Insight On Business the News Hour

Here we welcome back our friend Carl Dietz an attorney here in Des Moines and talk about a host of items as it relates to buying or selling property. Real Estate Law just one of the many things Carl assists people with. Hear our conversation here.... 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Once again we spend time with Kent Sovern from AARP-Iowa and in this conversation we talk about the free income tax help available through AARP and here is a link for that or you can call 888-227-7669 to find a location or help near you. We also talked about the Iowa Center for Economic Success and how AARP-Iowa works with them. You can reach them by clicking through on this link. We talked about the Iowa Care Act which fell short in the Iowa Legislature but Kent says he has great hope for passage if not this year but next. Also help in navigating technology and job opportunities.  For more about what AARP-Iowa is doing all across the state click through here. Thank you Kent! 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

At the end of our broadcast week we dive into fun stuff to do and chat it up with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Here we talk a little nonsense but also offer up a couple of great things going on in the Metro with a solid look at Waukee for some reason!  Enjoy...and laugh a little. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Meet Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. an educator, author, speaker and an expert in business diversity. Twelve years ago he started America & MOORE to provide comprehensive diversity, privilege and leadership training's and workshops. Dr. Moore is recognized as one of the nation’s top motivational speakers and educators, especially for his work with students K-College. We caught up with Dr. Moore during the 32nd Annual Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Symposium at Des Moines University. Dr. Moore will be holding the White Privilege Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan starting on 4 April. Here is our conversation...

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

When we first visited Maine Street Studio we were so taken by the light and the size of the space. Those of you who shoot video or stills get it. Meet Fritz Nordengren the proprietor of Maine Street Studio located in a very cool, historical building. A photographer and self described "story teller" Fritz has this amazing rental studio that allows agencies, photographers, video professionals to come and use on an hourly basis or longer. Shoot food to fashion and more. We were so impressed...have a listen to his story. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Who says "print is dead"? Each month we take a look at the Iowa Business Journals with Jolene Goodman from Big Green Umbrella Media. In this months edition the feature is on succession planning for business. We also talk about small to mid-size businesses and the fact that Jolene is seeking a sales professional. Yep, print is growing when it is targeted... Here is our conversation:

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Each week we give business a shot in their marketing arm with Marketing for Business a conversation between Phil K. James of Good Milkshake Digital and Michael Libbie of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. Here we start off with a bit about consumers and creating a culture Gabor George Burt calls "infatuating" and then move into tips on using LinkedIn to boost sales and marketing. We move pretty fast...here you go! 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

About a year ago Robb Spearman sold his interest in a real estate business that he grew from nothing. He took some time off and recently accepted an offer from Realty One Group based in Las Vegas and now here in the Heartland. Now Robb is back in the Midwest talking real estate and spreading the word of opportunity to brokers and owners. Here is our conversation...

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

It was opening day at the brand new Hilton Des Moines Downtown Hotel. We were there and caught up with Greg Edwards from the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau to talk economics and Franck Debril the food and beverage director because we know you want to know about the food and drink....

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Each Monday we welcome our "Networking Guru" Laura Kinnard who maintains DMBizMixer to the studio to give us the run down on networking events and business centered educational events here in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Want to list your event? #DMBizEvents on Twitter. Pick something and...go! 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.