Wintrust Business Lunch
1,766 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720
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Wintrust Business Lunch 6/2/22: Student loan debt forgiveness, Ford adding jobs, and Elon Musk cracks down on remote work
June 02, 2022 20:04Segment 1: Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Economic Policy Reporter, Insider, joins John to talk about President Biden being on the verge of canceling at least $10,000 in student loans. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Netflix quietly tweaking its popularity rules, Meta’s high-profile COO Sheryl Sandberg stepping down, the […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Valor Equity Partners to leave former Hancock Center for Fulton Market
June 02, 2022 18:43Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Private-equity firm Valor Equity Partners is moving its headquarters out of 875 N. Michigan, formerly known as the John Hancock Center, to Fulton Market. And Crain’s reports that Peoples Gas has collected more than $600 million in surcharges over a six-year […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/1/22 – Terry Savage: A time for caution
June 01, 2022 22:13Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the market swirling, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon saying he is preparing the biggest U.S. bank for an economic hurricane on the horizon, the Fed’s plan to combat inflation, and what you should know about VA mortgage loans. And as always, Terry […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park
June 01, 2022 17:28Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Taste of Chicago is back on the calendar in Chicago this year after it went virtual because of the pandemic in 2020 and was held as a series of pop-ups last year. This year’s Taste of Chicago will be held July […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/31/22: Home prices rise, pay transparency, and U.S. consumer confidence dips
May 31, 2022 20:10Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to tell us why home prices rose 20% in March. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John about what we should know about the rising “Pay Transparency” movement. Segment 3: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John about the latest in startup innovation including a […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Data center closer to reality in Elk Grove Village
May 31, 2022 17:02Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Home prices are soaring despite rising mortgage rates and Elk Grove Village is another step closer to gaining a large data center. Listen for more below: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3971423/3971423_2022-05-31-161023.64kmono.mp3
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/27/22: Inflation slowing, Chicago Scholars, and the return of Friday Night Flights
May 27, 2022 19:36Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about some positive economic news coming out today, how everything dovetails from inflation data, the importance of making your portfolio is balanced, why investors should focus on great companies as a hedge against inflation, and the current health of the housing market. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/26/22: Stocks rise, the future of in-office work, and Memorial Day travel outlook
May 26, 2022 21:07Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, joins John Williams to talk about the nice day that the market is having today, how supply chain and geopolitical issues are still impacting the economy, and what you should do to protect yourself from a volatile stock market. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, chats with John […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/25/22 – Terry Savage: How the Federal Reserve will combat inflation
May 25, 2022 21:35Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage spends the hour with John to talk about inflation putting prices up, how the Fed plans to combat inflation, housing sales slowing down, the continued market volatility, and the rising price of natural gas. And as always, Terry answers your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/24/22: Stock investment survey, census update, and Walmart expanding drone delivery
May 24, 2022 20:49Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about Boeing and other businesses deciding to leave Chicago and what the administration can do to attract more companies. Segment 2: Bryce Hill, Senior Research Analyst, Illinois Policy Institute, tells John what we should know about the U.S. Census Bureau estimating that Illinois’ […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/23/22: Americans’ financial well-being, adjustable-rate mortgages soar, and Starbucks leaves Russia
May 23, 2022 20:37Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about Oxfam’s new report that shows there were 573 more billionaires in the world by March 2022 than in 2020, the economy facing the biggest confluence of negative global factors since WWII, the Federal Reserve Board on issuing its Economic Well-Being of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/20/22: Recession warning, bullish on business, and Brick of Chicago walking tours return
May 20, 2022 20:04Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about the possibility of a recession, the housing market beginning to stall, inflation weighing heavily on consumer confidence, if the distribution of stimulus money led to inflation, and if the Fed waited too long to raise interest rates. Segment 2: Rebecca Ryan, Economist […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/19/22: Bear market fears, crypto crash, and McDonald’s sells Russian business
May 19, 2022 20:17Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about why the market is continuing to tumble. Are we in a bear market? And if so, how long will it last? What should investors be thinking? Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, chats with John about a variety of tech stories […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/18/22 – Terry Savage: Prepare yourself for a bear market
May 18, 2022 21:28Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage spends the hour with John to talk about why the stock market is tumbling today, if we are in another bear market, and the latest on student loan forgiveness. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/17/22: Employee mental health, baby formula shortage, and ‘boomerang hires’
