The Business Credit and Financing Show

Tyler McBroom is a CPA, entrepreneur, and CEO of TRM CPA, a premier tax advisory firm helping business owners legally save millions while scaling profitable companies. Known for simplifying complex tax strategies into clear, actionable steps, Tyler empowers entrepreneurs to keep more of what they earn and build long-term wealth. He has successfully scaled two businesses past $5 million in under five years and leads an award-winning firm recognized as one of America's Best Workplaces. With a rapidly growing social media audience of over 900,000 followers, Tyler shares practical insights on tax strategy, business growth, and financial decision-making. As the author...

Natasha Dillon is the Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of FundFi Merchant Funding, a leading alternative financing company that helps small and medium-sized businesses across the United States and Canada access fast, flexible working capital solutions. With a finance career spanning nearly two decades, Natasha oversees underwriting, accounting, compliance, and financial operations while helping business owners secure the funding they need to grow and thrive.

Known for her expertise in alternative lending and merchant funding, 
Natasha has played a key role in scaling FundFi into a trusted funding partner for entrepreneurs who may not qualify f...

Sol Lax is the CEO of Revenued, a financial technology company focused on providing flexible funding solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. With over 15 years of experience in venture capital, investment banking, and alternative lending, Sol has built a reputation for helping underserved businesses access capital through innovative, data-driven approaches.

Under his leadership, Revenued has delivered billions in funding and pioneered revenue-based financing solutions like its Flex Line, designed to give business owners fast, flexible access to working capital without traditional lending barriers.

Sol is known for his forward-thinking perspective on fintech, AI-driven underwriting, and...

Whether you're a business owner, lender, entrepreneur, or industry leader, it probably feels like the rules of business are changing faster than ever before. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, customer expectations continue to evolve, talent is harder to attract and retain, and leaders are being asked to navigate more change than at any point in recent history. The question isn't whether change is coming—it's how we adapt, stay relevant, and continue to grow in the midst of it. Today we're going to explore the major shifts reshaping business, leadership, and the future of work, and discuss wh...

Today's guest is going to help us break down how entrepreneurs can use YouTube as a long-term search and positioning engine, what it really takes to become a thought leader in your niche, and how to create content that attracts the right audience instead of just chasing views.

Joining us is Nate Woodbury, a leading expert in YouTube strategy and positioning who is helping experts become the go-to authority in their industry. He has worked with numerous coaches, speakers, and business owners to elevate their positioning—turning their expertise into dominant thought leadership that defines their category.

Today we're discussing what it really takes to build wealth through real estate, how investors can think strategically about financing in today's ever changing market, the importance of budgeting and disciplined decision-making, and what our guest calls the 4 C's.  

Here to talk to us is Matthew Coleman, CEO of VI Capital Lending, who brings more than three decades of deep industry knowledge in real estate, development, and private lending. He's helping real estate investors access customized lending solutions tailored to their values, investment and development goals. He specializes in empowering his clients through strategic financing, helping them n...

Keith is the CEO & Co-Founder of GoodStream, a company focused on transforming how private capital firms manage and analyze portfolio data through AI-powered automation and real-time intelligence..

Today, GoodStream uses AI to turn fragmented portfolio information into audit-ready intelligence for private capital firms. In its first year, GoodStream demonstrated that AI can reliably extract and organize information from complex financial documents, helping investment firms reduce manual data entry, improve reporting accuracy, and gain faster visibility into their portfolios.

Keith brings a highly practical and forward-thinking perspective on AI infrastructure, private capital operations, workflow automation, and...

Marianne McKinney is the owner of Alliance Star Franchise Financing and has been helping franchisees secure commercial financing. She specializes in guiding franchise owners through the entire loan process, from pre-qualification to final funding including helping those who don't qualify with a plan to improve future qualification opportunities. With an impressive 97% approval rate and over $25 million in secured loans annually, she has built a reputation for delivering results while simplifying complex financial processes for her clients.

Her expertise includes commercial loan structuring, financial modeling, risk evaluation, and business planning, including preparing five-year financial projections. Marianne works closely...

