The Real Pressure Facing Entrepreneurs in 2026 | The Kronos Group Podcast #295

In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie is joined by Matt Floyd and Steve Floyd for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, economic pressure, culture shifts, and what business owners are actually dealing with in 2026. From global events like Davos and government spending, to the real impact of debt, inflation, and avoided conversations, this episode breaks down how external pressure exposes internal leadership gaps — especially for entrepreneurs running businesses between $1M–$25M in annual revenue. This isn't political commentary for clicks. It's an operator-level discussion about responsibility, decision-making, and the cost of inaction. In this episode, we cover: Why rising debt and inflation amplify leadership mistakes How avoided conversations quietly turn into six-figure problems What global economic shifts signal for small and mid-sized businesses The pressure business owners carry that no one talks about Why peer advisory groups matter more in uncertain markets Leadership, accountability, and the human cost of ownership If you're a business owner feeling squeezed from every direction, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar. If you want one platform to find businesses or individuals to be a guest on your podcast or you want to be a guest on another podcast, then PodMatch is your one-stop shop. Use our affiliate link here to sign up today - https://www.joinpodmatch.com/thekronosgroup This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling, and protecting their businesses. Learn more about The Kronos Group and our peer advisory community: https://thekronosgroup.org Connect with Jerry Brazie on socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrybrazie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrybrazie X (Twitter): https://x.com/thekronosgroup Substack: https://substack.com/@jerrybrazie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekronosgroup New episodes weekly. This show is built for business owners who know growth is better when you're not doing it alone.