Insight On Business the News Hour

The Sunflower Chef - Julie Peters

We love giving voice to new businesses and it doesn't get much more new than The Sunflower Chef Catering and Julie Peters. For such a young person she's got years of culinary experience. Julie visited with us about her passion, he Open House in April and more.  Delightful! 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!

So much to do in the Des Moines Metro so where do you start?  Sheryl Tessier, Dustin and Michael run down a list of "Stuff to Do in the Metro" from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines.  Just about something for everyone!  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.

Justin Mandelbaum on An Artistic Endevor

We love this project!  Justin Mandelbaum, whose family has been part of Des Moines for over 150 years, made the decision to come back to his home town and create something special.  Des Moines Arts is a non-profit development for artists which will be housed in the abandoned Century Link Building.  And, because Justin has done this before...he's not guessing at its success.  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 Fastest Growing Insurance Company in Iowa?

Flying under the radar, because they work primarily with independent insurance agents, is Group Benefits Limited one of the largest and fastest growing insurance general agencies in the Midwest. So, what is a "general agency" and what is their business, oh and by the way, what about this Co-Opportunity Health collapse?  We asked Brian Gillette, Chief Operating Officer of GBL 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Jodie Beach and Personal Branding

Your ability to make a positive impression in the business world is important to your career, or so says our guest Jodie Beach. Being knowledgeable in business etiquette builds confidence, leadership and credibility. Success in today's business relies heavily on first impressions and ongoing interactions.  So we talked about it.  Spoiler alert: It's fun stuff, not stuffy. 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.

Miyoko Hikiji on American Sniper and More

With all the excitement around the movie American Sniper we reached out to our friend, former soldier and author, Miyoko Hikiji about her thoughts on that as well as PTSD and more. We think you'll find this insightful.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.

Branding With Social Media - It's Not Just 8 - 5 Weekdays

Our advertising agency helps our clients sell more of their goods and services using a mixture of traditional media and social media. One of the things we've noticed is how few brands market their business where their consumers might be.  Our concern is that many "Social Media Ninjas" may not have a handle on your audience. Why?  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Des Moines Business Events this Week

Each week Laura Kinnard stops in to share with us the Des Moines Business Calendar #DMBixEvents for those of you who follow on Twitter. Loads of things to do in the Metro this week for business. 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.

Venu Fox Redoux with Mike Colwell

Each month Mike Colwell from the Business Innovation Zone, a project of the Greater Des Moines Partnership comes by with a start-up story. Today we visit with Jerod Mollenhaur (and an absent Andrea Hanson - it's her birthday) about the re-launch of Venue Fox.  What is Venue Fox and more about the lunch and learn happening on Wednesday at the Biz Zone. 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.

A Valentines Weekend wiith Sheryl

Each week, on Friday, Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines pops in to share with all of us her top picks of "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro".  And, with this weekend being Valentines Day Weekend...whoa...lots of stuff.  Listen in to Sheryl along with Michael and Dustin chat it up about Friday Fun!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.