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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How Stern Pinball became the largest manufacturer of pinball games in the world
June 24, 2021 22:19Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO, Stern Pinball, joins John to talk about his business in Elk Grove Village, how they came to be the biggest manufacturer of pinball machines in the world, how they managed business through the pandemic, their cornerstone pinball machines, how they come up with designs and the pride they have being […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/24/21: Jobless claims drop, Microsoft announces Windows 11, and Amazon Prime Day sees solid sales
June 24, 2021 22:06Segment 1: Brian Battle, Director, Performance Trust Capital Partners, joins John to break down the weekly jobless claims, why monetary policy is fueling the market rally and how the low interest rates we are seeing is punishing savers and rewarding borrowers. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Microsoft launching […]
How physical therapy can get your body ready for an active summer
June 23, 2021 22:33Brett Wapotish, PT, DPT, OCS, Regional Manager for Athletico Physical Therapy, tells John about how business has been through the pandemic, the most common complaints they are hearing from patients, some tips we should know to avoid pain, and if they are seeing an uptick in injuries now that we are in Phase 5 and people […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/23/21: Terry Savage – What you need to know if you haven’t received your federal tax refund
June 23, 2021 22:17Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about missing tax refunds and when you can expect to finally receive them, and as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Brett Wapotish, Regional Manager for Athletico Physical Therapy, tells John about how business has been through the pandemic, the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/22/21: McDonald’s launching a loyalty program in July, airlines wanting stiffer penalties for unruly passengers, and how companies can stand out against their competitors
June 22, 2021 21:46Segment 1: Vaughn Moore, President and CEO of AIT Worldwide Logistics, joins guest host Tom Gimbel to talk about what AIT Worldwide Logistics does, how his business was impacted by the pandemic, the challenges of running the company during the pandemic, how he is able to find great talent and how he plans to grow […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/21/21: Stock market bounces back, American Airlines canceling flights, and a reimagined Air & Water Show
June 21, 2021 21:37Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins guest host Tom Gimbel to talk about the market bouncing back after last week’s losses and the National Association of Realtors calling for a once in a generation focus on building more housing as we are now 5-6.8 million units short. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/18/21: Stocks plunge, inflation and interest rate forecasts, and take a tour of the Chicago Sports Museum this Father’s Day
June 18, 2021 21:57Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the market reaction to the Federal Reserve meeting earlier this week and the possibility we see an interest rate hike in 2022. Segment 2: Grant DePorter, CEO of the Chicago Sports Museum and Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group, talks to John […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/17/21: Jobless claims rise, Fed policymakers expecting to raise interest rates by the end of 2023, and why poultry prices are soaring
June 17, 2021 21:38Segment 1: Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Economic Policy Reporter, Insider, breaks down the weekly jobless claims, why we saw an increase in the claims this week and the ongoing political debate over the labor shortage. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Amazon bringing its cashier-less checkout tech to a full-size […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/16/21: Terry Savage – How concerned should we be about inflation?
June 16, 2021 22:31Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the market reaction to the Federal Reserve meeting, what we expect to come out of the meeting and how worried we should be about inflation. And as always, Terry answers all of our financial questions. Segment 2: Amit Bindra, Partner, The Prinz Law […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/15/21: Terry Savage – How concerned should we be about inflation?
