Episode 2 of the Frederick Ward Podcast. In this episode of Investor Agent with Frederick Ward, I break down some of the most common questions new and aspiring entrepreneurs have about starting and growing a business. We talk about LLC setup, EINs, business plans, personal credit, business credit, funding preparation, marketing, social media, websites, funnels, Google Business Profile, CRM systems, automation, and more. If you’re thinking about starting a business or you already have one and want to strengthen your foundation, this episode is for you. I’m hosting a FREE Business Startup Webinar: How to Start Your Business From the Ground Up. Wednesday, September 9, 20268:00 PM–9:00 PM EasternLive Online Webinar We’ll cover LLCs, EINs, business planning, credit, funding preparation, marketing, sales, lead generation, social media, websites, funnels, Google Business Profile, AI, automation, and business systems. Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-startup-webinar-how-to-start-your-business-from-the-ground-up-tickets-1999462736870 Own a business, invest in real estate, or have an entrepreneurial story or expertise to share? Schedule your podcast interview:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/investor-agent-with-frederick Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investor-agent-with-frederick-ward/id1513282859 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7xUBlf1Y4B4eW55G8SqMsF iHeartRadio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-investor-agent-with-freder-342711998 Amazon Music:https://www.amazon.com/Investor-Agent-with-Frederick-Ward/dp/B0HH7XZSFD/ YouTube Music:https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMwE3EE_mUKs Website:https://FrederickYourMentor.com YouTube:https://youtube.com/@frederickwardrealestate Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederickyourmentor Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/rentalinvesting LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederickyourmentor/ • LLC setup• EINs• Business planning• Personal vs. business credit• Credit utilization and payment history• Building business credit• Funding preparation• Marketing vs. sales• Social media and lead generation• ManyChat and CRM systems• Websites and funnels• Google Business Profile• Automation and follow-up• Common startup mistakes This podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, accounting, credit, investment, lending, or financial advice. Results vary. Nothing discussed guarantees income, funding, credit approval, business success, or any specific financial outcome. Consider consulting qualified professionals for advice related to your individual situation. © 2026 Frederick Ward / Frederick Your Mentor. All Rights Reserved.