Wintrust Business Lunch
1,766 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 12 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720
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Wintrust Business Lunch 1/20/22: Weekly jobless claims rise, Amazon opening a clothing store, and 40% of credit card debtors don’t know their interest rate
January 20, 2022 23:03Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about the high inflation we are seeing, where we are seeing higher prices, the jump in weekly jobless claims, and the likelihood we see oil at $100 a barrel in the near future. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, chats with John about […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/19/22: Terry Savage – Inflation is here to stay
January 19, 2022 23:36Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the volatility in the stock market, the Navient student loan settlement, gold being up today, and inflation still rearing its ugly head. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: John Sewter, of Chicago Pet Transport, tells John about their business, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/18/22: Negotiating a job offer, DoorDash looks to compete with FedEx and UPS, and how 5G could disrupt air travel
January 18, 2022 21:30Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how you should evaluate a job offer and what can and should be negotiated. Segment 2: Emma Cosgrove, Senior Retail Reporter on Insider’s Transportation Team, tells John about DoorDash’s latest push for delivery dominance, and how small retailers are craving Amazon and […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/17/22: Money and credit resolutions for 2022, Peloton’s prices rising, and a new brewery opens in Evanston
January 17, 2022 21:36Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the world’s richest 10 men doubling their fortunes during the pandemic, and why the gap in in credit access is growing along racial lines. Ilyce also talks about her Money & Credit and her Home Seller Resolutions for 2022. Segment 2: […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/14/22: Retail sales drop, Smoque BBQ celebrates 15 years, and what you need to know about your taxes if you use payment apps
January 14, 2022 21:06Segment 1: Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley, joins John to talk about the volatile stock market this week, the rotation that is happening right now, retail sales dropping in December, supply chain constraints continuing, his thoughts on when we might see inflation come down, and why he believes the economy is […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/13/22: Jobless claims jump, wholesale prices rise, and the alternative milk boom
January 13, 2022 22:55Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to talk about the current state of the labor market, how wages aren’t keeping up with inflation, why he believes the Fed is between a rock and hard place, and where he believes the markets will go in 2022. Segment 2: Laura Huatala, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/12/22: Terry Savage – Inflation surges, wages are down, and what you should know about filing your 2021 tax return
January 12, 2022 23:40Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the consumer price index rising 7% in December from a year earlier, and what you should be doing with your money due to soaring inflation. Also joining the conversation is Eric Smith, spokesperson for the IRS, who tells us what you need to […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/11/22: United Airlines cutting flights, the IRS warns of a difficult tax season, and a new fitness center opens in River North
January 11, 2022 21:29Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the Bears search for a new coach and GM and what the team should look for when hiring talent. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John why small companies should watch out for big ticket lawsuits in 2022. Segment 3: Natalie […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/10/22: How omicron is impacting the stock market, the global cost of natural disasters, and the most interesting gadgets from CES 2022
January 10, 2022 21:40Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the stock market being down, how the pandemic has been impacting the economy throughout the first week of the year, Goldman Sachs saying the Federal Reserve might have to raise interest rates 4 times in 2022, the housing market continuing to […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/7/22: Unemployment rate continues to fall, Chicago’s condo market remains strong, and celebrating Dry January
January 07, 2022 21:00Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about the health of the current labor market, the December jobs report, and the historically low interest rates we are seeing. Segment 2: Rob Fink, CEO and co-founder of Big Drop Brewing, tells John about their non-alcoholic beer, what separates their […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/6/22: Stock market outlook for 2022, Walmart expands in-home delivery service, and Sony enters the EV market
January 06, 2022 23:18Segment 1: Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer, Cresset Capital, joins John to look back at the markets in 2021 and what we could look forward in 2022. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, chats with John about a variety of tech stories including CES kicking off in Las Vegas, TikTok looking to expand to your gym, Instagram’s […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/5/22: Terry Savage – It’s time to start thinking about filing your 2021 income tax return
January 05, 2022 21:52Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about why now is the time to start thinking about filing your 2021 income taxes. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Abigail Ingram, Director of the Women in Entrepreneurship Institute at DePaul University, talks to John about what the institute […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/4/22: The great resignation continues, Toyota dethrones GM as the top US automaker, and Bankrate’s 2022 Interest Rate Forecast
January 04, 2022 21:04Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about why you should make resolutions about your career all year long rather than just for New Year’s. Segment 2: Chris Petrone, Assistant General Manager at Cultivate by Forbidden Root, tells John about the new restaurant that recently opened in Ravenswood, some of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/3/22: Stock market remains strong, digital vaccine passports, and the holiday debt report
January 03, 2022 21:21Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about how the market continues to remain strong, the median home sale price rising 14.6% year over year to a new all-time high of $361,171 during the four-week period ending December 26th, and the new Holiday Debt Report from LendingTree found that […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/30/21: how to find the job that’s right for you
December 31, 2021 19:54Segment 1: Junior Economic Policy Reporter, Jason Lalljee, talks to John about the increase in price in the heating market. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large, Ian Sherr, joins John to discuss why people are leaving their jobs and why businesses are dropping out of the Consumer Electronics Show. Segment 3: Economist, Futurist, and workforce […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/29/21: Terry Savage talks RMDs and answers callers’ questions
December 29, 2021 19:30Segments 1-4: Terry Savage joins John Williams as they discuss RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions), social security, and taxes on charitable donations. They also answer listeners’ questions.