Ari is the Co-Owner of Pacific Direct Mortgage & Real Estate, Inc., where she specializes in helping individuals, investors, and business owners secure strategic financing for residential and investment properties. With a strong focus on aligning lending solutions with long-term wealth-building goals, Ari works closely with clients to navigate today's evolving real estate and lending landscape.

With extensive experience in mortgage lending and real estate, Ari brings a hands-on, deal-focused approach to financing. Her expertise includes residential mortgages, investment property funding, refinancing strategies, and structuring loans that position borrowers for both immediate opportunities and long-term growth. She is...

Martin Cheara is the President of Express Capital Financing, where he helps business owners secure strategic financing solutions tailored to their operational and growth needs. His experience spans working capital solutions, equipment financing, and alternative lending programs designed to help companies access capital quickly and efficiently.

With a strong understanding of the small business funding landscape, Martin brings a practical and relationship-driven approach to helping entrepreneurs navigate financing challenges and identify the right funding strategies for their businesses.

Martin's perspective would be especially valuable for conversations around alternative lending, business financing strategies, access to capital...

Anthony Rose is the Chief Financial Officer at Kapitus, where he has led financial strategy, operations, and growth initiatives since 2018. With more than 25 years of experience across investment banking, fintech, and corporate finance, he brings deep expertise in capital markets, balance sheet management, and strategic planning.

Prior to joining Kapitus, Anthony served as Chief Administrative Officer at Dime Community Bancshares and held CFO roles at ISI Group and the Global Equities Investment Bank at Credit Suisse. Earlier in his career, he held key leadership positions at JPMorgan Chase, including VP of Capital and Balance Sheet Strategy and...

Tim Mages is the CEO of ECG, expansion capital group,  where he helps businesses secure customized financing solutions to support growth, operations, and long-term success. With extensive experience in commercial finance and equipment leasing, Tim works closely with companies across a variety of industries to structure funding solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Under his leadership, ECG has built a strong reputation for providing flexible financing options and helping businesses navigate complex funding challenges efficiently. Tim brings a practical and relationship-driven perspective to business lending, capital access, and strategic financing.

Tim's perspective would be especially v...

Many business owners spend years chasing revenue (building six, seven, even eight figure businesses) only to discover that building a successful business doesn't automatically create wealth. In today's conversation, we'll explore the difference between becoming funding-ready and becoming truly wealth-ready, the financial habits that keep business owner's stuck, and how we can use proper structure, capital, and financial discipline to create long-term success AND generational wealth. 

Today's guest Katrina Fitten, is the CEO and Chief Financial Officer of New Day for You Financial and a Certified Master Financial Coach. She is answering the question many need answered w...

Have you ever thought about raising capital for your business? Many entrepreneurs assume that raising capital means giving up equity, taking on restrictive debt, or waiting until they're much larger to access meaningful funding. But today's financing landscape offers more options than ever for growth-focused companies looking to scale without sacrificing ownership. 
Today we're going to talk about thinking strategically about financing, when debt makes more sense than equity, common mistakes often made when raising capital, and what it takes to build a business that's truly ready for growth.

Joining us is Michael Wallace, CEO of T...

Brock Blake is the CEO and co-founder of Lendio, the nation's leading small business finance solutions provider, dedicated to making access to capital faster, simpler, and more transparent for entrepreneurs. Under his leadership, Lendio has helped small business owners secure more than $16 billion in funding, empowering growth and opportunity across industries.

An Inc. 500 CEO, national keynote speaker, and Forbes contributor, Brock is widely recognized for his impact on the fintech and small business landscape, including being named Utah's Emerging Executive of the Year. Beyond business success, he is deeply committed to building a strong, values-driven company culture...

Sharon Vornholt is a seasoned real estate investor, marketing strategist, and nationally recognized probate investing expert with nearly three decades of experience in the industry. Since 1998, she has built a reputation for helping investors and agents generate consistent, high-quality leads—particularly through probate and direct mail marketing strategies.

As a real estate and business coach, Sharon specializes in teaching entrepreneurs how to create effective marketing plans, attract motivated sellers, and stand out through powerful personal branding. She is the creator of the Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog, where she shares actionable insights, training, and resources for investors at...