June 16, 2021 22:31Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the market reaction to the Federal Reserve meeting, what we expect to come out of the meeting and how worried we should be about inflation. And as always, Terry answers all of our financial questions. Segment 2: Amit Bindra, Partner, The Prinz Law […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/15/21: Challenges some bosses are facing as employees return to the office, travel demand will negate furloughs at United, and Best Buy to begin selling luggage and grills
June 15, 2021 22:10Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how companies are dealing with employees that have moved out of state due to the pandemic and what businesses can do to retain good employees. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John about how some employees who have returned […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/14/21: Job openings set a record, a new scooter company launches in Chicago, and the Girl Scouts have millions of unused cookies
June 14, 2021 21:41Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the April Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey showing that there were 9.3 million job openings in April and that 4 million people voluntarily quit their job in April, if inflation is really as bad as people are making it […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/11/21: Who benefits from rising inflation, an interactive tourist app launches in Chicago, and the historic Hilton Chicago reopens
June 11, 2021 22:05Segment 1: Jason Turner, Head of Multi-Asset Strategies for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about the rise in inflation, how concerned we should be about it going up and who is being most infected by the jump. Segment 2: Jon Matuzak, President, eAtlas, tells John about his new interactive tourist app that launched in Chicago […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/10/21: Weekly jobless claims fall again and what rising inflation means for your retirement savings
June 10, 2021 22:05Segment 1: Best-selling financial author Jared Dillian joins John to talk about consumer prices surging, rising inflation and why rising inflation could impact your retirement savings. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Apple hoping iOS 15 can tame the deluge of app notifications, President Biden revoking former President Trump’s executive orders […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/9/21: Terry Savage – Everything you need to know about cryptocurrency
June 09, 2021 21:26Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to tell us everything we need to know about Bitcoin basics. And as usual, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Jessica Cabe, Communications Manager, Chicago Loop Alliance, chats with John about their May report that shows downtown activity reached its highest office occupancy […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/8/21: Medline sold to private equity firms, Apple’s big announcements, and Lettuce Entertain You celebrates 50 years
June 08, 2021 21:46Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about Medline being sold, how to recover from a mistake in the virtual world and what people are going to be wearing to the office when they return for work post pandemic. Segment 2: Kate Tweston, Senior Merchandise Manager, Paper Source, tells […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/7/21: Protecting yourself from inflation, Chicago’s residential real estate boom, and Jeff Bezos going to space
June 07, 2021 21:56Segment 1: Sarah Foster, Economy and Federal Reserve Reporter, Bankrate, joins John to talk about what you need to know about inflation and ways to protect yourself from taking a financial hit. Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain’s, joins John to talk about the hot Chicago residential real estate market. Is the boom going […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/4/21: U.S. labor recovery stays on track, The Alley celebrates 45 years, and a new hotel opens at the Carbide & Carbon Building
June 04, 2021 21:41Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about the May jobs report, how the economy is bouncing back from the pandemic, if there is a need for another stimulus package, the continuing inflation fears and why some states are ending additional unemployment benefits. Segment 2: Mark Thomas, Owner and […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/3/21: Jobless claims continue to fall, United to buy supersonic planes, and Twitter launching a paid subscription feature
June 03, 2021 21:26Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to break down the weekly jobless claims, how the market is reacting to the news, if we should be worried about inflation and the likelihood we see an ‘economic expansion.’ Segment 2: Jason Hiner, Editorial Director, CNET, chats with John about a […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/2/21: Terry Savage – Mortgage forbearance is ending soon. What do you need to know?
June 02, 2021 21:46Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about weekly mortgage demand dropping again and what we need know about mortgage forbearance ending at the end of June. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Stephanie Lieber, Executive Director, Imerman Angels, joins John to talk about what […]
Digital banking technology provider Amount is another Chicago startup to reach ‘unicorn’ status
June 01, 2021 22:55Adam Hughes, CEO, Amount, joins guest host Tom Gimbel to discuss his Chicago startup that recently raised $100 million, valuing it at $1 billion and making it Chicago’s latest “unicorn” company. Adam talks about what Amount does, how they spun out from sister company Avant and why Chicago is a great place to be in […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/1/21: Movie theaters make a comeback, pandemic travel hits a new high, and another Chicago ‘unicorn’
June 01, 2021 22:37Segment 1: Adam Hughes, CEO, Amount, joins guest host Tom Gimbel to talk about his Chicago startup that recently raised $100 million, valuing it at $1 billion and making it Chicago’s latest “unicorn” company. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke talks to Tom about the latest news about Chicago startup innovation including Project44, a Chicago logistics […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/28/21: Economics, microchip shortages, and the reopening of theaters!
