our Small Business Spotlight. Listen to that conversation here.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Today we're going to talk about the world of promotional products with Kris Gregersen who has been in that field for two decades selling to Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. We start off by talking about why having a local consultant trumps the online world. Then it's into what is selling, what is hot what companies need to consider when using promotional products to market themselves. The business has changed greatly in 20 years... Today it's Premium Solutions 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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 26th of March...thanks, everybody, for being with us again today. Inside you'll hear about;
Investors still eyeing the global economy;
New car sales slump and it's not design issues;
More retail store closings;
Walmart seems to be winning at the curb and gaining new customers;
Ya know that iPhone update? Better get to it;
Housing numbers are hurting;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Also today you are in for a major treat. His name is Mike Curtin and he's the CEO of something called the D.C. Central Kitchen a program that has served the Washington D.C. area for thirty years. But...it's not about just feeding people...that seems to be secondary. This is about delivering hope and purpose and a way out of poverty. Plan on listening to the end...it's a great story. To hear that story, click here.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
There is so much packed into this conversation that make sooooo much sense. Meet Mike Curtin the CEO of the D.C. Central Kitchen an inspired 30 year old food program that is more, way more, than food. You'll hear us talk about how Mike got into the food world and then we launch into defining "Social Enterprise" and how "Food will not end hunger but training will". My thanks to the Des Moines Area MPO for allowing us the time to interview Mike before his speech. You've really got to listen to this....it's really inspired stuff!
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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.
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Welcome to Monday and the Business News Headlines. Click through to hear these stories that made the cut today:
Hmmm...that Inverted Yield Curve...again;
Suit sellers scramble as more companies relax their dress code;
Apple wants you to know they do other stuff than make iPhones;
Boeing working at getting their fleet of 737's back in the air;
Coal - It's just a matter of time;
What happened today on Wall Street and why.
Also today we'll have you meet Ken Chester and Sasha J. Little from the transportation and technology podcast Roadworthy Drive. We met Ken and Sasha at the recent Podcast Iowa gathering and sat down with them to find out what it is they talk about. Ends up cars, trucks, technology and more. Click here to listen.
And, because it's Monday Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com is with us talking up business networking and educational events happening in the Metro...and we've got a full plate. To listen to that list, click here.
Thanks for listening!
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
What's hot and what's not when it comes to transportation? Meet Ken Chester and Sasha J. Little from the podcast, Roadworthy Drive. Each week Ken and Sasha let loose with their review of cars, trucks, trikes, technology...if it has to do with getting you from "Point A" to "Point B" it's likely that they've talked about it. Roadworthy Drive is...on it!
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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.
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Each week Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com joins me to chat it up about some business education and networking events you should know about. From startups to established businesses it doesn't hurt to learn and meet/greet others. If you want your event listed just hit us up on Twitter with #DMBizEvents.
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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.
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Friday Mar 22, 2019
It's the Business News Headlines for Friday the 22nd day of March...thanks for clicking through today. Inside:
Stocks struggle as fears of a global economic slowdown rise;
More troubles for Boeing;
GM says they are not moved to open any plan in Ohio but an investment in Michigan;
Forget about "beer brackets" we've got a full scale beer war going on;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories plus Marti Hupp and Greg Patterson join us to talk about Pedal Off the Pounds a program from the Des Moines Cycle Club...you will be amazed at what it has done for people and the world of cycling in the Des Moines Metro. Listen to Marti and Greg here.
Also today Jeff Pitts from Cityview with Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week. Always fun...nothing too serious. You can catch that conversation here.
Thanks for listening!