Insight On Business the News Hour

The Midwest Marketing Seminar with Deb Brown

This weekend, in Mason City, Iowa over a dozen marketing experts will offer a full day of insight and training regarding business and social media marketing. Deb Brown, the Executive Director of the Webster City Chamber, is the coordinator of the event. Learn what will be discussed and how you can still register to attend. It's all at NIACC in Mason City. Here is our 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.

When a Business Gets a Divorce

Our legal expert Sam Kreamer from the Kreamer Law Firm talks about a business break-up and the issues associated with avoiding a long, protracted, expensive legal adventure. It's not to say it will ever happen to your business...but...being protected is a wise business plan.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 Business Events in the Metro

She's back!  Laura Kinnard joins Michael for a conversation about boosting events using social media and some of the best networking and education events in the Metro. You can find more on Twitter #DMBizEvents. Here's the 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.

Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro with Sheryl

As she does each Friday we're joined by Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines.  Loads of fun stuff to do and see and experience this weekend and beyond. 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.

Iowa Pet Expo with Kathy and Joel Silverman

For 16 years the Great Iowa Pet Expo has been coming to Des Moines. Today we chat with the founder of the event, Kathy Erickson and this year's headliner: author, actor, trainer, Joel Silverman.  We talk about the expo and the personality of...dogs. Have a listen! 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.

Des Moines and National Architecture - Awards and Trends

This week there are 1,200 architects from five states visiting Des Moines for the American Institute of Architecture - Central States Convention. With us is Tim Hickman the convention co-chair and from Jackson, MS an awards judge Roy Decker of Jackson, Mississippi. Join us as we talk about projects  and why the Midwest should be proud of their designs...and why.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.

Women in Architecture - In Des Moines

An interesting discussion with Ann Sobiech Munson and Anna Jones both with Structure Architects and with the American Institute of Architects about inviting women into the world of architecture. How does this profession stack up against others and a bit about the traveling exhibit that celebrates Women in Architecture.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.

Mike Colwell on Mike Colwell and Start-Up Investing

Each month Mike Colwell from SquareOne Des Moines interviews a business startup, angel investor and others associated with the "Startup Community" here in Des Moines. Next week Mike is in the chair as Tej Dhawan turns the table and interviews...Mike. We talk about that and investing in 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.

Light the Night and You!

Coming to Des Moines is the Light the Night event to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and their efforts to find a cure while lifting up those who have been stricken by the disease. Here's Mary Ann with more: 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.

Sales and Sales Training - The Times Are Changing

When you think about it, we all sell...something. Be it a product, service or ourselves we're all sales people. How has technology impacted the art of selling, what tools do sales professionals need today that are different than a decade ago and how about "personal branding"? Our guest is Ro Crosbie the founder of Tero International a training and business education company based in the Des Moines Metro. 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.