S8 Ep380: preview for later. Guest: Gene Marks, Small Business Columnist Summary: Marks reports that small business owners remain optimistic for 2026, supported by strong December sales and data from Intuit and NFIB. He notes that despite challenges like inflation
Podcast:The John Batchelor Show Published On: Tue Jan 27 2026 Description: preview for later. Guest: Gene Marks, Small Business Columnist Summary: Marks reports that small business owners remain optimistic for 2026, supported by strong December sales and data from Intuit and NFIB. He notes that despite challenges like inflation and tariff threats, business owners feel confident they can navigate these issues, with holiday sales up approximately 4.5 percent.1906 CHARLESTON