06/23/2026
Have you heard this: “We’re not adding much headcount this year.”
According to The Q2 2026 CEO Confidence survey, only about one‑quarter to one‑third of CEOs plan to increase headcount in the next year; most expect to hold staffing flat or reduce it. That is the definition of a “low‑hire, low‑fire” job market: fewer openings, slower internal moves, and tighter promotion cycles even without a sharp downturn.
If your career feels stuck, it may not be you. It may be the market.
One way to get ahead of the next wave of change is to explore business ownership now, while you still have time, income, and options. Instead of waiting for the org chart to open up, you design your own path.
If you are curious what that could look like for you, I can share options and education—not pressure—to help you explore a more secure, self‑directed future.
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