BigDeal - #66 The Business Expert: The Truth About the Economy! SBA Head - Kelly Loeffler
Episode Date: May 14, 2025Codie interviews Kelly Loeffler, a successful entrepreneur and the administrator of the US Small Business Administration, who shares her journey from humble beginnings on a family farm to becoming a b...illionaire and a leader in the business world. Loeffler emphasizes the need for small businesses to access capital and navigate regulations, while also highlighting the potential for a manufacturing renaissance in America. Get the 2025 State of Main Street Report HERE: https://info.contrarianthinking.co/state-of-main-street-report-2025 Want help scaling your business to $1M in monthly revenue? Click here to connect with my consulting team. Chapters 00:00 From Humble Beginnings to Billionaire Success 03:08 The Power of Partnership in Business 05:47 Overcoming Setbacks and Embracing Tenacity 09:05 Lessons from Sports: Leadership and Decision Making 11:53 The Future of Small Business: Opportunities and Challenges 15:06 Unlocking Hidden Resources for Small Businesses 17:52 The Importance of Community and Collaboration 20:46 Navigating Regulations and Accessing Capital 23:47 The Made in America Initiative and Manufacturing Renaissance 26:54 Final Thoughts: Empowering Small Businesses for Success MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📽️ TikTok MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📽️ TikTok OTHER THINGS WE DO: 🫂 Our community 📰 Free newsletter 🏦 Biz buying course 🏠 Resibrands 💰 CT Capital 🏙️ Main St Hold Co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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