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#61 Ami Kassar | From the kitchen table to global networks
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In this episode, Ross Drakes speaks to Ami Kassar, founder and CEO of Multifunding and creator of EO’s Grit Group.
Ami shares how childhood memories of immigrant families around his kitchen table shaped his philosophy of generosity and peer learning. They explore the realities of starting again after corporate collapse, the discipline of saying no, and why business owners should focus on fundamentals before chasing shiny frameworks.
This conversation shows how clarity, truth, and community can unlock resilience and growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Peer learning provides practical solutions faster than top-down advice.
- Get the basics right before adding new systems or frameworks.
- Access to flexible capital helps businesses handle uncertainty.
- Turning down the wrong client creates better long-term outcomes.
- Community and generosity are essential for sustainable growth.
Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or Overcast.
This episode is a reminder that entrepreneurship is sustained by generosity, honesty, and learning together around the ‘big kitchen table.’
More About Ami Kassar
Ami Kassar is the founder and CEO of Multifunding, a national advisory firm that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of growth financing. He is also the creator of EO’s Grit Group, a member-led community that started as a WhatsApp group and now connects about 1,500 entrepreneurs for real-time support. He has advised countless entrepreneurs on financing strategies that align with their vision and values.
He is the author of “The Growth Dilemma,” which shares insights on using debt and equity to unlock growth without losing control. Ami has dedicated his career to assisting business owners in making courageous, informed financial decisions that foster sustainable success and long-term freedom.
61 episodes
Manage episode 506699181 series 1468991
In this episode, Ross Drakes speaks to Ami Kassar, founder and CEO of Multifunding and creator of EO’s Grit Group.
Ami shares how childhood memories of immigrant families around his kitchen table shaped his philosophy of generosity and peer learning. They explore the realities of starting again after corporate collapse, the discipline of saying no, and why business owners should focus on fundamentals before chasing shiny frameworks.
This conversation shows how clarity, truth, and community can unlock resilience and growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Peer learning provides practical solutions faster than top-down advice.
- Get the basics right before adding new systems or frameworks.
- Access to flexible capital helps businesses handle uncertainty.
- Turning down the wrong client creates better long-term outcomes.
- Community and generosity are essential for sustainable growth.
Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or Overcast.
This episode is a reminder that entrepreneurship is sustained by generosity, honesty, and learning together around the ‘big kitchen table.’
More About Ami Kassar
Ami Kassar is the founder and CEO of Multifunding, a national advisory firm that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of growth financing. He is also the creator of EO’s Grit Group, a member-led community that started as a WhatsApp group and now connects about 1,500 entrepreneurs for real-time support. He has advised countless entrepreneurs on financing strategies that align with their vision and values.
He is the author of “The Growth Dilemma,” which shares insights on using debt and equity to unlock growth without losing control. Ami has dedicated his career to assisting business owners in making courageous, informed financial decisions that foster sustainable success and long-term freedom.
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