The Business Credit and Financing Show

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In The Business Credit and Financing Show we tackle all types or topics relating to how you can get business credit and financing to start and grow your business. We also discuss marketing and growth strategies with top influencers and industry experts, to help you start and grow a profitable business.

  1. 2d ago

    Dan Negroni: How to Lead Gen Z and Build a Stronger Workforce

    Dan Negroni has coached 30,000+ Gen Z employees directly, and teaches 200+ of them live every semester — so what he bring isn't theory, it's pattern recognition from the ground and the classroom. The research base behind the work spans 400,000+ participants. Business owners are hiring Gen Z every day and losing them just as fast — not because of pay or perks, but because of a coaching gap most leaders don't see. That gap shows up in retention, engagement, performance, and how their leaders are actually leading. Dan knows just how to make that concrete and actionable. During the show we discuss: Why Gen Z and older generations struggle to communicate How to close the generational communication gap How to build confidence through action Why fear prevents employees from taking initiative How to create a safer environment for employees to practice difficult conversations How to become a coach instead of just being a boss How to create a culture of accountability How technology and AI can support—not replace—human connection and development Resources: https://dannegroni.com/

  2. 3d ago

    Mark Dusseau: How to Use AI to Make Smarter Lending Decisions

    Mark Dusseau is the technical co-founder of StarterStack.ai, a profitable, bootstrapped enterprise AI company based in Atlanta. StarterStack builds the operating system for private capital, deploying on-premise AI agents that automate underwriting and monitor portfolio risk in real time for non-bank lenders scaling from $50M to $500M. Before StarterStack, Mark was a data scientist and product leader. He started his career at Ernst & Young and later worked alongside engineers at Two Sigma. Across startups and mid-market companies, the products he has built have driven over $500M in revenue and impacted more than four million users. Mark is a builder who focuses on operational throughput rather than theoretical AI. He actively invests his own capital into early-stage tech startups, backing founders who share his pragmatic, execution-first approach. During the show we discuss: Why AI is changing modern lending What happens after you submit a funding application How AI and human underwriters can work together How AI can improve lending speed How AI can help lenders evaluate more deals How lenders can use AI without giving up human judgment How AI can improve pricing flexibility How AI can create both efficiencies and new risks Resources: https://www.starterstack.ai/

  3. 4d ago

    Duane Youngblood: Make Your Business Fundable and Get Approved for the Capital You Need

    Duane Youngblood, known as The Success King, is the founder of Bizstart Group Inc. and creator of the CBL Wealth Blueprint. He spent 18 months studying consumer credit law to fix his own credit from scratch, then built a system that has helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs improve their credit, build fundable businesses, and access capital. With 37 years in credit and business funding, Duane teaches entrepreneurs exactly how to go from financial setbacks to building a business that can get funded. During the show we discuss: Why a good credit score doesn't tell the whole story How credit patterns can affect funding decisions How to manage utilization throughout the month How to build a stability fund How to separate personal and business finances How to build business credit alongside personal credit How to strengthen business credit history How to use the 3 S's to build a stronger business profile Resources: https://bizcapitalsolutions.com/

  4. Aug 28

    Rob Misheloff: How to Evaluate Equipment Financing Offers and Avoid Costly Funding Traps

    Rob is the Vice President and Founder of Smarter Finance USA, an equipment financing firm dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses secure the capital they need to purchase equipment and grow. With more than 20 years of experience in financial analysis, business valuation, and financial services, Rob founded the company to bring greater transparency and straightforward guidance to the equipment financing industry. Rob combines a strong financial background—with a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine, an MBA in Finance from Pepperdine University, and completion of CFA Level II—with practical, real-world lending expertise. He is also the host of The Smarter Business Finance Podcast and has been featured by industry publications and podcasts including Manufacturing.net, FreightWaves, Business.com, Overdrive, and The Lead Pedal Podcast, where he shares insights on equipment financing, trucking finance, and common funding mistakes made by business owners. Rob's perspective would be especially valuable for conversations around equipment financing, commercial lending, trucking finance, business growth strategies, and how entrepreneurs can avoid common financing pitfalls while accessing capital. During the show we discuss: Why equipment should generate enough cash flow to justify its cost How to evaluate the ROI of an equipment purchase How to determine whether renting or financing equipment makes more sense How to identify when equipment financing is likely to improve cash flow How to avoid overextending the business with debt How to spot predatory short-term financing How to recognize a potential deposit scam How to identify an FMV lease You can explore more about Rob here: Website: https://www.smarterfinanceusa.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-misheloff/

  5. Aug 27

    Tom Nagar: Is Your Business Structure Helping You Grow or Holding You Back?

