Podcasts about business credit

What if your biggest competitive advantage in real estate wasn't a market, a strategy, or a mentor - it was your spouse?   In this episode, Cory sits down with Ali and Josh Lupo, known as @theficouple on Instagram, for a conversation about what it actually looks like to build wealth as a team. Ali and Josh first appeared on the show years ago at the start of their real estate journey, and today they're back to share how far they've come - from buying duplexes and fourplexes to stepping back from active investing and moving into private money lending, all while building a business and community around financial independence.   They get into how they got aligned early on and made real estate a team sport, what it actually looked like to divide responsibilities and navigate the hard seasons of entrepreneurship together, and the mindset shift required to stop being an operator and start thinking like a capital allocator. From scaling their portfolio to launching a community built around the FI lifestyle, this conversation covers the full arc of what building a real business as a couple really looks like behind the scenes.   If you've been wondering how to bring your spouse into your investing journey — or how to scale beyond the grind of active management of a few rentals, this episode is your starting point. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wjpodcast/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCESGet business funding - revenued.com/juice

In Today's Episode: Host: Brandon Elliott,  https://zez.am/brandonelliottinvestments Guest: with Mark Khuri ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Resourceful Links:  How To Get Up To $500,000 Every 6 Months At 0%: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ Get Your Most Accurate Credit Report:https://myfreescorenow.com/enroll/?AID=COUNSELELITELLC&PID=18983 Best Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=cce Free Credit Education Resources: https://creditcounselelite.com/articles Guide to Taking Massive Action: https://amzn.to/2IZMN8Z LEARN MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/fb-start-here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Meet Your Host, Brandon:  Brandon Elliott went from being off track finding himself on house arrest and burning 40% of his body to getting on track reaching $8.5 million in Assets and being acknowledged part of the "Top 100 Yahoo Finance" by using Credit Cards to buy small multi-family and scaling his businesses using the exact strategies taught in Credit Counsel Elite (CCE). CCE teaches business owners how to get up to $500,000 every 6 months at 0%. By being a member with CCE, you get to learn how to Travel Hack, get access to the 800 FICO Score Club in 30 days or less, fix credit quickly, receive $5K-15K+ of free sign up bonuses, buy Real Estate with Credit Cards, deep dive into Business Credit and Personal credit. To learn more visit: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Connect with Brandon Elliott:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonElliottInvestments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-elliott-6b1643148

Brian Decker didn't just stumble into the investing world - he earned his way there. Starting in the mortgage industry in 2004, Brian climbed to become one of the Top 10 Loan Officers in the entire country out of more than 500,000, eventually founding his own mortgage bank, Modern Lending, in 2019. But Brian didn't stop there. He took everything he learned about money, leverage, and wealth creation and built a diverse investment portfolio spanning real estate, crypto, and beyond - and now runs one of the top investing communities on Skool.   In this episode, Brian lays out his step-by-step investing plan for the next five years, what the current market is telling him, and why the moves you make right now will define your financial position for the decade ahead. If you've been waiting for a clear roadmap from someone who has actually done it at the highest level, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wjpodcast/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCESGet business funding - revenued.com/juice

Most small business owners and investors are one Google search or ChatGPT prompt away from making a legal mistake that costs them thousands - and they don't even know it. In this episode, I sit down with Joe Prencipe, a former Wall Street M&A attorney who trained at the #1 international M&A law firm in the world and has overseen more than $100 billion in transactions.   Now he's bringing that same world-class legal firepower directly to small business owners who deserve better than a paper-pushing attorney or a chatbot telling them what's "probably fine." Joe breaks down the most expensive mistakes business owners make, what one bad clause in a contract can do to the best deal of your life, and why slowing down to get the legal stuff right is actually what lets you build bigger.   This isn't a boring legal episode - it's a masterclass in protecting your wealth while you grow it. If you own a business, invest in real estate, or plan to scale anything at all, don't skip this one. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wjpodcast/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCESGet business funding - revenued.com/juice

In Today's Episode: Host: Brandon Elliott,  https://zez.am/brandonelliottinvestments Guest: with John Gafford ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Resourceful Links:  How To Get Up To $500,000 Every 6 Months At 0%: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ Get Your Most Accurate Credit Report:https://myfreescorenow.com/enroll/?AID=COUNSELELITELLC&PID=18983 Best Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=cce Free Credit Education Resources: https://creditcounselelite.com/articles Guide to Taking Massive Action: https://amzn.to/2IZMN8Z LEARN MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/fb-start-here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Meet Your Host, Brandon:  Brandon Elliott went from being off track finding himself on house arrest and burning 40% of his body to getting on track reaching $8.5 million in Assets and being acknowledged part of the "Top 100 Yahoo Finance" by using Credit Cards to buy small multi-family and scaling his businesses using the exact strategies taught in Credit Counsel Elite (CCE). CCE teaches business owners how to get up to $500,000 every 6 months at 0%. By being a member with CCE, you get to learn how to Travel Hack, get access to the 800 FICO Score Club in 30 days or less, fix credit quickly, receive $5K-15K+ of free sign up bonuses, buy Real Estate with Credit Cards, deep dive into Business Credit and Personal credit. To learn more visit: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Connect with Brandon Elliott:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonElliottInvestments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-elliott-6b1643148

Andy Neary was a pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He did everything you're supposed to do - dedicated his life to the game, sacrificed everything for it — and still came up short. In this episode, Andy gets brutally honest about why he believes he failed at professional baseball, and more importantly, the identity shift he had to make to stop defining himself by a dream that was over.   What followed was a complete reinvention: mastering daily habits, building a personal brand from scratch, and becoming a best-selling author and business coach. If you've ever tied your entire identity to one thing - a sport, a job, a title - this episode will hit different. This is the conversation nobody has in the locker room but everyone needs to hear.   Andy's Brand Blueprint: https://completegameu.com/blueprint Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wjpodcast/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCESGet business funding - revenued.com/juice

One bad insurance policy can erase months of cash flow before you even realize what happened. In this episode, Cory sits down with Guffy Wright, a national leader in multifamily portfolio insurance with over 18 years of experience protecting real estate investors across the country.   Guffy breaks down exactly what the right insurance policy looks like for rental property owners, the most common and costly mistakes W-2 investors make when they're just getting started, and why having the wrong coverage isn't just risky - it's actively costing you money every single month. We've had our own experience with insurance policies and the right ones are an absolute MUST.   Whether you own one rental or a growing portfolio, this episode will change the way you think about protecting your assets.   Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wjpodcast/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCESGet business funding - revenued.com/juice

In this engaging conversation, Dylan Silver and Bobby Moody explore real estate market dynamics in Texas, the impact of AI tools like Claude on business efficiency, and strategies for investors to capitalize on current opportunities. They share insights on market challenges, innovative tech applications, and networking tips for real estate professionals.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

272: In this episode, I sat down with Ari Page, CEO of Fund & Grow, to break down how investors can access 0% business credit and use it like a line of credit to fund real estate deals.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/272)We talked about how this strategy actually works, how much funding you can realistically expect, and where it makes sense (and where it absolutely doesn't). If you're a land investor or real estate investor trying to scale without relying on traditional lenders, this is a powerful tool—but it comes with real risks if you don't use it correctly.Ari also explained how stacking business credit cards works, how some investors are getting up to $300K in funding, and why your credit profile matters more than your net worth.If you've ever wondered how to fund deals faster without tying up your own cash, this conversation will give you a clear picture of what's possible—and what to watch out for.

