Insight On Business the News Hour

Abod Shelters Means...Home!

Here is a story that comes out of West Des Moines, Iowa and reaches half-way around the world and into Africa.  We were so pleased that Doug Sharp the Chairman of BSB Design and the founder of Abod Shelter and Michelle Rothfus a Project Coordinator for Abod could carve out some extended time to talk about this wonderful project.  Think of where and how you live and then hear the story about Abod.  Maybe even you or your group can help?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.

Raising the Bar - Maybe it's "Un-Marketing"?

Confused a bit about how to connect, really connect, to your target market?  We get it and so too does the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter. Our friend Mark True paid us a visit to chat about a day-long marketing conference being held at Drake University in February. This is for members and non-members and the information you'll receive...worth the effort!  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

What Are You Chasing?

Our friend and regular contributor Desmund Adams came by the studio to chat about chasing dreams, being happy and what really motivates people.  Every time Desmund visits us it's worth a nugget or...five.  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.

Taking the Country to Town

It's happening in Franklin County, Iowa on the 15th of January.  Our friend Larry Sailer has spent a year organizing an event that puts country folks into town and helps each better understand the other.  The key-note speaker is yet another friend of ours and of agriculture Celeste Settrini from Salinas, California who describes herself as a "cattle baroness, self proclaimed fashionista who promotes all things agriculture.  We spent some time talking about the event and why they feel every chamber, even those in the Metro, should have an "Ag Committee".  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Working in Two Worlds with Annie Shelton

We met Annie Shelton through a business call.  Her outgoing voice mail message mentioned not only her employer, Iowa Living Magazines, but also her photography business, Polka Dot Photography.  We were intrigued about working for somebody and working for yourself so we asked Annie to come by for that conversation.  While it's not unusual...we figured that many of you need to know you are not...alone.  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.

Growing the Ag Parts Business

Iowa is clearly an "agricultural state" and the business of agriculture has many players.  Jeff Griggs is the COO of a company with deep roots in agriculture.  All States Ag Parts, while based in Wisconsin, has sales offices throughout the Midwest. We sat down with Jeff to talk about the ever changing business of ag, how consumers and the way they buy has changed and his role as president of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA). 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 Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Each week Laura Kinnard comes by the studio to share with us the various business networking and meeting events that are her pick of "Stuff to DO in the Metro for Business".  You can also find the list at The Des Moines Business Mixer.  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business of Water and Water Quality with Bill Stowe

Water...many of us take it for granted...Bill Stowe the CEO of the Des Moines Water Works knows that it's also a business. We sat down with him to talk about water quality issues, the cost of scrubbing for nitrates and the recent decision by his board to seek legal remedies against those, they say, are responsible for the rising cost of clean water. 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.

DIY Garage in Des Moines!

We LOVE this!  Ever need to do work on your car but you don't know how or you don't have the tools or you don't want to crawl under or risk jacking it up?  Yep...us too!  Meet Dave Brown the founder and owner of DIY Garage at 6009 Aurora here in the Des Moines Metro. His, one of a kind, garage is open for you to use. 24 bays...tools, advice and they also give back to the community. This is "The Bomb"!  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.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl

Each Friday afternoon Dustin and Michael hang out with Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines for her list of "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" this weekend and beyond. And whoa...this is quite a list.  From boats to chefs to dietary rules to Johnny's being at Bass Pro Shop! Huh?  Join the 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.