Episodes

Great to be back with you following a day off for President's Day as we joined the markets and other financial folks by kicking back a bit. Coming up today we start things off with a story about a central bank cutting it's prime rate.  No, not in the...

There are not many cities and counties that want to hear this story and we get it.  However, far too often commercial property owners are hit with taxes that are way out of line. That's where Swartz and Associates plays a part. My guest is one-half o...

Welcome to Friday and the Business News Headlines. A programing note we're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL this Sunday at Noon Central and yes, we stream. Also, Monday is President's Day.  That means the markets will be closed, there is no mail delivery,...

While other nations struggle the U.S. continues to see an economy that marches on. Why that is makes for our first news story today. Also today you'll meet Janine Moore who has a long time history with the Iowa Beef Industry Council. We caught up wit...

While we were on assignment at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) annual convention in Orlando we met with Janine Moore from the Iowa Beef Industry Council. Janine and her husband ranch in What Cheer, Iowa and our conversation was not o...

We could not help ourselves. We've got several stories we think you'll find timely on this Valentine's Day 2024 from Miami to procrastination to falling in love with a ChatBot. Not making this up.  Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if...

Yes, it is the day before Valentine's Day...you have been notified. Today in the Business News Headlines we've got a couple of romantic business stories for you, a look at the disaster that happened on Wall Street and a conversation with Henry Arrowo...

He calls it a "Business in a Box". Henry Arrowood is talking about Farmshare a way for ranchers and farmers to take their beef directly to the consumer or restaurant. The very cool thing about this is Farmshare is nearly a "turn-key" arrangement.  Th...

Now THAT was a super Super Bowl! And, yes, we all got our Tay Tay fix. One of the stories we've got for you is about the surge in online betting that took place this past weekend. It was really quite stunning. Also, stick around for our business conv...

Many of us negotiate on a regular basis but the individuals who generally win at the negotiating table make it a point to understand the skills necessary to be successful. Here Amy Doyle the COO of Tero International walks us through the give and tak...

The end of yet another busy week. We've been out doing interviews much of the week and we'll be bringing those stories to you real soon. The top line today is about eating out and the 180 McDonald's is doing due to consumer push back on prices. That'...

Business stories matter to consumers. We're talking about how to tell a business story that resonates and drives market share. Today, click through for our conversation with master story teller Eric Grant and what he does to create that valuable tool...

While in Orlando for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Annual Meeting and Trade Show we met a man who tells stories. More direct, he tells the story of businesses large and small. Eric Grant and Brian Bell founded The Grant Company  in 2017 f...

We kick things off today with a question: "What country imports the most products into the United States?"  The answer will, no doubt, surprise you. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 7th day of February.  We're glad you are wit...

Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We're covering everything from aircraft manufacturing to Super Bowl ads that now cost $7 million for thirty-seconds of airtime. Is it worth it? Also, allow a quick side rant: If you are a...

Great to be back in our studio following our adventure at CattleCon 24 by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. We'll be brining you some stories about that in the coming days and weeks. Meanwhile, today we invite you to meet Stephanie Oppel the...

Over the past decade old abandoned rail lines have been repurposed to become bicycle trails for the thousands of people who enjoy riding, sometimes, miles each week. That has resulted in some major economic development as restaurants, bars, ice cream...

It's the final day of Cattle Con 2024 here in Orlando. This is the annual meeting of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and we talked to a host of producers, and those who sell products and services to the beef cattle industry. Here is a stunn...

The Business News Headlines are coming to you from the Annual Meeting of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association being held here in Orlando.  Yes, another warm weather destination for our microphone.  In the news today we kick things off by looking...

A brand new week and the Business News Headlines for Monday the 29th day of January. A quick programing note: We're headed to Orlando early on Wednesday to cover the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Annual Meeting and Expo there. That means that...

Recently while covering the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) Annual Conference and Trade Show held, this year, in San Diego I was able to take in a presentation by author and speaker Garrison Wynn. He offered those who attended a mas...

We kick things off today about an environmental story linked to the Biden White House and end our newscast with an interesting look at what may be the latest fad...Electric Vehicles.  In between we've got several more news headlines and the markets. ...

For some it was a big surprise but to us it's what we expected. As you may know we've been bullish about the U.S. economy while others wrung their hands expecting a major recession. We heard about it from big banks to the many talking heads predictin...

It's been more than seven years since entrepreneur Darren Fife sat behind the IOB microphone and during that time his company Eco Source has expanded greatly. Here we talk about his humble beginnings, a major environmental accident that his team clea...