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Hitting plateaus is a common milestone in business, but there’s a difference between stability and a rut. In the last installment of this season, we’ll dive into the ways small business owners push beyond plateaus and find new ways to achieve revenue growth. Jannese and Austin wrap up their time in Nashville, Tennessee with a wonderful visit to N.B. Goods to speak with owner Camille Alston . Camille details the times where she hit a wall with profits, the strategies she implemented to increase revenue, what worked, what didn’t, and the important lessons she learned in the process. You won’t want to miss this informative final chapter! Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Get a head start on your workday with the stories that matter most. Listen to our roundup of essential Chicago headlines and analysis from Crain’s reporters and host Amy Guth.

657 episodios

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04/22/25: Opening salvos in Jenner's clash with Trump 21:41

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Jenner & Block is fighting the Trump administration's bid to shut down the firm's lawsuit, calling the executive order against it "patently unconstitutional." Crain’s law reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Fed's Goolsbee warns against curbing central bank independence; Abbott to add 200 Illinois jobs, expand U.S. manufacturing as tariffs loom; Linden shoots past target with $5.4 billion health care buyout fund; revamped Fulton Market property portfolio up for sale; and Rainbow Cone set to open on "Street of Treats" near Millennium Park.…

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04/18/25: Ulta's place in the new world of beauty 22:59

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How people buy cosmetics is changing. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how Chicago-based Ulta is trying to keep up . Plus: Northwestern to keep bankrolling research despite $790 million federal funding freeze, Lincoln Yards lender "as patient as we need to be" on stalled megaproject, FDA's baby formula research in Illinois gutted after RFK Jr. safety pledge and the tariff-fueled market retreat cost Chicago's pensions $1 billion.…

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04/17/25: What's holding together Kirkland's Trump deal? 19:57

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Chicago’s largest law firm has no formal agreement backing the deal it reached with the Trump administration. Crain’s reporter Mark Weinraub and host Amy Guth discuss why the deals with Big Law are nowhere to be found. Plus: Durbin pushes to save DOJ’s Chicago antitrust office from chopping block, Chicago names a City Hall vet as acting aviation commissioner, Raoul joins state AGs urging Congress to break up pharmaceutical middlemen and new stores slated for shuttered Dom's in Old Town, Whole Foods in River North.…

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04/16/25: Activity picking up at O'Hare 17:26

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O’Hare International Airport ranked among the busiest U.S. airports last year, despite still lagging pre-pandemic traffic levels. Crain’s reporter Pawan Naidu discusses the data with host Amy Guth. Plus: Ariel execs departing with buyouts as firm resets amid market upheavals, Chicago brokerage R.J. O'Brien acquired for $900 million, New York investor pays $170 million for Fulton Market apartments and University of Chicago gets $100 million gift for business school.…

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04/15/25: Good times keep rolling for warehouse owners 22:31

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Low space demand is no problem for Chicago-area warehouse owners. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Denny Ecker and host Amy Guth discuss why. Plus: ADM quits China domestic crop trading, adding to global job cuts; Scott Kirby gets a big pay bump at United Airlines; CME sells OSTTRA, its joint venture with S&P Global, to KKR in $3.1 billion deal; DOJ bans staffers from ABA activities; and a look at Crain’s list of the Chicago area's 100 largest privately held companies.…

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04/11/25: Trump tariffs' effect on small biz 23:53

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The head of Chase Business Banking says U.S. economic strength is outweighing President Donald Trump's tariffs, at least for now . Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Pritzker called to testify on Illinois' immigrant policy in D.C.; empty former Aon campus sold at 96% discount; Goolsbee says tariffs present a stagflationary shock for the Fed; Outcome Health founders, free on bail, appeal fraud convictions; and DoorDash partners with Coco for food delivery robots.…

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04/10/25: Tariff uncertainty could shake up Chicago’s housing market 43:12

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about top stories including the potential impact of tariffs on the Chicago housing market. Plus: Who's up and who's down as the city's aviation team reshuffles O'Hare gates, Bally's parent makes a play to bail out Australian casino operator, Sterigenics finalizes $30.9 million settlement in Willowbrook emissions cases and the Trump administration freezes $790 million in federal funds for Northwestern.…

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04/09/25: Questions swirl around the Lincoln Yards megadevelopment 20:58

hace 13 días20:58

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With Sterling Bay surrendering a section of Lincoln Yards, what will happen next? Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses the latest on the megaproject with host Amy Guth. Plus: Why Johnson's industrial zoning plans are giving the business community heartburn, Walgreens tops profit estimates as it heads toward private ownership, Capital One-Discover deal waved ahead by antitrust officials and former Northwestern football players settle with university over hazing lawsuits.…

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04/08/25: What's next for the Giordano's pizza chain? 20:14

