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SBA Loan Podcasts

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.

SBA 504 Loans To Buy Owner User Real Estate with Ken Rosenthal | Ep. 15 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

May 19, 2025 by Ryan Smith

In this episode, Ken Rosenthal shares expert insights on why business owners should consider purchasing their commercial property and the best financing options available, including SBA 7a and 504 loans. Learn how owning your building provides stability, tax benefits, and long-term investment potential. Ken breaks down the differences between conventional loans, SBA programs, and other …

Read moreSBA 504 Loans To Buy Owner User Real Estate with Ken Rosenthal | Ep. 15 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

Demystifying Group Health Benefits with Jim Morrison | Ep. 13 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

April 18, 2025 by Ryan Smith

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 …

Read moreDemystifying Group Health Benefits with Jim Morrison | Ep. 13 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

Life Settlements Explained with Philip Giordano | Ep. 12 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

April 9, 2025 by Ryan Smith

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 …

Read moreLife Settlements Explained with Philip Giordano | Ep. 12 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

How To Deliver Unreasonable Value with M&A Advisor Tim Malott | Ep. 11 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

February 28, 2025 by Ryan Smith

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 …

Read moreHow To Deliver Unreasonable Value with M&A Advisor Tim Malott | Ep. 11 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

SBA Loan Legal Closing Process with Attorney Scott Oliver | Ep. 10 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

May 24, 2024 by Ryan Smith

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, …

Read moreSBA Loan Legal Closing Process with Attorney Scott Oliver | Ep. 10 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

SBA 7(a) Pari Passu Lending To Acquire A Business With Bruce Marks | Ep. 9 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

May 17, 2024 by Ryan Smith

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 …

Read moreSBA 7(a) Pari Passu Lending To Acquire A Business With Bruce Marks | Ep. 9 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

SBA Loan Default Insights And Strategies with John Homan | Ep. 8 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

May 6, 2024 by Ryan Smith

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, …

Read moreSBA Loan Default Insights And Strategies with John Homan | Ep. 8 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

SBA 504 Green Loan Program Explained With Sol Rosenbaum | Ep. 7 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

April 23, 2024 by Ryan Smith

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 …

Read moreSBA 504 Green Loan Program Explained With Sol Rosenbaum | Ep. 7 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

SBA Business Plans Made Easy With Bethany McClellan President of Rapid Business Plans

April 8, 2024 by Ryan Smith

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 …

Read moreSBA Business Plans Made Easy With Bethany McClellan President of Rapid Business Plans

Working Capital For Growing Businesses With Fernando Ponce | Ep. 5 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

March 26, 2024 by Ryan Smith

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 …

Read moreWorking Capital For Growing Businesses With Fernando Ponce | Ep. 5 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

Mastering Main Street M&A: Legal Tips And Best Practices with Jake Parsley SMB Law Group

March 8, 2024 by Ryan Smith

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 …

Read moreMastering Main Street M&A: Legal Tips And Best Practices with Jake Parsley SMB Law Group

Best Practices To Lease and Purchase Owner Occupied Real Estate With CRE Broker Bryan Geisbauer

March 8, 2024 by Ryan Smith

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 …

Read moreBest Practices To Lease and Purchase Owner Occupied Real Estate With CRE Broker Bryan Geisbauer
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