Every entrepreneur will eventually exit their business—either by choice or by circumstance. In this Profitability Playbook episode, EOS Coach Tyler Smith explains why exit planning is essential for protecting value, legacy, and your team’s future. With Baby Boomer retirements, AI disruption, and economic uncertainty accelerating transitions, now is the time to prepare. Learn the core principles of becoming exit-ready and building a business that thrives beyond you.

The latest episode of Profitability Playbook: The Simple Numbers Podcast breaks down the economic forces shaping 2026. Host Brandon Gray and guest Micah Ledbetter discuss inflation, labor pressures, consumer spending, and how entrepreneurs can adapt. With inflation expected to stay elevated and demand tightening, business leaders must stay agile, price strategically, and innovate to remain profitable in a “street fight economy.”

If your 2026 plan relies only on a budget, you may already be behind. Learn how pairing budgeting and forecasting helps you adjust faster and make smarter decisions.

Learn how buy-sell agreements protect business partners, clarify valuations, and prevent costly conflicts during ownership changes.

Recent CRI Simple Numbers data reveals key private sector business trends shaping the 2025 economy. Revenue growth has slowed, profits are under pressure, and labor efficiency has declined. Understanding these shifts can help business owners and advisors prepare for what’s next in the entrepreneurial economy.

Understanding the balance between profitability and growth is essential for every business owner. This article examines new data on how company size affects margins, efficiency, and scalability, and provides practical strategies that smaller firms can use to enhance performance and compete more effectively.

Get practical answers to real questions business owners face today, including how to measure labor efficiency, review insurance renewals, hire smart, and invest beyond your business. Learn data-driven and actionable strategies to boost profitability and peace of mind.

n business like football, success requires knowing when to play offense and when to protect your gains. Learn strategies to balance growth, efficiency, and investment for long-term profitability.