Podcast Episodes

Tax & Spending Bill Deficits, No Degree Required, SBA Tool Connects U.S.

Season 5 Episode 33

The U.S. Senate might have a battle to get all president’s requests in tax and spending cut bill as opposition forms in the GOP over the massive deficit it will create. Gene Marks agrees that there w…

Published on 3 months ago

CEO Joe Woodard: Moving CPAs from Routine Tasks to Trusted Business Advisors

Season 5 Episode 32

Searching for fresh ways to grow your accounting practice or wondering how your CPA could better support your business? Don’t miss Gene’s conversation with one of his accounting idols, Joe Woodard. T…

Published on 3 months ago

Bonus Depreciation, Pass-Through and R&D Deductions Could Help SMBs

Season 5 Episode 31

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the tax and spending bill by one vote, but small businesses could gain a few positives if some of the provisions survive the Senate debate and reconciliation …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Tax and Spending Bill, Small Businesses Less Optimistic, Klarna Goes Human

Season 5 Episode 30

This episode was recorded prior to the House passing the Big Beautiful Tax Bill on May 22, 2025.

Gene Marks shares insights on the Big Beautiful Tax Bill and on the importance of keeping the tax cre…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Attorney Ben Ebbink: What Trump's First 100 Days Mean for Your Business

Season 5 Episode 29

This week’s guest, employment law expert Ben Ebbink of Fisher Phillips, tackles your biggest questions about President Trump’s first 100 days head-on. Wondering if your DEI policies are still complia…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S.-China Tariffs, DOL Independent Contractor Rule, Student Loan Repayment

Season 5 Episode 28

The U.S. and China begin the tariff walk-back dance that will last for 90 days, giving businesses time to make alternative plans. Gene Marks says those doing business with China will have to make pla…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Executive Orders: Business Leaders Get Questions Answered

Season 5 Episode 27

The number of federal Executive Orders issued by the president since Jan. 20 has created confusion for some business owners. Host Gene Marks moderated a webinar that produced additional questions fro…

Published on 4 months ago

Food52 CEO Erika Ayers Badan: Building Brands, Leading Teams, and Changing Work Culture

Season 5 Episode 26

What do Barstool Sports and Food52 have in common? Visionary leadership, incredible growth, and today’s podcast guest, Erika Ayers Badan. After nearly a decade as the CEO of Barstool Sports, turning …

Published on 4 months ago

China Tariff Conundrum, Credit Lines and Interest Rates, Best Cities for Business

Season 5 Episode 25

As the president begins to walk back on some of the tariffs with China, Gene Marks says what will remain after negotiations are still significantly high percentage rates on goods coming in from China…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Tariff Concerns Hit Major Industries, Quiet Cracking Expands, Slow Roll the AI

Season 5 Episode 24

Tariffs are a major concern for some major industries and confidence is waning, with 40% of contractors worried about slowdowns to profit margins and auto dealers seeing rapid sales declines. Gene Ma…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago