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 8/30/21: PayPal exploring a stock-trading feature, Rivian plans an IPO, and why the city of Chicago is suing Grubhub and DoorDash
August 30, 2021 22:02Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins guest host Tom Gimbel to talk about the national eviction ban being overturned and what that means for the real estate market moving forward. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells Tom the latest news about Chicago startup innovation including a local sports betting app […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/27/21: Hiring and maintaining staff as an established business, a startup, and as a recruiter
August 27, 2021 19:14Segment 1: Steve Lombardo, Chairman of Gibson’s Restaurant Group joins guest host, Tom Gimbel, to talk about Gibson’s guest and staff handling during the quarantine and what he foresees for the end of the year in business. Segment 2: Two-time tech startup and CEO of Policy Co., Adam Ochstein, calls in to inform us of […]
Your Hometown: Wintrust Bank CEO talks about inflation rates hitting a 30-year high and Wintrust’s Rosemont headquarters
August 27, 2021 18:15The CEO and President of Wintrust Bank, Ed Wehmer, joins John Williams Thursday on the Wintrust Business Lunch. Listen as Ed and John talk about the sense of community and how that is the foundation of what makes Wintrust Bank what it is today. Ed also gives us a better understanding of how inflation rate is affecting the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/25/21: Terry Savage – rising interest rates, short-term vs. long-term investments, and taking risks when investing
August 25, 2021 20:41Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the rising interest rate on the ten-year treasury note, taking risks in the search of higher yields, and short-term investing versus long-term investing. Terry also provides answers to all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Economic Development and Housing Organizer at North River […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/24/21: Fourth round stimulus checks for the Choctaw Nation, Waxberg’s Walk Shoppe, and Boeing workers are being surveyed by the FAA
August 25, 2021 04:58Segment 1: Ben Winck, author at Business Insider, joins John to speak about the Choctaw Nation announcing plans to give $2,000 to its adult members as a fourth round of stimulus checks and the possibility of the SEC enforcing companies to be more transparent with diversity, worker pay, training, and turnover. Segment 2: President of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/23/21: Property taxes are due soon, Chicago startups, and an Apple II manual signed by Steve Jobs being sold for nearly $800,000
August 23, 2021 19:38Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the stock market today and how property taxes are due in October and what you can d to make sure your numbers are in order for the payment. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John about the latest news in Chicago […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/20/21: Stocks bounce back, how companies are dealing with staffing shortages, and what student loan borrowers need to know
August 20, 2021 21:45Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the market volatility this week in response to the Fed minutes and the rise in COVID-19 cases, the economic impact of the current labor shortage, the best way to save for college and what we should know about the child tax credit. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/19/21: Jobless claims hit a new pandemic-era low, Social Security strategies, and Chipotle testing plant-based chorizo
August 19, 2021 21:40Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Investment Management, joins John to talk about the weekly jobless claims coming down again, concerns about the Delta variant impacting the economy, and when we might see inflation finally coming down. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Mastercard removing magnetic strips […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/18/21: Terry Savage – Fed meeting, tips for paying for college, and what we should know about the national debt
August 18, 2021 21:48Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about what we can expect when the Fed releases their minutes from July’s meeting later today, what we should know about the national debt, and the best way to prepare for saving for college. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/17/21: U.S. retail sales dip, stocks fall, and parents pressured to overspend on back-to-school shopping
August 17, 2021 21:41Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the stock market sliding today and what he’s learned from his 23 years leading LaSalle Network. Segment 2: Ted Rossman, Senior industry analyst, creditcards.com, tells John about a new poll that shows 36% of parents are pressured to overspend on back-to-school shopping. What […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/16/21: Markets continue to climb, T-Mobile investigating data breach, and Aldi hiring 20,000 workers ahead of the holidays
August 16, 2021 21:50Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the stock market today, consumer sentiment plunging in early August, supply issues that are still impacting the economy, mortgage rates starting to decline, and T-Mobile probing a data breach that reportedly affects nearly all US customers. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/13/21: Consumer sentiment drops, the impact of extended unemployment benefits on the economy, and activity in the Loop continues to rise
August 13, 2021 21:59Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about some new data regarding the continuing unemployment insurance benefit, the continuing concern over inflation, if Gold is a good hedge against inflation and consumer sentiment measure falling to a pandemic-era low. Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain’s, joins John to […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/12/21: Weekly jobless claims fall again, the impact of President Biden’s tax plan on real estate, and the Drake Hotel up for sale
