The economy is shifting, AI is taking over, and the event industry is facing major changes—are you ready? In this episode of Hustle Free Headlines, we break down the biggest business headlines affecting entrepreneurs, event professionals, and small business owners. From AI innovations to economic uncertainty and the latest event marketing trends, we’re giving you the insights you need to stay ahead and grow your business.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How the SBA job cuts and declining consumer confidence are impacting small businesses

✅ The right way to use AI without overwhelming your business with too many tools

✅ How higher tariffs are increasing event costs and what planners can do

✅ Why experiential marketing is the key to customer loyalty in 2025

Segment 1: 

📖 Articles:

1. SBA Job Cuts (Reuters)
2. Consumer Confidence Drops (CNBC)
3. Entrepreneurship as the Answer (Entrepreneur)

Segment 2: 

📖 Articles:

1. Mark Cuban on AI & Small Business (Inc.)
2. HoneyBook AI Announcement (Morningstar)
3. Verizon AI Assistant for Small Business (Inc.)
4. AI Overload: Why You Don’t Need 50 Tools (Entrepreneur)

Segment 3: 

📖 Articles:

1. Tariffs Impacting the Event Industry (BizBash)
2. Experiential Marketing & Brand Loyalty (TechBullion)
3. Monetizing on TikTok (MSN)

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