Best Sba Funding Podcasts (2025)

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What Nobody Tells You About SBA Franchise Funding 6:02

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3h ago6:02

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Can you really buy a franchise using an SBA loan? The answer is YES—and in this video, Beau Eckstein, SBA loan expert and franchise consultant, breaks down exactly how to do it. Whether you're new to franchising or already exploring options, Beau walks you through how SBA financing works, what types of franchises qualify, timelines, and the rookie …

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How Home Service Entrepreneurs Use SBA Loans Equipment Financing to Win Big 5:58

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🚀 Looking to launch or scale your franchise or small business? In this video, we dive deep into how to combine SBA 7(a) loans with equipment financing for maximum growth. Whether you’re starting a home service franchise or expanding your current operations, strategic financing can help you move faster, smarter, and with less personal risk.…

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Adrian Meli – Active Equity Excellence at Eagle (EP.459) 56:01

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Adrian Meli is the co-CIO of Eagle Capital Management, a 36-year-old firm that manages $34 billion using a style-agnostic, long-only strategy. Adrian joined Eagle in 2008 from the hedge fund world and has helped build a team almost entirely comprised of analysts with similar DNA. Our conversation covers Adrian’s early passion for finding value, pat…

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Top 5 Cash-Flow Businesses Real Estate Investors Are Buying Now And Why You Should Too 5:48

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Are you a real estate investor seeking to diversify your income streams and build long-term wealth? In this insightful video, Beau Eckstein—SBA loan expert, franchise consultant, and business ownership coach—reveals the top businesses that real estate investors are acquiring to enhance cash flow and create lasting legacies. Discover how integrating…

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Own the Upside How to Escape the 95 With SBA Loans Strategic Business Models 11:50

5d ago11:50

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Economic uncertainty. Boomer business transitions. Unmatched SBA financing. In this video, Beau Eckstein breaks down why NOW is the moment to bet on yourself and own the upside. Learn how to design a transition plan, pick the right business using Kolbe & Zorakle assessments, and leverage SBA 7A loans for massive upside with minimal out-of-pocket ca…

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Must-Know Changes to SBA Underwriting for 2025 5:59

1h ago5:59

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The newest SBA SOP 50 10 8 update is here—and it’s a game‑changer. Beau Eckstein unpacks every major underwriting change, from mandatory limited personal guarantees on partial buyouts to higher SbSS credit‑score cutoffs and the long‑awaited return of the 10 % cash‑injection rule for startups. If you’re planning an SBA 7(a) or 504 loan—or in the mid…

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From Ghosted to Onboarded: Cracking the 2025 Job Market - Terace Johnson joins the show 26:08

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Staffing for your company as an employer and finding a job as an employee have changed quite about in the last several years. You're competing with people, bots, AI, and so many other things that you don't even know about - yet. Terace Johnson was kind enough to join the show this week and lend her expertise to our audience. Terace with the founder…

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Building a $40M Global Brand as a Digital Nomad, with Dan Demsky 46:02

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What does it look like to build a seven-figure business by accident and then use those lessons to build a $40 million company on purpose? Meet Dan Demsky, CEO of Unbound Merino. After building a successful service agency that left him feeling like a prisoner, Dan started over with a new vision - to create a profitable, scalable business that truly …

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New SBA Rules Could Derail Your Acquisition 8:32

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Massive changes to SBA SOP 50 10 8 could derail your deal if you're not ready. In this episode, Beau Eckstein breaks down the critical updates to SBA acquisition financing, including the elimination of partial seller standby notes, mandatory personal guarantees for sellers, and stricter equity injection rules. Whether you're currently mid-deal or j…

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Ted on Alt Goes Mainstream (EP.458) 54:08

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Once in a while, I take a turn on the other side of the microphone and share it on our feed when I’ve said something different from what I have in the past. I recently appeared on Michael Sidgmore’s Alt Goes Mainstream podcast, which focuses on the intersection of private markets and wealth management. Michael was the first guest on our Private Wea…