Nicole Scott is a credit and business coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Credit Coach Pros, recognized for helping individuals and entrepreneurs leverage personal and business credit to build wealth and access funding. After overcoming her own financial challenges—starting with a credit score in the 400s—she rebuilt her profile and turned that experience into a thriving coaching business.

With over 15 years of experience in business development and operations, Nicole has helped thousands improve their credit, secure funding, and launch or scale businesses. Through her platforms, including YouTube and Instagram, she delivers practical education on credit repair, trad...

Joseph is a seasoned real estate investor and mentor. Through Real Estate Mentoring USA, he helps aspiring and experienced investors learn creative real estate strategies, lead generation systems, and transaction structuring techniques designed to build long-term wealth.

Over the course of his career, Joseph and his family have been involved in the development, construction, ownership, and management of more than 10,000 homes, shopping centers, and apartment units across multiple states. He specializes in creative financing strategies including wholesaling, lease options, subject-to deals, and fix-and-flip investing.

Since 2010, Joseph has mentored thousands of real estate investors through hands-on...

Jentri Smith is the Senior Vice President and SBA Lending Manager at Amegy Bank of Texas, where she leads the strategy and execution of the bank's Small Business Administration (SBA) lending initiatives. In this role, she partners with lending teams across the organization to expand access to capital for small businesses while strengthening the bank's presence as a top SBA lender in Texas.

With more than 17 years of experience in SBA, commercial, and business lending, Jentri brings deep industry knowledge and a proven ability to help businesses grow. She has held leadership and relationship management roles at...

Alan Peterson is a nationally recognized, top-producing SBA lender specializing in business acquisitions, partner buyouts, and commercial real estate financing. He brings over a decade of experience with a strategic, relationship-first approach to every deal.

He's a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, offering insight on both the buy-side and sell-side and is guiding his clients from pre-qualification through closing and beyond. He works with entrepreneurs, operators, business brokers, and CPAs nationwide, with a focus on manufacturing and home-services businesses.

Known for prioritizing the right deal over just getting a deal done, Alan has built long-term partnerships...

Reza Rahman is the co-founder and President of Ava, a fintech company focused on transforming how people build and manage credit. After years in Silicon Valley scaling technology companies, Reza shifted his focus to consumer finance, driven by his belief that the current credit system is not designed to serve everyday people.

As a first-generation immigrant, Reza built his credit from scratch while navigating student debt and the challenges of securing financing. Through that experience, he saw firsthand how complex and unforgiving the system can be, especially for those without access to the right knowledge or tools.<...

Wassia Kamon is a CPA, CMA, and MBA who brings over 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, and business leadership across multiple industries. She currently serves as CFO of a mission-driven CDFI, where she helps guide financial strategy, growth, and impact for underserved communities.

As an award-winning CFO, published thought leader, and podcast host of "The Diary of a CFO," Wassia is known for her honest and practical insights into what it really takes to build and lead a strong finance function. She speaks openly about the challenges finance leaders face, from navigating the first year in...

Jonathan Frank is a Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) and commercial finance executive with over eight years of experience helping mid-market companies deploy capital for growth while protecting liquidity. As Vice President of Sales at Alliance Funding Group, he built and scaled a commercial finance team from a single contributor into a multi-rep unit responsible for driving more than $100M in originations across diverse industries.

He works closely with CFOs, operators, and business owners to structure $500K to $50M financing solutions for critical capital expenditures, equipment, and technology investments. Known for bringing speed, certainty, and structure to...

Darrell Hornbacher is the Founder and President of Midas Financial Company, one of the nation's longest-standing unsecured business loan brokerage firms. With over 22 years of experience in alternative financing, he is widely recognized as an industry pioneer, having created the original 0% business credit card stacking platform and launching it online in 2004.

Under his leadership, Midas Financial has facilitated more than 42,500 funding and credit transactions, securing over $2 billion in capital for entrepreneurs nationwide. His journey into finance began while preparing to sell a business and facing traditional lending barriers, which inspired his mission to help others access flexible...

Chris Sain is a former Division I athlete turned entrepreneur, author, and financial independence advocate. Starting as a walk-on athlete, he faced significant credit card and student loan debt without the financial support many of his peers had. Raised in the inner city, Chris developed a relentless work ethic and determination to break the cycle of limited opportunity. Through discipline and persistence, he paid off his debt, earned advanced degrees, and built a successful career in business.