May 28, 2021 22:23Segment 1: Mark Hamrick Washington Borough and Senior Economic analyst at Bankrate.com. Mark tells us all about bank rate numbers and mortgages. Segment 2: Mark Hamrick: continued Segment 3: Dale Buss veteran financial journalist. He shares his take on the absence of microchips and shortages. Segment 4: Deb Clapp Executive Director of The League of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/27/21: Another dip in the weekly jobless claims, a hot housing market is fueling demand for home technology, and Airbnb adds flexible booking options
May 27, 2021 21:32Segment 1: Ben Winck, markets and economy reporter, Insider, joins John to talk about the weekly jobless claims, why there are still some signs of a labor struggle compared to pre-pandemic levels, how the market is reacting to the jobless claims and when we can expect the economy get back to full strength. Segment 2: CNET Editor […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/26/21: Stocks rise slightly, airlines rebounding from COVID-19 and Amazon to buy MGM Studios
May 26, 2021 21:47Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about what’s moving the stock market today, interest rates ticking a little bit lower and the economic outlook for the rest of the year. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: WGN Reporter and Crain’s Daily Gist host Amy Guth gives us a round-up of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/25/21: How ‘Chicago Alfresco’ is helping small business, Joffrey Ballet announces a new season and why some companies are dropping their college degree requirement
May 25, 2021 21:59Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what companies are doing to prepare for people coming back to the office and what he thinks about how some CEO’s are dropping the college degree requirement in order to diversify their talent pool. Segment 2: Dave Fliss, CEO, PPE Plus, tells […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/24/21: Stocks rise to start the week, housing demand outweighs supply, and Pope Francis to get an all-electric popemobile
May 24, 2021 21:40Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about what’s moving the stock market today, the extremely strong spring real estate market, how supply constraints are impacting the housing market and a new study showing that renting is now cheaper than owning in all 50 states. Segment 2: Chicago […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/21/21: Economic indicators show signs of robust growth, how companies can benefit from the employee retention credit, and Navy Pier announces a full reopening
May 21, 2021 21:36Segment 1: Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley, joins John to talk about the strong PMI numbers and what that means for the overall economic outlook, why first quarter earnings have been blowing past estimates and why the stock market isn’t the best indicator for the health of the economy. Segment […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/20/21: Jobless claims hit a new pandemic low, Oatly shares soar, and the pandemic bicycling boom continues
May 20, 2021 21:30Segment 1: Jason Turner, Head of Multi-Asset Strategies for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about the weekly jobless claims, the myths of a labor shortage, wage growth trailing inflation and the general economic outlook as we come out of the pandemic. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/19/21: Terry Savage – Everything you need to know about the Child Tax Credit
May 19, 2021 21:28Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about what is moving the market today, the broad cryptocurrency sell-off and everything you should know about the Child Tax Credit. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Lori Hendren, AARP Associate State Director of Advocacy and Outreach, and State Representative […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/18/21: Keys to keeping meetings productive, downtown Chicago housing market bounces back, and Carnival looking to restart cruises in July
May 18, 2021 21:36Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the best ways to keep meetings productive, the benefits and liabilities of working remotely and when it makes sense for an employer to counteroffer to keep talent. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John about the positive impacts of concise, succinct […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/17/21: Inflation fears rising, the future of e-scooters in Chicago, and long working hours are killing us
May 17, 2021 21:24Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about the main job of the Federal Reserve, if the Fed should be required to consider whether or not its policy actions make income less or more unequal, the ongoing fears of inflation, how supplemental unemployment benefits have impacted the economy […]
What makes SOS Children’s Villages alternative method of foster care so successful?
May 14, 2021 21:58Tim McCormick, Chief Executive Officer, SOS Children’s Villages Illinois, talks to John about their alternative method of foster care, why it is so important to keep brothers and sister remaining together as a family, their focus on education and successful graduation rate, and the current need for foster parents.
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/14/21: Roller coaster week for the stock market, Abt Electronics expands its warehouse, and Americans’ biggest financial regret
May 14, 2021 21:37Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the up and down stock market this week, retail sales falling flat in April, the continuing fears of inflation and why some states are phasing out supplemental unemployment benefits. Segment 2: Jon Abt, Co-President of Glenview-based Abt Electronics, tells John about […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/13/21: Stock market rebound, McDonald’s raises hourly wages, and Facebook wants you to read articles before sharing them
May 13, 2021 21:33Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Investment Management, joins John to talk about the market’s reaction to the April jobs report, the weekly jobless claims and the ongoing fears over inflation. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including the ongoing battle between Apple and Fortnite, Facebook to test […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/12/21: Terry Savage – What you should know about inflation and why it’s heating up
May 12, 2021 21:28Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about inflation heating up, the market reaction to the inflation fears and the possibility of interest rates rising. And as always, Terry answers your financial questions. Segment 2: Michael DiBenedetto, co-founder and CEO, FoodBoss, tells John how his restaurant search engine aims to be […]
How do we engage young people in learning beyond the walls of a classroom?
May 11, 2021 23:10Sana Jafri, Executive Director, Chicago Learning Exchange talks to John about what the Chicago Learning Exchange does, how the pandemic impacted learning, what the future of learning will look like and the upcoming 2021 Remake Learning Days.
