26 Predictions of 2026: The New Rules of Business, Attention, and Trust

It’s the first episode of 2026—and we’re starting with the shifts that will decide who wins this year. I curated 26 Predictions of 2026 by synthesizing patterns from top research and media sources and the thought leaders I follow across marketing, AI, retail, and entrepreneurship.

We’ll break it down section by section—Amazon and marketplaces, TikTok and creators, AI content and authenticity, agent-first discovery, and data/privacy—then translate each section into practical moves you can make right now.

If you’re building a business while trying to protect your time, your family, and your sanity… this episode is your strategic reset.

In this episode:

• • Why trust is the real growth lever in 2026

  • What “agent-first” discovery means for your website and offers

  • How creators and community are replacing traditional ads

  • The authenticity advantage in the AI slop era

  • The one decision that reduces reliance on any single platform