Best National Federation Of Independent Business Nfib Podcasts (2024)

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Taxes, Regulations, and Small Business Priorities 16:08

3h ago16:08

16:08

NFIB experts dive into current legislation, small business court cases, and the latest research findings. Hear from Beth Milito, Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center, Holly Wade, Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center, and Jeff Brabant, NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations on the status of key federal sm…

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California’s Minimum Wage Fight 23:12

5d ago23:12

23:12

Government mandated wage increases can be a major concern for small businesses as they seek to operate their business, hire, and keep employees. NFIB member and owner of Everyday Fitness in Redding, California, Larry Fuqua, NFIB State Director John Kabateck, and Vice President of State Government Relations Tim Goodrich dive into the impact of minim…

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Adapting Your Small Business for E-Commerce 9:43

27d ago9:43

9:43

NFIB member Jared Cochran shares his experience adapting his small business to the ever-changing online marketplace. Jared and his family own Speed Fabrication, a metal fabrication company and The Fixx, a salon and spa in their Missouri community. He explains some of the best and most challenging parts of owning a small business, how he got started…

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Overtime and Wage Law Questions Answered 10:10

1M ago10:10

10:10

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a new overtime rule that took effect July 1. NFIB Small Business Legal Center Executive Director Beth Milito and Senior Attorney Rob Smith join this episode to discuss the details of the new rule and what it means for small businesses. They also answered common questions from small business owners about c…

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Fly-In: Small Business Owners on Capitol Hill 12:28

2M ago12:28

12:28

NFIB’s annual Fly-In took place in Washington D.C. on June 11-12. Over 100 NFIB members gathered to hear expert speakers and meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. NFIB President Brad Close and Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant talk about the event and the two issues small business owners discussed with congressional offices…

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Five Ways to Help Small Businesses Fight Inflation 9:42

2M ago9:42

9:42

Inflation is the top problem for small business owners and has consistently ranked as one of their top two concerns since November 2021. To help small businesses fight inflation, NFIB called on Congress and the White House to take action in five ways. NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade and Federal Government Relations Vice President…

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Lawmakers Push to Stop National Small Business Registry 23:55

3M ago23:55

23:55

A new small business ownership registry went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, but NFIB is fighting to repeal this burdensome requirement for small business owners. In Congress, Senator Tommy Tuberville and Representative Warren Davidson are sponsoring legislation that would repeal the Corporate Transparency Act and its reporting registry. In this podca…

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How to Amplify the Voice of Small Business 9:23

3M ago9:23

9:23

As the 2024 elections approach, now is a good time to focus on not only the presidential election, but every election on the ballot. NFIB Senior National Political Director Sharon Sussin joins the episode to break down what it means to be the voice of small business, the importance of voting for small business candidates at every level on the ballo…

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Shopping Small Beyond Main Street 27:42

4M ago27:42

27:42

What does shopping small mean, and what is considered a small business? Small business owners in suburban and city environments answer these questions and more in this episode. Kim Duncan, owner of Goldenlight Visions in Manhattan, New York, and Amy Morgan, owner of LeFleur in Washington, Illinois, share how small businesses create neighborhoods, t…

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NFIB Member Highlight: Claudia Smith and the Power of One Voice 9:38

4M ago9:38

9:38

NFIB member Claudia Smith shares her small business story and the power of her voice. Claudia owns Aggieland Carpet One in College Station, Texas. She’s met with U.S. Senators and explains how the power of her message created an impact lasting well beyond those meetings. Claudia’s story shows that one person’s voice matters and helps lawmakers unde…

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Tax Season Tips and Resources 14:18

5M ago14:18

14:18

As tax season approaches, small business owner Warren Hudak and NFIB Executive Director of the Small Business Legal Center Beth Milito provide tips and resources to help small business owners navigate tax season. Warren shares the invaluable insights and knowledge CPAs provide, and Beth discusses avoiding audits, looming tax-related threats, and up…

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Small Business and the State of the Union 10:38

5M ago10:38

10:38

NFIB President Brad Close responds to the State of the Union and provides insights on small business issues addressed. Brad touches on job growth, inflation, minimum wage, and more topics from the speech. He also provides an update on NFIB’s top policy issue, the 20% Small Business Deduction. Join the nationwide Small Business Deduction petition dr…

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Must Haves for Your Small Business Employee Handbook 7:28

6M ago7:28

7:28

The NFIB Legal Center released an updated Guide to the Employee handbook, one of the most popular in its series of legal guides. Elizabeth Milito, NFIB Small Business Legal Center Executive Director, joins the episode to provide tips for creating the best Employee Handbook for your small business. Learn about the importance of having an employee ha…

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Ask NFIB Experts: Top Small Business Questions 12:12

6M ago12:12

12:12

This episode answers some of small business owner’s most frequently asked questions. NFIB experts explain NFIB’s advocacy process as well as top priority issues such as making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent, the new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) law, workforce shortages, and debt collection issues. Hear the answers to questions…

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Beneficial Ownership Law: What Small Businesses Need to Know 10:20

