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Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
A report finds that entrepreneurs are optimistic about business prospects but nearly one-third want to sell. Gene Marks says take the positivity with a grain of salt from the sellers, plus take advantage of buying a business that already exists. Employers struggling to find labor aren’t shy about paying more for what they can find, according to a report by the National federation of Independent Businesses, with nearly 50% increasing compensation to lure candidates. And speaking of money, KPMG is offering cold, hard cash to employees who start innovating with AI tools.
Topics:
00:00 - Introduction
00:55 - Entrepreneurs Planning Exits
03:42 - Small Business Wages and Labor Market
06:11 - Incentivizing AI Innovation (KPMG's Case)
08:01 - Episode Wrap Up
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