Hello, my name is Ryan Smith, Principal & Founder of ThinkSBA®, an SBA 504 & 7(a) Loan Brokerage focusing on serving business owners, entrepreneurs and searchers throughout the U.S.

February interest rate check! 📉 See what’s new and how it affects your next move.

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Every business deal needs the right financial partner, a key insight shared by Roy Chiovari. Finding the appropriate bank is about ensuring a fit, mutual appetite, and long-term strategic alignment.

He explains how losing his previous business led him to pivot when no other jobs were available. 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/LcAnEPERH4 🔗 Connect with Max Emma on LinkedIn:

Max Emma describes his unique method of learning English by spending hours calling 1-800 numbers for credit card companies to speak with native speakers. He notes that this strategy helped him both speak and understand the language effectively 33 years ago.

January interest rate check! 📉 See what’s new and how it affects your next move.

Excited to share that @i1031QI SaaS is close to launch 🚀 Development wraps this week with a go-live on Feb 15 i1031 is built for exchangors who want real visibility and control over their 1031 exchange without losing the guidance of a Qualified Intermediary. One digital

Want to own 50 locations? Start with one. Steven Hanson explains why buying a simple, cash-flowing business beats chasing shortcuts. 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/X4DiFA5j7m 🔗 Connect with Steven Hanson on LinkedIn: https://t.co/yEKMSBNCtV

I’m always looking to buy a good business. This week was no different. A friend bought a salon suite franchise. High rent. Heavy debt. Low occupancy. The only plan? “Lease it up and we’ll be fine.” I listened to the pitch. Walked the suites. Asked questions. Then a young

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Reflecting on the 2008 crash, Casey Hopkins explains his pivot from hard money lending to commercial banking and introduces Southland EDC as a Certified Development Company.

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Roy Chiovari describes his early career shift, moving from the process-driven "science" of lending at Wells Fargo to the more personal "art" of private banking at First Republic.

Representing Southland EDC, Casey Hopkins recounts his 15-year background in commercial banking before joining the firm in 2021. 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/jalkKAYYTR 🔗 Connect with Casey Hopkins on LinkedIn: https://t.co/GnANDnHp6c

I’m launching a new monthly SBA roundtable podcast designed for one audience only: small business owners who rely on SBA financing to acquire, build and grow. Featuring a few of the best BDO’s from across the country. Each episode features experienced SBA lenders sharing what

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An unexpected internship was the catalyst that launched Roy Chiovari's banking career. He quickly realized that building strong relationships was crucial from the very beginning.

Once that initial ramp-up period is over, the business is positioned to become a sustainable wealth generator. 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/LcAnEPERH4 🔗 Connect with Max Emma on LinkedIn:

In this clip, Max Emma debunks the myth of overnight success in franchising. He explains that a three-year timeline to recoup your initial investment isn't just normal—it indicates a strong business model.