Byron Allen is joined once more with Javier Bravo. In this episode, Javier goes over some specific examples of how certain life insurance policies and business owner policies -- BOPs -- can make a difference for small businesses. Javier outlines what a business owner should look for when seeking out these insurance policies. From all his years of experience, Javier is able to share many anecdotes about how insurance can save a business in its time of need. If you’d like to reach out to Javier Bravo to discuss your own situation, he can be contacted at 480-818-3665 or found at bettercallbravo.com.

In this episode, Byron Allen is joined with Javier Bravo. Javier is very knowledgeable in the field of keyman insurance, and he takes the time to explain the importance of those policies. When it comes to businesses, the people at the helm are incredibly important -- and it is crucial to have them insured in case of emergencies. Javier also delves into employee benefits to explore how knowledge and understanding of employee benefits can help to retain good employees. In the next episode, Javier will go into further detail about insurance policies that can support business owners. Check us out at: https://fundingquest.showplatform.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Funding-Quest-Podcast-101842922454391 https://www.linkedin.com/company/79162134/ https://twitter.com/quest_funding

We’re joined again with Nathan Gwilliam. As we mentioned in the previous episode, Nathan has garnered much experience with building entrepreneurial businesses and finding success there. In this episode, Nathan details how to utilize the shifts in markets to put your business ahead of the curve. Even more importantly, he discusses the credibility framework, and why customers have shifted from using advertisements to influence their decisions to now want to work with the most credible companies. If you’d like to reach out to Nathan, you can find him on LinkedIn, or by emailing him at: [email protected] If you are interested in building your own online marketability, check out showplatform.com and see where you can start! Check us out at: https://fundingquest.showplatform.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Funding-Quest-Podcast-101842922454391 https://www.linkedin.com/company/79162134/ https://twitter.com/quest_funding

Join Byron Allen as he talks with Nathan Gwilliam, a serial entrepreneur who has found success in multiple businesses, his most recent being ShowPlatform. With his experience, Nathan explains how he has managed to secure funding for his ventures. Most importantly, Nathan introduces the importance of what he calls “tectonic shifts.” These are major changes that occur in a business landscape that a business owner can leverage to fuel their own success. Nathan gives examples of these tectonic shifts that he has seen and how to find them. This is the first of a two part series, so be sure to come back next time when Nathan outlines the credibility framework to drive customers to your business. Check us out at: https://fundingquest.showplatform.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Funding-Quest-Podcast-101842922454391 https://www.linkedin.com/company/79162134/ https://twitter.com/quest_funding

We’re back again with Chris Robles, who works to help find and provide funding for underserved borrowers. Today, Chris explains two important acronyms for these borrowers to know: CDFI and SBDP. The CDFI -- Community Development Financial Institution -- is funding to provide loans that banks typically would not provide. The SBDP -- Small Business Development Program -- is a program paired with universities that can provide counseling and support for small business owners. Chris explains how underserved borrowers can utilize these different programs to secure the funding they need! If you’d like to check out some of these funding opportunities, please check out: https://www.cdfifund.gov/ https://www.sba.gov/  Chris Robles can be reached at 210-527-7861.   Check us out at: https://fundingquest.showplatform.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Funding-Quest-Podcast-101842922454391 https://www.linkedin.com/company/79162134/  https://twitter.com/quest_funding

Today, Byron Allen sits down with Chris Robles, who works with a population of borrowers typically described as “underserved”. Chris explains who these underserved borrowers are: they are often those living in low-income areas or are foreign nationals, who may not be able to access the funding opportunities that others can. Chris discusses the options for funding that these individuals can find, while also sharing some examples of borrowers that he has worked with who have managed to expand their business after receiving the loans they needed. Check us out at: https://fundingquest.showplatform.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Funding-Quest-Podcast-101842922454391 https://www.linkedin.com/company/79162134/  https://twitter.com/quest_funding

Byron Allen is joined once more with Leslie Agisim, the president of Trevor Cole Commercial Co., a structured finance company. With his extensive experience in the lending industry, Les has great insight into how borrowers can find success in seeking out funding. Les tells a couple stories from his own experience that highlight how unexpected difficulties can crop up in the lending field. Les emphasizes just how important it is to educate yourself on the opportunities found in the lending field; both lenders and borrowers can greatly benefit from putting more effort into learning what they can. If you’d like to reach out to Les Agisim, he can be contacted at [email protected] or found at trevorcolect.com. Check us out at: https://fundingquest.showplatform.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Funding-Quest-Podcast-101842922454391 https://www.linkedin.com/company/79162134/ https://twitter.com/quest_funding

In today’s podcast, Byron Allen is sitting down with Leslie Agisim, the president of Trevor Cole Commercial Co., a structured finance company. Les has over 30 years experience in the lending industry, which makes him particularly well-suited for this conversation on the spectrum of hard money loans. Throughout this episode, Les walks the audience through a variety of funding options that a business owner can explore, while laying out the advantages and disadvantages of each. Les also takes the time to dip into the history of hard money loans, and how the market continues to change. Check us out at: https://fundingquest.showplatform.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Funding-Quest-Podcast-101842922454391 https://www.linkedin.com/company/79162134/ https://twitter.com/quest_funding

We’re back again with Jerem Morris, the co-founder and owner of DataTek -- an IT Support company that specializes in providing comprehensive and proactive IT Support for businesses. Jerem is continuing his discussion on the IT practices that all businesses should follow to protect their data. In this episode, Jerem explains the importance of cybersecurity insurance and consistent IT support. By providing an overview of situations that he has seen, Jerem is able to outline the importance for a business to remain proactive with their IT. Check us out at: https://fundingquest.showplatform.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Funding-Quest-Podcast-101842922454391 https://www.linkedin.com/company/79162134/ https://twitter.com/quest_funding

Join Byron Allen as he talks with Jerem Morris, the co-founder and owner of DataTek -- an IT Support company that specializes in providing comprehensive and proactive IT Support for businesses. With over a decade of experience, Jerem brings crucial insight into how a business can protect its data and assets through proactive measures. Jerem provides a list of best practices that all companies should follow to safeguard their businesses. In the first of two episodes, Jerem will outline the importance of training employees, preserving data backups, and utilizing hardware to protect your business. Check us out at: https://fundingquest.showplatform.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Funding-Quest-Podcast-101842922454391 https://www.linkedin.com/company/79162134/ https://twitter.com/quest_funding