In Today's Episode: Host: Brandon Elliott,  https://zez.am/brandonelliottinvestments Guest: with Blaise Dietz ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Resourceful Links:  How To Get Up To $500,000 Every 6 Months At 0%: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ Get Your Most Accurate Credit Report:https://myfreescorenow.com/enroll/?AID=COUNSELELITELLC&PID=18983 Best Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=cce Free Credit Education Resources: https://creditcounselelite.com/articles Guide to Taking Massive Action: https://amzn.to/2IZMN8Z LEARN MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/fb-start-here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Meet Your Host, Brandon:  Brandon Elliott went from being off track finding himself on house arrest and burning 40% of his body to getting on track reaching $8.5 million in Assets and being acknowledged part of the "Top 100 Yahoo Finance" by using Credit Cards to buy small multi-family and scaling his businesses using the exact strategies taught in Credit Counsel Elite (CCE). CCE teaches business owners how to get up to $500,000 every 6 months at 0%. By being a member with CCE, you get to learn how to Travel Hack, get access to the 800 FICO Score Club in 30 days or less, fix credit quickly, receive $5K-15K+ of free sign up bonuses, buy Real Estate with Credit Cards, deep dive into Business Credit and Personal credit. To learn more visit: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Connect with Brandon Elliott:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonElliottInvestments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-elliott-6b1643148

What if you could buy a cash-flowing short-term rental for $40,000? Not in a random flyover market, not with a ton of risk, but in one of the most visited tourist destinations on the planet.   That's exactly what Nick and Derek of Yuki Homes discovered after following their passion for skiing to Japan and spotting an opportunity most Western investors have completely overlooked. In this episode, Cory sits down with the duo to unpack how a shared love of powder days turned into a full-blown real estate operation, and how they built the team, systems, and infrastructure to allow investors from the United States and beyond to own and operate profitable short-term rentals in Japan, completely remotely.   We get into how Nick and Derek met, what drove them to build Yuki Homes together, and why Japan stands out as one of the most underrated STR markets in the world. Think affordable entry points, strong year-round demand, and a tourism market that keeps growing.   If you have ever felt priced out of short-term rental investing in the U.S., or you are simply looking for a creative way to diversify your real estate portfolio internationally, this episode is going to open your eyes to a market you probably never had on your radar. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wjpodcast/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCESGet business funding - revenued.com/juice

Most people wait until they've "made it" to start talking about what they want. Lorenzo Mercado isn't most people.   Lorenzo is a registered nurse turned real estate investor who has done three house flips, two of which didn't go the way he planned, and one that did. Now he's setting his sights on something entirely different: boutique hotel acquisitions. He hasn't bought one yet, but he's telling everyone he will, and that's exactly what makes this episode worth your time.   We talk about the power of getting in the right rooms, why putting your aspirations out loud before you've "earned the right" to say them is actually a strategy, and what it looks like to share the good, the bad, and the ugly of a real estate journey in real time. Lorenzo is already plugged into a hospitality investing community that collectively owns over 40 hotels nationwide and is being coached by one of the top names in the boutique hotel space. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in a lane they didn't choose, who wonders if it's too late to pivot, or who thinks they need a perfect track record before they can go after something bigger. You don't.   Lorenzo's story proves that showing up, being honest about where you are, and surrounding yourself with the right people is the whole blueprint.   Follow Lorenzo on Instagram: @lorenzo.mercado_ Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wjpodcast/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCESGet business funding - revenued.com/juice

In Today's Episode: Host: Brandon Elliott,  https://zez.am/brandonelliottinvestments ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Resourceful Links:  CLICK THE LINK TO GET ACCESS:  https://www.creditcounselelite.com/event-access How To Get Up To $500,000 Every 6 Months At 0%: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ Get Your Most Accurate Credit Report: https://www.myscoreiq.com/get-fico-max.aspx?offercode=432121Z8 Best Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=cce Free Credit Education Resources: https://creditcounselelite.com/articles Guide to Taking Massive Action: https://amzn.to/2IZMN8Z LEARN MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/fb-start-here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Meet Your Host, Brandon:  Brandon Elliott went from being off track finding himself on house arrest and burning 40% of his body to getting on track reaching $8.5 million in Assets and being acknowledged part of the "Top 100 Yahoo Finance" by using Credit Cards to buy small multi-family and scaling his businesses using the exact strategies taught in Credit Counsel Elite (CCE). CCE teaches business owners how to get up to $500,000 every 6 months at 0%. By being a member with CCE, you get to learn how to Travel Hack, get access to the 800 FICO Score Club in 30 days or less, fix credit quickly, receive $5K-15K+ of free sign up bonuses, buy Real Estate with Credit Cards, deep dive into Business Credit and Personal credit. To learn more visit: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Connect with Brandon Elliott:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonElliottInvestments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-elliott-6b1643148

What if the thing standing between you and financial freedom wasn't a lack of opportunity - it was the story you were telling yourself?   In this episode, I sat down with Kam Dasani (@ProfitWithKam), a futures and options trader who generates $3–5 million per year through his algorithmic trading platform, built with a team of ex-Goldman Sachs traders. But before the seven-figure income and the system, there was a version of Kam who had to demolish every limiting belief he had about money, markets, and what he was actually capable of.   We get into all of it: how he built a skill set from scratch, how the platform actually works, why most people never get there (hint: it's a mindset problem before it's a strategy problem), and what it really takes to treat trading like a business instead of a gamble.   If you've ever thought options trading was too complex, too risky, or just not for someone like you, this episode will make you rethink that entirely.   Tune in and follow Kam on Instagram: @ProfitWithKam   Get working capital for your business - revenued.com/juice Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

What if retirement was not a finish line at 65, but a number you could hit in your twenties?   In this episode, Cory sits down with Cody Berman, entrepreneur, real estate investor, personal finance educator, and author of "Retire by 30: How to Build Wealth, Gain Freedom, and Live Life on Your Own Terms." The conversation goes well beyond tactics. Cody breaks down what financial independence actually means, how he learned to optimize his life around what he loves instead of what society expects, and why getting your time back is the ultimate asset, not the number itself.   This one hits differently than a typical money episode. Whether you are a W-2 earner grinding toward your first investment or someone who just wants more control over your days, Cody's framework is a reminder that retirement is not an age, it is a number, and that number is more achievable than most people think.   Pick up Cody's book "Retire by 30" wherever books are sold. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

In Today's Episode: Host: Brandon Elliott,  https://zez.am/brandonelliottinvestments ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Resourceful Links:  CLICK THE LINK TO GET ACCESS:  https://www.creditcounselelite.com/event-access How To Get Up To $500,000 Every 6 Months At 0%: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ Get Your Most Accurate Credit Report: https://www.myscoreiq.com/get-fico-max.aspx?offercode=432121Z8 Best Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=cce Free Credit Education Resources: https://creditcounselelite.com/articles Guide to Taking Massive Action: https://amzn.to/2IZMN8Z LEARN MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/fb-start-here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Meet Your Host, Brandon:  Brandon Elliott went from being off track finding himself on house arrest and burning 40% of his body to getting on track reaching $8.5 million in Assets and being acknowledged part of the "Top 100 Yahoo Finance" by using Credit Cards to buy small multi-family and scaling his businesses using the exact strategies taught in Credit Counsel Elite (CCE). CCE teaches business owners how to get up to $500,000 every 6 months at 0%. By being a member with CCE, you get to learn how to Travel Hack, get access to the 800 FICO Score Club in 30 days or less, fix credit quickly, receive $5K-15K+ of free sign up bonuses, buy Real Estate with Credit Cards, deep dive into Business Credit and Personal credit. To learn more visit: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Connect with Brandon Elliott:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonElliottInvestments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-elliott-6b1643148

What happens when a CFA charterholder with nearly a decade in traditional finance walks away from Wall Street and goes all-in on Bitcoin? You get one of the most credible and compelling voices in the personal finance space today. In this episode, Cory sits down with Rajat Soni, CFA, a former finance professional turned full-time Bitcoin and personal finance educator with over 5.5 million YouTube views and nearly 100,000 Instagram followers. Rajat breaks down exactly why he believes Bitcoin is the hardest asset in the world, why the traditional financial system is quietly failing everyday investors, and what the math of retirement actually looks like when you factor in fiat currency debasement. This is not a hype conversation. Rajat brings the institutional credibility of a CFA alongside a perspective most financial advisors will never give you, and it may completely change the way you think about building long-term wealth. From why he left a decade-long finance career to how Bitcoin fits into a real personal finance strategy, this episode covers the retirement math no one in finance talks about and why everyday W-2 earners may be the biggest beneficiaries of the hardest asset ever created. Connect with Rajat: @rajatsonifinance on Instagram and YouTube Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

While most investors are still chasing the same overpriced, overcrowded markets, a different group is quietly closing deals and building portfolios in places most people aren't even looking.   In this episode, Ryan and I break down the 6 markets where real estate investors in our community are winning right now. From the Vermont and New Hampshire Upper Valley to Philadelphia, Detroit, Milwaukee, Augusta, and Indianapolis, we get into what makes each of these markets compelling, what the deals actually look like on the ground, and why the investors who found them early are ahead of the curve.   Whether you're looking for your first market or your next one, this episode gives you a real, boots-on-the-ground look at where opportunity is hiding in 2026 and what to look for before you pull the trigger. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

In Today's Episode: Host: Brandon Elliott,  https://zez.am/brandonelliottinvestments ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Resourceful Links:  CLICK THE LINK TO GET ACCESS:  https://www.creditcounselelite.com/event-access How To Get Up To $500,000 Every 6 Months At 0%: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ Get Your Most Accurate Credit Report: https://www.myscoreiq.com/get-fico-max.aspx?offercode=432121Z8 Best Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=cce Free Credit Education Resources: https://creditcounselelite.com/articles Guide to Taking Massive Action: https://amzn.to/2IZMN8Z LEARN MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/fb-start-here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Meet Your Host, Brandon:  Brandon Elliott went from being off track finding himself on house arrest and burning 40% of his body to getting on track reaching $8.5 million in Assets and being acknowledged part of the "Top 100 Yahoo Finance" by using Credit Cards to buy small multi-family and scaling his businesses using the exact strategies taught in Credit Counsel Elite (CCE). CCE teaches business owners how to get up to $500,000 every 6 months at 0%. By being a member with CCE, you get to learn how to Travel Hack, get access to the 800 FICO Score Club in 30 days or less, fix credit quickly, receive $5K-15K+ of free sign up bonuses, buy Real Estate with Credit Cards, deep dive into Business Credit and Personal credit. To learn more visit: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Connect with Brandon Elliott:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonElliottInvestments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-elliott-6b1643148

When Ryan and I launched Wealth Juice (was called Weekly Juice back then for the OG's) six years ago, we had a why. It made sense at the time. It got us moving. But if we're being honest, it doesn't look anything like what drives us today.   In this solo episode, we're pulling back the curtain on something we don't talk about enough - the evolution of our purpose. What started as a pursuit of financial freedom and passive income has morphed into something deeper, more personal, and in a lot of ways more meaningful than we ever expected when we hit record for the first time.   We get into what originally motivated us to build this brand, the moments that quietly shifted our thinking, and what actually gets us out of bed every morning now. This one isn't about strategy or deals. It's about the real conversation behind the brand - and why we think your why is allowed to change too. You can directly apply this into your business, goals and life in general - hope you enjoy one of our favorite conversations Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

