Part 1: The Economic Backdrop (Alan Beaulieu & Kim Clark)Watch on YouTubeAlan, Kim, and I unpack why political pressure on the Federal Reserve isn’t a headline issue — it’s a business planning issue. When monetary policy becomes reactive rather than methodical, uncertainty creeps into borrowing, hiring, investing, and ultimately into whether owners freeze or move forward.This part of the conversation is about why stability matters more than perfection. Even in a flawed system, predictable rules allow owners to plan, adapt, and stay solvent. The real danger isn’t inflation alone — it’s volatility, whiplash, and decision paralysis driven by short-term political incentives.Part 2: What It Means for Valuations & Deals (Kyle McCulloch)Kyle walks through bizval’s Q1 2026 M&A Report and what’s actually happening in the market — how valuations are being set, how deals are being financed, and why many owners misunderstand both. We talk about why multiples are a blunt instrument, why discoun...