The Truth About Starting a Business After Being Laid Off
05/20/25 • 26 min
Trader Stu explores the challenges of post-layoff entrepreneurship and shares exciting news about being featured in an upcoming apocalyptic survival video game called "Get Prepped."
• Being featured as a trader character in "Get Prepped," an apocalyptic survival video game releasing this winter
• Average gamer today is in their 30s with disposable income - not just teenagers
• The Michigan Renaissance Festival sponsorship and themed weekend events
• Post-layoff entrepreneurship challenges and unrealistic expectations
• Most new business owners after layoffs rely on unemployment benefits for startup capital
• Without proper advertising and marketing budget, new businesses struggle to survive
• The three biggest challenges for post-layoff entrepreneurs: cash flow, marketing, and time management
• Approximately 45% of small busines
“Whistles In The West” was written, recorded, and produced by Durracell, exclusively for use with Trader Stu’s platform, always rocking the cowboy hat. The track is protected under U.S. Copyright rights to use have been granted specifically to Trader Stu for content and promotional use related to his brand and media presence.
contact:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.durracell.com
The Michigan Renaissance Festival
Experience the Michigan Renaissance Festival, where history and fantasy collide!
The thoughts and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official policy or position of Metro Trading Association. Although the host is an employee of Metro Trading, this podcast is intended to educate entrepreneurs on the benefits of professional trading, regardless of their location. Additionally, the host reviews various pieces of camping gear due to the association of trade, barter, and prepping.
Metro Trading AssociationMTA helps businesses improve cash flow, reduce inventory, and increase profits through bartering.
The Michigan Renaissance Festival
Experience the Michigan Renaissance Festival, where history and fantasy collide!
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For busy professionals who want to network without sacrificing family time.
First Hill Marketing
Elevating brands with innovative digital marketing strategies and solutions.
Good Neighbor Podcast
Bringing Together Local Businesses & Neighbors of Rochester & Shelby, MI/Greater Detroit Area
Press X 2 Play Games
Survive the apocalypse in "Get Prepped" by Press X2 Play—play now at pressx2play.games!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Thanks for listening to The Trading Post Podcast!
Find all our important links—including our LinkedIn, MetroTrading.com, and Michigan Renaissance Festival info—at:
https://linktr.ee/traderstu
Questions or guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
© 2025 The Trading Post Podcast. All rights reserved.
Trader Stu explores the challenges of post-layoff entrepreneurship and shares exciting news about being featured in an upcoming apocalyptic survival video game called "Get Prepped."
• Being featured as a trader character in "Get Prepped," an apocalyptic survival video game releasing this winter
• Average gamer today is in their 30s with disposable income - not just teenagers
• The Michigan Renaissance Festival sponsorship and themed weekend events
• Post-layoff entrepreneurship challenges and unrealistic expectations
• Most new business owners after layoffs rely on unemployment benefits for startup capital
• Without proper advertising and marketing budget, new businesses struggle to survive
• The three biggest challenges for post-layoff entrepreneurs: cash flow, marketing, and time management
• Approximately 45% of small busines
“Whistles In The West” was written, recorded, and produced by Durracell, exclusively for use with Trader Stu’s platform, always rocking the cowboy hat. The track is protected under U.S. Copyright rights to use have been granted specifically to Trader Stu for content and promotional use related to his brand and media presence.
contact:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.durracell.com
The Michigan Renaissance Festival
Experience the Michigan Renaissance Festival, where history and fantasy collide!
The thoughts and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official policy or position of Metro Trading Association. Although the host is an employee of Metro Trading, this podcast is intended to educate entrepreneurs on the benefits of professional trading, regardless of their location. Additionally, the host reviews various pieces of camping gear due to the association of trade, barter, and prepping.
Metro Trading AssociationMTA helps businesses improve cash flow, reduce inventory, and increase profits through bartering.
The Michigan Renaissance Festival
Experience the Michigan Renaissance Festival, where history and fantasy collide!
Networking With Kids!
For busy professionals who want to network without sacrificing family time.
First Hill Marketing
Elevating brands with innovative digital marketing strategies and solutions.
Good Neighbor Podcast
Bringing Together Local Businesses & Neighbors of Rochester & Shelby, MI/Greater Detroit Area
Press X 2 Play Games
Survive the apocalypse in "Get Prepped" by Press X2 Play—play now at pressx2play.games!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Thanks for listening to The Trading Post Podcast!
Find all our important links—including our LinkedIn, MetroTrading.com, and Michigan Renaissance Festival info—at:
https://linktr.ee/traderstu
Questions or guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
© 2025 The Trading Post Podcast. All rights reserved.
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“Whistles In The West” was written, recorded, and produced by Durracell, exclusively for use with Trader Stu’s platform, always rocking the cowboy hat. The track is protected under U.S. Copyright rights to use have been granted specifically to Trader Stu for content and promotional use related to his brand and media presence.
contact:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.durracell.com
The Michigan Renaissance Festival
Experience the Michigan Renaissance Festival, where history and fantasy collide!
The thoughts and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official policy or position of Metro Trading Association. Although the host is an employee of Metro Trading, this podcast is intended to educate entrepreneurs on the benefits of professional trading, regardless of their location. Additionally, the host reviews various pieces of camping gear due to the association of trade, barter, and prepping.
Thanks for listening to The Trading Post Podcast!
Find all our important links—including our LinkedIn, MetroTrading.com, and Michigan Renaissance Festival info—at:
https://linktr.ee/traderstu
Questions or guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
© 2025 The Trading Post Podcast. All rights reserved.
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“Whistles In The West” was written, recorded, and produced by Durracell, exclusively for use with Trader Stu’s platform, always rocking the cowboy hat. The track is protected under U.S. Copyright rights to use have been granted specifically to Trader Stu for content and promotional use related to his brand and media presence.
contact:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.durracell.com
The Michigan Renaissance Festival
Experience the Michigan Renaissance Festival, where history and fantasy collide!
The thoughts and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official policy or position of Metro Trading Association. Although the host is an employee of Metro Trading, this podcast is intended to educate entrepreneurs on the benefits of professional trading, regardless of their location. Additionally, the host reviews various pieces of camping gear due to the association of trade, barter, and prepping.
Metro Trading AssociationMTA helps businesses improve cash flow, reduce inventory, and increase profits through bartering.
Networking With Kids!
For busy professionals who want to network without sacrificing family time.
The Michigan Renaissance Festival
Experience the Michigan Renaissance Festival, where history and fantasy collide!
First Hill Marketing
Elevating brands with innovative digital marketing strategies and solutions.
Good Neighbor Podcast
Bringing Together Local Businesses & Neighbors of Rochester & Shelby, MI/Greater Detroit Area
Press X 2 Play Games
Survive the apocalypse in "Get Prepped" by Press X2 Play—play now at pressx2play.games!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Thanks for listening to The Trading Post Podcast!
Find all our important links—including our LinkedIn, MetroTrading.com, and Michigan Renaissance Festival info—at:
https://linktr.ee/traderstu
Questions or guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
© 2025 The Trading Post Podcast. All rights reserved.
The Trading Post - The Truth About Starting a Business After Being Laid Off
Transcript
Hello everyone and welcome back to the Trading Post . I am Trader Stu and this episode is sponsored by the Michigan Renaissance Festival and Metro Trading Association . And of course I don't know if I told you guys this yet or not , but I got to give a shout out because I'm going to be in a video game with Press X to Play Games X to play games Sarita is making and her team
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