Wintrust Business Lunch 5/30/25: Economic growth, vacation rental tips, small business job creation

Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about the decent economic data released this week, how tariffs have been impacting the market, what we know about any trade deals, the likelihood of seeing a recession, how he’s seeing economic growth, what he’s telling his clients right now, the importance of having a diversified portfolio.

Segment 2: Alex Gailey, Analyst, Bankrate, joins John Williams to talk about a new study that shows the top vacation spots where short-term rental prices jump the most in the high season. Alex also offers some tips on how you can save money when you are planning a vacation this year

Segment 3: Elliot Richardson, Co-founder and President, Small Business Advocacy Council, joins John Williams to talk about the bills they are most interested in that will impact small businesses during this legislative session in Springfield.