About this episode

The episode discusses the state of businesses in 2026, focusing on resilience, AI's impact, and the importance of foundational knowledge.

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support The WP Minute’s June 2026 member meetup asked a simple question: What’s the state of your business in 2026? Eric Karkovack and Kurt von Ahnen led a discussion of what’s working , what’s not , and what’s changed this year. We dig into AI’s impact on the market, the importance of resilience , and why foundational knowledge is still valuable. It’s timely advice for freelancers, agencies, and product makers who want to stay ahead of the game. Takeaways: The economy has seen ups and downs, affecting business operations. Resilience and consistent effort can lead to eventual success. AI is changing the landscape, but human expertise remains crucial. Building relationships and reputation is key to business growth. Freelancers should focus on their core competencies to thrive. AI can be a distraction from essential business practices. Foundational knowledge in web development is still important. Clients often prefer expert solutions over DIY approaches. Marketing strategies must adapt to changing…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Medeiros

Guests: Eric Karkovack, Kurt von Ahnen

Topics covered

• business state
• AI impact
• resilience
• freelancing
• marketing strategies
• foundational knowledge

Keywords

• business
• AI
• freelancers
• marketing
• resilience
• foundational knowledge
• economy
• expert solutions

Sponsors

Pressable

More episodes of The WP Minute+

• Using WordPress Playground for Serious Business · July 20, 2026 · 25 min
• How To Teach WordPress Like a Pro · July 6, 2026 · 41 min
• Hosting Providers Have Become Strategic Partners · June 29, 2026 · 52 min
• From Plugin Security to Better AI Workflows with Zack Katz · June 22, 2026 · 32 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The WP Minute+ podcast page.