Kelly Loeffler, SBA Administrator and former US Senator from Georgia, shares insights on how the administration is supporting America's 34 million small businesses and creating an environment for economic growth and innovation.

• SBA supports small businesses through access to capital, business counseling, government contracting opportunities, and disaster relief
• The agency provides loans up to $500,000 for homeowners affected by disasters like the recent Texas floods
• Recent tax legislation makes permanent the 20% pass-through deduction and 100% expensing of capital purchases
• Working families will take home approximately $10,000 more annually thanks to the elimination of taxes on tips and overtime
• New SBA onshoring portal at sba.gov lists over one million domestic suppliers to help businesses source American-made products
• Current priorities include deregulation and pushing for lower interest rates to further support small business growth
• SBA's 504 loan program funds over 100 factory loans weekly, supporting American manufacturing resurgence

Visit sba.gov to explore resources including our onshoring portal, loan programs, and business counseling services to help start or grow your small business.

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Doug Eroh, president and GM of Longo Toyota, reveals how the world's largest Toyota dealership is navigating industry challenges while maintaining strong sales growth. He breaks down the impact of EV tax credit changes, shifting consumer preferences toward hybrids, and the effects of tariffs on automotive retail in this detailed conversation about the state of auto sales.

• New car sales up 10% year-over-year with used sales remaining flat
• EV mandate rollback in California and 12 other states viewed as positive for consumer choice
• 58% of Longo Toyota's 700 monthly vehicle sales are now hybrids
• Affordability remains the industry's biggest challenge with average new vehicle prices nearing $49,000
• Tariffs initially created a sales "frenzy" that pulled deals forward before normalizing
• Manufacturers largely absorbing tariff costs so far with minimal price increases to consumers
• Focus on leasing as a solution to affordability concerns
• High repair costs driven by advanced safety systems and technology
• Maintaining success through "controlling the controllables" and exceptional guest experience

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Kevin Tynan, Director of Research at the Presidio Group, discusses the auto industry's shift from chasing market share to maintaining pricing power and margin integrity. This new discipline among manufacturers creates a healthier market environment with controlled production levels and stronger profitability despite lower sales volumes.

• June sales volume was not impressive but pricing power and margin integrity remain strong
• Industry has moved away from chasing market share and overproducing inventory
• Production discipline learned during pandemic shortages is creating a more stable market
• EV sales may surge temporarily as $7,500 federal tax credits face potential elimination
• This surge should not be misinterpreted as genuine demand but rather consumers chasing deals
• The true organic EV market will finally become visible in late 2025/early 2026 without subsidies
• North America rushed to match China's EV pace despite not controlling the mineral supply chain
• American manufacturers excel at producing profitable trucks and SUVs for the domestic market
• Dealerships represent an "undiscovered opportunity" with four diverse revenue streams
• Auto parts retailers provide strong investment returns through their counter-cyclical business model
• Vehicle affordability challenges will persist as domestic brands maintain higher price positioning

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