Passionately Curious, presented by UpSwell Marketing, is your go-to podcast for real stories, actionable insights, and expert strategies to help you grow your business.
This podcast dives into the journeys of entrepreneurs, uncovering the challenges, victories, and lessons they’ve gathered along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, a curious entrepreneur, or just starting out, every episode is designed to deliver value you can apply right away.
Beyond interviews with successful business owners, the podcast taps into the wealth of knowledge from within the UpSwell team, offering unique perspectives on digital marketing, customer service, branding, and more. Get ready for practical advice on how to prepare your business for growth and navigate the complexities of staying ahead in a fast-changing market delivered by the people who do it every day.
Annie Burch – Creative Director at UpSwell Marketing
Matt Courtoy – Associate Director, Performance Media at UpSwell Marketing
Eric Goodstadt – CEO of UpSwell Marketing
We believe that learning from real experiences is the key to success, and we’re here to make that knowledge accessible.
Get inspired, stay ahead of trends, and gain tools to grow your brand and attract more customers.
Welcome to Passionately Curious.
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Passionately Curious, presented by UpSwell Marketing, is your go-to podcast for real stories, actionable insights, and expert strategies to help you grow your business.
This podcast dives into the journeys of entrepreneurs, uncovering the challenges, victories, and lessons they’ve gathered along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, a curious entrepreneur, or just starting out, every episode is designed to deliver value you can apply right away.
Beyond interviews with successful business owners, the podcast taps into the wealth of knowledge from within the UpSwell team, offering unique perspectives on digital marketing, customer service, branding, and more. Get ready for practical advice on how to prepare your business for growth and navigate the complexities of staying ahead in a fast-changing market delivered by the people who do it every day.
Annie Burch – Creative Director at UpSwell Marketing
Matt Courtoy – Associate Director, Performance Media at UpSwell Marketing
Eric Goodstadt – CEO of UpSwell Marketing
We believe that learning from real experiences is the key to success, and we’re here to make that knowledge accessible.
Get inspired, stay ahead of trends, and gain tools to grow your brand and attract more customers.
Welcome to Passionately Curious.
Navigating Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty: Small Business Outlook for 2025
PASSIONATELY CURIOUS with UpSwell Marketing
49 minutes
8 months ago
Navigating Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty: Small Business Outlook for 2025
In this episode of Passionately Curious, hosts Eric, Annie, and Matt discuss the results of Upswell Marketing's annual business sentiment survey. They explore how different industries performed in 2024, with auto repair and dental practices seeing strong growth while home services experienced declines. The conversation centers on the impact of tariffs, with 55% of surveyed business owners expressing concerns about supply chain costs. The hosts discuss strategies for navigating economic challenges, including the importance of maintaining marketing spend during downturns rather than cutting it as an "easy" cost-saving measure. Eric emphasizes that businesses should be planning six months ahead and considering supplier relationships. The survey reveals that 77% of business owners anticipate revenue growth in 2025, with many planning to pass increased costs to customers. The episode concludes with insights on effective marketing strategies, highlighting the 3X multiplier effect of combining digital and direct mail campaigns, and noting that 35% of businesses plan to increase digital marketing spending in 2025.
PASSIONATELY CURIOUS with UpSwell Marketing
Passionately Curious, presented by UpSwell Marketing, is your go-to podcast for real stories, actionable insights, and expert strategies to help you grow your business.
This podcast dives into the journeys of entrepreneurs, uncovering the challenges, victories, and lessons they’ve gathered along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, a curious entrepreneur, or just starting out, every episode is designed to deliver value you can apply right away.
Beyond interviews with successful business owners, the podcast taps into the wealth of knowledge from within the UpSwell team, offering unique perspectives on digital marketing, customer service, branding, and more. Get ready for practical advice on how to prepare your business for growth and navigate the complexities of staying ahead in a fast-changing market delivered by the people who do it every day.
Annie Burch – Creative Director at UpSwell Marketing
Matt Courtoy – Associate Director, Performance Media at UpSwell Marketing
Eric Goodstadt – CEO of UpSwell Marketing
We believe that learning from real experiences is the key to success, and we’re here to make that knowledge accessible.
Get inspired, stay ahead of trends, and gain tools to grow your brand and attract more customers.
Welcome to Passionately Curious.