Most founders know they need capital — but few understand how to build the financial infrastructure to sustain it. In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with Jimmy Rios, founder of Rios Business Advisors, a financial strategist with 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs stop chasing money and start controlling it.Jimmy breaks down why mixing personal and business finances quietly kills your scale, how to build real business credit (without a personal guarantee), and why the debt cycle isn't a funding problem — it's a systems problem. He introduces the concept of a "third income stream" as a debt-sweeper, shares how AI tools like ChatGPT can instantly identify vendors that build business credit, and explains why your CPA might be inadvertently destroying your fundability.If you've ever wondered where the money keeps going no matter how much comes in, this conversation will reframe how capital should actually work for your business.Key Takeaways0:24 — The perpetual cash flow trap: Why revenue and funding keep running out, and why it's a systems problem, not a capital problem3:55 — Jimmy's origin story: How 25 years of watching founders bleed capital led to the creation of Rios Business Advisors6:28 — The third income stream: Why building an additional revenue channel as a "debt sweeper" changes everything on your balance sheet7:47 — Infrastructure of payback: High-level finance tactics (used by Amazon, banks, and M&A firms) that any founder can apply11:26 — Why founders miss business credit: 95% of business owners are personally guaranteeing debt — and most don't know the difference11:33 — Book mention: Decoding the Mystery of Business Credit — a step-by-step guide to building business credit yourself15:42 — First steps to business credit: Gas cards, store cards, and net-30 accounts as the building blocks of a business credit profile18:44 — ChatGPT as a credit research tool: How to instantly find vendors that report to business credit bureaus21:10 — The 10x leverage rule: Business credit can unlock ~10x the credit limit of your personal line21:22 — Gap funding & bridge financing: How business credit solves the cash flow gap in real estate, manufacturing, and service businesses28:27 — Mixing personal and business finances: The long-term risks and how to structure your way out of the habit29:53 — The profit-chopping trap: Why writing off everything to minimize taxes destroys your fundability and your ability to sell the business31:58 — Cutting in a crisis: Why founders cut marketing first — and why that makes everything worse37:19 — Hidden credit reporting systems: Why lenders see more than your 3 bureaus — and why lying to a broker never works40:24 — The CPA specialist problem: Why your general CPA may be giving you advice that destroys your ability to get funded or sell42:57 — From overwhelmed to in control: The one habit — radical financial transparency — that unlocks every solutionTweetable Quotes"Getting capital for capital's sake wasn't the problem. The problem was that six months later, where'd the money go?" — Jimmy Rios"If I have a $10,000 personal credit limit, with business credit I can usually get about 10 times that." — Jimmy Rios"The buck stops here. You can build all day long, but if you die, you built nothing." — Jimmy Rios"We don't want to complicate it — because that's the problem. Things get so complicated that people say, 'I just can't do it.' We want to demystify and decode those mysteries." — Jimmy Rios"When times get tough, what's the first thing people do? They start cutting their marketing. And then they wonder why they're not getting any business." — Jimmy Rios"Don't be afraid to ask for help. And don't be afraid of dollar signs. We work in fractionals. Let's start somewhere — we'll make it attainable." — Jimmy Rios"If you don't invest in yourself, you're always going to look at yourself as another expense." — Jimmy Rios"Your CPA is as good as a general practitioner. If you need brain surgery, you don't ask your GP to do it." — Jimmy RiosSaaS Leadership Lessons1. Capital Without a System Is Just a Delayed Crisis Raising money or getting a loan doesn't solve a financial problem — it just pushes it forward. The real work is building the internal architecture (credit systems, revenue streams, proper structure) that makes capital productive. Founders who chase funding without fixing the system will always end up back at zero.2. Separate Your Financial Identity or Pay the Price Mixing personal and business credit is one of the most common and costly mistakes founders make. It limits your scale, exposes personal assets, and defeats the purpose of forming an LLC. Building true business credit — without a personal guarantee — is a foundational step that belongs on every founder's checklist alongside EIN registration and opening a business bank account.3. Build a Third Revenue Stream as a Financial Stabilizer Amazon doesn't just sell products — it has AWS. Banks don't just hold deposits — they invest. High-level finance always includes multiple income channels. Jimmy's core philosophy: a third income stream acts as a "sweeper," paying down debt faster and creating breathing room so the core business can grow without constant cash flow pressure.4. Transparency is the First Step to Financial Control You cannot solve a problem you won't fully expose. Jimmy's number-one advice to overwhelmed founders: lay out every number, every liability, every indiscretion. The sooner an advisor can see the real picture, the faster a real solution can be structured. Hiding financial challenges only delays the fix.5. Don't Let Your CPA Make You Unfundable Writing off all profits to minimize taxes feels smart — until you need a loan, a line of credit, or want to sell the business. Showing $20K in income on a company doing $500K in real revenue makes you unfundable and unsellable. You need specialists, not generalists: a tax strategist who knows how to reduce taxes while building financial credibility.6. Be Willing to Pivot the Timeline, Not the Goal Financial freedom isn't always achievable in the 90-day window founders want. But that doesn't mean it's unattainable. The key is flexibility: move the goalpost on the timeline while keeping the goal intact. Taking a fractional first step, staying consistent, and building momentum is how you go from stuck on the tarmac to actually taking off.Guest Resourcesjimmy@riosbusinessadvisors.comhttps://riosbusinessfunding.com/https://www.facebook.com/jimrios9999https://www.linkedin.com/in/riosbusinessadvisors/https://www.instagram.com/riosbusinessadvisors/Episode SponsorThe Futureproof Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkXKUPZ5xuOqMPR7_gzGybncTtavyR1NThe Captain's KeysSmall Fish, Big Pond – https://smallfishbigpond.com/ Use the promo code ‘SaaSFuel'Champion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/SaaS Fuel ResourcesWebsite - https://championleadership.com/Jeff Mains on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffkmainsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesaasguy/Instagram - https://instagram.com/jeffkmains

This one is fresh. Michael Hyun literally just quit his software engineering job at Amazon this month, a role paying $300,000 a year, and real estate is what made it possible. Over the last six years, Michael built a $4.5 million portfolio while working full-time in tech, quietly stacking properties and creating enough passive income to make the leap. Now at 29, he's all in. In this episode, Michael breaks down exactly how he did it, the strategy, the mindset, and what most high earners get wrong when they try to turn a paycheck into long-term wealth. If you've ever thought about what it would take to actually walk away from your W-2, this is the episode you need to hear. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