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/28/21: Taxes, investment, and the top 10 legal stories of 2021
December 28, 2021 23:15Segment 1-2: Founder and Principal at the Alpha Wealth Group, Tom Fortino, speaks on lowering your tax bill as well as saving for retirement and investment strategies to use in the new year. Segment 3-4: Rich Lenkov, attorney at Bryce Downey and Lenkov and co-host of Legal Face-Off, discuss the top 10 legal stories of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/27/21: Real-estate trends, start-up companies, and recent flight cancelations
December 28, 2021 00:16Segments 1 and 2: Ilyce Glink, filling in for John Williams, talks about New Year’s resolutions about buying a home and recent real-estate trends. Segment 3: Jim Dallke, Senior Editor at Chicago Info, joins Ilyce Glink, filling in for John Williams, in talking about new start-up companies and their latest deals. Segment 4: WGN Radio […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/22/21: Should you pay off your student loans?
December 22, 2021 23:27Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about a variety of topics, such as student loans, home equity loans, and early retirement. They also discuss why you should wait to use your social security funds.
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/21/21: Meet the CEO of mHUB, who helps people build their business
December 21, 2021 19:17Segment 1 and 2: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about omicron and it’s impact on the labor shortage. Segment 3: Haven Allen, the CEO of mHub, joins John Williams to talk about how his company helps people build their business and more. You can find more information at mhubchicago.com. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/20/21: Omicron nerves causes stock market beating, Startups to Watch in 2022, AirBNB tightens anti-party rules as NYE approaches, and more
December 21, 2021 12:41Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the stock market taking a beating due to Omicron nerves, serious travel restrictions being considered and might cause you to change your plans last minute, and how it looks like Build Back Better won’t be building anything and will impact GDP. […]
Wintrust Bank is donating $125,000 to support Pastor Corey Brooks and his mission to end violence in his neighborhood
December 17, 2021 21:05Ed Wehmer, the CEO and President of Wintrust Bank, joins John to announce the incredible donation that he and Wintrust are giving to support Pastor Corey Brooks and his effort to combat violence in his community. Ed and Wintrust are putting up a matching grant of $125,000 and if they can get the match between now and the end of the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/17/21: A very volatile stock market, inflation expected to continue, and how the omicron variant is impacting holiday shopping
December 17, 2021 19:47Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Investment Management, joins John to talk about the volatility in the stock market, and if he believes it’s time to finally get rid of the word, “transitory” when it comes to inflation. Segment 2: Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst, Creditcards.com, tells John about the retail sales figures for November, why […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/16/21: Jobless claims returning to pre-pandemic levels, how the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot impacted Peloton, and the Peninsula Hotel transforms into a winter wonderland
December 16, 2021 20:37Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about the weekly jobless claims returning to pre-pandemic levels, the comments from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell about interest rates and inflation, and how to market is reacting to the Fed announcement. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, chats with John about a variety […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/15/21: Terry Savage – Student loan forbearance is ending – What you need to know
December 15, 2021 23:07Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about student loan forbearance ending and how you should prepare for 2022. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Tim Nagle, General Manager of Five Iron Golf in River North, tells John about what Five Iron Golf offers, the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/14/21: The impact of December downsizing, John Deere hiring tech workers for a new office in Chicago, and enjoy a taste of Albany Park this holiday season
December 14, 2021 22:53Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what companies are doing to encourage workers to come back to the office. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John about the impact of December downsizing and the overall prudence of announcing lay-offs to your team during the holidays. Segment 3: […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/13/21: Stocks give back some gains, Vivid Seats buying a fantasy sports app, and Elon Musk is Time’s Person of the Year
December 13, 2021 22:39Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the stock market giving back some of last week’s gains, the ongoing inflation fears that are impacting the economy, and some of the big takeaways from the National Association of Real Estate Editors Conference. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/10/21: Stock market rally, inflation fears persist, and automakers accelerating EV manufacturing
