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Hosted by Michael Lodge a Certified business mediator and advisor. He has been in private practice since 1984. Support the podcast and blogs by going to: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/michaellodge Personal Budgeting Excel Worksheet: https://www.lodge-co.com/coaching.html Click on "Personal budget Worksheet" If you have business questions, send it to: thebusinessadvisor@zmail.com If you would like to schedule a confidential business consultation / advisory / coaching session. Go to: http://www.lodge-co.com

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Hosted by Michael Lodge a Certified business mediator and advisor. He has been in private practice since 1984. Support the podcast and blogs by going to: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/michaellodge Credit card delinquencies are now rising at their fastest pace since 1991. Since 2022, credit card delinquency rates are up almost 60%. If you have business questions, send it to: thebusinessadvisor@zmail.com If you would like to schedule a confidential business consultation / advisory / coaching session. Go to: http://www.lodge-co.com

Blackstone CEO has something to say about remote workers: https://www.foxbusiness.com/business-leaders/blackstone-ceo-says-remote-workers-dont-work-hard?intcmp=tw_fbn If you have a business question, send it to: thebusinessadvisor@zmail.com For a confidential business consultation / advisor / mediation - schedule online at: http://www.lodge-co.com

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I just returned from Houston Texas where I spent three days. It was a great experience. I am in the process of making a decision. To move from a very small community in Greenville SC to Houston. I am looking for a better business environment. If you are in Houston, just moved there, thinking of moving there, tell me what you think of the place. Send me an email to: thebusinessadvisor@zmail.com

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Hosted by Michael Lodge a Certified business mediator and advisor. He has been in private practice since 1984. Support the podcast and blogs by going to: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/michaellodge Looming Skills Concern - https://flip.it/HF1hXM Drugstore BK's, What it Means - https://flip.it/eTSl_1 For business advisory / consultation / coaching - schedule a confidential session with Michael Lodge at: http://www.lodge-co.com Business Question? Send it to: thebusinessadvisor@zmail.com

Every business should have a policy on politics to sold conflicts. To schedule a consultation with Michael Lodge, go to: http://www.lodge-co.com Business question? Send it to: thebusinessadvisor@zmail.com

America has several issues that hold inflation from falling with international conflicts affecting economies worldwide. The cost of shipping oil rises 100% and increases the cost of oil, credit card debt is out of control and defaults are on the wise. Home mortgages are on the rise in defaults. Americans must plan for inflation / recession to continue over 2024 and we must sit down and plan our budgets for 2024. Personal Budget Worksheet: https://www.lodge-co.com/coaching.html Click on "Personal Budget Worksheet". Business question? Send it to - thebusinessadvisor@zmail.com Business coaching / advisory, schedule appointment at: http://www.lodge-co.com

Hosted by Michael Lodge a Certified business mediator and advisor. He has been in private practice since 1984. Support the podcast and blogs by going to: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/michaellodge America has several issues that hold inflation from falling with international conflicts affecting economies worldwide. The cost of shipping oil rises 100% and increases the cost of oil, credit card debt is out of control and defaults are on the wise. Home mortgages are on the rise in defaults. Americans must plan for inflation / recession to continue over 2024 and we must sit down and plan our budgets for 2024. Personal Budget Worksheet: https://www.lodge-co.com/coaching.html Click on "Personal Budget Worksheet". Business question? Send it to - thebusinessadvisor@zmail.com Business coaching / advisory, schedule appointment at: http://www.lodge-co.com

Hosted by Michael Lodge a Certified business mediator and advisor. He has been in private practice since 1984. Support the podcast and blogs by going to: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/michaellodge America has several issues that hold inflation from falling with international conflicts affecting economies worldwide. The cost of shipping oil rises 100% and increases the cost of oil, credit card debt is out of control and defaults are on the wise. Home mortgages are on the rise in defaults. Americans must plan for inflation / recession to continue over 2024 and we must sit down and plan our budgets for 2024. Personal Budget Worksheet: https://www.lodge-co.com/coaching.html Click on "Personal Budget Worksheet". Business question? Send it to - thebusinessadvisor@zmail.com Business coaching / advisory, schedule appointment at: http://www.lodge-co.com

For business advisory / coaching, schedule time at: http://www.lodge-co.com If you have a business question, send it to: thebusinessadvisor@zmail.com

Hosted by Michael Lodge a Certified business mediator and advisor. He has been in private practice since 1984. Support the podcast and blogs by going to: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/michaellodge For business consultation and advisory, schedule at: http://www.lodge-co.com Business Question? Send to: thebusinessadvisor@zmail.com

You have to know how to tell your personal story and your business story. Your story is what will build your business and brand. Practice, Practice Practice For Business coaching or advisory, schedule online at: http://www.lodge-co.com

Basic rules of leadership, set up boundaries so you are never put in a conflict of interest sitution. www.lodge-co.com

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.6 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.7 percent before seasonal adjustment. much higher in many basic necessities: 1. Car Insurance Inflation: 18.9% 2. Car Repair Inflation: 10.2% 3. Transportation Inflation: 9.1% 4. Rent Inflation: 7.4% 5. Homeowner Inflation: 7.1% 6. Food Away From Home Inflation: 6.0% 7. Meat & Poultry Inflation: 4.8% While headline inflation is down from its highs, many basic necessities are still seeing 5%+ inflation. It's also worth noting that we do NOT have deflation, we have disinflation. While the rate of inflation is DOWN, prices are still RISING. Affordability is still getting worse. We have been dealing with elevated inflation for nearly 3 years. 3.7% inflation in September is building on years of inflation before 2023. The Fed will continue doing whatever it takes to get inflation down. www.lodge-co.com

I had to correct an error I made on my podcast the day before. I incorrectly stated when a recession begins. If you would like business consultation / coaching / advisory, schedule online at: http://www.lodge-co.com If you have a business question, send it to: thebusinessadvisory@zmail.com