174: Real Talk About the 2025 Economy | Stock Market and Tariffs Explained & How to Thrive in a Recession
Description
What’s the deal with Trump’s tariffs? Should small business owners be panicking? Are you already panicking?
In this episode, we’re tackling the economic uncertainty head-on with clarity, calm, and some much-needed historical context. I’ll break down the basics on tariffs, recessions, and what the S&P 500 can tell us about where we’re headed. You’ll hear how resilient entrepreneurs have thrived through past downturns and how you can adopt their mindset, too. Most importantly, I’ll share six actionable steps to help you stay steady, smart, and strategic no matter what the economy throws your way. Let’s turn fear into focus and uncertainty into opportunity.
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Sources:
AP: Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
CNBC: JPMorgan raises recession odds this year to 60%
In this episode, I cover:
0:00 An overview of Trump's Tariffs and what they mean for our economy
7:44 What a recession actually is and a brief history of U.S. recessions
9:34 Quick analysis of the S&P 500 and the stock market decline
15:13 How we will get through these uncertain times together
20:09 The characteristics of business owners who thrive in economic uncertainty
24:00 Six strategies to help your business weather whatever comes
I’m Sarah Young - an entrepreneur, investor, and millionaire mentor for female founders! I have over a decade of experience in helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses and build wealth at the 6- and 7-figure levels, in addition to building my own successful agency, and I started the Profit + Prosper podcast to help you do the same.
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