Wintrust Business Lunch
1,727 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720
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Wintrust Business Minute: McDonald’s to launch a new adult Happy Meal
November 29, 2023 19:25Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. McDonald’s is launching a new adult Happy meal. This one will feature DJ and streetwear style creator Kerwin Frost and will include an updated version of McNugget Buddies. Ad Age says the Kerwin Frost Box will include either a 10-piece chicken […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/28/23: Santa Claus rally, performance reviews, Discover Strength
November 28, 2023 20:46Segment 1: Luke Carlson, CEO, Discover Strength, joins John to talk about their strength training business that will be coming to Chicago in 2024. Luke explains the science behind their training model, the benefits of this type of strength training, and where the new facility will be located in the city. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: First Busey Bank to expand in Chicago suburbs
November 28, 2023 18:25Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Champaign-based First Busey bank is expanding its presence in the Chicago suburbs. First Busey is buying Merchants & Manufacturers Bank, with five locations in Joliet, Channahon and Oakbrook Terrace. Crain’s reports the purchase will increase First Busey’s deposit share in DuPage […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot to combine in all-stock merger
November 27, 2023 22:17Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Two Chicago grocers are merging. Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot will combine after agreeing to an all-stock merger. Crain’s reports the brands will fall under a new entity called Outfox Hospitality with the Foxtrot CEO taking control of the combined […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/27/23: Cyber Monday spending, startup holiday gift guide, The Foundation of Little Village
November 27, 2023 20:57Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about what states are building the most new homes in the U.S., and how much money was spent during Black Friday and through the holiday weekend. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, tells John all about the American Inno 2023 holiday gift guide. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/22/23 – Terry Savage: The dangers of credit card debt
November 22, 2023 20:25Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the nice little stock market run, the dangers of credit card debt, and to answer all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: Deere & Co. forecasts smaller-than-expected profit next year
November 22, 2023 17:52Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Deere & Co. has forecast a smaller-than-expected profit next year and that’s sending its shares lower. Deere expects demand for equipment will slow next year, as farmers, dealing with declining crop prices, grow more reluctant to buy new tractors for planting […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/21/23: Relentless spending, consumer debt, Abt Electronics
November 21, 2023 22:15Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about talk about what questions interviewers can ask candidates during the interview process to determine if they are a culture fit. Segment 2: Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy, talks to John about the November market rally, his concern about consumer spending for the […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Metro Chicago homes see year-over-year price increase
November 21, 2023 18:55Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The latest home price data for Chicago is out. Prices came in flat during October in Chicago but the greater metro area saw an increase. The nine-county metro area median price went up 5.8% to $317,500 compared to a year ago. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/20/23: OpenAI turmoil, inherited wealth, Small Business Saturday
November 20, 2023 20:51Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the turmoil surrounding Microsoft and OpenAI, a new report that shows 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, and how the amount of money people have inherited could explain why the economy is strong. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/17/23: Market gains, inflation data, season of deals
November 17, 2023 20:45Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the positive market news this week, if he thinks that the inflation data released this week will lead to a pause on interest rate hikes, how the housing market is doing right now, and what lower interest rates will mean […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/16/23: Retail vacancies, homeowner survey, digital civil rights
November 16, 2023 20:55Segment 1: Adam Rogers, Senior Tech Correspondent, Business Insider, talks to John about the hidden culprit driving America’s apocalypse of boarded-up storefronts. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a variety of stories including The FCC enacting new rules intended to eliminate discrimination in access to internet services, and YouTube rolling out new rules […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago is home to the country’s best independent coffee shop
November 16, 2023 18:24Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The best independent coffee shop in the country is right here in Chicago. That’s according to the USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards. Big Shoulders Cafe took top honors. The award says Big Shoulders is a “must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/15/23 – Terry Savage: Spike in inflation doesn’t look likely
November 15, 2023 23:02Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about October’s producer price index falling, the likelihood that interest rate hikes are over, the market rallying because of inflation data, job losses starting to tick up, small business optimism dropping, and the importance of getting out of credit card debt. Terry also answers all […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/14/23: Paid leave ordinance, AI patent activity, Dream Town Realty
November 14, 2023 20:51Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what professionals and leaders should be doing to get prepared for 2024. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, talks to John about recent Chicago legislation that will require businesses to provide 10 days paid leave and the current trend of reshaping the narrative […]
Wintrust Business Minute: The mall at Block 37 is up for sale again
November 14, 2023 19:34Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The shopping mall at Block 37 in Chicago is up for sale again. CIM Group has hired Jones Lang LaSalle to sell the property at 108 N. State, according to Crain’s. The five-story space has a mix of tenants but selling […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/13/23: Market recovery, 401(k) benefits, SECURE Act 2.0
November 13, 2023 22:21Segment 1: Bill Robbins, CFP, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor in Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how the market has been doing this week, the optimism that inflation could come down to the Fed’s target rate of 2%, the benefits of having a 401(k), and what you should know about SECURE […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Howard Brown Health workers to walk out this week
November 13, 2023 21:58Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Howard Brown Health workers in Chicago will walk out of multiple clinics and strike Tuesday and Wednesday as they fight for a new contract. 96% of workers voted in favor of the strike. They say their union was forced to strike […]
Celebrate the holidays at the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival!
