Encouraging article for a small business owner. My husband and I have been in auto repair for 40 years. We have tried to position ourselves to get through the crash we are sure is coming. Since the 2008 recession we have tried not to take on debt. We always thought big business had it easier than we did. Our shop is paid off, we are fortunate. Just going to keep working and waiting on better days.
It's really great that you and your husband have been able to get out of debt. That obviously means you're not leveraged. Fantastic. I think you will be able to survive the lean times to come. I'm not so sure the big boys will.
But ... please explain to me what, "SWJ" means. I assume it's a clever response to SJW, but I must confess I've never seen it and, in case you haven't figured it out by now, I am a curious fellow.
Thank you…for describing my small business perfectly…in the architecture industry. The plandemic was a blow, and PPP was a temporary bandaid. However, we have our noses above water thanks to swimming skills, Faith (actually the Lord’s amazing guidance). I believe we will get through the storm. I have wondered how companies with our payroll to the power of 1000 or so could survive, but I haven’t had the time or ability to think it through as you have. Perhaps another bright light will be that atheism will be seen as the empty, vapid ideology it is and will no longer be this country’s established religion. As it was in the beginning, is and ever will be, THANK YOU.
You're the second small business owner to pop into this comments section with similar sentiments. That is highly encouraging. I commend you for doing your best to protect your business, and thus, your family ahead of the coming storms.
Just one more note: the small business to survive needs a whole lot more than a few months. as much as possible, depending on the business. But I’m looking at 6 months with uncertain future. This is why faith is so important. Blind without God.
What you say makes a lot of sense. My husband has owned a Body Shop for 40+ years. We are debt free and have been blessed with financial security. Our overhead is minimal. We learned a long time ago to be fugal and not spend more than we made. God has been very good to us. We have been considering selling the business but have yet to find a young person who wants to work as hard as you need to in order to be successful as a small business owner. Those who wish to have no financial means and only unfunded dreams. It seems the best course of action, at this point is to keep on keeping on with the business and ride out the storm.
You are now the fourth small business owner to express similar sentiments in these comments, which is really encouraging to hear and makes me even more confident that something like what I describe in the feature could be on the horizon.
I guess I wasn't aware of the major companies and their recent corporate layoffs. I like the analogy of the ship versus the small boat suddenly encountering the obstacle ahead. Speaking of fiat money, where does Congress think the money is going to come from to fund this obscene bill pushing worthless (imo) green energy companies that will line the pockets of corrupt politicians and their cronies? Biden and Hillary and Schumer are crowing today about this being a win for America. Yeah right. So to pay for it what do they do? They hire 87,000 new IRS employees to extort the assets of small businesses and middle class workers. I see this as tyranny, and hope 45 returns before we are sunk. ( I see Pat Gunnels will be reading you tonight, looking forward to it; and Kyle - Just Human - should be doing a show tonight as well )
The IRS stuff is certainly a concern that bears watching. That said, it has done immense damage to their optics this week.
With the recent West Virginia v. EPA ruling, I would not be surprised if the IRS is being forcefully and bluntly injected into the news cycle in a negative light for a reason.
Mr. Bright. I’m a big fan. I followed PP from his third or 4th in the series and then P Gunnels and they then led me to you. I’m sleeping better since coming to understand Devolution and Putin’s and Xi’s possible involvement. BioClandestine is another. I make memes in support of many of your and your compatriots postulations. See me on Telegram and Truth Social @ Alan Brady@Deplorable Meme
...loved the reflection on 'Operation Warp Speed'.....it aligns perfectly with what I have been sensing about it! (Thank you for making your reflections available to all....so very much, thank you. I do hope for a change in my situation, when I can send along more than just my prayers for you and your family!)
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Great article. I have always worried about the Mom and Pop businesses in all the shenanigans that have been going on. I guess they will probably be the businesses left standing once all this comes to a head. That makes me very happy.
Thank you for your insight, that is a very interesting perspective and encouraging. I am in private practice, working as a private contractor so have no overhead or payroll, just need work to feed the family. Unfortunately my finances are the complete opposite of the other small business owners who have commented, my finances are a huge disaster. This has made it very difficult to remain positive, my situation is already approaching FUBAR, and reading every day that everything is just going to get worse makes for even harder times. After reading this I am a little more encouraged. Also, I can't help but think when the walmarts of each industry fail, that will free up lots of employees to start working with all of these small business that are just waiting to get going.
