Insight On Business the News Hour

Every day we are "selling" something. Be it a product or service or...ourselves. In this interview with Wayne Bruns from Tero International we learn about some key elements that we can employ to better make our case and persuade the meeting toward action.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

On the final day of the Iowa State Fair we caught up with Carrie Rankin from the Governor's STEM Advisory Council to talk about, not only their huge display area but also the reason this effort is so important to Iowa and our economy. As you will hear, sometimes you have to "grow your own" something Iowa has done for decades.  Here is that conversation:

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Our guest is Peggy Huppert the executive director of NAMI-Iowa as we lay out the issues surrounding mental health care in the State of Iowa. Suggesting that the worst result for people suffering from mental health issues is jail we talk about that and the impact mental health has on business. 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Is your business prepared to continue in the face of...disaster? Our guest is Bruce Schmiedlin, CPA who highlights the critical nature for business to plan for potential disasters that would take you out of business. And, how having a plan of action can help you secure better market share than those who do not. Seriously good information for any size business: 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

If it''s Monday it's Laura Kinnard with business networking events in the Des Moines Metro along with some social media advice. Today we focus on a number of business networking places to be, some social media advice from the American Marketing Association- Iowa Chapter and we talk about the Social Media Club of Des Moines Hashie Awards happening on Thursday evening.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

With 89% of workers saying that retirement plans are important and key to their future we thought it best to talk about how your company can start a plan which helps retain and recruit key employees. Ned Flynn from Aureon HR talks about some recent changes in retirement plans, relieving risk from the effort and much more. A valuable 13 minutes for any business, for-profit or non-profit. Details are here.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Your business and your personal life can come to a dead standstill if your computer stops working. If it is your business computer(s) if something happens productivity drops to zero and you risk a negative on your brand reputation if you're not up and running quickly. Ask Delta Airlines... Our guest is Jim Thalacker the owner of 600 Monkeys Computer Support and Service. Let's talk... 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

As our population ages there are striking realities happening that impact not only the economics of business but also the quality of life for millions of Americans. Lyn Hilgenberg is the founder of Daylily a business that focuses on providing education and consulting for state-mandated dementia education and health aging topics. We talk about the physical and emotional impact of caring for older family members while still being responsible for younger family members...hence the "Sandwich Generation". Valuable life lessons here...meet Lyn.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

It's Restaurant Week in Des Moines and Chef Michael Leo of the Strudl Haus talks about the impact the week has on locally owned restaurants and about what he and his staff at the European Restaurant will be featuring. Say "Ja!" to Restaurant Week!

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

It's the final weekend of the Iowa State Fair so we'll chat about that some additional music events and more going on throughout the week here in the Des Moines Metro.  Have a listen and grab your calendar because Sheryl Tessier has Stuff to DO in the Metro! 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.