04/11/2026
Running a small business right now feels like trying to plan payroll inside a reality show.
One day it’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, the next day it’s threats at allies, and somehow you’re supposed to calmly decide whether you can hire, sign a lease, or take on debt while the rules keep changing.
Here's something I wrote about what Trump’s chaos economy actually feels like from a wobbly desk on Main Street, and what small businesses can still control: how we treat our people, our customers, and our communities.
If you’re tired of feeling like the only adult in the room, this one’s for you:
How to stay predictable, profitable, and human when national leadership is none of the above.