I hope I'm not intruding by saying something about your situation, but I feel I must: Don't quit! You're not alone... WE are not alone. It takes a lot of courage to stand up and say you're going to do it your way, be it small business, private practice, or independent contractor. I salute you and we wish y'all the best in everything you do.
I also run a small business, and it's been very difficult lately. Hopefully we can weather the storm, and come out of it with fertile ground to build upon.
Very encouraging and I hope more people read this! I love how you can see the details and overall view at the same time and give us the pattern of what is happening. I have a general view of these things but can’t always tell what is going on. I do think that the patriots are in control and warp speed is exactly what you say. Thank you for clarifying so eloquently all the time and for sharing your thoughts with us! I’ve been following you for a long time and knew you were pretty amazing from the beginning. You are helping a lot of people, thank you so much!
First comment is to all readers. I just subscribed to BB for an annual subscription. And it is well worth it and - you all should do as well. I found BB through Patel Patriot (Jon) I would say a little over a month ago. And Have been enjoying his articles and Briefs very much. I feel bad now I didn't subscribe right away, but wanted to read more first. We are truly in an information war. Not only is information based in TRUTH is of value these days, but insights, discernment and perspective is as well. $5 a month considering the time he puts into this (and his wife puts up with him) is nothing. All I can tell you is that the world makes much more sense to me, and I not only believe there IS a light at the end (A BRIGHT light! - couldn't resist) of all this after not reading but studying BBs works and all associated with the now Badlands Media, but I also know why. And THAT keeps me from jumping off the precipice.
Comment on article. More of a question.
Having been through many "recessions" and economic "adjustments", beginning when we were first married during the Carter years, they seem to always "sneak up on us". The did many times result in layoffs and personal financial pain. But I at least do not recall any "back end stimulus" you mentioned until the O'BUMMER years. Which by the way, in my estimation was the beginning of the WAR ON THE MIDDLE CLASS. And when he was handing out money for cars, first homes, student loans - I saw a negative affect. People were buying things they really could not afford. This is when the "The government will save me" generation began. So my question is (finally got there); What are your thoughts how we will fare this time In light of the fact that THIS TIME our economic situation started with a FRONT END stimulus of paying people to stay home, order things you wanted on-line, and develop a mind set that job isn't really that important. Coupled with our government spending money we don't have, devaluing our dollar and just keeps talking about more hand-outs to get votes. So the WAR went from COVID to DEBT. How do you see these dynamics affecting a "normal recovery"? IMO it will take crash/reset to get us out of this. But I don't truly understand your remark on the EO pertaining to assets. How ill that work exactly? Our DEBT will be cancelled?
Thank-you for all the hard work you put into all this. "We" are in your debt!
Very much appreciate your kind words, support and sympathy for what Mrs. Bright has to deal with.
I can’t pretend to know exactly what form a transition will take but I do believe debt can be cancelled if it is owned my institutions who have committed crimes against the US citizenry. Of course, cancelling don’t outright makes no sense without a monetary reset and revaluation of assets. My personal pick is gold, silver and commodities.
I also think the COVID stimulus was Trumps way of speeding up the very crash we’re heading into that will destroy big business and IMO could help us rebuild in the aftermath. Not fun, but potentially necessary.
Encouraging article for a small business owner. My husband and I have been in auto repair for 40 years. We have tried to position ourselves to get through the crash we are sure is coming. Since the 2008 recession we have tried not to take on debt. We always thought big business had it easier than we did. Our shop is paid off, we are fortunate. Just going to keep working and waiting on better days.
It's really great that you and your husband have been able to get out of debt. That obviously means you're not leveraged. Fantastic. I think you will be able to survive the lean times to come. I'm not so sure the big boys will.
This ABSOLUTELY "Brightened" my day!! I have enjoyed your writings and reading of your work by Patrick Gunnels--another huge fan of yours!!
Glad to have you!
