Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business

246 - What You Can Do Now to Shield Your Business From Shifting Costs


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In this episode Monica unpacks the very real impact of newly announced tariffs (and the pause) —and what you, as a business owner, can do to protect your bottom line. This isn’t a panic moment; it’s a preparation moment. Monica walks you through the strategic decisions she’s making at Zeus’ Closet and challenges you to rethink your supply chain, pricing, and even your revenue streams. From small tweaks to big ideas, this episode is about thinking smart, staying flexible, and refusing to go down without a fight.

Episode Quote: The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it and join the dance. ~ Alan W. Watts


Questions answered:

  • What are tariffs, and how do they impact small businesses?

  • What can you do if your products are considered discretionary?

  • How can you add new revenue without increasing physical inventory?

  • Why should you keep checking in with your suppliers right now?

  • What does it mean to “sell your sawdust” in business?

Tune in to this timely and empowering episode to future-proof your business. Don’t forget to subscribe, share with a fellow entrepreneur, and leave a review if this helped you think more strategically.



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