May 17, 2022 20:21Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what companies can do to ensure good mental health for employees, and what the mayor needs to do attract business to the city. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John about ‘boomerang hires,’ and what businesses need to be aware of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/16/22: McDonald’s leaving Russia, bridal party survey, and downtown activity bouncing back
May 16, 2022 21:24Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about a new Lending Tree survey that shows 56% of bridal party members feel pressure to overspend, former Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke saying the Fed was too slow in raising interest rates, and the importance of improving your credit score considering today’s […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/13/22: Peak inflation, baby formula shortage, and Chicago River cleanup
May 13, 2022 19:45Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to talk about the possibility of another recession, if he thinks inflation has reached its peak, wages not keeping up with inflation, and the health of the housing market with rising mortgage rates. Segment 2: Margaret Frisbie, executive director of Friends of the Chicago River, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/12/22: Stock market swings, Rivian recall, and record revenue for casinos
May 12, 2022 21:27Segment 1: Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about how the market volatility now is similar to the dot com bubble and why it’s a great opportunity to focus on quality companies whose stock prices have dropped because of the overall market panic. Segment 2: Joan E. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/11/22 -Terry Savage: Inflation is not going away
May 11, 2022 21:57Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about inflation rising again in April, the IRS opening offices this Saturday for face-to-face help, and when is the best time to start taking Social Security. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Jodi Zombolo, Associate Vice President, Visitor Events […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/10/22: Stock sell-off, career advice for new grads, and golf’s future stars return to Chicago’s North Shore
May 10, 2022 20:39Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to offer some advice to young graduates who are about to enter the workforce. Segment 2: Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy, tells John awhy the markets have been mostly down the last few days, what we should know about rising mortgage rates, and […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/9/22: Stocks continue to tumble, mortgage rates rise, and Cameo’s mass layoffs
May 09, 2022 20:43Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the stock market continuing to fall, why you should still be contributing to your 401K, mortgage interest rates rising, and Chicago being on the list of Top 10 Worst Cities for Commuters. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells Jon about […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/6/21: Healthy labor report, stocks dip again, and Chicago Cabaret Week begins
May 06, 2022 20:10Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to break down the April jobs report and the recent stock market swings. Segment 2: Dan Weiss, Owner, Dollop Coffee Company, tells John about how he started a coffee company after being an established hip hop artist, the new location in the South Loop, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/5/22: Stocks tumble, Fed rate hike, and Boeing on the move
May 05, 2022 20:37Segment 1: Ben Winck, markets and economy reporter, Insider, joins John to talk about the extreme market shift the last two days after the Fed made a rate hike announcement yesterday. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Apple, Google, Microsoft backing a passwordless future, Google revamping employee […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/4/22: Terry Savage – At what age should you start collecting Social Security?
May 04, 2022 21:49Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about why I Bonds could be a good hedge against inflation and the debate over when to you should claim Social Security benefits. Segment 2: Kim Kuipers of Kuipers Family Farm tells John about their first annual Midwest Tulip Fest! Segment 3: Dale Buss, veteran financial journalist and […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/3/22: Record high job openings, stock market forecast, and women in the workforce
May 03, 2022 21:26Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to give advice to parents that are looking to jump back into the workforce. LaSalle Network is hosting an event on Tuesday, May 24 at their headquarters from 9:00AM – 1:00PM for parents looking to rejoin the workforce and get career advice and job-search help. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/2/22: Retirement confidence survey, U.S. construction spending rises slightly, and Ford recalls some SUVs
May 02, 2022 20:12Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about a new survey on how employees feel about their impending retirement, and a new study from Houzz which found that home renovation activity and spend have reached the highest rates reported since 2018. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John about […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/29/22: Stocks plummet, workplace trends, and the One of a Kind Show returns to theMART
April 29, 2022 20:12Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, joins John Williams to talk about the continuing market volatility, what he’s telling investors, what you should know if you are retiring soon, how inflation is impacting people, and if he likes that the Fed is going to be raising interest rates. Segment 2: Dale Rose, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/28/22: U.S. economy shrinks, Meta expanding Illinois data center, and a beloved restaurant announces a closing date
April 28, 2022 21:07Segment 1: Javier Palomarez, President & CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council, joins John to explain why the U.S. Congress is considering taking back some of the money it authorized last year for a small business aid program and why that could be devastating to many small businesses in the country. Segment 2: Joan […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/27/22: Terry Savage – Where can you hide from the ravages of inflation?
April 27, 2022 21:56Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the concern over the volatile stock market especially for those nearing retirement age, how the Fed plans to tackle inflation, and the latest on student load forgiveness. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Andee Harris, the CEO […]
Athletico Physical Therapy: Best practices to avoid common injuries
April 26, 2022 21:30Ryan Griffith, clinic manager for Athletico Physical Therapy’s Lakeview East location, tells John about the best way to take care of your body as the weather gets nicer and you are more inclined to increase physical activity. Ryan talks about how business has been, how they educate their patients on best practices to prepare for becoming […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/26/22: Consumer confidence dips slightly, United increases flights to Europe, and protecting yourself from inflation
April 26, 2022 20:30Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how to best grow and scale a company. Segment 2: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about how to profit off times of high inflation. Segment 3: Ryan Griffith, clinic manager for Athletico Physical Therapy’s Lakeview […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/25/22: Elon Musk buys Twitter, interest rates rise, and Department of Defense opens Chicago office
April 25, 2022 20:26Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the big dip in the stock market since Friday, the latest on Elon Musk trying to acquire Twitter, interest rates continuing to rise, and the Chicago area housing market looking strong. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John about the latest […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/22/22: Stock market drops, Buy Now, Pay Later, and investing tips for Financial Literacy Month.
April 22, 2022 20:16Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Investment Management, joins John to talk about the ongoing stock market volatility, what we can expect the Fed to say about interest rates, the continued worry about inflation, the possibility of a recession, and how the war in Ukraine is impacting the economy. Segment 2: Jennifer Schonberger, senior reporter, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/21/22: Netflix loses subscribers, United Airlines forecasts a return to profitability, and student loans delay wealth-building for some borrowers
April 21, 2022 20:24Segment 1: Áine Cain, Senior Reporter for Business Insider, joins Anna to talk about a variety of stories including the price of groceries at Trader Joe’s, Delta Airlines backtracking after calling COVID an ‘ordinary seasonal virus,’ and Netflix losing subscribers for the first time in a decade. Segment 2: Greg McBride, Senior Vice President and Chief […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/20/22: A full show with Terry Savage
April 20, 2022 21:25Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John for the whole hour. John and Terry about student loan news, and then Terry spends most of the hour answering listener questions.
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/18/22: Will there be a recession in 2023? Plus, Burger King runs a questionable ad, and Uber and Lyft making masks optional for riders
April 19, 2022 22:44Segment 1: Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley, Steven explains why Economists believe there is a 1 in 3 chance of a recession in 2023, and then Steven talks about why he doesn’t think we will have one. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about a […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/18/22: Last minute tax tips, Facebook’s Chicago office grows to 500 employees, President Biden takes key step to support US manufacturing
April 18, 2022 21:59Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about last minute tax tips for tax day, Mortgage rates are at an all time high and that is causing all sorts of real estate issues, and over half of Americans are open to a job change. Segment 2: Segment 2: Chicago […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/15/22: Balance sheet runoff, the future of inflation, and the health of Illinois’ hotel industry
April 15, 2022 20:42Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to talk about the Federal Reserve policy of accelerating interest rate increases and balance sheet runoff, if the Fed waited too long to raise interest rates, how how inflation might go, the surprise changes to IRA withdrawals that just passed the House and Senate, […]
Why solar power and EV’s go hand in hand
April 14, 2022 23:05Don Butler, Vice President of Kapital Electric, tells John about the growing electric vehicle and electric vehicle charger market, the increased interest in renewable energy, how solar power and electric vehicles go hand and hand, the government subsidies on solar energy, and some of the benefits of home EV charging stations.
