Insight On Business the News Hour

Branding the Automotive Recyclers Association

Two things stand out from our conversation with Mike Swift the president of the Automotive Recyclers Association: 1) This isn't your grandfathers junk yard business and 2) Automotive manufacturers need to stop their protectionist practices for safety reasons if nothing else. Those two points and how auto recycle centers can save motorists large sums of money. Here is that 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Four Steps to a Better Engaged Workforce

It's called the WUCA Way and the "Art of Getting Along". With us are Frank and Kimberlee Spillers from Global Horizons who explain why businesses should become more Welcoming, Understanding, Comforting and Appreciative if...if they want a better engaged workforce. Here is that 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, here is our Facebook Page.

The Iowa Newspaper Association with Chris Mudge

Perhaps no business has experienced the drastic changes as the newspaper industry. With us to talk about that, the success of multi-media in newspapers and the ability to do local, in depth stories. Chris Mudge joins us for this discussion.  Good stuff...about newspapers on the radio. How about that?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, here is our Facebook Page.

Networking and Social Media with Laura

She's here and in to chat about networking for business and offer up some social media tips for your business. Places to go and learn the art of networking and ways to boost your business through social media. It's all here with Laura Kinnard! 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Working with Metro Communities in Search of Startups

The University of Iowa Venture School has launched a program in Ankeny, Clive, Urbandale, Waukee and West Des Moines searching for startups that might win a chance to enter the Venture School. To talk about this unique opportunity we visit with Wade Steenhoek from the U of I and Derek Lord of the City of Ankeny. Learn how these communities are working together to offer an amazing opportunity to Metro Startups: 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, here is our Facebook Page.

The Urban Card with Kari Lantz

We caught up with Kari Lantz, founder of the Urban Card, because of her recent blog post. The Urban Card isn't exactly a startup as it's been around for awhile but we thought it was time to check in with her to learn more and share her story with you.  Enjoy!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, here is our Facebook Page.

Here's Sheryl with "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this Weekend and Beyond!

She joins us each Friday afternoon from Eat, Play Love Des Moines with "Stuff to DO in the Metro". Meet Sheryl Tessier the most accomplished party person on the planet with her top picks of things going on this weekend and next. Here's Sheryl...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, here is our Facebook Page.

eShipperUSA for Business that Ships Anything

The company has been active for decades in Canada and just recently opened up eShipperUSA. Sal Kermalli shares his family story, what it is they can offer businesses of any size and the results they have delivered to large and small companies nationwide. Shipping something? You've got a new partner with eShipperUSA: 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Seven Verbs Builds Business Solutions

Finding solutions to business problems; that is what Seven Verbs based in Urbandale does. We visited with Bob Sorensen and Allen Anderson about how Seven Verbs got its name, the wide variety of projects they've worked on and how they might help your business solve problems using technology. Good stuff here! 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Vacation Home Rental by Owner

New ways to do business disrupts the old business model. Think about how Uber and Lyft disrupted transportation models and now short term house rentals in place of hotels and motels are now disrupting that model as well as causing issues for city government. Our guest is Hele Spivack who manages a VHBO and is in town to present facts and issues to the City of Des Moines. Here is that story: 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, here is our Facebook Page.