November 13, 2023 21:39Tim Crane, President/CEO, Wintrust and Kimberly Bares, President/CEO, The Magnificent Mile Association, join Jon Hansen to talk about the upcoming Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival!
Craig Bolanos: The soft landing is still probable
November 10, 2023 21:44Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins to talk about investors settling down, if he believes there are more interest rate hikes in the future, consumers still spending money, his forecast for holiday spending, the latest consumer sentiment survey showing inflation expectation increasing, and the big takeaways from earnings season. Call Craig now […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/10/23: Inflation expectation, building Chicago biotech, Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
November 10, 2023 20:45Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins to talk about investors settling down, if he believes there are more interest rate hikes in the future, consumers still spending money, his forecast for holiday spending, the latest consumer sentiment survey showing inflation expectation increasing, and the big takeaways from earnings season. Segment […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Radio Flyer opens first storefront at Woodfield Mall
November 10, 2023 18:55Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago’s 106-year-old Radio Flyer, the maker of the original Little Red Wagon, opens its first storefront today at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. It’ll feature several of the company’s popular items, including stroller wagons, tricycles, scooters, go-karts and bikes. Customers will be […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/9/23: Retire intentionally, online hate speech, Pilsen Gourmet
November 09, 2023 21:03Segment 1: Zac Larson, Founding Partner and Wealth Advisor, IntentGen Financial Partners, joins John to tell us what it means and how you can retire intentionally. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a variety of stories including Facebook and Instagram requiring political ads running on their platforms to disclose if they were […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/8/23: Social Security horror stories, upcoming credit crunch, risk-free innovation
November 08, 2023 23:24Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about her appearance on 60 Minutes talking about Social Security horror stories. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Tom Kuczmarski, president and founder of the global consulting firm Kuczmarski Innovation and author of “Risk-Free Innovation: 10 Ways to Manage Uncertainty,” […]
Wintrust Business Minute: West Loop restaurant becomes newest 3-star Michelin winner
November 08, 2023 22:46Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There’s a new three star Michelin restaurant in Chicago. Smyth, in the West Loop, was awarded the third star at a ceremony in New York City. It joins Alinea as one of two local eateries boasting three stars. It earned its […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/7/23: Work-life balance, real estate commission structure, Michigan City development
November 07, 2023 21:23Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about their annual ‘Thanksliving” event where they get their staff together to celebrate the holidays, what tips he offers veterans that are looking for jobs, and why employees not quitting is becoming an issue for bosses. And Tom also reacts to the viral […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Motorola Solutions stock closed above $300 on Monday
November 07, 2023 18:48Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Motorola Solutions has hit a milestone. The Chicago-based company’s stock price closed above $300 Monday.The record close came after MSI posted stronger-than-expected third quarter earnings. Motorola makes police radios, dispatch equipment and related software and video products. It reported 8% higher […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/6/23: Pay transparency, Illinois industry growth, U3 Coffee
November 06, 2023 21:37Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about why people not quitting their jobs could mean future layoffs, how Gen Z and Millennials being open about pay transparency is impacting income, and what percentage of adults are still living with their parents. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks to […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/3/23: Jobs report, Amazon of real estate, Guzman y Gomez
November 03, 2023 19:37Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to break down the October labor report, what the report will likely mean for the Fed and rate hikes and the economy moving forward. Segment 2: James Rodriguez, Senior Real Estate Reporter, Insider, joins John to talk about the race to create the ‘Amazon […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Six Flags to merge with Cedar Fair Entertainment
November 02, 2023 21:48Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The parent company of Great America in Gurnee is merging with the company that runs Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio. Six Flags has agreed to merge with Cedar Fair Entertainment in an all-stock deal valued at about $8 billion. The […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/2/23: Stocks jump, holiday retail survey, and AI Summit
November 02, 2023 19:51Segment 1: Matt Adams, principal at Deloitte Consulting specializing in retail, tells John the results of the 2023 Deloitte Chicago Holiday Retail Survey which shows that holiday shoppers are looking to stretch their budgets this year. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a variety of stories including this week’s AI summit near London, and […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/1/23 – Terry Savage: What to know about new I bond rate
November 01, 2023 21:43Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the Fed’s decision on interest rates and how that will impact the economy and markets. Terry also tells us what you need to know about the new rate for series I bonds. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: WeWork is on the verge of bankruptcy
November 01, 2023 20:30Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. In 2019, WeWork was one of the largest office tenants in downtown Chicago. Now, the company is on the verge of bankruptcy. The company could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by next week. WeWork’s footprint in Chicago was more than […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/31/23: Hiring trends, Fed and interest rates, Spirit Elephant restaurant
