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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.

Iowa Companies and Employee Development

In a recent publication from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry we get a look at the 9th annual Iowa Trends in Talent Development survey and what the 131 responding companies have to say about employee education budgets, training methods and training topics? We asked Todd McDonald the founder of ATW Training Solutions, who conducted the survey and received some interesting answers.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.

Leadership Training is for...Leaders with Rita Perea

When it comes to leadership what do most people know they...don't know? We asked Rita Perea the founder of Perea Leadership Consulting that question and many others. Learn about communication, common issues and more...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.

Business Networking and Education with Laura

Every week Laura Kinnard joins us for a conversation about business networking events and business education opportunities in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  Here we go... 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 WIld with Todd Frederickson

The Iowa Wild takes to the ice tomorrow but we've got Todd Frederickson the President of the Iowa Wild tonight. We chat about the team, the fans and a great story of a veteran player from Ukraine and his bride from Iowa. Good stuff ahead of the puck drop tomorrow at 7PM.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 with Sheryl from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines

She's with us each Friday Afternoon to give us her top picks of "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this weekend and beyond.  From Food Trucks to...art it's all in the Metro. Here's Sheryl Tessier!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.

Trying to Find a Job? Meet Debbie Marshall

A tough challenge for the job seeker today is just getting an interview. The odds are that if you don't know "the system" it's highly unlikely the HR Department will ever give you an interview...even if you are the most qualified candidate.  How do you fix that?  Meet Debbie Marshall from Thrive Consulting who says her method will help you beat a system that is less human and more machine.  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.

Math and Your Child with Dan Gehlbach

Let's face it for many of us math was not our strong subject when going through school. We took a quick poll at the office and decided we were not alone. Meet Dan Gehlbach from Mathnasium of West Des Moines. What is it?  How can it work for your family and students and what might you expect?  We asked those questions and 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.

Saving the Bridge with Carl Voss

The "Jackson Street Bridge" has an interesting history and a bright future if Carl Voss and many others get their way. Here's Carl talking about the economics of the bridge, the history of the bridge and the event that kicks off the Golden Keg Fundraiser at Confluence Brewery on Thursday: 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 Economy, Middle Class and What Needs to Happen - Jim Hightower

We spent some time with Jim Hightower as he made a swing through Des Moines on behalf of the Bernie Sanders Campaign. While we don't do politics on the Business News Hour we do talk about the economy, wages, jobs, profits, losses, the Dow Jones Average and (what he would like to see) The Doug Jones Averages. 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.