Economic Outlook and Elections, Start Succession Plan, AI in Manufacturing

THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast · Oct 22, 2026 · 11m

If you took small business owners’ feelings about cash flow and their confidence about growth in 2027 and compared it to their feelings and confidence in the current economy, the polar opposites would be shocking. However, what they decide is more important will determine the Midterms. Host Gene Marks offers insights, as well as tips on succession planning, especially if you’re like the 57% surveyed who said they were leaning heavily into their business to fund retirement. In AI news, manufacturers continue to adopt AI but aren’t seeing measurable outcomes. Gene talks about why. Listen to the…