There are a lot of companies right now that are seeing poor year-over-year performance in their traffic and sales data. On top of that, there is international conflict in Ukraine and signs of an impending economic downturn.

Some industries are being hit harder than others, but there are plenty of brands that are feeling anxious – and rightfully so!

In this episode, Ryan and Jon talk about the current macroeconomic trends and how they are influencing the behaviors of both consumers and brands alike. There is a lot of reason to be pessimistic, but Ryan still has optimism about the rest of 2022, and he's here to explain his position.

Listen to the full episode if you want to learn:

What impact stimulus checks, inflation, and international conflict are having on brands
Why poor year-over-year performance isn't the end of the world
What has Ryan feeling optimistic about the back half of 2022
What you should be doing today to set yourself up for success

If you have questions, ideas, or feedback to share, connect with us on LinkedIn. We're Jon MacDonald and Ryan Garrow .

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