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July 10, 2024 33 mins

Welcome to the Founders Fire Podcast with Eric Beck! 

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the topic of meritocracy. Is it beneficial or detrimental to small businesses? We're going to challenge some common perceptions that might be holding us back and explore the crucial role of entrepreneurship in America.

We'll start with some eye-opening statistics that frame the importance of small businesses and the entrepreneurial spirit. This episode ties into my upcoming book, A Game Worth Playing: Reinventing Our Relationship to Work, where we discuss breaking free from wage slavery and rewriting the workforce contract.

From historical comparisons of minimum wage and rent to the current economic landscape, we'll look at how these factors affect our mental and emotional well-being. The discussion will touch on inflation, the struggles of small business owners, and the inequities between big and small businesses.

We'll also explore the idea of meritocracy, fair competition, and how inflation impacts businesses differently. Join us as we make a moral case for small businesses and discuss ways to restore dignity to work.

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