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Fixing the Family and the Business—Before You Sell, Scale, or Step Out 25:15

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For many family businesses, the biggest obstacle to a successful exit is not the market; it’s family dynamics. In this episode of Transaction Talk, we welcome Jeremy Stevenson to discuss how he helps owners “fix the family and the business” during the transition process. Jeremy is an entrepreneur, consultant, and adviser who has helped over 150 fam…

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Independent vs Franchise Which Makes More Money 8:54

4d ago8:54

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In this episode, Beau Eckstein breaks down the pros and cons of buying a franchise vs. an independent business. From real data on resale values to SBA financing strategies, you'll learn exactly what to consider before investing in your next venture. 💼 Whether you're looking for cash flow on day one or a proven business model with brand support, thi…

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The #1 Due Diligence Mistake When Buying a Franchise (Most People Miss This!) 5:29

7d ago5:29

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Thinking about buying a franchise? Before you sign the FDD or wire that deposit, there’s ONE powerful due diligence move that most buyers totally miss — and it can make or break your investment. In this episode, Beau breaks down the critical validation process and why talking to franchisees with similar backgrounds is the game-changer you're not he…

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Lessons Learned on Our First Deal in 2025 20:10

7d ago20:10

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Today we are talking about a deal we recently raised for, mostly so you can understand some of the things that happen behind the scenes and why we decided to have this be our first syndication for 2025. Read this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/2km2c2k9 Why did it pass our test besides the fact that these partners have a great track record and ha…

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3 Eyes of the Business Owner - The Perspectives Needed to Run and Grow your Business 16:50

13d ago16:50

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In our season opener, I am pleased to bring back Scott Coble to dive a little deeper into more detailed topics that he works with and coaches his clients on each and every day to help make them more successful in their businesses and chosen professions. Scott joins the show to discuss the powerful framework often referred to as the “Three Eyes of t…

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The Coffee-as-a-Subscription Franchise Model Explained Recurring Revenue Machine 5:46

7d ago5:46

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In this episode, I break down a low-cost, home-based franchise model that’s shaking up the coffee industry. Imagine a B2B coffee-as-a-service model with 95% recurring revenue, no storefront, and semi-absentee potential—this is what modern entrepreneurship looks like. ✅ Why this franchise could be your perfect gateway business: -No brick-and-mortar …

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CIO Greatest Hits: Sovereign Wealth Funds – Raphael Arndt (Australia Future Fund) 1:25:49

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This week’s final Summer Series is a mega two-fer, Raphael Arndt from Australia Future Fund and Geoffrey Rubin from CPPIB. We packaged these two leading sovereign wealth funds together to compare their application of the Total Portfolio Approach – with Australia focused on partnerships with external managers and CPPIB on a hybrid of internal and ex…

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CIO Greatest Hits: Sovereign Wealth Funds – Geoffrey Rubin (CPPIB) 1:10:20

15d ago1:10:20

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This week’s final Summer Series is a mega two-fer, Raphael Arndt from Australia Future Fund and Geoffrey Rubin from CPPIB. We packaged these two leading sovereign wealth funds together to compare their application of the Total Portfolio Approach – with Australia focused on partnerships with external managers and CPPIB on a hybrid of internal and ex…

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10M SBA Loans For Manufacturers-Huge News You Need To Know 4:28

16d ago4:28

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In this breaking update, Beau Eckstein dives into the proposed Made in America Manufacturing Financing Act, which could double SBA loan limits to $10 million for small manufacturers. This game-changing bill—backed by Senator Joni Ernst and Congressman Roger Williams—aims to supercharge U.S. manufacturing and boost access to capital for equipment an…

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Start Your Business Today with SBA Loan Funding 5:34

18d ago5:34

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In this episode, Beau Eckstein breaks down how his team helps aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs find and fund the right business using SBA loans and other powerful financing tools. Whether you're exploring a franchise, buying an existing business, or launching a startup, this is your roadmap to transition into business ownership the smart way …

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CIO Greatest Hits: Multi-Family Offices – Stan Miranda (Partners Capital) 55:40

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This week’s Summer Series is a multi-family office twofer, with Stan Miranda, co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Partners Capital and Jenny Heller from Brandywine. Both firms started as multi-family offices that have evolved in different ways. Partners Capital has grown and scaled as a leading OCIO, while Brandywine has remained a boutique with a …

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CIO Greatest Hits: Multi-Family Offices – Jenny Heller 2021 (Brandywine) 45:09

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This week’s Summer Series is a multi-family office twofer, with Stan Miranda, co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Partners Capital and Jenny Heller from Brandywine. Both firms started as multi-family offices that have evolved in different ways. Partners Capital has grown and scaled as a leading OCIO, while Brandywine has remained a boutique with a …

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CIO Greatest Hits: Multi-Family Offices – Jenny Heller 2017 (Brandywine) 54:25

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This week’s Summer Series is a multi-family office twofer, with Stan Miranda, co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Partners Capital and Jenny Heller from Brandywine. Both firms started as multi-family offices that have evolved in different ways. Partners Capital has grown and scaled as a leading OCIO, while Brandywine has remained a boutique with a …

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The Secret to Finally Starting Your Own Business 5:02

23d ago5:02

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In this episode, Beau Eckstein dives deep into the biggest reason people stay stuck in their 9-to-5, despite wanting more. He shares real-life stories, explains how to overcome fear and limiting beliefs, and shows you how to build a transition plan to safely move into business ownership. ✅ Learn how to leverage assessments like Kolbe to find your s…

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Understanding ESOPs: Tax Benefits, Structure, and Strategy 24:19

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Are you a business owner considering a sale but want to explore all your options? Then this episode of Transaction Talk is for you! Today, we dive into the world of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) with Mary McCooe, a Corporate and Benefits Lawyer from Maselan & Jones. As a specialist in ESOPs, financing transactions, and a wide range of empl…

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How to Buy a Business with 50k or Less 7:25

25d ago7:25

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Think you need $200K+ to buy a business? Think again! 🧠 In this video, Beau Eckstein breaks down exactly how you can buy a business with $50K or less out of pocket using SBA financing, seller carrybacks, and creative funding strategies. 🏢💰 Learn how to structure your deal, meet lender requirements, avoid rookie LOI mistakes, and confidently step in…

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How Michael Haase Built and Sold Quantix (with Website Closers' Help) 37:06

21d ago37:06

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What does it look like to prepare a company for sale when you've just bought it? And what do buyers really care about when they’re looking to acquire? That’s what Michael Haase and his brother, through their firm Think Global, do. And after preparing countless businesses for acquisition, they had the opportunity to put their own advice into practic…

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CIO Greatest Hits: Private Equity – Mario Giannini (Hamilton Lane) 1:06:56

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This week’s Summer Series is an asset class twofer covering hedge funds and private equity. The first is a hedge fund panel comprised of Dan Fagan from GIC of Singapore, Craig Bergstrom from Corbin Capital Partners, and Adam Blitz from Evanston Capital. The second is with Mario Giannini, Executive Co-Chairman of Hamilton Lane. Both offer deep dives…

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CIO Greatest Hits: Hedge Funds – Dan Fagan (GIC), Craig Bergstrom (Corbin Capital Partners), and Adam Blitz (Evanston Capital) 1:12:59

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This week’s Summer Series is an asset class twofer covering hedge funds and private equity. The first is a hedge fund panel comprised of Dan Fagan from GIC of Singapore, Craig Bergstrom from Corbin Capital Partners, and Adam Blitz from Evanston Capital. The second is with Mario Giannini, Executive Co-Chairman of Hamilton Lane. Both offer deep dives…

