Join host Bryan Eisenberg as he sits down with two special guests from the Small Business Administration: Lisa Shimcat, who oversees operations for all 68 SBA district offices nationwide, and Chip Bishop, Chief Counsel for Advocacy focusing on federal deregulation for small businesses.In this eye-opening conversation, discover the full scope of SBA resources beyond just loans, including manufacturing support, export assistance, and the fight against regulatory burdens that cost small businesses billions. Lisa shares insights from touring 22 states and connecting with hundreds of businesses, while Chip reveals how his office just rolled back $47 billion in regulatory costs with a single rule change.Key topics covered:• SBA's comprehensive loan programs including 7A, 504, and working capital pilot programs• How the Office of Advocacy represents 36 million small businesses in federal regulatory processes• Real examples of regulatory relief, including the beneficial ownership rule that saved businesses $8,000 each• Why Round Rock and Williamson County's collaborative approach creates business success• The role of AI in manufacturing, regulation analysis, and small business growth• Cross-agency partnerships breaking down government silos to better serve entrepreneurs• The new Red Tape Hotline (redtapesba.gov) for reporting regulatory pain points• Manufacturing trends, onshoring opportunities, and workforce development needs• How 99% of manufacturers are actually small businesses driving innovation for large corporationsDiscover why two-thirds of new jobs start in small businesses and how the SBA's 68 district offices nationwide are working to ensure America's 36 million small businesses have the support they need to succeed.Rock Solid is brought to you by host Bryan Eisenberg, a New York Times bestselling author, digital pioneer and co-owner of A Place At Home - North Austin, a Round Rock based home care agency.Bill Combes, owner of a local Round Rock digital marketing agency, No Time for Social.Brent Pierce, owner of Round Rock Studio, empowering local businesses to share their stories with his two podcast sets and state of the art photo studio.
