With the widespread quarantines across the country, we’ve witnessed disruption in nearly every single industry. Perhaps has this been most apparent within the food supply chain. Isn’t it incredible that we’re seeing both food shortages in areas at the same time farmers are dumping out excess crops? It seems what we’re feeling at the moment are some of the repercussions of a shift away from small businesses over the last 10-20 years. Today I’m going to dive into why I’m choosing to take the hard road in this chaotic time and make a commitment to support our small businesses. Listen today to discover how you can take steps immediately to start supporting small businesses without ever leaving your home.

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120. Why Small Businesses Matter More Than Ever Before

Old Fashioned On Purpose