December 10, 2021 23:07Segment 1: Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley, joins John to talk about inflation surging in November, how the market is reacting to the inflation news, and how you can protect your investments from inflation. Segment 2: Dale Buss, veteran financial journalist and founder and executive director of The Flyover Coalition, joins […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/9/21: Weekly jobless claims hit a 52-year low, American Airlines cutting its international schedule, and year-end tax tips
December 09, 2021 22:23Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the weekly jobless claims dropping to a 52-year low, and the ongoing struggle for some businesses to find employees. Segment 2: Roger Cheng, Executive Editor / Head of News, CNET, chats with John about a variety of tech stories including CNET naming its […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/8/21: Job openings jump, small business ownership rises, and Wrigleyville Wonderland returns
December 08, 2021 23:01Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about job openings jumping in the latest JOLTS report and how the stock market has been rebounding to the latest news about the omicron variant. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Orphe Divounguy, Chief Economist, Illinois Policy Institute, tells John […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/7/21: Hiring trends for 2022, signs that the supply chain crisis is ending, and Instagram rolls out ‘Take a Break’ feature
December 07, 2021 22:47Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about a LaSalle Network survey that collected some data on 2022 hiring trends. Segment 2: Nick Lichtenberg, Deputy Editor of Economy, Business Insider, tells John about some indicators that hint the supply chain crisis is over and inflation is cooling off. Segment 3: […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/6/21: Stock market rebound, the ‘Home Alone’ house available on Airbnb, and how the omicron variant might impact your travel plans
December 06, 2021 22:48Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about how the market is reacting to the latest news on the omicron variant, his reaction to Friday’s labor report, a report from the Boston Fed on spending during the pandemic, and what we learned from housing interventions during COVID. Segment 2: Chicago […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/3/21: Disappointing November jobs report, how retailers are dealing with supply chain disruptions, and Hotel Zachary is getting in the holiday spirit
December 03, 2021 22:38Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to break down the November Jobs Report and to talk about how supply chain disruptions are impacting inflation. Segment 2: Jon Abt, Co-President of Glenview-based Abt Electronics, tells John how supply chain issues are affecting product availability, how they have managed through the pandemic, the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/2/21: Real estate market outlook for 2022, how modular construction could be the future of affordable housing, and Spotify releases its Wrapped year-end recap
December 02, 2021 22:40Segment 1: Steve Baird, President and CEO, Baird & Warner, tells John about how the real estate market has been doing the last few months, what we can expect for the market in 2022 with an expected rise in interest rates, and how low inventory is impacting the market. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/1/21: Terry Savage – How oil prices are impacting the economy
December 01, 2021 23:07Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about how the stock market is reacting to news of the omicron variant, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell comments on the central bank’s taper timeline, and the top financial gifts for adults. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Kimberly […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/30/21: Stocks tumble amid Omicron concerns, how to keep top tech talent in Chicago, and the return of the office holiday party
November 30, 2021 22:39Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the city of Nashville putting on the full court press to lure Chicago tech workers down south. What will it take for Chicago to keep talent in the city? Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John about how companies are preparing […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/29/21: Market reaction to the Omicron variant, Twitter CEO steps down, and Chicago Inno’s Holiday Gift Guide
November 29, 2021 22:48Segment 1: Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer, Cresset Capital, talks to John about how the market is reacting to the news about the Omicron variant. Segment 2: Sarah Foster, Federal Reserve and economy reporter, Bankrate, tells John about a new survey that shows many people are still anxious over their finances amid the pandemic and offers some […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/24/21: Terry Savage – What you need to know about long-term care insurance
November 24, 2021 22:45Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about some ideas for holiday gifts for children and what you should know about long-term care insurance. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions Segment 2: Mike Marr, owner & brewmeister, Buffalo Creek Brewing, tells John about their Alpine Biergarten, which […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/23/21: Jobs coming back to Chicago, supply chain disruptions hit canned cranberries, and ZooLights return to the Lincoln Park Zoo