If you're running a business and still swiping your debit card for everything, you might be leaving serious benefits on the table—and I know because I did it for years. In this episode, I'm kicking off a brand-new finance series by breaking down how I use business credit cards as a strategic tool—not for debt, but for smarter spending, better cash flow visibility, and real rewards that actually support my life and business.I'm walking you through exactly how I think about credit cards, the specific cards I've used, why I upgraded, and how I've earned over $1,500 in travel just from business expenses I was already making.Key Takeaways:Why a business credit card should be a benefits tool—not a financing toolHow to turn everyday business expenses into travel rewards and perksThe exact strategy I use to separate business spending from personal rewards Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you'll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.Find It Quickly: Credit card responsibility and reminders (2:52)My business credit card timeline (5:34)The first business card: Capital One Spark (6:41)What actually goes on my business card (8:41)Why I eventually upgraded my card (9:46)Why I chose the Venture X Business card (13:16)Key benefits of the Venture X Business card (15:20)How I actually use my points (17:55)Important reminder about credit cards (20:05)Mentioned in this Episode:Capital One Venture X or Spark Business Card Referral: i.capitalone.com/JBrXMOh4VCapital One Venture X Personal Card Referral Link: i.capitalone.com/Jf35yyJyXEpisode 152 What My Year Of Investing In My Business Looked LIke: gaffincreative.com/152-what-my-year-of-investing-in-my-business-looked-like196: How I Invested in My Podcast Agency in 2025: gaffincreative.com/196-how-i-invested-in-my-podcast-agency-in-2025Connect with Haylee:Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboardInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinWebsite: gaffincreative.comTranscript: https://share.descript.com/view/977wqALzQmi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Today's Episode: Host: Brandon Elliott,  https://zez.am/brandonelliottinvestments ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Resourceful Links:  CLICK THE LINK TO GET ACCESS:  https://www.creditcounselelite.com/event-access How To Get Up To $500,000 Every 6 Months At 0%: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ Get Your Most Accurate Credit Report: https://www.myscoreiq.com/get-fico-max.aspx?offercode=432121Z8 Best Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=cce Free Credit Education Resources: https://creditcounselelite.com/articles Guide to Taking Massive Action: https://amzn.to/2IZMN8Z LEARN MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/fb-start-here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Meet Your Host, Brandon:  Brandon Elliott went from being off track finding himself on house arrest and burning 40% of his body to getting on track reaching $8.5 million in Assets and being acknowledged part of the "Top 100 Yahoo Finance" by using Credit Cards to buy small multi-family and scaling his businesses using the exact strategies taught in Credit Counsel Elite (CCE). CCE teaches business owners how to get up to $500,000 every 6 months at 0%. By being a member with CCE, you get to learn how to Travel Hack, get access to the 800 FICO Score Club in 30 days or less, fix credit quickly, receive $5K-15K+ of free sign up bonuses, buy Real Estate with Credit Cards, deep dive into Business Credit and Personal credit. To learn more visit: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Connect with Brandon Elliott:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonElliottInvestments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-elliott-6b1643148

A TON people talk about real estate. They actually did it. In this episode, we sit down with Dedric Polite and Krystal Polite, the husband and wife duo behind Polite Properties and stars of the hit show 50/50 Flip. They break down how they went from corporate jobs and zero experience… to building a real estate portfolio of nearly 100 doors, launching multiple businesses, and creating true financial freedom for their family.    We dive into the early days of investing over $25,000 into education before closing a single deal, the moment they finally broke through with their first wholesale checks, and how one deal turned into over six figures and completely changed their trajectory. They also share how they used real estate as a vehicle to fund bigger opportunities including leveraging one property into launching a franchise business and why real estate is just the starting point, not the end goal.    This episode goes beyond strategy. It is about mindset, partnership, and taking action before you feel ready. You will hear how they divided roles as a couple, why “jump and build your wings on the way down” became their philosophy, and how they are building generational wealth with intention so their kids don't just inherit money… they inherit the mindset that created it. If you've been waiting for the “right time” to start… this is your sign that it's already here.   Polite's Free Deal Flow Bundle: https://politewealthportal.com/dealflowbundle?contact_id=0mrrWePS5n5CxH1atXPc Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

Most people blame their past. He used his to build his future. In this episode, we sit down with Kolaiah "Fuzzy" Jardine, a Hawaii-based real estate investor, developer, and co-founder of the HUI Mastermind who went from federal prison to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio focused on affordable housing. But this is not a get rich story. It is a change your life and bring everyone with you story. Fuzzy opens up about growing up in Hawaii, falling into the wrong environment, battling addiction, and ultimately using prison as the wake-up call that forced him to rewrite his future. From there, he became obsessed with learning, surrounding himself with the right people, and taking action when most people would have stayed stuck.    We break down how he went from cleaning windows for nine dollars an hour to building over 100 affordable homes, using creative strategies like other people's money to scale, and focusing on ethical investing through what he calls the “Pono Way.” His mission is bigger than himself. He is committed to helping locals stay in Hawaii despite rising costs, showing his community that ownership, investing, and generational wealth are actually possible for them too.   We also dive into his book, Priced Out of Paradise: How to Build Wealth Investing in Real Estate the Pono Way, where he lays out a practical roadmap for investing in Hawaii and breaking into real estate even in one of the most expensive markets in the world. This episode is packed with real strategy, mindset shifts, and a step-by-step look at how he built his business from nothing. If you have ever felt behind, stuck, or like your past defines you, this conversation will challenge that belief and show you what is actually possible. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

In Today's Episode: Host: Brandon Elliott,  https://zez.am/brandonelliottinvestments ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Resourceful Links:  CLICK THE LINK TO GET ACCESS:  https://www.creditcounselelite.com/event-access How To Get Up To $500,000 Every 6 Months At 0%: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ Get Your Most Accurate Credit Report: https://www.myscoreiq.com/get-fico-max.aspx?offercode=432121Z8 Best Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=cce Free Credit Education Resources: https://creditcounselelite.com/articles Guide to Taking Massive Action: https://amzn.to/2IZMN8Z LEARN MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/fb-start-here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Meet Your Host, Brandon:  Brandon Elliott went from being off track finding himself on house arrest and burning 40% of his body to getting on track reaching $8.5 million in Assets and being acknowledged part of the "Top 100 Yahoo Finance" by using Credit Cards to buy small multi-family and scaling his businesses using the exact strategies taught in Credit Counsel Elite (CCE). CCE teaches business owners how to get up to $500,000 every 6 months at 0%. By being a member with CCE, you get to learn how to Travel Hack, get access to the 800 FICO Score Club in 30 days or less, fix credit quickly, receive $5K-15K+ of free sign up bonuses, buy Real Estate with Credit Cards, deep dive into Business Credit and Personal credit. To learn more visit: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Connect with Brandon Elliott:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonElliottInvestments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-elliott-6b1643148

Most new investors hear "hard money lending" and immediately think it's too expensive, too complicated, or only for seasoned pros. John Robbart is here to change your mind. In this episode, Cory sits down with John, Managing Director at Renovo Financial, to break down what hard money lending actually looks like in the real world and why it may be the most powerful tool you're not using yet.   John shares how he built his lending business, what separates great lenders from transactional ones, and why the true cost of hard money is far more reasonable than most investors assume. Whether you're on your first deal or your fifth, this conversation will reframe the way you think about financing and show you that access to capital is closer than you think. If you've ever let the fear of financing stop you from pulling the trigger on a deal, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

While everyone's chasing deals in Nashville, Tampa, and Phoenix, two Milwaukee insiders are sitting on one of the most overlooked rental markets in the country. In this episode, Cory sits down with Ty Ash and Nick Harrington, real estate agents and investors behind Horizon Homes, to pull back the curtain on why Milwaukee deserves a serious look from out-of-state investors right now. Ty and Nick share their personal journeys into real estate, what got them started, what they've learned as both agents and active investors, and why they believe the Milwaukee market is criminally underrated. From cash flow potential and entry-level price points to the neighborhoods flying under the radar, they break down exactly what makes this market so compelling for investors looking to build a rental portfolio without the feeding frenzy of the coastal markets. If you've been told you need to invest where properties are expensive and competition is fierce, this episode will challenge everything you think you know. Milwaukee might just be your next move. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

