# Dashboard: Why Do People Keep Starting Businesses?

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Podcast: [21 Hats Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/21-hats-podcast-502638)
Published: 2026-07-17T09:00:19+00:00
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## Resource

Small business owners have plenty to worry about these days. According to John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, his organization's surveys show optimism is slipping as owners grapple with soaring health insurance premiums, rising energy costs, and the higher price of imported goods. And yet, the wave of entrepreneurship that began during the pandemic hasn't faded. In fact, it's still growing. So what's going on? Why are so many people choosing this moment to start businesses? What do they think they're seeing? And perhaps the more important question: What can we do to improve their odds of success? Along the way, John also makes the case that one of today's politicians understands the needs of small businesses better than most. You may be surprised by who he names. This episode is brought to you by Grasshopper Bank .

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