7M ago10:20

10:20

NFIB experts explain a new law that went into effect Jan. 1, 2024 and impacts over 32 million small businesses. NFIB Small Business Legal Center Executive Director Elizabeth Milito and Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant provide their expertise on the new Beneficial Ownership Information reporting law and what it means for s…

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Small Business Days: Advocating at the State Level 17:51

7M ago17:51

17:51

NFIB’s State Government Relations team represents small business in both Washington D.C., and all 50 states. Each state has a State Director who provides advocacy on behalf of small business owners. Small Business Days are a key part of this program and allow NFIB members to meet with their lawmakers face-to-face and tell their stories. Barbara Qua…

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Looking Ahead: 2024 Federal Government Relations’ Top Priorities 7:09

8M ago7:09

7:09

NFIB President Brad Close and Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant discuss the top federal advocacy issues facing small business in 2024. They provide an outlook for the year ahead with numerous pieces of legislative and regulatory concerns being considered. Among those issues is the fight to make the 20% Small Business Deduc…

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NFIB’s 80 Years of Advocacy 19:06

8M ago19:06

19:06

NFIB has been the voice of small business since it was founded in 1943. Small business owner and NFIB member Robert Lycke Jr., the owner of Kuker-Ranken, Inc. shares why he has continued his business’s NFIB membership for nearly eight decades. NFIB President Brad Close describes some of the key moments and victories in NFIB’s history. NFIB Trainer …

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2023 Small Business Advocacy in Congress 10:10

8M ago10:10

10:10

NFIB’s Federal Government Relations Team discusses top federal advocacy priorities for small businesses in 2023. Jeff Brabant explains NFIB’s top small business priority and important credit card swipe fee legislation. Josselin Castillo covers healthcare concerns of small business owners and breaks down legislation that will offer affordable covera…

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Tax Refunds Protected in Colorado Advocacy Win 17:53

9M ago17:53

17:53

Small business owner Bonnie Roerig, NFIB State Director in Colorado Tony Gagliardi, and Vice President for State Government Relations Tim Goodrich discuss a key issue in Colorado that was on the ballot this past election day. Prop HH impacts small businesses in the future by jeopardizing the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Bonnie shares the long-term impa…

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What the 2023 Elections Mean for Small Business 16:59

9M ago16:59

16:59

Jim Ellis of The Ellis Insight and Sharon Sussin, NFIB’s Senior National Director, give insights on the recent elections and emerging trends going into the 2024 election year. Jim discusses how the results of the Nov. 7 elections could impact small business, and Sharon explains some of the ways that NFIB’s political team helped educate and engage v…

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Small Business Economic Trends Survey Celebrates 50 Years 16:57

10M ago16:57

16:57

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg and NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade talk about the small business economy as NFIB’s Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report reaches its 50th anniversary. The economic report results from a monthly survey of a random sample of NFIB members and is used by news media, lawmakers, financial an…

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Problematic Small Business Regulations 22:12

10M ago22:12

22:12

U.S. Senator Mike Braun and NFIB experts join this episode to explain new U.S. Department of Labor regulatory proposals. NFIB Small Business Legal Center Executive Director Elizabeth Milito and Federal Government Relations Director Jeff Brabant break down regulations being considered, including the independent contractor and overtime rules, which w…

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Advocacy: From Grassroots to Elections  18:49

11M ago18:49

18:49

NFIB is the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, but what does that really mean? NFIB’s National Grassroots Strategies Director Jessica Cooper and Senior National Political Director Sharon Sussin break down how NFIB advocates for small businesses and make it easy for small business owners to get involved and take meaningful action…

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Supreme Court Cases to Watch 8:15

11M ago8:15

8:15

Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center Elizabeth Milito discusses recent U.S. Supreme Court cases that affected small business and looked ahead to the new term that starts in October. She shares how the Legal Center chooses which cases to pursue, breaks down the Supreme Court’s decisions in last term’s cases, and explains upcomi…

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Survey Reports Banking Concerns for Small Business 10:30

12M ago10:30

10:30

NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade discusses results from a recent survey on small business banking. The survey asked small business owners about their banking activities and experience accessing credit. Wade compares the findings to a previous survey, explains the impact of the March banking crisis, and discusses the economic outlo…

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Campaign to Stop the Small Business Tax Hike 16:13

1y ago16:13

16:13

In this episode, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar and NFIB President Brad Close discuss the importance of making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent. A new campaign launched by NFIB advocates for its permanency by sharing how small business owners use the deduction to reinvest in their businesses and plan for the future. Rep. Cuellar, one of t…

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Federal Advocacy Update 15:38

1y ago15:38

15:38

In this episode, NFIB’s Federal Government Relations team gives an update on key legislative issues affecting small business. Their discussion focused on legislative developments coming out of the U.S. House and Senate, top legislative priorities, and advocacy efforts this summer. Topics covered include taxes, financial services policies, labor law…

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Essential Tips to Grow Your Small Business 17:04

