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The KeyHire Small Business Podcast brings you a critical conversation with economist Dr. Bill Conerly that every entrepreneur needs to hear. As Principal Consultant of Conerly Consulting and senior contributor to Forbes, Bill identified a shocking demographic reality 20 years ago that's now reshaping how we think about talent strategy and small business management. Bill defines the core problem facing today's business owners: "The current decade from 2020 to 2030 has the lowest growth of the working age population since the Civil War." This isn't just a temporary market fluctuation—it's a fundamental shift that's transforming hiring strategies across America. While many business leaders think the tight labor market will ease up, Bill reveals why scaling a small business will only get more challenging in the years ahead. Host Corey Harlock, CEO of KeyHire Solutions and experienced business consultant, dives deep with Bill to uncover why traditional management a