In today’s climate, this truth rings louder than ever.

Every purchase we make tells a story — about what we believe, who we support, and the future we want to build. And in a time when corporations are making headlines for pushing agendas that clash with traditional American values, more and more people are waking up to the power of value-based spending.

It’s no longer just about what you buy — it’s about who you buy from and why. If you care about God, family, country, freedom, and the future of our great nation, then this message is for you.

The Case for Supporting Small Businesses in America

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, 99.9% of all U.S. businesses are considered small — and they employ nearly half of America’s workforce.

But their value goes far beyond numbers.

When you support a local business, your money stays in your community. It helps a neighbor put food on the table, a local kid get a part-time job, and a town retain its unique identity. These businesses sponsor your child’s little league team, contribute to local causes, and keep main street alive.

Small businesses reflect the spirit of America: hard work, independence, grit, and innovation.

Why Veteran-Owned Businesses Deserve Your Support

Veteran-owned businesses aren’t just businesses — they’re led by men and women who’ve already sacrificed for our country.

When service members transition to civilian life, starting a business is a powerful way to continue serving. They bring with them military values like discipline, accountability, perseverance, and leadership — values that shape how they run their operations and serve their customers.

By supporting veteran-owned businesses, you’re not just helping a fellow American thrive after their service — you’re standing behind someone who has already stood on the front lines for your freedom.

That’s more than business. That’s brotherhood.

Choosing American-Made: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Let’s be honest: for too long, we’ve let convenience and low prices blind us to the bigger picture. Buying foreign-made goods might save you a few dollars up front — but what’s the long-term cost?

Every time we choose American-made, we’re investing in:

• Our economy: Strengthening industries here at home.
• Our security: Reducing reliance on countries that don’t share our values.
• Our standards: Ensuring quality, safety, and fair labor practices.
• Our future: Creating jobs, driving innovation, and inspiring pride in craftsmanship.

When you see that “Made in the USA” label, you’re not just buying a product — you’re buying into the legacy of American excellence.

Aligning Your Spending with Your Values

Many of today’s mega-corporations use their massive profits to fund political causes, lobby against your rights, or promote ideologies that attack faith, family, and freedom.

Ask yourself:

• Does this company support the Second Amendment?
• Do they uphold traditional values or actively undermine them?
• Are they committed to freedom or pushing censorship and division?

If the answer makes you uncomfortable, it’s time to take your business elsewhere.

Voting with your wallet is one of the most powerful actions you can take in today’s divided economy. Let your spending be a statement of conviction, not just convenience.

How to Prioritize Small, Local, Veteran-Owned, and American-Made

You don’t have to change everything overnight — but every step matters.

Here’s how you can begin:

1. Be Intentional
   Start looking at where your money goes. Make a list of recurring purchases (coffee, household goods, clothes, services) and find alternatives that align with your values.
2. Use Directories and Resources

• VeteranOwnedBusiness.com
• MadeInAmerica.com

1. Shop Small Whenever Possible
   Skip the big box stores when you can. That $10 item from a small business means everything to them — and they’ll treat you like it does.
2. Redirect Your Monthly Spending
   Try moving even 10–20% of your purchases to companies that are small, local, veteran-owned, or American-made. The impact is massive.
3. Tell Others
   Leave reviews. Share their websites. Post on social media. Referrals from real people are the best marketing a small business can get.

The Bigger Picture: What’s at Stake if We Don’t

If we keep funneling our dollars to corporations that outsource jobs, push anti-American agendas, and silence voices of faith and freedom, we risk losing more than we realize.

We lose:

• The heartbeat of our communities
• Our independence and self-reliance
• Our cultural values and identity
• The American Dream

But we don’t have to go down that road. We can take back control — one purchase, one partnership, and one decision at a time.

Call to Action: Be Intentional, Be Patriotic, Be EPIC

This isn’t about cancel culture. This is about conscious culture.

It’s about choosing businesses that believe what you believe — that God, family, and country still matter.

At EPIC Merchant Systems, we proudly stand with small businesses, veteran entrepreneurs, and American-made brands. We’re on a mission to help you stop giving your money to companies that hate you — and start investing in a future we can all be proud of.

Be bold. Be loyal. Be intentional.
Let your money speak loudly — and let it speak American.

Thank You

First and foremost, I want to thank God for His blessings and grace in my life.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for standing up for what’s right. America is still worth fighting for — and every small choice you make helps keep her strong.

Let’s build a future that reflects our values.

#GodFamilyCountry