Global Trade, Tariffs & The Real Cost of Everyday Products with Meg Gluth

In this episode of The End in Mind, I’m joined by powerhouse CEO and industry trailblazer, Meg Gluth. As the owner of Catalynt Solutions, Inc.—one of the largest certified women-owned chemical distributors in North America—Meg offers a rare inside look at the hidden economy behind the products we use every day.

We unpack the realities of international trade, tariffs, and supply chain challenges that affect everything from your gallon of paint to infant formula. Meg shares how global weather events, policy shifts, and economic uncertainty ripple through the manufacturing world—and ultimately shape what we pay as consumers.

Whether you’re an investor, business owner, or just curious about how things really get made, this episode will change the way you see global markets, pricing, and how to adapt in unpredictable times.

Listen to hear:
- Why tariff policy impacts everything from cost of goods to inflation
- What it takes to keep supply chains resilient (especially for U.S.-made products)
- How global uncertainty is shaping business decisions across industries
- Meg’s outlook on diversification, economic resilience, and smart investing

About Meg Gluth:
Meg is the CEO of Catalynt Solutions, Inc. and the first female Chair of the Board for the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD). Under her leadership, Catalynt was named to the 2023 Middle Market Fast 50 and Meg earned the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023. Her forward-thinking leadership is driving transformation across an often-overlooked industry.

Where to find Meg:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-gluth/
- Website: https://www.megangluth.com/

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