Chris is the Founder and CEO of Grand C.I.T.Y., a nonprofit dedicated to empowering at-risk youth through...

Troy Johnston brings deep operator experience to Stackeasy, shaped by building and exiting eCommerce and SaaS businesses. As co-founder of Seller Tools and an advisor with Carbon6, he understands where businesses lose time and how automation unlocks scale.

At Stackeasy, Troy focuses on simplifying operations through practical AI solutions that improve efficiency, decision-making, and growth. His experience with Neon Pulse further strengthens his ability to identify meaningful applications of emerging technology.

Rather than chasing hype, Troy emphasizes real-world impact—helping businesses implement automation that drives measurable results. Together, Troy and Stackeasy reflect a modern approach to...

Steven Edisis is the Founder & CEO of Dynamic Capital, a revenue-based financing firm that provides fast, flexible working capital, business lines of credit, and financing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Driven by a mission to empower entrepreneurs overlooked by traditional banks, Steven launched Dynamic Capital in 2013 to deliver founder-friendly, non-dilutive capital that aligns with real business cash flow—not just credit scores.

Based in Miami, Florida, he leads the company's strategic vision and growth while sharing insights on business financing, leadership, and entrepreneurship through his social platforms and The Steven Edisis Show. 

With a bac...

Mike Swigunski is a digital acquisitions expert, bestselling author, and remote work leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling online businesses. As Employee #4 at Empire Flippers, the world's largest curated marketplace for buying and selling online businesses, he helped grow the company into an eight-figure global operation while brokering more than $120 million in digital asset transactions.

Mike is a trusted advisor to investors and operators across SaaS, apps, and digital ventures, including partnerships connected to Five Arrows (Rothschild & Co). He is a #1 bestselling author, Forbes contributor, and recognized TEDx and keynote speaker on online...

Irvin Pena, known as Irv, is the founder of The Insight Inner Circle, an education and business consulting company focused on helping entrepreneurs grow through financial literacy, business credit, and strategic guidance. He has been featured in outlets such as the South Florida Business Journal, Complex, and Orlando Voyager for his expertise and impact in the business and finance space.

Irv is a sought-after speaker who has appeared on multiple trainings and podcasts, sharing insights on business, credit, finance, and leadership. He is also the host of the five-star rated podcast, The Insight With Irv Show.

Mark J. Kane, Founder and CEO of Sunwise Capital, is a distinguished entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience in business financing. A graduate with honors in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mark honed his analytical and problem-solving skills before leading a psychiatric facility as Hospital Administrator at just 24.

Transitioning into finance, he spent 15 years in senior leadership across capital markets, securities, and internet finance, expanding operations nationwide and mentoring thousands of professionals. As a serial entrepreneur, Mark launched a flagship online platform generating mid-eight-figure revenue and scaled a $5 million line of credit to $18 million within 14...

Juan Pablo is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder dedicated to helping professionals achieve financial freedom through strategic property investing. After leaving a stable government career at 30, he transformed a side hustle into a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio built on cash-flowing assets and scalable systems.

As the founder of the Multifamily Done-For-You Program and 100 Percent Financed, Juan Pablo helps high-performing individuals build passive income without the demands of becoming full-time investors. His approach focuses on leveraging creative financing, automation, and expert execution to simplify wealth-building.

Through his work, Juan empowers clients to move beyond...

Nathan Gwilliam is an incurable creator and growth strategist passionate about helping businesses harness tectonic shifts like credibility marketing, platform ownership, online shows, and recurring revenue. He has founded and sold three ventures, scaled digital platforms to massive global audiences, and driven breakthrough growth—including helping a Facebook app reach 90 million installs and building social ecosystems exceeding 110 million followers.

Nathan is the creator of Adoption.com, the world's most-visited adoption site, and has launched multiple high-impact media and community platforms reaching hundreds of millions monthly. His work has earned honors such as "Best of the Decade" from BY...

