Millennials have officially overtaken baby boomers as the largest generation in the U.S. at 22% of the population. In this episode, Kim Clark and Alan Beaulieu break down what this generational shift means for the economy, why the U.S. has a major advantage over China, Germany, Japan, and Russia (all in population decline), and why the next generation of leaders gives them real optimism about the future. Plus: the top 10 cities where millennials are finding the best opportunities.

Key topics:

• Millennials at 22% vs. boomers at 19%
• Millennials + Gen Z combined = 43% of the population
• U.S. population growth vs. global competitors in decline
• Top 10 millennial-friendly cities (Austin, Phoenix, Raleigh, Charlotte, Boise, Jacksonville, Nashville, Denver, Sacramento)
• The rising work ethic in younger generations

The Growth Playbook is hosted by Kim Clark and economist Alan Beaulieu.

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April's CPI came in at 3.8%. The highest since May 2023. But it's not just a gasoline story. In this episode, Kim and Alan break down the layers beneath the headline: real wages that haven't kept pace since COVID, lower-income families running out of cash before month's end, consumer sentiment at its lowest since 1952, and why the incoming Fed chair likely can't cut rates. They explore the K economy — where the top half thrives while the bottom half falls further behind — and what business leaders can do right now: lead with ROI, lock in fixed costs before rates climb higher, and find creative compensation solutions that don't sink the ship.

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AI is transforming business faster than most organizations are prepared for, but the real challenge may not be the technology itself.

It may be trust.

In this episode of the Growth Playbook, Kim Clark and Alan Beaulieu explore the growing backlash against AI adoption in the workplace and what leaders are missing as they rush to implement new tools and automation strategies.

The conversation covers:
• Why some employees are actively resisting AI initiatives
• The leadership mistakes creating fear and distrust
• How poorly communicated AI rollouts damage productivity
• The hidden cultural and economic risks businesses aren’t discussing
• Why trust, transparency, and integrity matter more than ever

This is not an anti-AI conversation. It’s a leadership conversation.

As AI adoption accelerates, the companies that succeed won’t just be the most technologically advanced. They’ll be the ones that lead people through change effectively.

If you’re implementing AI inside your business, this episode is essential listening.