1y ago17:04

17:04

Small business owner Laura Lucia and the Executive Director of NFIB’s Research Center Holly Wade discuss a toolkit of essential tips for owners looking to expand their small businesses. Holly shares key takeaways from the recent NFIB Small Business Legal Center webinar titled Toolkit Essentials to Grow Your Small Business. Laura, the owner of Lucia…

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Lawsuit Abuse Reform in Florida and Across the Nation 23:01

1y ago23:01

23:01

This week's episode of the Small Business Rundown features Michelle Smith, an NFIB member and Florida small business owner, Bill Herrle, NFIB's Florida Executive Director, and Tim Goodrich, Vice President of NFIB State Government Relations. They delve into the topic of lawsuit abuse and its impact on small business owners. Bill sheds light on the p…

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Advocacy Fly-In in Washington, D.C. 16:13

1y ago16:13

16:13

Over 150 small business owners descended on Capitol Hill June 12-14 to advocate for pro-small business policies, with a focus on preventing a scheduled tax increase for small businesses and injecting real competition to reduce credit card processing “swipe fees.” In this episode, you’ll hear from a few small business owners who attended the NFIB D.…

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Worker Classification: The Difference Between Employees and Independent Contractors 9:41

1y ago9:41

9:41

In this episode of the Small Business Rundown, Beth Milito, Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center, goes over how to determine whether your small business’ workers are considered employees or independent contractors by the IRS. This seemingly simple distinction is actually extremely complex—and can cost small business owners who…

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Federal Agencies Disregard Law That Protects Small Business 28:57

1y ago28:57

28:57

On this week’s episode of the Small Business Rundown, NFIB member David Henrich joins expert NFIB staff to discuss the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). They talk about how federal agencies often fail to abide by it and what it means for small businesses. The RFA is meant to address the disproportionate impact of federal regulations on small busine…

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Lower Energy Costs: Federal Legislation 21:25

1+ y ago21:25

21:25

This episode of the Small Business Rundown features U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and NFIB member Lucas Gjovig discussing energy legislation. Under Scalise’s leadership, the Lower Energy Costs Act, or H.R. 1, was introduced earlier this year and he provides a detailed look at the legislation’s benefits. Lucas Gjovig is a small business o…

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U.S. Debt Limit Explained 22:15

1+ y ago22:15

22:15

On this week’s episode of the Small Business Rundown, host Adam Temple was joined by NFIB’s Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg and NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade for a conversation about the U.S. debt limit. They explain the debt ceiling, the difference between debt and deficit, debt cliffs, what it means for the U.S. debt to be hi…

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Expanded IRS Enforcement Targets Main Street 18:57

1+ y ago18:57

18:57

Hear from NFIB President Brad Close about Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plans for expanded enforcement, and The Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act currently with the U.S. Senate. The IRS recently released a plan for how they’ll spend the $80 billion added to their budget, but they left many questions unanswered. Small businesses own…

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Health Insurance Affordability Crisis 13:49

1+ y ago13:49

13:49

In this episode of the Small Business Rundown, Holly Wade, Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center, explains the results of NFIB’s new Small Business Health Insurance Survey. Ever-rising health insurance costs are a significant burden for America’s small businesses, and the data reveals that small businesses are facing a substantial affordab…

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Small Business Perspectives: Testimony Before Congress 27:19

1+ y ago27:19

27:19

In this episode of the Small Business Rundown, hear small business owners Wylie McDade and Tina Miller’s Congressional testimonies on the state of small business economy and the benefits of the Small Business Deduction – a federal tax deduction that allows small businesses organized as pass-through entities like Sole Proprietorships, S-Corporations…

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Wage & Hour Laws Explained 13:43

1+ y ago13:43

13:43

In this episode of the Small Business Rundown, NFIB's Senior Vice President of Advocacy Adam Temple interviews Beth Milito, Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center, about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its impact on small business owners. Beth goes in-depth on various aspects of FLSA compliance, such as: Distinguishing b…

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Congressman John Duarte on the EPA’s “WOTUS” Water Regulations 25:38

1+ y ago25:38

25:38

U.S. Representative John Duarte (CA-13), a small business owner and NFIB member, joins Small Business Rundown host Adam Temple to discuss how his small business experienced unfair treatment from the federal government on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation enforcement. Rep. Duarte explains how he was ordered to stop farming his own land …

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Tips for Small Business Success in 2023 13:37

1+ y ago13:37

13:37

Host Adam Temple is joined by Beth Milito, executive director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center, and Holly Wade, executive director of the NFIB Research Center. Holly and Beth discuss keys to set your small business on a path for success this year – steps based in part on the findings of monthly research into small business economic trends an…

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Small Business Growth Priorities in Congress 7:41

1+ y ago7:41

7:41

On the first-ever episode of the Small Business Rundown, NFIB’s Senior Vice President of Advocacy Adam Temple sits down with the head of NFIB’s Federal Government Relations team, Kevin Kuhlman, to discuss the new two-year session of Congress and what small business owners can be looking out for. Kevin and Adam discuss small businesses’ priorities f…

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