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.
SBA loan podcasts for business owners and entrepreneurs contemplating or currently applying for an SBA 7(a) or 504 loan to purchase real estate or business.
The My SBA Loan Pro Podcast is hosted by Your SBA Loan Pro, Ryan Smith. In each episode Ryan provides valuable information and best practices regarding the SBA loan program in less than three minutes.
Important SBA loan topics include, how interest rates are determined, how long it takes to complete the loan application, what are different types of property and how do they affect the loan terms, who is required to personally guaranty an SBA loan, how to complete the various SBA forms and a whole lot more.
In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro podcast, Ryan chats with Jim Morrison—one of the best in the business when it comes to employer benefits. We dive into group health insurance and cover everything business owners need to know, from staying compliant to finding the right coverage for their team. Jim drops a …
Unlock the hidden value in your life insurance policy! In this episode, Phil dives into the world of life settlements—what they are, who qualifies, and when selling your policy could be a smart move. Hear real stories of clients who received far more than their cash surrender value and discover the key signs that it …
In this episode, Tim Malott, a seasoned M&A Advisor and Investment Banker, reflects on his journey from CPA and Bank President to Managing Partner of Shoreline Partners. With over 30 years of experience, Tim shares his approach to problem-solving, the nuances of selling privately held companies, and his commitment to creating an unreasonable value for …
Join Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA and Attorney Scott Oliver with Lewis & Kappes as they delve into the intricacies of the SBA loan legal closing process, recent SOP changes, and the crucial role lender legal counsel plays in ensuring lender compliance. Gain valuable insights into Landlord Lien Waiver and Collateral Access Agreement, …
Bruce Marks has made a career out of mastering lower middle market business acquisition financing by leveraging the SBA 7(a) loan program coupled with a Pari Passu conventional loan for loan requests that exceed the SBA’s $5 Million borrowing limit. In this Episode Bruce pulls back the curtain revealing how to structure a Pari Passu …
Join Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA, as he sits down with John Homan, esteemed SBA Loan Workout Specialist. John shares valuable insights into the intricacies of SBA loan defaults, including how to avoid defaulting, how lenders respond to non-payment to mitigation strategies. Discover how to safeguard your assets, negotiate settlements, and overcome challenges, …
Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA, sits down with Saul Rosenbaum of SR Engineering and Consulting, a seasoned mechanical engineer with over two decades of experience in energy engineering. Discover how Saul’s firm assists business owners in navigating the complexities of the SBA 504 Green program through meticulous assessments and engineering support. Learn about …
Join our Host Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA, as he interviews Bethany McClellan, President of Rapid Business Plans. Bethany dives into the world of crafting SBA ready Business Plans and Feasibility Studies removing anxiety from SBA loan applicants. Discover how Bethany’s journey from corporate sales to entrepreneurship led to a thriving agency, assisting …
In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast Face to Face, Ryan Smith, Principal & founder of ThinkSBA sits down with Fernando Ponce, Business Development Officer at Primary Funding, a non-traditional lending source based in San Diego, California specializing in Purchase Order Financing, Factoring and Asset-Based Lines of Credit Learn how non-traditional lending …
In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast, our Host Ryan Smith, interviews Jake Parsley, M&A Attorney with the SMB Law Group as he reveals crucial insights into the legal process of Main Street business acquisition transactions. Learn when to engage an attorney, cost considerations, and the significance of the Letter of Intent …
Welcome to another insightful episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast Face To Face! In this episode Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA, engages in an insightful discussion with Bryan Geisbauer, a seasoned Tenant Representative and Commercial Real Estate Broker with Kidder Matthews. Brian leverages his 20 plus years experience, to level the …
In this inaugural episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast: Face to Face, Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA interviews the King of QoE, Elliott Holland. Elliott is an Ivy League graduate, self-funded searcher, and quality of earnings expert. Elliott’s primary role in serving the SMB Community is to find the hidden skeletons …
