In this episode of Built for Growth, Miesha Tate sits down with Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), for an empowering look at the state of small business in America. With over 30 years of experience fighting for entrepreneurs, Karen shares how policy, innovation, and resilience continue to shape the backbone of the U.S. economy.

They dive into the impact of AI, inflation, and tariffs, explore why now may be the best time to start a business, and discuss how digital tools are lowering barriers for new entrepreneurs. Karen also breaks down key shifts in tax and regulatory policy, and how they’re creating fresh opportunities for small business growth.

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Chapter Markers:

04:17 – Post-Covid Challenges and Economic Shifts

10:22 – Inside the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

15:55 – Tariffs, Tax Policy, and the State of the U.S. Economy

48:36 – AI, the Workforce, and the Future of Entrepreneurship

58:51 – Why Now Is Still the Best Time to Start a Business

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