October 31, 2023 19:44Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about hiring trends and challenges that companies are facing for 2024. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, talks to John about the rise of the ‘grab and go’ trend as companies are requiring more workers to spend some time in the office. Segment 3: […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant is up and running again
October 31, 2023 18:20Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant on the city’s Southeast Side is up and running again. Workers returned to their jobs after Ford reached a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers. The employees had been on strike for nearly a month. The […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/30/23: Halloween spending, UAW strikes, Play Fourth Down
October 30, 2023 19:46Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about how much people are spending on Halloween this year, UAW strikes ending with automakers, Chicago boasting 4 of the nations top zip codes for apartment construction, and what she expects the Fed will do with interest rates in November. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Pawcare connects Chicago pet owners with local care providers
October 30, 2023 17:14Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new platform called Pawcare has launched in Chicago to connect pet owners with local pet care providers. Chicago Inno says the the service already has about 2,000 users and 35 local providers. The network is growing 50% month-over-month in usage. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/27/23: Future of rate hikes, Loop activity, R City Kitchen
October 27, 2023 19:36Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about why bonds aren’t getting any respect, if he believes we are near the end of the rate-hiking cycle, if he believes we are heading towards a recession, and where he thinks we should be putting our money right now. […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Tentative contract between United Auto Workers and Ford has been reached
October 26, 2023 21:48Dave Schwan has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A tentative contract has been reached between the United Auto Workers and Ford. 4-year contract with wages going up 25% with annual cost of living increases putting the pay raise to over 30%. That gives a top-scale assembly plant worker over […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/26/23: Economy grows, Apple price increase, 2024 pay raises
October 26, 2023 20:01Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, talks to John about how the market typically performs in presidential election years, the US economy growing, what is causing investors to panic, and why he expects inflation to continue to drop. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a variety of stories […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/18/23 – Terry Savage: Beware of Medicare Advantage
October 25, 2023 22:00Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about her recent column about Medicare Advantage. What do you need to know about this plan? Terry also answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: American Airlines to beef up Chicago schedule next year
October 25, 2023 18:29Don Kleppin has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute American Airlines plans to beef up its Chicago schedule next year. The second largest carrier at O’Hare has been slow to restore its service there to pre-pandemic levels. Now it says it’s scheduled to fly 10% more seats in April of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/24/23: Healthy economy, credit card interest rates, Clarendale Six Corners
October 24, 2023 20:03Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about Amazon beginning to fire workers who don’t show up to the office three days a week, and what he thinks of recent layoffs at LinkedIn. Tom also explains why thinks the economy is healthy and what he expects from the labor market […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Illinois businesses exceed third quarter earnings expectations
October 24, 2023 17:31Dave Schwan has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There are a lot of third quarter earnings reports out today and lot of them exceed expectations. Among them is agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland with offices in Chicago and Decatur. On a per-share basis ADM had a profit of a […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/23/23: Economy revving up, ‘money dates,’ Chicago Costume
October 23, 2023 20:12Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the economy revving up, why the Fed will likely raise interest rates again, the concern about how much people spend on realtors, and why it’s a good time for couples to have a ‘money date.’ Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Aldi supermarkets promise big savings for the holidays
October 23, 2023 16:25Dave Schwan has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Aldi supermarkets are promising big savings for the upcoming holiday season. The chain says you’ll see price reductions up to 50% across the store starting November 1st running through the holidays. Also, the United Auto Workers strike has expanded to […]
Will another interest rate hike come this year?
October 20, 2023 21:02Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the Treasury yield marching higher, Fed Chairman Powell hedging about rate hikes, why he still believes the economy is doing well, Netflix shares jumping, and the future of home prices. Call Craig now to see how your spending, savings, investing, impacts your […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/10/23: Treasury yield higher, rate hikes, Tesla stock tumbles
October 20, 2023 19:52Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the Treasury yield marching higher, Fed Chairman Powell hedging about rate hikes, why he still believes the economy is doing well, Netflix shares jumping, and the future of home prices. Segment 2: Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive, and host of the Consumer […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Metropolitan Brewing files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
October 20, 2023 19:38Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago’s Metropolitan Brewing has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company says it’s dealing with a slump in retail sales, debt and a rent dispute. Its taproom and brewery overlooks the Chicago river near Rockwell and Belmont. In its filing, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/19/23: Inflation battle, Netflix prices, Bobak’s Sausage Company
October 19, 2023 20:18Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about Fed Chairman Powell’s comments today regarding the battle against inflation, how the market is reacting to Powell’s remarks, and the importance of Tesla to the economy. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a variety of stories including Netflix […]