Send us fan responses! If you've been stuck thinking “I need perfect credit to get funded,” we tell a different story: lenders follow cash flow. We walk through a practical, step-by-step way to make your business bank account look fundable, including what underwriters actually want to see when they're reviewing bank statements and making fast funding decisions. We also share a specific example of a funding option that advertises no impact to your credit score, then break down the real qualifiers behind it: time in business, monthly cash flow minimums, and what to do if your credit score is still low. From there, we get tactical about improving your profile with credit builder tools and trade lines, plus the pros, cons, and costs so you can choose a path you can maintain. The most talked-about strategy is cash flow cycling: how someone with only $500 can still create enough consistent account activity to meet a lender's cash flow threshold, then how to scale that approach responsibly as you move from a small approval to bigger funding rounds. We're clear about the moment the game changes, when invoices and receipts must match transactions and your bookkeeping has to hold up. Finally, we zoom out into tax strategy, including research and development tax credits and the mindset shift of treating business spending as documented, deductible growth. If you want deeper guidance, text private life to 702-200-4900 to connect, and don't forget to subscribe, share the episode with a friend building a business, and leave a review with your biggest funding question.https://donkilam.com https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

We often obsess over our personal credit scores, but how much thought do we give to our business credit? In this episode, I'm joined by Gerri Detweiler from Nav to demystify the world of business credit. We explore why most of us are in the dark about our business scores, how these scores impact our ability to secure supplier terms and loans, and the simple steps we can take to monitor and build a healthy financial profile for our businesses. Key Takeaways The Business Credit Gap: Unlike personal credit, there are no federal requirements for free annual business credit reports. Most of us don't even know our score exists until a loan application is denied. The Big Three Bureaus: We look at the major players Gerri mentions: Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), Equifax Commercial, and Experian Commercial. The Power of Terms: Paying our Net 30 supplier invoices on time isn't just good for the relationship—it's a primary way to build a positive credit history, as many suppliers report to the bureaus. Separating Personal from Business: While our personal credit often remains a factor for small businesses, establishing an LLC and obtaining an EIN and DUNS number are critical steps toward our financial independence. Hidden Use Cases: It's not just for loans! Business credit can affect our insurance premiums and our ability to land large commercial partnerships or retail distributions. The Debt Trap: Gerri explains the hidden cost of fast capital and provides resources to help us calculate the true APR of financing offers that might seem cheap on the surface. Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe Connect with Nav:Website: https://www.nav.com/ More About the Episode Sponsor:T&O Strategic Advisory (http://www.tostrategicadvisory.com/) - Offering a wide range of tax and accounting services, including entity election and S-Corp advisory.

We often obsess over our personal credit scores, but how much thought do we give to our business credit? In this episode, I'm joined by Gerri Detweiler from Nav to demystify the world of business credit. We explore why most of us are in the dark about our business scores, how these scores impact our ability to secure supplier terms and loans, and the simple steps we can take to monitor and build a healthy financial profile for our businesses. Key Takeaways The Business Credit Gap: Unlike personal credit, there are no federal requirements for free annual business credit reports. Most of us don't even know our score exists until a loan application is denied. The Big Three Bureaus: We look at the major players Gerri mentions: Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), Equifax Commercial, and Experian Commercial. The Power of Terms: Paying our Net 30 supplier invoices on time isn't just good for the relationship—it's a primary way to build a positive credit history, as many suppliers report to the bureaus. Separating Personal from Business: While our personal credit often remains a factor for small businesses, establishing an LLC and obtaining an EIN and DUNS number are critical steps toward our financial independence. Hidden Use Cases: It's not just for loans! Business credit can affect our insurance premiums and our ability to land large commercial partnerships or retail distributions. The Debt Trap: Gerri explains the hidden cost of fast capital and provides resources to help us calculate the true APR of financing offers that might seem cheap on the surface. Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe Connect with Nav:Website: https://www.nav.com/ More About the Episode Sponsor:T&O Strategic Advisory (http://www.tostrategicadvisory.com/) - Offering a wide range of tax and accounting services, including entity election and S-Corp advisory.

In Today's Episode: Host: Brandon Elliott,  https://zez.am/brandonelliottinvestments ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Resourceful Links:  CLICK THE LINK TO GET ACCESS:  https://www.creditcounselelite.com/event-access How To Get Up To $500,000 Every 6 Months At 0%: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ Get Your Most Accurate Credit Report: https://www.myscoreiq.com/get-fico-max.aspx?offercode=432121Z8 Best Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=cce Free Credit Education Resources: https://creditcounselelite.com/articles Guide to Taking Massive Action: https://amzn.to/2IZMN8Z LEARN MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/fb-start-here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Meet Your Host, Brandon:  Brandon Elliott went from being off track finding himself on house arrest and burning 40% of his body to getting on track reaching $8.5 million in Assets and being acknowledged part of the "Top 100 Yahoo Finance" by using Credit Cards to buy small multi-family and scaling his businesses using the exact strategies taught in Credit Counsel Elite (CCE). CCE teaches business owners how to get up to $500,000 every 6 months at 0%. By being a member with CCE, you get to learn how to Travel Hack, get access to the 800 FICO Score Club in 30 days or less, fix credit quickly, receive $5K-15K+ of free sign up bonuses, buy Real Estate with Credit Cards, deep dive into Business Credit and Personal credit. To learn more visit: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Connect with Brandon Elliott:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonElliottInvestments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-elliott-6b1643148