But ... please explain to me what, "SWJ" means. I assume it's a clever response to SJW, but I must confess I've never seen it and, in case you haven't figured it out by now, I am a curious fellow.
🤣🤣 I am open to suggestions to make it clever. Otherwise the initials given by my parents 😄
Haha that's too funny.
Well. I'm sure you're clever either way :)
Hahahahaha!!
Thank you…for describing my small business perfectly…in the architecture industry. The plandemic was a blow, and PPP was a temporary bandaid. However, we have our noses above water thanks to swimming skills, Faith (actually the Lord’s amazing guidance). I believe we will get through the storm. I have wondered how companies with our payroll to the power of 1000 or so could survive, but I haven’t had the time or ability to think it through as you have. Perhaps another bright light will be that atheism will be seen as the empty, vapid ideology it is and will no longer be this country’s established religion. As it was in the beginning, is and ever will be, THANK YOU.
You're the second small business owner to pop into this comments section with similar sentiments. That is highly encouraging. I commend you for doing your best to protect your business, and thus, your family ahead of the coming storms.
Just one more note: the small business to survive needs a whole lot more than a few months. as much as possible, depending on the business. But I’m looking at 6 months with uncertain future. This is why faith is so important. Blind without God.
What you say makes a lot of sense. My husband has owned a Body Shop for 40+ years. We are debt free and have been blessed with financial security. Our overhead is minimal. We learned a long time ago to be fugal and not spend more than we made. God has been very good to us. We have been considering selling the business but have yet to find a young person who wants to work as hard as you need to in order to be successful as a small business owner. Those who wish to have no financial means and only unfunded dreams. It seems the best course of action, at this point is to keep on keeping on with the business and ride out the storm.
You are now the fourth small business owner to express similar sentiments in these comments, which is really encouraging to hear and makes me even more confident that something like what I describe in the feature could be on the horizon.
Time will tell.
We wish y'all the best in all you do.
I guess I wasn't aware of the major companies and their recent corporate layoffs. I like the analogy of the ship versus the small boat suddenly encountering the obstacle ahead. Speaking of fiat money, where does Congress think the money is going to come from to fund this obscene bill pushing worthless (imo) green energy companies that will line the pockets of corrupt politicians and their cronies? Biden and Hillary and Schumer are crowing today about this being a win for America. Yeah right. So to pay for it what do they do? They hire 87,000 new IRS employees to extort the assets of small businesses and middle class workers. I see this as tyranny, and hope 45 returns before we are sunk. ( I see Pat Gunnels will be reading you tonight, looking forward to it; and Kyle - Just Human - should be doing a show tonight as well )
The IRS stuff is certainly a concern that bears watching. That said, it has done immense damage to their optics this week.
With the recent West Virginia v. EPA ruling, I would not be surprised if the IRS is being forcefully and bluntly injected into the news cycle in a negative light for a reason.
Will we witness the end of 3-letter agencies?
Mr. Bright. I’m a big fan. I followed PP from his third or 4th in the series and then P Gunnels and they then led me to you. I’m sleeping better since coming to understand Devolution and Putin’s and Xi’s possible involvement. BioClandestine is another. I make memes in support of many of your and your compatriots postulations. See me on Telegram and Truth Social @ Alan Brady@Deplorable Meme
Very much appreciated, Alan.
Patel and Patrick have been huge supporters of mine. Very happy to have both Devo and Reading Epic Threads folks coming by lately.
...loved the reflection on 'Operation Warp Speed'.....it aligns perfectly with what I have been sensing about it! (Thank you for making your reflections available to all....so very much, thank you. I do hope for a change in my situation, when I can send along more than just my prayers for you and your family!)
Much appreciated! Glad you're enjoying the content.
Great article. I have always worried about the Mom and Pop businesses in all the shenanigans that have been going on. I guess they will probably be the businesses left standing once all this comes to a head. That makes me very happy.
I'm certainly hoping so.
