Bruce Bolt’s Growth Story and Small-Business Planning

I cover holiday shopping trends and practical ways small businesses can prepare their product information and offers for shoppers. Founder and CEO Bear Mayer also discusses building Bruce Bolt from a teenage idea into a multi-sport glove company, followed by an overview of retirement-plan options for small businesses and self-employed people.

■ Small-business topics
- Holiday shopping, AI-assisted product discovery, and preparing listings, shipping details, and gift bundles
- Bear Mayer’s product development, customer feedback, athlete relationships, partnerships, and expansion into softball and other sports
- SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, and Solo 401(k) basics, plus questions to consider when choosing a plan

The discussion offers small-business owners and aspiring founders examples of product development, growth, and partnership-building, along with an introductory look at retirement plans. Viewers can review their customer-facing information and consult a tax or financial professional about which retirement options may fit their circumstances; the segment does not provide individualized financial advice.