# Small Business on The No Agenda Show

Small Business comes up in 103 chapters across 95 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 103
- **Episodes:** 95
- **Discussed:** July 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Gigawatt Coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md), [Irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [Wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md), [Cbd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbd.md), [Goldman Sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [Healthcare Reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-reform.md), [Kamala Harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 103

### Final Donation Credits and Small Business Shoutouts

- **Episode:** [1914: Thrust Package](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-22
- **Time:** 3:03:51–3:20:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package/chapter/final-donation-credits-and-small-business-shoutouts.md

The final segment of the donation read includes "Associate Executive Producers" and small business owners who support the show. Eli the Coffee Guy from Gigawatt Coffee Roasters is thanked for his ongoing contributions. Adam Curry emphasizes that the show's independence is entirely dependent on the voluntary financial support of its audience.

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### Personal AI Robots and the Death of Free Links

- **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-27
- **Time:** 1:10:48–1:14:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/personal-ai-robots-and-the-death-of-free-links.md

Adam Curry describes his experience setting up a Muse personal robot on a Linux server, customizing its "soul.md" file to be genuinely helpful. He notes that Facebook is beginning to charge businesses for posting links to combat bot spam. Curry predicts that personal AI agents with access to email and calendars will become the new primary interface for the internet, hyper-targeting ads and services.

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### Hyper-Local Podcasting and Small Town Politics

- **Episode:** [1890: Flock Off!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Time:** 2:22:06–2:26:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off/chapter/hyper-local-podcasting-and-small-town-politics.md

A donor from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, asks for advice on starting a hyper-local podcast to cover his town's controversial mayor. The hosts encourage the endeavor, suggesting that covering local issues is a powerful way to build community. They recommend using platforms like Nextdoor to find an initial audience and emphasize the importance of authenticity.

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### America 250 Donations, Small Business Support

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 2:11:56–2:15:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/america-250-donations-small-business-support.md

The hosts call for donations in honor of the America 250 celebration and thank listeners for supporting the show's "international lifestyle." They highlight the role of small businesses within the "No Agenda Nation" that cross-promote each other and provide value to the community. The segment transitions into the formal reading of high-tier donations.

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### Small Business Ads, Resume and Coffee Services

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 2:25:59–2:30:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/small-business-ads-resume-and-coffee-services.md

Listeners promoting their small businesses are featured, including Martell Hardware, Gigawatt Coffee Roasters, and Image Makers Inc. Linda Lubatkin, the "Duchess of Jobs," offers resume services for professionals. Shafina English is thanked for her $200 birthday donation and her long-standing support of the show from San Francisco.

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### Small Business Support and Italian Plastering

- **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-27
- **Time:** 2:42:07–2:48:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/small-business-support-and-italian-plastering.md

Donations from small business owners, including Little John's Candies and Gigawatt Coffee, are acknowledged. The hosts promote listener-owned businesses ranging from professional resume writing to high-end Italian plastering and wallpapering in California.

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### Democratic Shift on Trade, Elizabeth Warren Economic Claims

- **Episode:** [1755: Rat Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-13
- **Time:** 26:30–31:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop/chapter/democratic-shift-on-trade-elizabeth-warren-economic-claims.md

The historical reversal of trade stances is examined, noting that Democrats like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama previously supported protectionist measures that they now oppose under the current administration. Senator Elizabeth Warren claims that broad tariffs will destroy small businesses and raise consumer prices, despite recent data showing price drops in commodities like gasoline and eggs. Her rhetoric is characterized as hysterical and lacking specific evidence from actual business owners.

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### Veteran Authors, Gigawatt Coffee and Small Business Growth

- **Episode:** [1752: Pell-Mell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-03
- **Time:** 2:22:56–2:26:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell/chapter/veteran-authors-gigawatt-coffee-and-small-business-growth.md

C.E. Martin, a veteran and author of fifteen novels, shared his experience returning to writing after a series of personal setbacks. Eli the Coffee Guy from Gigawatt Coffee Roasters announced the hiring of a new team member, signaling growth for the Illinois-based business. Both stories highlighted the resilience of independent creators and entrepreneurs in the current economic climate.

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### SBA Loan Fraud and Identity Theft of Minors

- **Episode:** [1751: Talking Toilet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-30
- **Time:** 51:08–52:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet/chapter/sba-loan-fraud-and-identity-theft-of-minors.md

The Small Business Administration reportedly issued over $300 million in loans to individuals under the age of 11, including a nine-month-old infant. Fraudsters are allegedly stealing the Social Security numbers of newborns to secure government loans, leaving children with ruined credit ratings before they reach adulthood. Similar fraudulent activity was found involving individuals listed as being over 120 years old.

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### Economic Decline of the Sunset Strip

- **Episode:** [1750: SPLESH!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-27
- **Time:** 1:15:46–1:19:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh/chapter/economic-decline-of-the-sunset-strip.md

Several iconic businesses on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, including the 40-year-old restaurant Le Petit Four, have announced closures or are facing financial ruin. Local residents have launched GoFundMe campaigns to save these establishments, citing a loss of vibrancy in the area. The decline is attributed to a combination of the broader California economic climate and local policies regarding crime and homelessness.

