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From Owner Occupied to Passive Income: How 1031 Exchanges Can Extend the Life of Your Business Real Estate Wealth

August 15, 2026 by Ryan Smith

For many business owners, buying the building their company occupies is viewed as a business decision. It should also be viewed as a long term wealth strategy. When you own your commercial real estate, you are potentially building two valuable assets at the same time: the operating business and the real estate underneath it. The …

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Commercial Real Estate Mistakes That Can Cost You Millions | Real Estate Attorney Explains

August 14, 2026 by Ryan Smith

Commercial real estate attorney Kevin Simonsen explains the legal mistakes that can cost business owners and real estate investors hundreds of thousands of dollars, or even millions. In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast, Ryan sits down with Kevin Simson to discuss the legal side of commercial real estate, including commercial leases, …

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Why the Best Business Buyers Search Less, Not More

August 7, 2026 by Ryan Smith

‍ The Biggest Mistake Business Buyers Make Most first time business buyers believe the key to finding the perfect business is to cast the widest net possible. They search every industry. Every state. Every marketplace. Every broker. Every listing. On the surface, this sounds like a smart strategy. More opportunities should lead to better odds, …

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Thinking About Investing in Mexico? Watch This First | Juan Felipe Sanchez

July 28, 2026 by Ryan Smith

Doing business in Mexico offers tremendous opportunities for entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and investors looking to expand internationally. Before making your move, Ryan Smith sits down with Juan Felipe Sanchez, Principal Attorney and Partner at Mexico Business Lawyers, to discuss the legal, financial, and strategic considerations every business owner should understand. In this episode, we discuss: ✅ …

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Your Broker May Be Lying: How Investors Lose Millions Without Knowing | Mark Brewer

July 28, 2026 by Ryan Smith

Can you really trust your financial advisor? For more than 35 years, investor rights attorney Mark Brewer has helped people recover millions lost to broker misconduct, investment fraud, financial elder abuse, unsuitable investments, and retirement account mismanagement. In this conversation with United Stage, Mark explains how investors unknowingly lose their retirement savings, why reading your …

Read moreYour Broker May Be Lying: How Investors Lose Millions Without Knowing | Mark Brewer

How I Bought a Profitable Business After 20 Years in Banking | My SBA Loan

July 18, 2026 by Ryan Smith

After nearly 20 years in banking and financing hundreds of business acquisitions, I finally became the buyer. In this episode of My SBA Loan Pro Podcast, I share the complete story of buying my first business—a profitable trampoline park—and the lessons I learned before, during, and after the acquisition. ▶️We discuss: ➡️Why I chose to …

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Melissa Goldstein Tucci: Why 99% of People Never Stand Out

July 18, 2026 by Ryan Smith

99% of people make this one mistake—and it quietly holds them back from success. In this podcast episode, we explore why most people struggle to stand out, the mindset shifts that separate successful individuals from everyone else, and the common mistakes that limit career and business growth. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, professional, or …

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Why Every Business Owner Needs a Team of Trusted Advisors

June 13, 2026 by Ryan Smith

Most business owners spend their time focused on growth. They think about increasing revenue, hiring employees, serving customers, improving operations, and expanding market share. While those priorities are essential, many entrepreneurs overlook one of the most important drivers of long-term success: building a team of trusted advisors. The reality is that successful business owners rarely …

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How to Acquire a Boring Trades Business Using SBA Financing

June 5, 2026 by Ryan Smith

Why Boring Businesses Create Extraordinary Wealth SBA business acquisition opportunities are rapidly growing as thousands of baby boomer business owners prepare for retirement. For entrepreneurs looking to buy an HVAC company, plumbing business, roofing contractor, landscaping company, or other service business, SBA financing can provide a powerful path to ownership. When most people think about …

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How Business Owners Protect Wealth, Avoid Probate & Reduce Estate Taxes

May 29, 2026 by Ryan Smith

Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, or high-net-worth family looking to protect your assets and avoid probate? In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast, estate planning attorney Rodney Hatley breaks down everything you need to know about living trusts, irrevocable trusts, asset protection strategies, probate, estate taxes, healthcare directives, and wealth preservation. …

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SBA Unlocks Up to $10 Million in Financing for Small Businesses

May 23, 2026 by Ryan Smith

A Game-Changing Opportunity for Growth, Expansion, and Smarter Deal Structuring Combined SBA financing is creating one of the biggest opportunities in years for small business owners looking to acquire companies, purchase commercial real estate, and expand operations. Effective July 4, 2026, eligible borrowers can now access up to $10 million by combining SBA 7a and …

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How to Kill Your SBA Loan Application Before It Ever Gets to Underwriting

May 15, 2026 by Ryan Smith

Getting approved for an SBA loan is not just about numbers. It is not only about cash flow, collateral, or credit scores. Long before an SBA lender gets deep into underwriting, they are evaluating something even more important: You. Banks are not simply funding transactions. They are entering into long-term relationships with business owners. When …

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