Jeremy Aguero Explores Small Business Sentiment on NSB's 'Through the Door' Podcast
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank (NSB) has released the latest episode of its podcast series, “Through the Door: The Insider’s Perspective on Running a Business.” In “Episode Twenty: Weaponized Optimism,” host Megan Comfort sits down with Jeremy Aguero, Principal Analyst with Applied Analysis, for a wide-ranging conversation on Nevada’s economic outlook and the insights behind NSB’s 13th Annual Small Business Survey.
Drawing on survey results and decades of economic research, Aguero offers context beyond the charts, exploring how small business owners are navigating uncertainty while continuing to adapt, evolve, and grow. He discusses easing workforce pressures, rising confidence among business leaders, and the accelerating role of AI and efficiency tools. In the episode, Aguero introduces the idea of “weaponized optimism,” reframing resilience as a competitive advantage that separates fast-moving businesses from those that fall behind.
The 13th Annual Nevada State Bank Small Business Survey shows a five-year high in optimism among Nevada’s small business community, with 74.8 percent of respondents saying the state’s economy is headed in the right direction and 72.5 percent expressing confidence in the national economy, the strongest level reported since 2020. Conducted with Applied Analysis, the survey highlights easing workforce challenges, persistent cost pressures, and a sharp increase in the use of new technologies to improve productivity and performance.
“Through the Door” features inspiring interviews with entrepreneurs and business leaders from across Nevada. From startup stories and daily motivations to overcoming challenges and finding innovative solutions, these conversations are designed to spark new ideas and insights.
New episodes are released on the first Tuesday of every month and are available on nsbank.com/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts. To explore the data discussed in the episode, the 13th Annual Nevada State Bank Small Business Survey is available at nsbank.com/survey.
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