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Giordano's new CEO is eyeing an expansion and a digital overhaul. Crain’s reporter Brandon Dupre talks with host Amy Guth about the pizza chief’s company vision and about Michelin-starred Moody Tongue’s new tasting menu. Plus: United Airlines makes a play for O'Hare's road warriors, Microsoft pulls back on data centers from Chicago to Jakarta, Illinoisans on Forbes' latest billionaires list and new Choose Chicago CEO embraces "challenge" of marketing the city.…

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04/04/25: These new restaurants took a gamble 25:57

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Despite the first quarter often being the slowest time for Chicago's dining scene, Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about seven Chicago restaurants that have opened since January. Plus: Market value down billions for Chicago’s largest public companies after Trump administration tariff announcement; workers say unsanitary practices persist at Abbott formula factory whose shutdown led to mass shortages; Foxtrot's rebirth has the backing of a Pritzker; and The Art Institute returned a sculpture to Nepal but obscured its connection to a wealthy donor.…

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04/03/25: Chicago housing's long-term growth picture 43:48

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the local housing market, including a report that shows how home prices here have changed in 25 years . Plus: Report finds Illinois home insurance premiums jump 50% in three years; Fitch downgrades Bally's, citing 'execution risk' at Chicago casino; Rahm Emanuel returns to investment banking; and Linden Capital closes new health care fund with $400 million.…

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04/02/25: Breaking down the new CPS-CTU deal 19:56

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Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about details of the tentative contract agreement between Chicago Public School and the Chicago Teachers Union. Plus: Discover ups CEO's pay as it looks to close Capital One deal, Lakeview property up for sale as senior housing to rentals conversion, SEC drops crypto trading case against Don Wilson’s firm and Northwestern details progress in combating antisemitism on campus.…

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04/01/25: Loop lunch scene slowly bounces back 24:44

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Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how lunch business is faring for downtown restaurants. Plus: Sterling Bay surrendering part of Lincoln Yards to lender, United's first Starlink-equipped plane will take flight in May, Downers Grove landlord inks new lease and fights to save part of complex from distress and a 'significant' donation will fund upgrade for Lurie Children's ER data science.…

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03/28/25: Chicago law firm pushes back against Trump 23:31

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Jenner & Block sued the Trump administration over an executive order that would hinder a key piece of its practice. Crain’s contributing reporter Steven Strahler discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Pritzker leads trade mission to Mexico, Rivian spins out startup focused on "micromobility" EVs, developers kick off work at Loop office-to-apartments conversion and Illinois EV sales surged, fueled by incentives.…

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03/27/25: 'Phantom' of the Gold Coast is sold 34:52

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news including a Gold Coast long-vacant 'phantom building' sold to condo developer and Chicago home price growth more than doubled the national rate in February. Plus: Jenner & Block latest law firm to be targeted by Trump; Boeing reportedly seeks to withdraw 737 Max guilty plea deal; Walgreens settles long-running kickback lawsuit for $5M; and United hikes airport lounge fees in bid to curb overcrowding.…

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03/26/25: Sizable funding round for Chicago biotech startup 17:02

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Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news from the local health scene, including innovations from a Northwestern wearable sensor tech spinout . Plus: Stellantis offers buyouts, retirement incentives to workers in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio; Evanston hedge fund Magnetar has a huge stake in one of Wall Street's most anticipated IPOs; a big downtown office tenant that isn't cutting back on space; and Crain’s newest list ranks Chicago's largest wealth management firms.…

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03/25/25: Downtown Chicago's discount-rack buyers 27:46

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Bargain-hunting investors could reshape the future of the heart of the city. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago transit "doomsday scenario" comes into focus as region faces up to $2.6 billion in economic losses, Fed’s Goolsbee sees transitory inflation from one-time tariffs, Trump Organization sued over alleged malfeasance at Chicago tower and Abbott gets green light for clinical trials of new heart treatment system.…

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03/21/25: Return to form for these local shopping strips 21:23

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Chicago's boutique retail corridors are thriving . Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss what’s fueling them. Plus: Developer pitches 26-story hotel near Obama Presidential Center, Illinois sues EPA and Citibank for release of $20 billion for clean energy projects, Centrust Bank parent acquired by SmartBiz in $31.5 million deal and insurers are fleeing California but a Chicago upstart is running toward the market.…

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03/20/25: An unheard-of home sale price in West Garfield Park 41:04

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including the NAR taking a hit in a new survey, a West Garfield Park builder’s vision for an ecosystem of improvement vision and more. Plus: Where consumers spent money as Chicago-area retail sales rose almost 5% last year, Blackstone facing $346 million foreclosure at River North office building, Gold Coast's distressed Ambassador Chicago hotel finds a rescuer and remote software firm Nerdio gets $1.2 billion valuation in $500 million equity round.…

