Buried in Red Tape: Gail Nicholls’ Fight for Small Business Freedom
Buried in Red Tape: Gail Nicholls’ Fight for Small Business Freedom  
Podcast: American Potential
Published On: Fri Apr 11 2025
Description: Running a small business should be challenging—but fulfilling. For Gail Nicholls, owner of a rural pet and livestock supply store in South Carolina, it’s become a daily struggle against endless state regulations. In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Gail to hear how red tape and paperwork have kept her from doing what she loves—serving customers, growing her business, spending time with family, and going to church. Gail shares why she stepped up to testify in support of the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act, a bill that would require some state regulations to be approved by the legislature before going into effect. Her story is a powerful reminder of the real-world consequences of overregulation—and how one voice can make a difference. 🔹 How 81,000 state regulations impact business owners 🔹 Why she testified before a South Carolina House Subcommittee 🔹 What she’d do with the time regulations steal from her 🔹 The importance of speaking up to create change If you’ve ever wondered what small business owners are really up against—or how to help lighten their load—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.