Insight On Business the News Hour

Lucas Freed Says This Changes the World!

Get ready, this is some super-cool stuff. Our guest is Lucas Freed who, by day, works for Wells Fargo and during the rest of the time is a champion of a new way of connecting businesses with consumers. A special event is happening that we've got to share.  It just may..."Change the World".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.

Laura with the Des Moines Business Events Calendar

It's the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Hour...but it feels like Monday after the long Labor Day Weekend.  Laura Kinnard joins us by phone to give us an update on some networking/education opportunities this week for business.  Here you 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.

Eat, Play, Love Des Moines with Sheryl

It's a long Labor Day Weekend and Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines is in to help you fill it up with all sorts of activity. Here's Sheryl, Tyler and Michael with Stuff to DO in the Metro!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.

Jazz Club Coming to Des Moines - Max Wellman

It's always a pleasure visiting with our friend Max Wellman and when we heard the singer was involved in the opening of a jazz club here in Des Moines we asked him to join us and share "everything". We're pretty excited to learn that Des Moines is, "growing up" with Noce!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.

Personal Branding, Business and Cell Phones

We all have them and studies show we are using our smartphones...all the time. Callista Gould from the Institute of Culture and Manners has some practical thoughts on cell phone usage that may assist you in your personal and professional branding. 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.

Markets and Insurance with Curt Fett

The market volatility has everyone in a panic.  We asked financial advisor Curtis Fett of Fett Financial to share his thoughts on that and to tell us a bit about September and Life Insurance Month.  Some practical tips and information for just about everybody. 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.

Giving People Purpose and Success - Project Iowa

Before this connection I had not heard of the amazing work being done at Project Iowa, an organization that moves people from hopelessness and a cycle of poverty to living wage jobs.  Meet Julie Fugenschuh the Executive Director of this great program and learn about their partners who are there to employ graduates at living wage jobs. Remarkable...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.

What's So Special About Leadership? This!

Where do people learn leadership? Studies show that the average manager receives leadership training ten years after they start supervising people! Welcome Drake University. Only 6% of universities have institutionally sustained collegiate leadership development program and Drake University is one of them. In studio is Dr. Thomas Westbrook a Professor of Leadership Studies and Megan Nelson a pharmacy student who has completed the leadership requirements. You are about to hear some great stuff!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 & Records - What Have You Got to Lose?

There isn't a day that goes by where we don't hear of some cyber attack, a records breach or theft of important documents. So, how secure are your business documents. Do you know? Have you got a plan in case there is a breach or a theft?  Meet Eric Dickinson of MDS Records part of a multi-generation Des Moines business who may have answers for you. And, no...you don't have to be a Target or Ashley Madison to think security first. 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.

Free? - It Hurts Your Brand

Over the years I've learned a major lesson in working for "free". While I don't mind offering some help to non-profits here is what "doing stuff for free" does to your brand. Am I wrong?  Let me know. 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.