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/11/21: Stocks tumble, U.S. job openings surge, and Target launches a line of plant-based food
May 11, 2021 21:47Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the dip in today’s stock market, U.S. job openings soaring in March and the continuing labor shortage challenge. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John about how many companies are seeing blowback for a “no political talk at work” edict similar […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/10/21: Housing market momentum, Ford Explorer recall, and Mattel wants to recycle your old Barbie dolls and Matchbox cars
May 10, 2021 21:32Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about last week’s week April jobs report, mortgage rates dropping back to where they were in February, the fear over inflation, the broader real estate market still seeing incredible momentum, the latest details of President Biden’s infrastructure bill and why people […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/7/21: Weak April jobs report, Obvious Shirts and the cult of home ownership
May 07, 2021 21:45Segment 1: Best-selling financial author Jared Dillian joins John to talk about the very weak April Job Report, what the report means for the economy moving forward and why their is a cult of home ownership among young people. Segment 2: Joe Johnson, Founder, Obvious Shirts, tells John about his T-shirt company, how he got his start making […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/6/21: Jobless claims continue to fall, a new ‘pro-working’ space opens in Chicago, and Small Business Week
May 06, 2021 22:03Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John break down the weekly jobless claims, what we should expect from the April Jobs report tomorrow and the strength of the economy as the vaccine rollout continues. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Facebook’s independent […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/5/21: Dow hits another high, inflation fears rising, and Rainbow Cone comes to Lombard
May 05, 2021 21:35Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about what we need to know about inflation and how inflation fears could impact the economy. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Brad Biddick, owner, Trelay Land & Cattle Co., tells John about his company and the new Trelay Burger […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/4/21: Helping moms re-enter the workforce, restaurant specials for Mother’s Day, and a spike in unruly airline passengers
May 04, 2021 21:54Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about their effort to get more women back to work in a post-COVID environment. Segment 2: Jacqueline and Mary Kathryn Scala, owners, Freight to Plate, tell John about their business and how they created an urban agriculture solution that allows them to bring […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/3/21: The likelihood of a fourth stimulus payment, Basecamp employees flee, and the U.S. facing a chicken shortage
May 03, 2021 21:29Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the IRS sending out “Plus Up” stimulus payments, the likelihood we see more stimulus payments and President Biden looking to get rid of 1031 exchanges and what that might mean for property investors. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/30/21: Personal income soars, big demand for home improvement projects, and the role improvisation plays in business
April 30, 2021 21:38Segment 1: Jason Turner, Head of Multi-Asset Strategies for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins guest host Dave Plier to recap this week’s comments by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, the current pace of economic growth and the boom in consumer spending. Segment 2: Jeff Rogers, Managing Partner, Players Workshop Chicago and co-author of the book, “The Experts Cure,” […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/29/21: Jobless claims fall to a pandemic low, U.S. economy grows and Amazon expands in-garage grocery delivery
April 29, 2021 21:24Segment 1: Katie Kouvelis, owner, Buttermilk Cafe, joins John to talk about how her restaurant managed through the pandemic, the support they received from the community in Geneva and some of the popular dishes they serve. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Elon Musk hosting an upcoming […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/28/21: Terry Savage – Another batch of stimulus checks go out this week and they are not done yet
April 28, 2021 21:35Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about some news about the IRS regarding stimulus checks, what we expect to hear from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Dave Sloan, President of the Chicagoland Automobile Trade Association, tells John about to […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/27/21: Markets react to first quarter earnings, Toyota buying Lyft’s autonomous car division, and companies banning political talk at work
April 27, 2021 21:44Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about a recent report from the Society for Human Resource Management which shows that more than half of employees in North America plan to look for a new job in 2021 and a company saying it will ban political talk in the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/26/21: Another record high for the S&P 500, Apple building a new campus in North Carolina, and an Illinois startup’s plant-based leather will appear on Team USA’s closing ceremony uniform
April 26, 2021 21:40Segment 1: Meghan Morris, Senior Reporter, Insider, joins guest host Ilyce Glink to talk about her story that details a new startup founded by Uber founder Travis Kalanik and what is causing employees to flee the company. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells Ilyce the latest news about Chicago startup innovation including Chicago marketing […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/23/21: Stocks rebound to end the week, a summer travel boom is coming, and why you should apply for a PPP loan right now
April 23, 2021 21:37Segment 1: Tim Crane, President, Wintrust, joins John to talk about what is moving the market today, the economic outlook for the rest of the year, why it’s a good time to refinance, how Wintrust is continuing to assist with PPP and the importance of making all of their services accessible. Segment 2: Melanie Lieberman, […]