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2027: Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock highlight how business credit cards can unlock higher credit limits, valuable rewards, and built-in protections that support smarter spending and cash flow management. They also emphasize the long-term advantage of building a strong business credit profile, helping entrepreneurs secure better financing as they grow. Tune in to understand how to choose the right card and avoid costly mistakes while maximizing benefits. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://womenwhomoney.com/need-business-credit-card-when-self-employed/ Quotes to ponder: "With many different business card options, make sure you carefully read the Offer and Benefit terms and the Rates and Fees information before deciding which one is right for your business expenses." "If you need to buy a big-ticket item for your business and still have other expenses to put on your card, having a more significant credit line gives you the peace of mind that you can purchase what you need, when you need it." "As a business owner, one of your top priorities should be keeping business expenses separate from personal spending." Episode references: QuickBooks: https://quickbooks.intuit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when loans fall through, appraisals don't pan out, and the deal you worked months for starts to unravel? For most people, that's where the story ends. For this Wealth Juice Inner Circle member, it's where his real investor journey began. In this episode, we sit down with a Philadelphia-based investor who, after joining our mastermind, went on to acquire a triplex he house hacks and an Airbnb, all within his first year. But the path was anything but smooth. He faced financing setbacks, deals that nearly died on the table, and moments that would've stopped most first-timers cold. Instead, he pushed through, leaned on the community, and closed twice.   If you're in the middle of a deal that feels like it's falling apart, or you're wondering if the mastermind is worth it, this episode is your answer. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2026: Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock break down why a business credit card can be a powerful tool for entrepreneurs, from keeping finances clean and tax-ready to unlocking valuable rewards and perks. They also clarify who qualifies and how approval works, helping you confidently take the next step toward smarter financial management. Tune in to learn how the right card can simplify operations while supporting long-term business growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://womenwhomoney.com/need-business-credit-card-when-self-employed/ Quotes to ponder: "When you use personal credit cards to fund your business, you're more likely to accidentally commingle a personal expense with a business expense you put on the card." "This is a big mistake because it can make it very difficult (and time-consuming!) to separate the two types of expenses for monthly accounting and when tax season rolls around." "If you own a small business and earn an income from it, there's a good chance you qualify for a business card." Episode references: Capital One Business Credit Cards: https://www.capitalone.com/small-business/credit-cards/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. With a rapidly growing audience of over 1,000,000 followers across social media, Irv has become a leading voice in entrepreneurship. His unique style challenges how people think about business, relationships, health, and money, helping them gain clarity and take action. During the show we discuss: Irvin Pena's background and how he got started in business credit and funding How entrepreneurs can build business credit separate from personal credit The importance of structuring your business correctly from the start Key steps to becoming "funding ready" before applying for capital Common mistakes that lead to funding denials How to leverage business credit to scale operations and increase cash flow The role of mindset and discipline in building a successful business Practical strategies for entrepreneurs to access and use capital responsibly Resources: https://www.masterclass.insightinnercircle.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@IrvOfficial https://www.instagram.com/irv.official/

What does it really take to build a business in lending, and why is alternative capital becoming so important for entrepreneurs today? In this episode of Grownlearn, Zorina Dimitrova speaks with Oz Konar, founder of Business Lending Blueprint, about the world of business lending, business credit, and how entrepreneurs can build a recession-resilient business by helping others access capital. Oz shares his journey into the lending space, from personal financial hardship in his family to building an INC. 5000-recognized education company that has helped thousands of people better understand how funding works. The conversation explores the reality behind business loan brokering, the opportunities in the U.S. alternative lending market, and the mindset shift required to think more strategically about capital. They also break down the main categories of funding available to businesses, including startup funding, small business funding, and real estate-based lending, along with what affects approvals, how underwriting works, and why financial literacy matters long before a company urgently needs money. This episode is especially relevant for founders, solo entrepreneurs, consultants, and professionals who want to understand how businesses get funded, how to approach capital more intelligently, and how to think about growth through a more strategic financial lens. In this episode, we cover: • Oz Konar's path into business lending • How to become a business loan broker • Why alternative lending is growing • Startup funding vs. small business funding vs. real estate funding • Approval rates, underwriting, and funding timelines • Why financial literacy is essential for entrepreneurs • How to prepare for capital before it becomes urgent About the guest: Oz Konar is the founder of Business Lending Blueprint, an INC. 5000-recognized education company focused on alternative lending, business credit, and financial literacy. He is known for his education-first approach and for helping entrepreneurs and professionals understand funding in practical, accessible terms. Grownlearn is the podcast where strategy, capital, and long-term business growth come together through conversations with founders, operators, investors, and advisors.

What does it take to build the largest coffee company in an entire country from the ground up? Adam Jason spent years working in corporate America as a lawyer, grinding through the traditional path most people never question. It wasn't until a vacation to Colombia that everything changed. What started as a trip turned into a vision, and that vision turned into the Green Coffee Company. Adam joins the Wealth Juice Podcast to break down the entrepreneurial journey behind one of the most ambitious agribusiness stories in South America. With over 45 farms, 9 million coffee trees, and 350+ full-time employees spread across 10,000 acres in Colombia's Antioquia region, GCC didn't just enter the coffee industry, they rewrote the rules of it through full vertical integration and farm-direct supply chain control.   What makes Adam's story even more remarkable is how they funded it, not through traditional venture capital, but by raising money from individual investors in a model that Fortune Magazine called a blueprint for a "post-VC world." In this episode, Adam shares the real entrepreneurial lessons behind scaling a complex, multinational operation, landing partnerships with clients like the Chicago Cubs and LA Rams, securing $8M in sustainable financing, and building a brand that has been featured in Forbes, the Financial Times, and beyond. Whether you're building your first investment or your next business, this conversation is packed with frameworks you can apply immediately. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

In Today's Episode: Host: Brandon Elliott,  https://zez.am/brandonelliottinvestments ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Resourceful Links:  HERE'S THE LINK: cceevents.live/call CLICK THE LINK TO GET ACCESS:  https://www.creditcounselelite.com/event-access How To Get Up To $500,000 Every 6 Months At 0%: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ Get Your Most Accurate Credit Report: https://www.myscoreiq.com/get-fico-max.aspx?offercode=432121Z8 Best Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=cce Free Credit Education Resources: https://creditcounselelite.com/articles Guide to Taking Massive Action: https://amzn.to/2IZMN8Z LEARN MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/fb-start-here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Meet Your Host, Brandon:  Brandon Elliott went from being off track finding himself on house arrest and burning 40% of his body to getting on track reaching $8.5 million in Assets and being acknowledged part of the "Top 100 Yahoo Finance" by using Credit Cards to buy small multi-family and scaling his businesses using the exact strategies taught in Credit Counsel Elite (CCE). CCE teaches business owners how to get up to $500,000 every 6 months at 0%. By being a member with CCE, you get to learn how to Travel Hack, get access to the 800 FICO Score Club in 30 days or less, fix credit quickly, receive $5K-15K+ of free sign up bonuses, buy Real Estate with Credit Cards, deep dive into Business Credit and Personal credit. To learn more visit: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Connect with Brandon Elliott:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonElliottInvestments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-elliott-6b1643148

Losing their fathers two months apart changed everything. For Diana and Josh, playing small was no longer an option. Former architects with no traditional path into real estate, they took a different approach. They immersed themselves in podcasts, reached out directly to guests, built real relationships, and used social media to get in the right rooms. That's how they found their opportunity. Together, they partnered with experienced investors and acquired a boutique hotel in Palm Springs with roughly $4M all-in between acquisition and renovations. Today, that same 13-room, award-winning wellness hotel, The Terra Palm Springs, is estimated to be worth around $6M. In this episode, we break down how they turned relationships into real deals, leveraged their skill sets to create value, and positioned themselves for opportunities most investors never see. Because deals like this don't come from searching. They come from who you know and how you show up. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