August 12, 2021 21:58Segment 1: Ben Winck, markets and economy reporter, Insider, joins John to talk about the weekly jobless claims falling for a third straight week, job openings reaching a record high, the Delta variant complicating the return to work and three signs the housing market is starting to get better after an affordability crisis. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/11/21: Terry Savage – This Congress is bound and determined to spend a lot of money
August 11, 2021 21:50Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the Dow reaching news highs, the Senate passing President Biden’s infrastructure bill, and the concern over the inflation. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Mychael Bonner, Chef / Partner, Saranello’s and Lettuce Entertain You, tells John about the upcoming […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/10/21: Dow and S&P 500 reach record highs, alcoholic Mountain Dew coming in 2022, and companies dealing with ‘vax-cuses’
August 10, 2021 22:28Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the U.S. economy setting new records for job openings and a webinar that LaSalle Network is hosting to help veterans transition from the military to the workforce. You can find all the details about the webinar here. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/9/21: Job openings reach an all-time high, Domino’s giving away free food, and a new plant-based burrito business expands
August 09, 2021 21:49Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about job openings in the U.S. reaching a record high, Americans increasing their credit card usage at a record rate, and how the Delta variant is impacting the economic comeback. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John the latest news about Chicago […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/6/21: Strong July jobs report, tips for improving your investment portfolio, and the slow recovery of business travel
August 06, 2021 22:08Segment 1: Greg McBride, Senior Vice President and Chief Analyst, Bankrate, chats with John about the strong July labor report, the struggle for a lot of business owners to fill open positions, the concern about the Delta variant impacting the economy and 3 signs your investment portfolio might need a makeover. Segment 2: Michael Jacobson, President […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/5/21: Jobless claims fall, Spirit Airlines cancels more flights, and Target offering a free college education to its employees
August 05, 2021 21:51Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins guest host Tom Gimbel to talk about the drop in weekly jobless claims, how the market is reacting to the jobs data and earnings reports, what we can expect to see when the July jobs data is released tomorrow, the impact the Delta variant is […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/4/21: Terry Savage – What you should know about the eviction moratorium
August 04, 2021 21:47Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about while there is still a lot of good economic news (stock market, mortgage rates, GDP growth), there is also a lot of things to worry about including the Delta variant, eviction moratorium ending, etc. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial […]
Bitcoin of America is growing and can help your business accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment
August 03, 2021 23:52Sonny Meraban, CEO of Bitcoin of America, and Jenna Polinsky, Director of Marketing and Head of Agent Locations, tell John about how their cryptocurrency ATM machines work, what a typical transaction with one of their ATM’s looks like, their goal to be in the top 50 cities in America, the difference between a crytpocurrency ATM […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/3/21: The positive economic impact of hosting Lollapalooza, flight delays hampering air travel, and the Chicago Magic Lounge reopens
August 03, 2021 22:58Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the economic impact that hosting a large-scale event like Lollapalooza makes to the Chicago business community. Segment 2: Sonny Meraban, CEO of Bitcoin of America, and Jenna Polinsky, Director of Marketing and Head of Agent Locations, tell John about how their cryptocurrency […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/2/21: Mortgage rates remain near an all-time low, 1 out of every 169 American workers is an Amazon employee, and what the ‘Buy now, Pay later’ trend means for consumers and retailers
August 02, 2021 22:20Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about mortgage rates hitting a 5-month low, the overall health of the Chicago real estate market, tips you should know if you are selling your home, Square buying Afterpay for $29 Billion and Congress saying the number of people with IRAs worth $5 […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/30/21: Solid month for stocks, supply-chain constraints stalling an economic comeback, and how extended unemployment benefits are impacting the labor market
July 30, 2021 21:59Segment 1: Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley, joins John to talk about the market reaction to economic data and rise in COVID cases, how supply chain issues are holding back the economy, if he sees inflation being transitory and why the main stock market indices don’t represent the broader market. […]
@properties co-owner Thad Wong: ‘The narrative of people fleeing Chicago is just not accurate’
July 29, 2021 22:05Thad Wong, co-owner of @properties, talks to John about how long they have been business, how many agents they have working with them now, how the Chicago real estate market is doing, the affordability of living in Chicago, the technology they are using to sell homes, why their main focus is home ownership, what we […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/29/21: U.S. GDP rises 6.5%, Boeing posts a profit, and food prices are going up
