This Week on “What’s Going On with Earl Ingram”

Guest: Shawn Phetteplace, Mainstreet Alliance

Earl and Shawn have an in-depth discussion about the real challenges facing America’s small businesses today.

• The potential effects of Project 2025 on small business operations and workers
• The economic fallout from the recent government shutdown
• Rising tax burdens and their impact on small business sustainability
• Why so many small businesses struggle to survive their first year

They examine how Trump-era policies continue to shape the landscape for Main Street entrepreneurs.

Shawn offers insights into what policy changes are needed to help small business owners compete and thrive in a shifting economy.

The episode emphasizes the importance of supportive policies, fair taxation, and access to resources for strengthening America’s small business community.

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