November 23, 2021 22:38Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about jobs coming back to the city of Chicago, and how Chicago can still attract top talent. Segment 2: Andrew Sobko, CEO, CDL 1000, talks to John about what their company does, and how they have been able to deal with supply chain […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/22/21: President Biden to nominate Fed chairman Jerome Powell to second term, Jeff Bezos giving $100 million to the Obama Foundation, and Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving
November 22, 2021 22:51Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about President Powell picking Jerome Powell to lead the Fed for a second term, why unemployment in Nebraska sits at 1.9%, gas prices soaring ahead of Thanksgiving, and Fannie and Freddie now backing home loans up to nearly $1 million in high-cost […]
Enjoy a staycation at the Park Hyatt Chicago this holiday season
November 19, 2021 22:52Rike Erdbrink, General Manager of the Park Hyatt Chicago, talks to John about the fun and festive holiday events that are happening this weekend in Chicago, their upcoming $60 million renovation, the offerings at NoMi Kitchen, and what attractions you can take advantage of if you book a ‘staycation’ at the Park Hyatt Chicago for […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/18/21: Holiday retail sales outlook, CVS closing stores, and how to protect your packages from porch pirates
November 18, 2021 22:38Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Investment Management, joins John to talk about the weekly jobless claims, how the stock market has been performing this week, how people are feeling about inflation, and why retail sales are jumping in advance of Christmas. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including two […]
Unwrap the magic that the City of Chicago is offering this holiday season
November 17, 2021 23:08Michael Fassnacht, Chief Marketing Officer for the City of Chicago and the CEO & President of World Business Chicago, joins John to talk about the Unwrap Chicago’s Holiday Magic campaign, all of the festive events that will be happening in Chicago this holiday season, and his work trying to attract businesses to Chicago.
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/17/21: Terry Savage – Why you should consider buying Series I savings bonds right now
November 17, 2021 22:53Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about how inflation is impacting Series I savings bonds and why now might be a good time to buy. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Michael Fassnacht, Chief Marketing Officer for the City of Chicago and the CEO […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/16/21: Retail sales rise, Rivian becomes the the third most valuable carmaker in the world, and Foxtrot to open a store in Tribune Tower
November 16, 2021 22:50Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the importance of showing appreciation to your employees. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John about how some companies are having to keep ‘dud’ employees due to hiring and retention pains. How should businesses navigate this problem? Segment 3: Michael Edwards, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/15/21: Food prices rise ahead of Thanksgiving, a big jump in travel expected this holiday season, and a Chicago startup makes Oprah’s Favorite Things list
November 15, 2021 23:07Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about a new survey from Lending Tree that shows a record percentage of Americans plan to host for the upcoming holidays, the Kaiser Family Foundation saying that the average cost of family healthcare plans will rise 4%, and how the Biden infrastructure […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/12/21: Supply chain issues likely to stay until 2023, a record number of workers are quitting their jobs, and how a local catering company survived the pandemic
November 12, 2021 22:49Segment 1: Preston Caldwell, Head of Economics, Morningstar Equity Research, joins John to talk about the supply chain constraints and how it is impacting inflation. Preston believes it might not be until 2023 that we see the supply chain come back to pre-pandemic levels. Segment 2: Julie Bauke, Founder and Chief Career Strategist, The Bauke […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/11/21: Inflation’s impact on consumers, the future of Bitcoin investing, and YouTube hoping to become a shopping destination
November 11, 2021 22:55Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about how inflation is impacting consumers, if he expects rising prices to last, and what investors need to know about where to put their money. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Tim Cook owning cryptocurrencies […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/10/21: Terry Savage – Rivian makes its market debut and inflation continues to climb
November 10, 2021 22:50Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about EV startup Rivian making its market debut and inflation hitting its highest point in more than 30 years. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/9/21: How supply chain disruptions will impact inflation, holiday spending forecast, and Robinhood suffers a data breach
November 09, 2021 22:41Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the importance of making sure that our veterans are taken care of when it comes to finding employment after their service to our country ends. Segment 2: Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst, Creditcards.com, tells John about a new poll that shows that many Americans […]