July 29, 2021 21:57Segment 1: Jason Turner, Head of Multi-Asset Strategies for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about the weekly jobless claims, the GDP rising below estimates, the market reaction to the new economic data and if he believes inflation is transitory. Segment 2: Erin Carson, staff reporter for CNET, tells John about Facebook’s quarterly earning report amid the fight […]
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana is calling on you to ‘Re-Engage with a Purpose’
July 28, 2021 22:28Holly Buckendahl, Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana, tells John about their “Re-Engage With A Purpose” campaign. Holly talks about what Ronald McDonald House Charities does, how they have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of volunteers to their mission delivery and how many families they have […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/28/21: Mortgage rates drop to a six-month low, Big Tech companies report massive earnings, and more than half of U.S. adults currently have unused gift cards
July 28, 2021 22:17Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about mortgage rates being near an all-time low, the best ways to check your credit history, the strong quarterly earnings from tech companies, the high cost of housing and how inflation is impacting housing prices, cars and some food products. Segment 2: Holly […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/27/21: U.S. consumer confidence rises, how Chicago violence is impacting the business community, and Campbell’s Soup cans get a redesign
July 27, 2021 21:59Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about why Mayor Lightfoot needs to address crime and build a safer city so companies and businesses will come here rather than those companies needing to recruit them to Chicago. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John how promotion pitfalls […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/26/21: New home sales fall, jet fuel shortages hit U.S. airports and The Weeknd invests in a Chicago startup
July 26, 2021 21:53Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about today’s stock market, the upcoming Fed meeting, if the housing boom is over and the importance of learning about personal finance while still in high school. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/23/21: Dow closes over 35,000 for the first time ever, why inflation is likely to be transitory, and what managers can learn from Ted Lasso
July 23, 2021 22:15Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the volatility of the stock market, the importance of rebalancing your portfolio to reach your short and long-term goals, why he believes inflation is transitory and if we will see more stimulus down the road. Segment 2: Mary Ann Mahon Huels, President […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/22/21: Jobless claims jump, Apple delays a return to the office, and GM shutting down some pickup truck production
July 22, 2021 21:50Segment 1: Best-selling financial author Jared Dillian joins John to break down the rise in weekly jobless claims, why it’s important to tip service workers, and why starting a business is the best way to make more money. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Apple delaying their return to office by […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/21/21: Terry Savage – How concerned should you be about stock market volatility?
July 21, 2021 22:03Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the stock market rebound after Monday’s big drop, why people still aren’t receiving their tax refunds, the importance of creating a will and if loan forbearance will be extended. Terry also answers all of your financial questions!
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/20/21: Stock market bounces back, Jeff Bezos takes flight, and concerts coming to Michigan Avenue
July 20, 2021 21:53Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the LaSalle Network’s latest office re-entry index. The latest report shares new insights, and comparison data from where leaders stood just three months ago. Segment 2: Robert Gomez, owner of Subterranean, Beat Kitchen and Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk, joins John to talk about the re-opening of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/19/21: Stock market tumbles, Clearcover inks an endorsement deal with an NCAA student-athlete, and Portillo’s plans an IPO
July 19, 2021 22:07Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the Federal Housing Finance Agency rescinding the refinance fee, why the market is tumbling today, what is causing inflation fears, and what we need to know about the child tax credit. Segment 2: Kyle Nakatsuji, co-founder and CEO, Clearcover, joins […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/16/21: U.S. retail sales rise, inflation fears continue, and downtown Chicago activity increases
July 16, 2021 21:40Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins guest host Jon Hansen to talk about U.S. retail sales rising, how concerned we should be about inflation, how the removal of the extra dollars from the federal government impacted unemployment claims, how the economy is growing in the Chicago area, and a new […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/15/21: Jobless claims fall to a pandemic low, Netflix to offer video games, and a $100,000 TV is coming to the U.S.
July 15, 2021 22:12Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Investment Management, joins John to talk about the weekly jobless claims, how long it will take to get employment back to 2019 numbers, and how the market is reacting to the jobless claims, earnings reports and Chairman Powell’s testimony in front of Congress. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/14/21: Terry Savage – When should you start taking Social Security benefits?