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03/19/25: Charlie Trotter's is back 20:53

hace 5 weeks20:53

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Crain's restaurants and retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the return of one of Chicago's most famed restaurants and the latest sweet having a moment in the local food scene. Plus: NASCAR loses another major sponsor of its Chicago Street Race, Walgreens chair reportedly doubling down his stake in Sycamore deal, Salesforce Tower Chicago developers refinancing with massive loan and LaSalle Network names its next CEO.…

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03/18/25: The safest hospitals for patients around here 19:40

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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news from Chicago's health scene, including 13 hospitals around northern Illinois earning high marks in the latest list of patient safety rankings. Plus: Chan Zuckerberg, Portal, P33 add space at Fulton Labs; Cindy Pritzker, family matriarch who put her own stamp on the city, dies at 101; private security firm laying off 300 local workers; and Chicago wants city contractors to share in budget pain.…

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03/14/25: Illinois universities stay put on diversity efforts despite Trump 21:25

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At a recent Crain’s event, Illinois university leaders showed a united front as President Donald Trump's threats to crack down on higher education loom. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with Amy Guth. Plus: Sterling Bay moving Fulton Market HQ; in remarks to teachers union, Gov. Pritzker lashes out at Trump's education cuts; according to census data, the Chicago metro area and Cook County are growing again; plans for Lakeview hotel focused on LGBTQ+ community move forward.…

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03/13/25: New life for a Loop landmark? 24:46

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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the market, including the latest on two Mag Mile and Rush Street retail corridors, an investor pitch for office-to-residential conversion for the Pittsfield Building and more. Plus: Johnson's labor liaison to leave City Hall, first startups chosen for Northwestern-Techstars accelerator, "private IPO" could value Chicago's Hub International at $30B, McDonald's beefs up C-suite to speed innovation and an iconic Chicago hot dog spot is expanding with a California location.…

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03/12/25: Uber turns the tables on City Council 25:01

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Uber made a peace deal with a powerful union, threatening talks over a city rideshare ordinance. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: RFK Jr. gives food companies an ultimatum to remove artificial dyes, United Airlines moves to blunt the effects of Trump administration's DOGE initiative, Skokie hotel developer hit with $24 million foreclosure lawsuit, Chicago added as host city for Premier League's summer series and Michelle Obama starts podcast with her brother.…

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03/11/25: The path ahead for a privately owned Walgreens 21:00

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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses the Walgreen-Sycamore take-private deal and what it means for the Deerfield-based pharmacy giant. Plus: Cboe plans options product for traders wary of stocks concentration risk, United begins installing Elon Musk's Starlink Wi-Fi in its planes, Mondelez turns to new SEC guidance to quiet call for Russia transparency, and the return of Charlie Trotter's.…

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03/07/25: The most revealing item on the menu 25:03

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That martini isn't just there to entice — i t's a statement from the restaurant. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti discusses host Amy Guth. Plus: Mag Mile retail space up for sale; Gotion set to start production, ramp up hiring in Manteno; online payments company Stripe doubles Chicago footprint; and leases for nearly 800 Joann properties, 17 around Chicago, set for auction.…

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03/06/25: Michigan City's beach town plan progresses 45:58

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the local housing market, including how the next big piece of Michigan City’s pivot to resort town is underway and seven Chicago buildings in need of a rescue. Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson says sanctuary city law keeps Chicago safer in high-profile House testimony, the Justice Department files to join legal challenge to Illinois nonprofit diversity law, the Art Institute returns a stolen sculpture to Nepal, and Elgin-based Middleby is spinning off its food processing business.…

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03/05/25: The money behind March Madness 26:41

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Crain’s contributor Dan McGrath joins host Amy Guth to discuss the changing landscape of college ball, from the flood of NIL cash to the many roster moves it brings. Plus: As Trump tariffs move from threat to reality, some Chicago industries brace for the impact; private-equity firm closes in on acquisition of Walgreens; GSA moves to close some SEC regional offices, including Chicago's; and NASCAR returns to Chicago with reduced concert lineup and ticket prices.…

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03/04/25: The latest round of hospital layoffs 25:27

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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to talk about the latest news from around the industry, including Kindred Hospitals laying off 150 workers as it shutters two facilities here and an additional $220 million in medical debt relief for Illinois residents. Plus: Bally's Chicago IPO for women and minority investors hits a stumbling block; Europe poised to OK another use for AbbVie's Rinvoq as the drugmaker also enters obesity drug market with Danish company; Prime and Ascension close sale, establishing new major local hospital system; and lawmakers grill Chicago transit leaders as clock ticks toward funding cliff.…

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02/28/25: The fine dining paradox many restaurants want to dodge 33:32

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