Thank you for your insight, that is a very interesting perspective and encouraging. I am in private practice, working as a private contractor so have no overhead or payroll, just need work to feed the family. Unfortunately my finances are the complete opposite of the other small business owners who have commented, my finances are a huge disaster. This has made it very difficult to remain positive, my situation is already approaching FUBAR, and reading every day that everything is just going to get worse makes for even harder times. After reading this I am a little more encouraged. Also, I can't help but think when the walmarts of each industry fail, that will free up lots of employees to start working with all of these small business that are just waiting to get going.
I hope I'm not intruding by saying something about your situation, but I feel I must: Don't quit! You're not alone... WE are not alone. It takes a lot of courage to stand up and say you're going to do it your way, be it small business, private practice, or independent contractor. I salute you and we wish y'all the best in everything you do.
I also run a small business, and it's been very difficult lately. Hopefully we can weather the storm, and come out of it with fertile ground to build upon.
Outstanding post! I completely agree with your analysis!
Thanks for reading!
Found you, via P. Gunnels on Rumble. 👍🏻
One of my favorite shows :)
Glad to have you here.
I agree 100%! It is very, very different this time. :)
I see your math and it works for me. Extend and Pretend is all over but the crying. Excellent as always.
Thanks so much, Kelly. Working on my latest as we speak.
Very encouraging and I hope more people read this! I love how you can see the details and overall view at the same time and give us the pattern of what is happening. I have a general view of these things but can’t always tell what is going on. I do think that the patriots are in control and warp speed is exactly what you say. Thank you for clarifying so eloquently all the time and for sharing your thoughts with us! I’ve been following you for a long time and knew you were pretty amazing from the beginning. You are helping a lot of people, thank you so much!
Much appreciated, Sarah.
Never know if we're right, but this is just how I think things are developing.
Thank you for the encouragement.
Sooooo enjoyed this one! Locked and loaded. Thank you BB. Keep em coming!
Thanks Pamella!
Another good one Mr. Bright.
First comment is to all readers. I just subscribed to BB for an annual subscription. And it is well worth it and - you all should do as well. I found BB through Patel Patriot (Jon) I would say a little over a month ago. And Have been enjoying his articles and Briefs very much. I feel bad now I didn't subscribe right away, but wanted to read more first. We are truly in an information war. Not only is information based in TRUTH is of value these days, but insights, discernment and perspective is as well. $5 a month considering the time he puts into this (and his wife puts up with him) is nothing. All I can tell you is that the world makes much more sense to me, and I not only believe there IS a light at the end (A BRIGHT light! - couldn't resist) of all this after not reading but studying BBs works and all associated with the now Badlands Media, but I also know why. And THAT keeps me from jumping off the precipice.
Comment on article. More of a question.
Having been through many "recessions" and economic "adjustments", beginning when we were first married during the Carter years, they seem to always "sneak up on us". The did many times result in layoffs and personal financial pain. But I at least do not recall any "back end stimulus" you mentioned until the O'BUMMER years. Which by the way, in my estimation was the beginning of the WAR ON THE MIDDLE CLASS. And when he was handing out money for cars, first homes, student loans - I saw a negative affect. People were buying things they really could not afford. This is when the "The government will save me" generation began. So my question is (finally got there); What are your thoughts how we will fare this time In light of the fact that THIS TIME our economic situation started with a FRONT END stimulus of paying people to stay home, order things you wanted on-line, and develop a mind set that job isn't really that important. Coupled with our government spending money we don't have, devaluing our dollar and just keeps talking about more hand-outs to get votes. So the WAR went from COVID to DEBT. How do you see these dynamics affecting a "normal recovery"? IMO it will take crash/reset to get us out of this. But I don't truly understand your remark on the EO pertaining to assets. How ill that work exactly? Our DEBT will be cancelled?
Thank-you for all the hard work you put into all this. "We" are in your debt!
Very much appreciate your kind words, support and sympathy for what Mrs. Bright has to deal with.
I can’t pretend to know exactly what form a transition will take but I do believe debt can be cancelled if it is owned my institutions who have committed crimes against the US citizenry. Of course, cancelling don’t outright makes no sense without a monetary reset and revaluation of assets. My personal pick is gold, silver and commodities.
I also think the COVID stimulus was Trumps way of speeding up the very crash we’re heading into that will destroy big business and IMO could help us rebuild in the aftermath. Not fun, but potentially necessary.