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### Kamala Harris Economic Plan, Martha Raddatz Fact Check

- **Episode:** [1696: Crypto-Burger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-19
- **Time:** 2:23:25–2:28:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger/chapter/kamala-harris-economic-plan-martha-raddatz-fact-check.md

ABC News anchor Martha Raddatz challenged Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey over Kamala Harris' debate claim that no U.S. troops are in active combat zones. Raddatz pointed to the presence of thousands of troops in Iraq and Syria facing regular attacks. Harris' economic proposals, including a $50,000 tax deduction for small business startups, are also scrutinized.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [martha raddatz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martha-raddatz.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [combat zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/combat-zones.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md)

### Opportunity Economy, Kamala Harris Small Business Plan

- **Episode:** [1692: Salted Ducks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1692-salted-ducks.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-05
- **Time:** 2:14:22–2:22:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1692-salted-ducks/chapter/opportunity-economy-kamala-harris-small-business-plan.md

Vice President Kamala Harris proposed an "Opportunity Economy" plan in New Hampshire, including a $50,000 tax deduction for startups. The hosts dispute her claim that unions created the five-day work week, attributing the innovation instead to industrialist Henry Ford. They also question the validity of her goal to create 25 million new business applications, noting that starting a business in the U.S. does not typically require a government application.

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### Knighting Ceremony and Final Donor Recognitions

- **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-18
- **Time:** 2:53:27–2:59:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/knighting-ceremony-and-final-donor-recognitions.md

The episode concluded with a formal knighting ceremony for Eric Anderson and Jeff Hunt, who were recognized for their long-term support of the show. A final list of donors from across the U.S. and Canada was read, including several "Barons" and "Dukes" within the No Agenda community. The hosts expressed their gratitude for the financial support that allows the show to remain independent and ad-free.

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### Travel and Agriculture, Small Batch Coffee

- **Episode:** [1655: Illegal Chants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-28
- **Time:** 2:45:08–2:48:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants/chapter/travel-and-agriculture-small-batch-coffee.md

Listeners are encouraged to support local farmers' markets and small-batch artisans as a defense against disruptions in the food supply. A travel agent producer offers services for river cruises, while "Eli the Coffee Guy" promotes Gigawatt Coffee Roasters as a high-quality alternative to corporate brands.

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### Lakeside Market, Bota Bags and Resume Services

- **Episode:** [1606: Food Noise](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-09
- **Time:** 2:55:20–3:00:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/lakeside-market-bota-bags-and-resume-services.md

A producer from Iowa sent in "party pouches" and infusion kits from her business, Lakeside Market. The hosts discuss the history of "bota bags" and acknowledge a resume service provider among the show's supporters.

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### Listener Feedback and Small Business Shoutouts

- **Episode:** [1597: Honorifics](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1597-honorifics.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-08
- **Time:** 2:18:50–2:29:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1597-honorifics/chapter/listener-feedback-and-small-business-shoutouts.md

Producers provide updates on new business ventures, including a Jiu-Jitsu gym in Jefferson, Iowa, and an executive resume service called Image Makers Inc. A donation from Tokyo, Japan, prompts a discussion about a potential future meetup in the country. The segment also features "Douchebag" declarations and "Travel Karma" for listeners on the road.

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### IRS Automated Tax Audits, Small Business Disputes

- **Episode:** [1591: Half-Jacked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-17
- **Time:** 31:07–34:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked/chapter/irs-automated-tax-audits-small-business-disputes.md

Reports indicate the IRS is deploying automated systems that generate massive tax bills for small businesses based on faulty algorithms. One producer reported receiving a $500,000 tax demand for a business earning only $50,000, highlighting the difficulty of reaching human representatives to resolve automated errors.

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### Lindsey Nolacek on Small Business Closure and Government Overreach

- **Episode:** [1563: Pocket Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-11
- **Time:** 2:21:47–2:24:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/lindsey-nolacek-on-small-business-closure-and-government-overreach.md

Lindsey Nolacek of Nolacek Meats explains why her fourth-generation family business is closing, citing a "pay-to-play" system that favors large corporations and specific grant-seeking niches. She critiques the lack of return on investment for taxes and fees, ultimately deciding to "remove herself from the game" to regain a sense of control.

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### Nolichek Meats Sale, Succession, Small Business

- **Episode:** [1562: Tink Tank](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1562-tink-tank.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-08
- **Time:** 1:59:41–2:02:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1562-tink-tank/chapter/nolichek-meats-sale-succession-small-business.md

Nolichek Meats, a four-generation family business in Wisconsin, announced its sale after 71 years of operation. The decision was attributed to a lack of family succession interest, a common challenge for long-standing small businesses. The hosts reflect on the quality of the company's products and the difficulty of maintaining multi-generational enterprises.

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### Producer Donations, Small Business Support, Global Contributions

- **Episode:** [1523: Tank Talk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1523-tank-talk.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-22
- **Time:** 2:05:20–2:12:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1523-tank-talk/chapter/producer-donations-small-business-support-global-contributions.md

A diverse group of producers from locations such as Mantee, Utah, and Vancouver, Washington, contributed to the show's latest episode. These donors include small business owners like those from Top Notch Heating and Air, who support the show's independent model. The hosts acknowledge that while January is typically a slow month for donations, the global community continues to sustain the program.

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