In this episode, Scott Bursey interviews Ali Badi, a funding acceleration expert, about how real estate investors can leverage institutional-level business credit to scale their portfolios. They discuss the importance of building strong business credit, separating personal and business finances, and practical steps to qualify for high-limit funding.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

The market feels uncertain right now. Rates are high. Deals are tighter. And a lot of investors are sitting on the sidelines waiting for clarity. But what if that's exactly when the biggest opportunities are created?   In this episode, we break down what actually happens when markets shift and why most investors get it wrong. Using real insights and examples, we dive into how experienced investors think, where they're finding opportunities today, and how they position themselves when things feel uncomfortable. This isn't about timing the market perfectly. It's about understanding how to operate when conditions change. Because the investors who win aren't the ones waiting for things to feel safe. They're the ones who know how to move when others hesitate. If you want to stop second-guessing and start thinking like a long-term investor, this episode will change how you see the market.   Some of the topics we chat through are:   President Trump "proposed" institutional ban Oil prices, the war in Iran and how it could affect real estate FINCEN and how it will affect the real estate business Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

In Today's Episode: Host: Brandon Elliott,  https://zez.am/brandonelliottinvestments Guest: with Dan Rivers ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Resourceful Links:  How To Get Up To $500,000 Every 6 Months At 0%: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ Get Your Most Accurate Credit Report:https://myfreescorenow.com/enroll/?AID=COUNSELELITELLC&PID=18983 Best Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=cce Free Credit Education Resources: https://creditcounselelite.com/articles Guide to Taking Massive Action: https://amzn.to/2IZMN8Z LEARN MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/fb-start-here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Meet Your Host, Brandon:  Brandon Elliott went from being off track finding himself on house arrest and burning 40% of his body to getting on track reaching $8.5 million in Assets and being acknowledged part of the "Top 100 Yahoo Finance" by using Credit Cards to buy small multi-family and scaling his businesses using the exact strategies taught in Credit Counsel Elite (CCE). CCE teaches business owners how to get up to $500,000 every 6 months at 0%. By being a member with CCE, you get to learn how to Travel Hack, get access to the 800 FICO Score Club in 30 days or less, fix credit quickly, receive $5K-15K+ of free sign up bonuses, buy Real Estate with Credit Cards, deep dive into Business Credit and Personal credit. To learn more visit: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Connect with Brandon Elliott:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonElliottInvestments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-elliott-6b1643148

Alot of investors are looking for their next deal. New strategy. New market. New opportunity. But what if the opportunity has been right in front of you the whole time? In this episode, we sit down with Jonny Velarde to break down a business almost no one in real estate talks about… parking. From valet services to leasing unused lots, Jonny shares how he's built a cash-flowing business by turning empty space into income producing assets. We get into how the model actually works, how you can control deals without owning the property, and why some of these “simple” opportunities can generate serious profit with low overhead. This isn't something you hear about every day. But after this episode, you won't look at parking lots, churches, or empty spaces the same way again. And by the way - This is probably something you can do in your market right now! Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

What if the move you didn't want to make was the one that changed everything? Ryan Rominger relocated from California to Indianapolis without a real estate playbook — just a new market, a hunger to build, and the willingness to figure it out. What happened next is the kind of story that makes you rethink where you're investing and why. In this episode, Ryan breaks down how Indianapolis became the launching pad for a career and portfolio that most people only dream about. We get into why the Indianapolis market is still one of the most overlooked opportunities in the country, how becoming a realtor and property manager gave him an unfair advantage as an investor, and the mindset shift that made it all click. If you've ever wondered whether your market is holding you back — or whether there's a better game being played somewhere else — this episode is your answer. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES

In Today's Episode: Host: Brandon Elliott,  https://zez.am/brandonelliottinvestments ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Resourceful Links:  CLICK THE LINK TO GET ACCESS:  https://www.creditcounselelite.com/event-access How To Get Up To $500,000 Every 6 Months At 0%: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ Get Your Most Accurate Credit Report: https://www.myscoreiq.com/get-fico-max.aspx?offercode=432121Z8 Best Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=cce Free Credit Education Resources: https://creditcounselelite.com/articles Guide to Taking Massive Action: https://amzn.to/2IZMN8Z LEARN MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/fb-start-here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Meet Your Host, Brandon:  Brandon Elliott went from being off track finding himself on house arrest and burning 40% of his body to getting on track reaching $8.5 million in Assets and being acknowledged part of the "Top 100 Yahoo Finance" by using Credit Cards to buy small multi-family and scaling his businesses using the exact strategies taught in Credit Counsel Elite (CCE). CCE teaches business owners how to get up to $500,000 every 6 months at 0%. By being a member with CCE, you get to learn how to Travel Hack, get access to the 800 FICO Score Club in 30 days or less, fix credit quickly, receive $5K-15K+ of free sign up bonuses, buy Real Estate with Credit Cards, deep dive into Business Credit and Personal credit. To learn more visit: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Connect with Brandon Elliott:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonElliottInvestments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-elliott-6b1643148

In this week's pep talk, I am sharing how we used simple business systems, strategic spending, and points to fund our entire spring break and how you can build a business that supports your life too. In today's episode, I share:01:50 – Why we made a family rule to travel once a quarter and how it shaped our business decisions03:40 – The real reason I left corporate and why freedom, not revenue, was the goal05:10 – How rising travel costs forced us to rethink how our business supports our life06:45 – The shift from “we can't afford it” to building systems that make it possible08:20 – How we strategically use credit cards across business and personal expenses10:05 – The role AI played in mapping out our travel redemption strategy11:40 – The simple benefits spreadsheet that ensures we never leave money on the table13:15 – How separating and optimizing spending creates more predictable rewards14:50 – Why this approach is really about intentional entrepreneurship and sustainable business growth16:30 – The bigger mindset shift: building a business that funds your life, not just your bills 

Brandon Cobb thought he had it figured out. Dream job in medical device sales. Stability. Income. A clear path forward. Then one meeting at Starbucks changed everything. He got fired on the spot and realized something most people never want to admit. You can do everything right and still have zero control.   That moment forced a shift. Not just into real estate, but into a completely different way of thinking.   In this episode, we break down how Brandon went from flipping houses and chasing deals to structuring large scale land development projects with national builders. The kind of deals most investors never even consider.   We get into why doing more deals is not the answer, why margins shrink when strategies get crowded, and how experienced investors position themselves for bigger opportunities with less competition.   If you are already in real estate and want to scale, this is the conversation that changes how you think about the game. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES