ThinkSBA
ThinkSBA is a Nationwide SBA 504 and 7a Loan Brokerage serving small business and entrepreneurs purchasing owner occupied real estate, acquiring a business or franchise or buying out a partner.
In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast, Ryan Smith sits down with Casey Hopkins of Southland CDC for a clear, no-fluff breakdown of the SBA 504 loan program to purchase owner-occupied real estate. This conversation focuses on the core mechanics and decision points business owners need to understand before buying owner-occupied commercial …
In this episode, Roy Chiovari shares how he’s helping redefine what it means to be a banker in today’s world — moving beyond transactions to the art of personalized private banking at Citizens Private Bank. Drawing on his early credit training and experience at Wells Fargo, Roy explains how that foundation shaped his holistic approach …
For many entrepreneurs, purchasing owner-occupied commercial real estate is one of the most transformative financial decisions they will ever make. Owning your building can reduce long-term operating costs, stabilize expenses, increase business equity, and build meaningful personal wealth. Yet, despite the potential upside, countless business owners unknowingly sabotage their own outcomes during the financing process. …
Ryan Smith, SBA loan expert, is joined by Melissa Bustarde, an M&A attorney and Managing Partner at Branthman, Mayfield, Bustarde, Ryckanthal LLP (BMBR LLP). Melissa specializes in representing both buyers and sellers in lower-middle-market transactions—deals of $10 million or less in enterprise value—and has advised numerous acquisition entrepreneurs who used SBA financing to close their …
Many business owners focus on building wealth (accumulation) but neglect the crucial final phase: wealth distribution. In this podcast, expert wealth advisor Scott Chelberg, President of Retirement Solutions , dives deep into exit planning which is really just strategic planning for business owners who are nearing retirement. Learn the essential steps to maximize your business’s …
If your business is buying real estate for its own operations, obtaining the lowest interest rate and most favorable loan terms can save your company tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. In this post, we break down the critical factors you need to negotiate and understand when …
For savvy business owners, selling the operating company is often seen as the final financial payoff. However, at ThinkSBA, we recognize that true wealth maximization involves identifying and capitalizing on multiple value-creation opportunities—often centered around the business real estate. This strategic approach, which we call the “Second Exit,” ensures you unlock the full potential of …
For business owners who have strategically retained their real estate after selling their operating company, the “Second Exit” offers a unique opportunity to monetize that property. This final step requires precise and targeted financing. At ThinkSBA, our specialized loan services are structured to unlock the full capital potential of this valuable asset. Description of SECOND …
Joshua Donnelly, founder of Stone Canyon Advisors, shares his incredible journey from running a cattle operation in his teens to becoming a leading M&A advisor. He reveals why he left a successful investment banking career to build his own “platform business” and explains his unique “Acquirable Platform” designed to help business owners maximize their exit …
Joshua Donnelly, founder of Stone Canyon Advisors, shares his incredible journey from running a cattle operation in his teens to becoming a leading M&A advisor. He reveals why he left a successful investment banking career to build his own “platform business” and explains his unique “Acquirable Platform” designed to help business owners maximize their exit …
Securing the right financing is essential for cleaning companies looking to grow and thrive.
Non-SBA business acquisition loans offer numerous avenues for financing when acquiring a business