July 14, 2021 22:02Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about Fed Chairman Powell’s appearance before Congress, if we need to be concerned about inflation, how the stock market is reacting to Chairman Powell’s testimony and what we should know about the Child Tax Credit. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/13/21: Preparing for office re-entry, prices for consumer goods continuing to rise and Kraft debuting mac & cheese ice cream
July 13, 2021 21:50Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what his company is doing to get workers acclimated to a return to the office in a post-pandemic world. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John about when a company can’t “just say no” to a customer. How can […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/12/21: Virgin Galactic shares fall, product shortages continue and Cameo gets some competition
July 12, 2021 21:51Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about current trends in the real estate market, RentHop’s latest affordability survey and a new report that shows 70% of Americans are struggling to obtain various products and services due to shortages. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/9/21: Stock market rebound, why we continue to see a labor shortage, and Target no longer coming to Water Tower Place
July 09, 2021 22:11Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to talk about yesterday’s weekly unemployment claims, how the economy is being impacted by the current labor shortage, what is causing people to not return to work, what’s moving the market today and how concerned we should be about inflation. Segment 2: Aaron Gershenzon, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/8/21: Weekly jobless claims rise, a new artistic mini-golf course opens, and Grubhub announces robot delivery
July 08, 2021 21:47Segment 1: Ben Winck, markets and economy reporter, Insider, joins John to talk about the weekly jobless claims, some of the reasons why people haven’t returned to the workplace, how work will evolve post-COVID-19, why rents are going to continue to rise, and what the Fed plans to do with the soaring home prices. Segment 2: Erin […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/7/21: Terry Savage -Where is the best place to retire?
July 07, 2021 21:53Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the best and worst states for retirement, and as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Helen and Mike Cameron, Owners, Uncommon Ground, tell John about their 30th anniversary celebration, how they managed the business during the pandemic, some of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/6/21: Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO, Subway launches a new menu, and how business is impacted by Chicago violence
July 06, 2021 21:46Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how the rise in Chicago violence is impacting businesses in the city and a study that showed a shorter work week proved to be very successful in Iceland. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Associate Editor Katherine Davis tells Tom the latest news about Chicago startup innovation […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/02/21: Terry Savage – The rapidly recovering U.S. economy
July 02, 2021 19:23Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the rapidly recovering U.S. economy, the gas tax increase, how to finally obtain your stimulus checks if you still haven’t received it and more! And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Carlos Tortolero, President and Founder of the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch with Ilyce Glink 7/1/21: Employment on the upswing, real estate and cash top Americans’ list of preferred investments, and Google tackles food insecurity
July 01, 2021 21:38Segment 1: Ilyce Glink breaks down the weekly jobless claims, how the market is reacting to the numbers, how many jobs were created in May and what we can expect from the June jobs numbers being released tomorrow. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with guest host Ilyce Glink about a variety of tech stories including Apple […]
Wintrust Business Lunch with Ilyce Glink 6/30/21: Private payrolls rise, record prices in the new vehicle market, and young adults are leading the summer travel surge
June 30, 2021 21:57Segment 1: Ted Rossman, Bankrate.com Senior industry analyst, joins guest host Ilyce Glink to talk about a new survey that shows how remote work had a positive effect on many people’s finances. Segment 2: Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive, joins Ilyce to talk about the supply chain issues that have impacted the automotive industry, what is […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/29/21: Chicago City Council passes Chi Biz Strong initiative, United Airlines to buy more jets, and Illinois considering ‘Return-to-Work’ incentives
June 29, 2021 22:14Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the Salute to Veterans event that they are hosting that looks to help members of our military find a job and Illinois considering “Return-to-Work” incentives to get people back to work. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John about […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/28/21: Mortgage rates brush off inflation data, airlines dealing with labor shortages and an NFT art gallery launches in Chicago
June 28, 2021 21:43Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the AAA anticipating the July 4th weekend to be a record-breaking year for travel, how much gas prices are rising, why Boeing and cruise stocks are falling today, existing home sales falling for a fourth straight month and mortgage rates […]
Attorney Peter Flowers on the Chemtool chemical plant explosion: ‘People don’t realize how big of a disaster this truly is’
June 25, 2021 21:58Peter Flowers, Partner, Meyers & Flowers, talks to Tom Gimbel about the business of law, the explosion in Rockton, the environmental fallout of the disaster, and how the people of Rockton have been impacted by the explosion.
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/25/21: The business of medicine and the mission to advance women in the workplace
June 25, 2021 21:49Segment 1: Dr. Vishal Mehta, President, Fox Valley Orthopedics, joins guest host Tom Gimbel to talk about what Fox Valley Orthopedics does, how the business of medicine has been through the pandemic and how business has been since the economy has opened up and people are becoming more active. Segment 2: Sarah Alter, President and […]