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The Truth About Buying a Business With No Money Down 12:15

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🚀 Want to Buy a Business with No Money Down? Learn the insider strategies on how to structure creative deals using SBA loans and seller financing. In this video, Beau Eckstein shares real-world examples and expert insights on acquiring a business with little to no upfront capital. 💼💰 📌 Key Takeaways: ✅ How SBA loans work for low-money-down acquisit…

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How to Buy a Business with an SBA 7a Loan 5:30

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💰 Want to buy a business with little money down? Learn how to leverage SBA 7(a) loans to finance your business acquisition, even if you’re a first-time buyer! In this episode, Beau Eckstein breaks down the SBA loan process, requirements, timelines, and common mistakes to avoid.By Beau Eckstein

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Zero Down Get 100 SBA Financing for Your Commercial Space 10:03

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Are you ready to own your business property with zero down payment? In this video, Beau Eckstein breaks down how to secure 100% SBA financing using the SBA 7A and 504 loan programs. Whether you're a CPA, a business owner, or an entrepreneur looking to invest in commercial real estate, this is the ultimate guide to building long-term wealth! 🔹 Learn…

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CIO Greatest Hits: Public Pensions – Ash Williams (Florida SBA) 1:16:19

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This week’s Summer Series is with Ash Williams, the former CIO of the Florida State Board of Administration, where he oversaw one of the largest state pension funds in the US. Ash was an innovator in the space, modernizing the compensation scheme, asset allocation, and governance in a public pension fund – a notoriously tricky political seat. Origi…

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Top Franchises for Driven Entrepreneurs Low-Overhead High-Profit Models 7:06

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No Time to Waste! If you're a driven entrepreneur looking for the best low-overhead, high-profit business models — this video is for you. 🚀 Today, Beau Eckstein breaks down two top opportunities: 👉 A payroll services franchise with recurring revenue and no brick-and-mortar needed. 👉 A medical staffing business that's crushing it with placement fees…

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Scale Your Business Fast Using SBA Loans in 2025 5:31

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Are you looking to expand your business in 2025? Whether you're acquiring a competitor, opening a new location, or purchasing commercial real estate, SBA loans can be a game-changer. In this episode, we break down the best SBA loan programs, eligibility requirements, funding strategies, and insider tips to help you secure financing with the best te…

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From Devastating Hacks to a Successful Exit: Skivys Femme's Kelly Degnan 40:08

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From a childhood business selling painted buckeyes to a multi-million dollar loungewear brand, Kelly Degnan has always been a creative entrepreneur. She built Skivys Femme from a simple idea during the pandemic into a seven-figure success story, only to face a domain hack and an inventory crisis that threatened to derail it all. In this episode, Ke…

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Best Businesses to Start in 2025 with SBA Financing Low-Cost High-Profit Potential 4:54

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Looking to start a profitable business in 2025 with low overhead and high growth potential? In this video, we break down the best home-based franchises and service businesses you can launch using SBA financing. Discover which industries are booming, financing options available, and how to scale your business to six or even seven figures.…

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CIO Greatest Hits: Sovereign Wealth Funds – Nicolai Tangen (Norges Bank) 50:39

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This week’s Summer Series is Nicolai Tangen, the leader of the largest sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management. Nicolai joined Norway’s $1.5 trillion pool five years ago after a stellar career in the hedge fund world. He has done a remarkable job as a universal owner of assets, dramatically increasing transparency with his constitu…

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SBA, Fintech, and the Future of Small Business Loans in 2025 52:23

2M ago52:23

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Looking for clear answers on small business loans, working capital, and the future of business funding in the U.S.? This podcast dives deep into the real landscape of small business financing, from SBA programs like the 7(a) Working Capital Pilot to the rise of fintech and non-bank lenders. We break down: What’s changing in SBA loan requirements an…