    What if the way you've structured your business to save taxes or protect your assets today is actually making it harder to get funded, grow, or build wealth tomorrow?  As business owners we may find ourselves thinking about about entity structure, taxes, business credit, funding, and asset protection as separate decisions. The reality is that these pieces are deeply connected—and the decisions we make early on can either create opportunities for us later or limit them.  Today we're going to talk about how to build a business structure that not only protects what we're building, but also supports growth, improves our ability to access capital, and helps turn our business success into lasting wealth.  Joining us is Tom Nagar, founder of U.S. Corporate Solutions. With more than two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs structure, grow, and protect their businesses, Tom has guided business owners and investors across the country through the complexities of entity structure, business credit, tax strategy, and asset protection.  During the show we discuss: Why your business structure matters before you start generating revenue. How to choose the right entity structure for your goals. Why an LLC and an S-corp or C-corp are not separate entity types. How LLCs can be taxed in different ways. How to evaluate whether your current entity is structured correctly. Why your business goals should influence your tax election. How to think about asset protection and privacy when choosing a state. Why business structure should be reviewed as your circumstances change. Resources: https://uscorpsolutions.com/

  6. Aug 25

    Eric Olsen: Alternative Financing Strategies for Business Owners

    Eric is a business finance professional with Solutions Financial Services, where he helps business owners secure customized funding solutions to support growth, acquisitions, equipment purchases, and working capital needs. Through his work, Eric partners with entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries, helping them navigate the lending landscape and access the capital necessary to achieve their goals. With extensive experience in commercial finance and business lending,  Eric brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to helping companies overcome funding challenges. His expertise includes alternative lending, equipment financing, SBA financing, and structuring capital solutions that align with each client's unique business objectives. Eric's perspective would be especially valuable for conversations around business financing strategies, access to capital, alternative lending, and how entrepreneurs can better position themselves for funding in today's market. During the show we discuss: Why getting approved isn't the same as getting the right financing How to build a capital strategy around your business When an unsecured line of credit can make sense How to recognize problematic MCA financing Why stacking MCAs can become a financing trap How banks differ from private lenders Why the best time to establish financing relationships is when business is stable How rapid growth can affect bankability You can explore more about Eric here: Website: https://sfslenders.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sfslenders/

  7. Aug 24

    Donald Brown: How to Solve Cash Flow Problems and Find the Right Business Financing

    Donald Brown, Founder of Beacon Business Capital, is a strong fit for your guest lineup because his expertise spans nearly the full range of lender categories. Through Beacon Business Capital, he works across SBA loans, working capital, MCA, revenue-based lending, invoice factoring, equipment leasing, commercial real estate financing, bridge loans, startup funding, and franchise financing. This makes him especially valuable as a guest because he's not limited to one niche product—he understands and structures funding across multiple capital sources, which aligns directly with the broad lender ecosystem your show covers. His 25+ years in commercial finance also gives him credibility to speak on real-world funding strategies, deal structuring, and how business owners can successfully navigate different lending options. Overall, he would bring a well-rounded, practical perspective on alternative lending and business financing that fits perfectly with your audience of business lenders and capital-seeking entrepreneurs. During the show we discuss: Why getting approved isn't the same as getting the right financing How to build a capital strategy around your business When an unsecured line of credit can make sense How to recognize problematic MCA financing Why stacking MCAs can become a financing trap How banks differ from private lenders Why the best time to establish financing relationships is when business is stable How rapid growth can affect bankability Resources: https://www.beaconbusinesscapital.com/

  8. Aug 23

    Laura Ries: How to Make Your Business Stand Out in a Crowded Market

    Laura Ries is a globally recognized brand strategist, bestselling author, and leading authority on positioning. As the Chairwoman of RIES, the consulting firm she co-founded with her father, marketing pioneer Al Ries, she has spent over three decades helping companies define their brands, dominate their categories, and achieve long-term growth through strategic positioning. Laura is the co-author of several influential marketing classics, including The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding and The Fall of Advertising and the Rise of PR, and the author of Visual Hammer and The Strategic Enemy.  Her work has shaped how businesses approach branding by emphasizing focus, clarity, and differentiation in increasingly competitive markets. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Laura has worked with companies around the world, traveling to more than 60 countries to teach the principles of positioning and brand strategy. She is known for translating complex marketing concepts into practical strategies that help businesses stand out, scale effectively, and build brands that resonate deeply with their target audience. Laura is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and organizations sharpen their message, simplify their strategy, and create brands that not only attract customers—but also drive sustainable growth and long-term market leadership. During the show we discuss: Why being different beats being better How to identify the category you want to own How to create a new category How to narrow your positioning How to identify your strategic enemy How to use contrast to make your brand memorable How to avoid weakening your brand through line extensions How to use a founder as the brand's spokesperson Resources: https://www.ries.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraries/

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