SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler on Fraud, SBA Reform, and Empowering Small Businesses | 13th & Park

Send us Fan MailSBA Administrator and former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler joins 13th & Park to discuss the state of America’s small businesses, the fallout from pandemic-era spending, and the push to restore accountability across federal programs.Loeffler explains why small businesses remain the backbone of the U.S. economy, driving job creation and powering local communities. She outlines the current economic landscape, pointing to rising optimism alongside ongoing challenges like high interest rates that are slowing growth and investment.The conversation also dives into one of the biggest issues facing the SBA today—fraud. After trillions in relief funds were distributed during the pandemic, Loeffler details how tens to hundreds of billions were lost to abuse, and what her team is doing now to track it down, prosecute bad actors, and prevent it from happening again.From leveraging AI tools and interagency coordination to restructuring the SBA’s internal culture, Loeffler shares how the agency is evolving to better serve small business owners and rebuild trust in government systems.Drawing on her background in business, the Senate, and her upbringing on a multi-generation farm, she reflects on resilience, accountability, and what it takes to succeed in today’s economy.Filmed at Ballard Studios in Tampa, Florida.Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081Follow GuestX: https://x.com/SBA_KellyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-loeffler/Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#kellyloeffler #smallbusiness #sba #economy #government #fraud #businessgrowth #politics #interestrates #trumpadministration #entrepreneurship #13thandpark