State of Business 2025 | Kara Duffy | Business Strategist, Coach & Entrepreneur

It's been a rollercoaster in the business world so far this year. In this solo episode, host, entrepreneur and business strategist Kara Duffy, recaps what she's be coaching small business clients on as they've navigated tariffs, longer sales pipelines, new ai and the changes in customer service expectations. She explains the must haves to win in business in 2025 and how you can start planning ahead now to double your business in 2026. Chapters: 00:52 - Parallels and differences between 2020 and 2025 for your business 3:48 - Radical drop in people making quick purchase decisions 5:29 - If you’re not getting the sales you need… 8:37 - no amount of digital marketing will replace direct sales 8:50 - why this matters for artists looking to make money 10:35 - where is there too much noise in your business? 16:08 - customer service and what it really needs to be successful 20:46 - Business Love Languages 22:55 - AI and your business 25:25 - Creating the simplified version of your business 26:32 - Strategies for doubling your business  The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices