Trust is a funny thing, isn’t it? It turns out we’re putting more faith in our local diner than in the folks running our country! In today’s podcast, we dive into the surprising results of a Gallup poll that shows about 70% of us trust small businesses more than any other institution, including the military and Congress, which barely scrapes 10%. We chat about how this reflects a shift in what we value—competence over charisma, realness over rhetoric. Instead of looking for heroes, we just want people who show up, do their jobs right, and don’t pull the wool over our eyes. So, who do you trust and why? Let’s get into it!

Takeaways:

• We trust local businesses more than the government, and that's saying something!
• Did you know that about 70% of Americans trust small businesses a lot? That's incredible!
• Institutions with marble columns aren't cutting it anymore; we trust those who show up and deliver.
• Competence is key! We don't need heroes, just folks who get the job done right.

Links referenced in this episode:

• jamesabrown.net