Could We Be Facing a 55% Underemployment Rate in America?

Birth rates are tanking. Tech jobs are disappearing. And we’re heading toward a future where 55% of people could be underemployed. In this episode, I break down what demographic collapse actually means and how creators, tradespeople, and professionals can stay relevant, paid, and independent in the chaos.

You’ll learn:
- Why personal branding is now economic survival.
- How the trades + tech hybrid model is the new middle class.
- Simple ways to create income without relying on big platforms.

→ SHOW NOTES

- Ludwig Institute - The percentage of the U.S. labor force that is functionally unemployed - https://www.lisep.org/tru

- Axios Interview with Anthropic CEO - https://www.axios.com/2025/05/28/ai-jobs-white-collar-unemployment-anthropic

- Peter Zeihan - The End of the World is Just the Beginning - https://amzn.to/460YjuP

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