Dustin Bond is a commercial finance executive and founder of Orange Funding, a capital platform built to deliver short-duration funding with speed, precision, and structural discipline. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in deploying working and bridge capital with clearly defined terms, transparent underwriting, and rapid execution—typically issuing approvals within 24 hours and funding within days.

In 2024, he launched Orange Funding as a focused extension of his broader vision, offering $250,000 to $10 million facilities, alongside OrangeCash for fast-turnaround funding. He also founded Rhapsody Financial in 2018, a private credit platform centered on broker-driven origination and structured yield.

Nick Loper is an entrepreneur and the founder of Side Hustle Nation, a platform dedicated to helping people build income streams outside their day jobs. He believes in sustainable hustle—focused effort without burnout—and shares practical strategies drawn from his own journey and hundreds of real-world case studies. From selling candy as a kid to launching businesses while working full-time, Nick has consistently pursued opportunities to create freedom and financial security. Through Side Hustle Nation, he provides actionable ideas, tools, and inspiration for anyone looking to earn extra income, learn new skills, or take control of their future. Whet...

Bob McIntosh is a digital marketing strategist, speaker, and educator who helps businesses grow by building audiences online. Since 2020, digital marketing has become the fastest and most powerful way for companies to capture attention, communicate value, and create lasting community—and Bob has been leading in this space for over 12 years. With more than 4,000 hours on stage and experience helping tens of thousands of businesses, he brings real-world insight across industries, from consumer goods and electronics to coaching, industrial, B2B, and local markets. Bob believes that no matter the business model, winning today requires attention, trust, and connection—and...

Michael Hession is an authorized practitioner of the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) who has been implementing this powerful wealth strategy for his own family for over eleven years and guiding clients toward financial independence for more than seven. As a Wealth Strategist at Factum Financial, Michael brings extensive real-world experience to his work. He previously spent 16 years as the owner and operator of a successful marine business, giving him firsthand insight into the financial challenges entrepreneurs face.

Michael also has a strong background in trading options, futures, and currencies, along with investing in and managing multiple real...

Shane Engelken helps owners, operators, and investors structure financing solutions tailored to their unique needs. From straightforward acquisitions to complex, multi-layered projects, Shane's goal is to make the lending process seamless, transparent, and built on long-term trust.

Working with a bank that blends strength and flexibility with a hands-on, solution-focused approach, Shane primarily serves the Midwest while maintaining lending relationships in nearly 40 states. He works directly with principals and operators, providing capital across commercial real estate—including acquisitions, refinances, and construction—operating lines of credit, floor plans, equipment financing, and working capital loans.

Shane brings exte...

Adam Benowitz and Louis Calderone are the Co-Founders of VOX Funding, a leading fintech company providing innovative alternative financing solutions to small businesses nationwide. Together, they bring more than 60 years of combined experience across financial services, investment banking, trading, and entrepreneurship.

Adam, CEO of VOX Funding, is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with a diverse background spanning finance, media, and impact investing. He previously co-founded Converge Media Group and is a founding partner at Exsight Ventures, an early-stage fund focused on eye health innovation. He also mentors startups at Harvard Business School and supports philanthropic causes including...

Kayla is the founder and CEO of Hub Funding Solutions, a relationship-driven commercial finance brokerage built to do things differently. With nearly a decade of experience in the equipment financing and the brokerage industry, Kayla's made it her mission to put clients first by matching small and mid-sized businesses with funding solutions that best fit their unique situations.

Under her leadership, Hub Funding Solutions provides equipment leasing, working capital, AR finance, and project finance nationwide.

Kayla was named to the Monitor Daily's prestigious Next Gen Under 40 list, earning recognition as a game changer in the e...

Jonathan Maxim is the founder of Viral App Launch, where he helps tech startups and app founders scale to 10,000+ users and prepare for investor growth. Since 2016, Jonathan has worked with over 150 apps, specializing in user acquisition, monetization, and investor readiness—the core drivers of sustainable startup success.

His proven growth systems have delivered standout results, including leading TikTok's regional launches with 22,250 new users per month across the UK, USA, and Brazil; optimizing conversion strategy for Universal Music Group to increase annual revenue by $2.2 million; and helping HeyPal scale to one million users in just six months.

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