Applying for an SBA loan can be stressful , grueling and confusing — does this sound familiar? Don’t worry, SBA Pro and Host of the My SBA Loan Pro podcast Ryan Smith, reveals valuable insights and best practices regarding the SBA loan program and application process. Don’t take another step on your SBA journey until your equipped to make sound and informed decisions at every turn. Start listening today!
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, purchase agreements, negotiations, due diligence, and…
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…
Before making any move, watch this conversation with Juan Felipe Sanchez, Principal Attorney and Partner at Mexico Business Lawyers. In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Starting a business in Mexico ✅ Legal requirements for foreign investors ✅ Buying real estate in Mexico ✅ Manufacturing opportunities ✅ Cross-border business strategy ✅ Hiring employees in Mexico ✅ Mexican labor laws ✅ Best places to…
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 buy an existing business instead of starting one ➡️How I…
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 someone looking to improve your career,…
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. Learn how…
In this episode, host Ryan Smith is back in the studio with Kalen Foster to break down a complex pari passu transaction that took over two years to get across the finish line. They pull back the curtain on what happens behind the scenes of complex SBA deals and show how expert-level knowledge of the guidelines can turn a highly challenging file into a successful closing. This specific deal…
How do you expand a successful business and buy commercial real estate when the project exceeds the $5 Million SBA loan limit—and you want to do it with 100% financing? In this clip, Kalen Foster breaks down a real-world scenario of a Southern California family entertainment business looking to duplicate its success in a new location. We dive deep into the SBA rules that make this possible and how…
Unlocking Capital For California Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners In this episode, we sit down with Juan Carlos, President and CEO of California Southern, to explore how the state guarantee program provides alternative financing for small businesses. After building a robust lending career in Chicago, Juan Carlos moved to San Diego to help business owners secure capital when conventional or…
What happens when a disgruntled employee or angry customer attacks your small business online? Protect your company's reputation with expert crisis management strategies from Dave Oates, founder of PR Security Service. In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro podcast, host Ryan Smith and Dave Oates break down exactly how business owners should handle negative online backlash, viral social media…