Insight On Business the News Hour

Congress for Desmund Adams? We asked...

For the past 16 months Desmund Adams, a Clive businessman, has joined us twice each month for his insight on business, consumer trends, leadership and how to better communicate with others. Recently Desmund made some political news by being named as one of the people who may run for the US Congress in the Third District of Iowa. We asked about that 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Des Moines Metro Housing Market

There's a bunch of talk about the national housing market but what's going on locally?  We asked our real estate contributor, Lance Hanson a broker with ReMax Real Estate Concepts to come in and tell us about inventory, how quickly property is moving, the business of being and agent 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Clinching the Deal Part Two with Sam Kreamer

Our regular legal contributor, Sam Kreamer, talks about the business of buying a business. How do you find a business to buy?  What happens in the early process right on through the contract? Who do you tell?  What about key employees? And, how much might all of this...cost? 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Laura Kinnard with the Business Events Calendar for Des Moines

Each Monday afternoon Laura Kinnard joins us for #DMBizEvents a look at her top picks of "Stuff to DO for Business in the Des Moines Metro". From networking to seminars to educational opportunities she's got the goods!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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl This Weekend!

It's Friday Fun with Sheryl Tessier, Tyler and Michael as they roll through "Stuff to Do in the Metro this Weekend" from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines.  And, we learn something about our producer, Tyler. Hint: "DJ T-Hack".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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Sky Patrol the Band with Tanner Buckley

Each Friday afternoon we welcome a local band to our studios to give us some insight into their business.  The lead singer of Sky Patrol is young Tanner Buckley who told us about their music and had an interesting answer to "sex, drugs and rock & roll".  EnjoyInsight 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Health of Iowa Banks

The most recent "report card" on the banks in Iowa says things here are pretty healthy and they are ready to loan money again. We asked the President/CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association, John Sorensen to drop by the studio and talk a bit about banking.  We think you'll find this interesting and valuable. 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Networking With Purpose

We've all been there...some networking event where the conversation is superficial and when you leave you wonder why you went.  Sound familiar? Meet Danny Beyer the author of The Ties that Bind - Networking with Style. Here we break down what you should be doing before, during and after that next networking event.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Family Law Business with Marcy O'Brien

When people think of attorneys, well, there are lots of jokes. We asked Marcy O'Brien about that and what else about this business people might think they know about but don't.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Cracking the Career Code with Tom Henricksen

Perhaps best known as "The IT Coach" our friend Tom Henricksen has just released his first book designed to help students, parents of students and teachers better understand getting into a career path by following the "Three P's": Passion, Performance and Profit.  How do those relate?  Meet Tom: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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.