Episodes

  • Wintrust Business Lunch 4/8/25: Hiring slowdown, market volatility, work ethic, housing market and tariffs

    Wintrust Business Lunch 4/8/25: Hiring slowdown, market volatility, work ethic, housing market and tariffs
    Apr 8 2025
    Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about why he’s expecting a hiring slowdown, how economic uncertainty is impacting the market, the importance of keeping connections, and his big belief in work ethic. Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain’s, joins John to talk about the impact that tariffs might […]
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  • Wintrust Business Lunch 4/7/25: Market swings, economic uncertainty, AI data centers, WeRock program

    Wintrust Business Lunch 4/7/25: Market swings, economic uncertainty, AI data centers, WeRock program
    Apr 7 2025
    Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about the status of the economy right now, her thoughts on Friday’s labor report, the uncertainty over the markets and economy, if we are already in a recession, the wavering of the stock market, and the concern from people worried about their retirement […]
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  • Wintrust Business Minute: United Airlines launches campaign for travelers to switch to their Mileage Plus program

    Wintrust Business Minute: United Airlines launches campaign for travelers to switch to their Mileage Plus program
    Apr 7 2025
    Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago’s hometown airline is making a play for the loyalty customers of competing airlines. According to Crain’s, a new campaign launched by United Airlines is trying to get travelers to switch to its Mileage Plus program and promises they can keep their […]
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  • Wintrust Business Minute: New Giordano’s CEO plans new locations, tavern-style pizza and more

    Wintrust Business Minute: New Giordano’s CEO plans new locations, tavern-style pizza and more
    Apr 4 2025
    Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The new CEO of Giordano’s is laying out his vision for the company. Nick Scarpino tells Crain’s, there are plans to open new locations, improve digital capabilities and enhance the menu. Scarpino, formerly Portillo’s chief marketing officer, joined Giordano’s late last […]
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  • Wintrust Business Lunch 4/4/25: Strong jobs report, retaliation tariffs, House v. NCAA, Shaw’s celebrates 40 years

    Wintrust Business Lunch 4/4/25: Strong jobs report, retaliation tariffs, House v. NCAA, Shaw’s celebrates 40 years
    Apr 4 2025
    Segment 1: Jane Oates, Senior Policy Advisor and recent President, WorkingNation, joins John Williams to break down the latest labor report. Was it surprising the jobs numbers were better than expected? Segment 2: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the markets falling again today after President Trump’s tariff plan. Segment 3: James Nussbaum, […]
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  • Wintrust Business Lunch 4/3/25: Tariff impact, stocks drop, TikTok ban

    Wintrust Business Lunch 4/3/25: Tariff impact, stocks drop, TikTok ban
    Apr 3 2025
    Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, talks to John about how the market is reacting to President Trump’s tariff announcement, federal government job cuts, how the Fed might react to tariffs, and why we need to prioritize savings right now. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John Williams to talk about TikTok […]
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  • Wintrust Business Minute: Housing inventory rises for 17th straight month

    Wintrust Business Minute: Housing inventory rises for 17th straight month
    Apr 3 2025
    Dave Schwan has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The housing market shows signs of continued recovery. A report from Realtor.com shows more homes on the market and total inventory rising for the 17th straight month. The report also indicates buyers are proceeding with caution, likely due to economic unknowns. […]
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  • Wintrust Business Lunch 4/2/25 – Terry Savage: Year of significant adjustments ahead

    Wintrust Business Lunch 4/2/25 – Terry Savage: Year of significant adjustments ahead
    Apr 2 2025
    Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the markets turning higher today ahead of President Trump’s tariff announcement, the impact that proposed tariffs might have on the economy, and what’s going on at Social Security. Terry also answers your financial questions.
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