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/14/22: Retail sales rise, future of food inflation, and Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter
April 14, 2022 21:50Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about the ongoing concerns about inflation, retail sales rising in March, the weekly jobless claims also rising slightly, supply chain disruptions still causing trouble, and the S&P headed for another losing week. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, chats with John about a […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/13/22: Terry Savage – What is the future of inflation?
April 13, 2022 21:51Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to tell us everything we need to know about inflation and what it will take to stop it. Segment 2: Dan Seals, CEO, Intersect Illinois, joins John to talk about what Intersect Illinois does and their new Be in Illinois campaign which highlights the benefits of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/12/22: Consumer prices rise, market forecast, and summer spending survey
April 12, 2022 20:32Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the importance of business leaders setting a good example for their employees. Segment 2: Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy, tells John about how the markets have been reacting to the Consumer Price Index report and why he believes the market […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/11/22: Recession risk, e-scooters return to Chicago, and Elon Musk not joining Twitter’s board
April 11, 2022 20:30Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about the recent New York Times Magazine piece on billionaires, why The Fed didn’t stop the inflation before it began as they have several times in the past, and the likelihood a recession is coming. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/8/22: Bond market suffers, Fed to fight inflation, and Star Trek beams into Chicago
April 08, 2022 20:27Segment 1: Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley, joins John to talk about why some perceive the economic recovery to be in jeopardy, the bond market suffering losses, what we can expect from the Fed, inflation fears continuing, the potential for a recession, and why he doesn’t want the Fed to overreact […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/7/22: Jobless claims fall, fertilizer prices soar, and Twitter working on an edit button
April 07, 2022 19:57Segment 1: Ben Winck, markets and economy reporter, Insider, joins John to talk about soaring fertilizer prices, how “The Great Resignation” is more normal than we’ve been lead to believe, and the service sector is roaring back to life in a ‘post-Omicron rebound.’ Segment 2: Greg McBride, Senior Vice President and Chief Analyst, Bankrate, chats with John about a […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/6/22: Terry Savage – Is a recession looming?
April 06, 2022 21:31Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about why the markets are down today, the ongoing inflation concerns, what constitutes a recession, how devastating a recession can be to your retirement investments, and the Biden administration’s plan to pause student loan repayment until August, 31st. And as always, Terry answers all […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/5/22: Economic vibe shift, Amazon signs a rocket deal, and what the Class of 2022 is seeking in a potential employer
April 05, 2022 20:15Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about their new report about what the Class of 2022 is seeking in a potential employer. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John about the rise of ‘mask-shaming’ at work and what companies can do if it becomes an issue at the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/4/22: Treasury yields invert, Elon Musk buys stake in Twitter, and Alphabet’s drone delivery begins service this month
April 04, 2022 21:14Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about Elon Musk buying a 9% stake in Twitter, the great jobs report that come out on Friday, rising interest rates, and a new Lending Tree study showing that 46% of parents say their child used their credit or debit card without […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/1/22: Unemployment rate drops, President Biden releases oil reserve, and Choose Chicago has a new CEO
April 01, 2022 20:24Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to break down the latest jobs report, the accelerating pace of inflation, and President Biden ordering the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day over the next six months from the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve and how that will impact gasoline prices, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/31/22: Inflation here to stay, Facebook’s anti TikTok campaign, and The Picnic Basket serves up gourmet sandwiches in Libertyville
March 31, 2022 21:45Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about rising interest rates, the rising costs of goods, what the Fed is going to do about persistent inflation, the impact that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had on the economy, and how the market is reacting to new economic data. […]