{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Small Businesses Struggle \u2014 Hugo Nicolas","description":"Most small businesses don\u2019t fail because of bad ideas. They fail because they don\u2019t understand the system. In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I sit down with Hugo Nicolas from Washington State\u2019s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA) to break down what actually stops businesses from growing. Hugo went from a small village in Mexico to helping thousands of business owners navigate permits, licenses, and government processes. He\u2019s seen firsthand where people get stuck and it\u2019s not where most think.  We get into the real problems: confusing regulations, lack of awareness, and why too many founders ignore the \u201cunsexy\u201d parts of business until it\u2019s too late. If you\u2019re building a business or thinking about itT his episode will save you time, money, and frustration. This is a video podcast available on YouTube and podcast platforms.  What We Talked About \u2022 Why most small businesses fail (and it\u2019s not the idea) \u2022 The hidden cost of ignoring permits and regulations \u2022 Hugo\u2019s journey from undocumented immigrant to state leader \u2022 The biggest mistakes new business owners make \u2022 Why business structure matters more than you think \u2022 How to navigate government without wasting time \u2022 Free resources most entrepreneurs never use \u2022 The power of resilience and adapting fast Connect with Hugo Nicolas LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hugo-nicolas-17357052\/  Website: https:\/\/www.oria.wa.gov\/site\/alias__oria\/368\/Home.aspx Connect with Jason Cavness  LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jasoncavness  Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejasoncavnessexperience\/ TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@jasoncavness Podcast: https:\/\/www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com Military Creator Con I\u2019ll be speaking at Military Creator Con on how to leverage content to create opportunities. Sign up: https:\/\/bit.ly\/speaker_jason_cavness_social Power Note The difference between struggling and scaling is not effort. it\u2019s knowing how to navigate the system. ","author_name":"The Jason Cavness Experience","author_url":"https:\/\/thejasoncavnessexperience.com","html":"