Summary In today's episode, I break down why low prices and living wages create an unavoidable economic tug-of-war. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clearer framework for understanding why prices rise and which trade-offs actually solve the problem. You'll also learn these concepts: how geography and cost of living shape labor costs,…
Summary In today's episode, I explore the major hurdles and opportunities that will shape leaders' decision-making over the next six to twelve months, from the ongoing pandemic and geopolitical conflict to supply chain disruptions and shifting worker power. Here's what this means for you. You'll discover why combining resilience with agility, not relying on either…
One of the most challenging things to tackle is any news headline where the source data isn’t provided. This was the news blurb from LinkedIn: “Predictions of a “Great Resignation” appear to be coming to pass, with the share of workers leaving jobs at 2.7% in April — the highest level in more than 20…
Michelle asks, “If you could give one piece of advice to small businesses as they prepare for the recovery, what would it be?” This is more of an economics question than a marketing one. In the Great Recession, the single most important thing for any business was cash flow. Positive cash flow meant you stayed…
Summary In today's episode, I answer Michelle's question about the single most important piece of advice for small businesses preparing for economic recovery. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clear framework for understanding cash flow, margins, and how to keep your business alive when revenue drops. You'll also learn these concepts: why…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through real-time economic data analysis using marketing technology stocks and Federal Reserve economic indicators to assess the early impact of the 2020 pandemic on the economy. Here's what this means for you. You gain a practical framework for evaluating which sectors will recover quickly and which will lag, so…
Michael asks, “Hey chris, What is your current opinion on Job losses, Economy shrinkage, Duration, Real estate values, Were that puts us in comparison to whatever the last comparable date” We’re in uncharted territory for the most part here. We do know it’ll be bad. We know unemployment will be high. We know the recession…
Summary In today's episode, I address a listener's question about job losses, economic shrinkage, recovery duration, and real estate values during the pandemic, comparing the current situation to historical shocks like 9/11 and the Great Recession. Here's what this means for you. You gain a realistic framework for understanding why this downturn is fundamentally different…
Let’s talk about faith for a moment. What is the thing we place the greatest faith in today, as a civilization? It isn’t a particular deity. It isn’t the notion of country. It isn’t ourselves. What we place the greatest faith of all in is money. We believe that money has value. When we fork…
VIX closes at 82.69, highest close ever in market history. The VIX, or Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, is often called the Fear Index, as to how afraid investors are of current market conditions. In the 30 years the VIX has been around, the highest it previously closed was 79 during the start of…
