Insight On Business the News Hour

Oh my...so many of us need this help! Meet Mary Segmann who is a professional organizer. No, not political or unions but...clutter. She made a trip to Des Moines from her home state in South Carolina and we were lucky enough to grab her for some quick tips. So, if you're needing some help getting started wth organization meet Mary. Enjoy!

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 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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. 

We've visited with T.J. Riley the owner of Iowa Soft Water before. We've talked about the gunk in your drinking water and and why soft water for your home makes sense. In this segment we talk about the economics of owning an Iowa Soft Water system AND we get T.J. to share with us how in the world a successful commercial airline pilot made the move to buy a business...that continues to grow. Enjoy! 

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 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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. 

Here is an extended interview with parent Louisa Dykstra who joined a school funding committee put together by the Des Moines Public Schools. "I had no idea how school budgets worked and how (and why) the Iowa Legislature was involved. I learned quickly..." That story and how she became a voice of parents in in this broadcast. In addition on 26 January the West Side Chamber and the Windsor Heights Chamber invite you to a public meeting on school funding. Details and why in the broadcast. 

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 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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. 

We start out our conversation ticking off the issues employers have in finding high quality employees and then move into some solutions in hiring the right people for the job. Meet Katie Roth the President of the Aureon Staffing and Recruiting Division. With decades of experience in what works and what does not, Katie pulls no punches in pointing out what is a waste of time and money and what systems work. We know you want to know! 

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 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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. 

Places for business people to be seen and places to learn. Each Monday Laura Kinnard from The Des Moines Business Mixer shares with you networking events to social media tips for business. This week from the Greater Des Moines Partnership Annual Dinner to co-working at Gravitate and the Central Iowa Bloggers she's got a list. ICYMI: You can also list your business events on Twitter using #DMBizEvents...you are welcome!

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 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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's been some time since we've checked in with the folks from The Strudl Haus so we made them our Restaurant of the Week. Because Chef Michael Leo is off in Austria we get to visit with Sous Chef and Kitchen Manager Jake Schneider. Who, before he started at The Strudl Haus knew...NOTHING...about the restaurant business. He's come a very long way in nearly two years with Chef Leo. Here is his story and more about our Restaurant of the Week.

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 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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. 

Like clockwork we make welcome Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines with her list of stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro on Saturday right into next week. Always fun and informative....here's Sheryl! 

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 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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. 

In our Small Business Spotlight this week is Ethan Ellinger who is a senior at Valley West High School in West Des Moines. A love of remote controlled aircraft and video turned into his startup Elevate Media. Here is his story. We LOVE it when we find these gems to share with you.  Enjoy! 

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 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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. 

Nearly a year ago Shane Goodman from Big Green Umbrella Media made the decision to publish a small business centered monthly magazine that offered insightful content. The Business Journal was born and now goes to each business in West Des Moines, Waukee and today he announced Grimes, Johnston and Urbandale are also in the mix. I know, you thought print was dead...not so fast. Have a listen and yes, we're fans. 

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 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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. 

By any metric, the war on drugs in America has been a colossal failure. The U.S. has the highest per capita incarceration rate of any developed nation in the world. Millions of men and women are languishing behind bars because of substance abuse. According to Larry James, Sr. of Bridges of Iowa this is not sustainable. And, when it comes to business the link between drugs, employees and productivity is well documented. Here we talk about that, some ideas to combat the trend and more. Worth a listen! 

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 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. 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.