Happy New Year and welcome to a brand-new episode of Scrushy on Business!

Richard Scrushy to kicks off 2026 with a practical conversation about how entrepreneurs should think at the start of a new year—what to review, what to fix, and how to build a plan you can actually execute.

Richard shares a real example from a listener who's preparing to take a company public, and why staying a "pure play" matters when you're pitching investors.

They break down why over-diversifying can kill momentum, how smart founders think about growth rates and valuations, and when it's time to consider an exit strategy—before growth slows and markets react.

The discussion also dives into the AI investment boom, where the money is flowing, and what that means for everyday business owners who aren't building an AI startup. Richard explains why investors still fund "regular" businesses—HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, retail, and more—when the model is proven and the path to scale is clear.

Finally, Richard answers listener questions about the hardest decisions entrepreneurs face: When should you quit your full-time job to go all-in?

How do you fund growth without putting your family at risk? How do you handle fear of failure when starting from scratch?

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