New SBA Reforms, Shipping Hikes & The 100-Year-Old Mindset | 2-2-26 Ep. 19

Описание: Good morning Business Builders! Welcome to Business For Breakfast, where business is the most important meal of the day. I'm your host Aaron Novinger, the Venti Business Guy or otherwise known as VBG! Our goal on this show is to make you 1% smarter today by unpacking business news over the last 24 hours sprinkled with tips and tricks to help YOU Mind Your Own Business.

Today's Briefing on 02-02-26:
Welcome back to the show! It is a "Magical Monday" and we are kicking off February with some heavy-hitting news that affects every "Mom and Pop" Venti shop out there. From the SBA officially modernizing their investment rules to new retail safety mandates in New York, the landscape is shifting. I’m also sharing my personal journey of being 15 years sober and why "reframing" your brain is the secret weapon to staying in the game for the long haul.

We also dive deep into the "Unfinished Room Theory" and what legendary actor Dick Van Dyke can teach us about living to 100 with a smile on our faces. Whether you're dealing with global shipping hikes or just trying to manage your own team, today is about getting 1% smarter so you can protect your peace and your profits. Let’s dive while you drive!

Quote of the Day: "To each whom I confront, I will approach in only one way. To myself and in secret, I will say, I love you." — The Greatest Salesman in the World

The "Daily 1%" Advice:
** Audit Your Spring Inventory: With shipping costs projected to rise 10%, check your orders now and look for "on-shoring" options to avoid high tariffs.
*Update Your Google Profile:* Google is prioritizing "neighborhood depth." Post a blog or a local guide on your profile to outrank competitors who are just sitting on generic info.
*Set Your "Morning Mark":* Don't start with a list of ten things. Pick the *one* thing you must finish today and draw a line in the sand.

Chapters Markers:
00:00 - Singing Lessons & Being Embarrassed
05:02 - The Morning Mark: Turning Noise into Signal
06:55 - This Day in History: Edison and Sled Dogs
10:30 - The Success Formula: Planning vs. Execution
14:15 - SBA Reforms: Accessing "Patient Capital"
18:45 - Global Shipping Surge & The 10% Warning
21:30 - The Johnny Ive Strategy: Creative Control
25:10 - Google's New Local Search Rules
32:45 - The Burden of New Retail Mandates
42:30 - 15 Years Sober: The Regret Minimization Rule
51:40 - How to Live to 100: Dick Van Dyke’s Blueprint
55:20 - The Unfinished Room Theory
1:00:50 - Reframe Your Brain: Food as Fuel vs. Entertainment

Novy Notes:
"Success is 25% planning and 75% execution."
"If we focus on getting better, our customers will demand we get bigger."
"The more stuff you own, the more the stuff owns you."
"Every human being wants to feel NAV'd: needed, appreciated, and valued."
"Routine is the key; consistency sets you free."

Biz Lesson:
The "HR Plate" is one of the hardest of the seven plates to spin. If you don't do it right, your team can actually bankrupt you. To win, you need to hire people who are better than you at their specific job. Don't be scared of strong personalities! You want a table full of talent where the "best idea wins," not just the boss's idea. If you only have "yes men" around you, your business is already in trouble. Surround yourself with great people, give them a clear vision, and let their talent carry the load.

Scott Adams How To 'Reframe Your Brain' Lesson:
Most people look at a diet as "punishment" or "deprivation." We need to reframe how we look at what we put in our mouths. Think of it like this: Some food is fuel, and some food is entertainment. During the day, I "eat to live" (fuel). I eat the same healthy stuff because my body needs the energy to run the business. Then, in the evening, I "live to eat" (entertainment). This reframe stops you from feeling like you're missing out. You aren't "quitting" good food; you're just picking the right time for the party.

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