Author: Adam Povlitz

Adam is a seasoned business writer and respected industry thought leader with over a decade of work published in top-tier outlets. A Forbes Business Council member and regular contributor to Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc., and ISSA Today, he shares expert insights on leadership, franchising, and business growth.

Every decade has its “shiny object.” In the late 90s, it was the .com suffix. In the 2010s, it was the “app for everything.” Today, you cannot enter a boardroom without hearing about the latest AI breakthrough. While technology is fascinating, history suggests we’re in a speculative boom reminiscent of the year 2000. Data tells us that while a few tech giants will change the world, the vast majority of startups will vanish within five years. They’re chasing the “new,” which is often synonymous with “temporary.” I prefer to look for the permanent. Welcome to the Quiet Economy. It isn’t…

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