Episode 48: Not a New Normal, but Better in 2022!

Karl Frank, CFP and Nathan Merrill discuss the state of small business at the beginning of 2022. The biggest trend of our time is Covid 19 and what will happen next?Will this be a pivot year–when we return to something more normal?Discuss the statistics around Covid 19 and how, in the macro scheme, things look better than they have in years. We also discuss why some numbers we may not trust.Risks we are tolerant of, and people, actions and other things we are less tolerant of, now that we have lived with Covid for a few years.We discuss how this can be a year to improve ourselves, jettison the old and unnecessary, and focus on what is meaningful.We discuss some big trends outside of our control, like China and inflation.We can move from success to significance.Make this year a reboot! We can reboot our lives just like we reboot a computer after it is feeling ill. Well, the new covid endemic is an opportunity for everyone to focus on what we enjoy–and start enjoying it!  Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. Nathan Merrill, attorneyWorking with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservationGoodspeed, Merrill(720) [email protected] Smith, attorneyHelping affluent families build their legacy through complex estate planningGoodspeed Merrill(720) [email protected]  Karl FrankFinancial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealthCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™A&I Wealth Management(303) [email protected], Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming AudioA&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios.A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.