TDJ Equity Funding Insiders Podcast
TDJ Equity Funding Insiders Podcast
Helping Business Owners Make Better Capital Decisions.
Welcome to the TDJ Equity Funding Insiders Podcast—the show where business owners, real estate investors, developers, entrepreneurs, and financial professionals gain practical insight into today's capital markets.
Hosted by Jacquelyn Jackson, Capital Access Advisor, this podcast goes beyond discussing loan products. We explore the strategies, relationships, and financial decisions that help businesses become more fundable, access the right capital, and build long-term wealth.
Each episode features conversations with experienced commercial lenders, bankers, underwriters, private investors, commercial real estate professionals, attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, and successful entrepreneurs who share real-world knowledge from inside the capital markets.
Topics include:
• Business Funding & Commercial Lending
• Commercial Real Estate Financing
• SBA & Government Lending Programs
• Private Capital & Alternative Financing
• Capital Strategy & Business Growth
• Credit Positioning & Financial Readiness
• Business Acquisitions & Expansion
• Cash Flow Management
• Entrepreneurship & Leadership
• Risk Management & Deal Structuring
The podcast also features episodes from our Giving Power to the Business Owner (GPBO) educational series, where industry experts provide practical strategies that help business owners make smarter financial decisions and position their companies for sustainable growth.
Our mission is simple:
To educate, empower, and equip business owners with the knowledge they need to confidently navigate today's capital markets.
Because the best financing decisions begin long before the application is submitted.
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🌐 Learn more about TDJ Equity Funding at www.tdjequityllc.net
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Episodes
45 episodes
#44 A Cohesive Brand Story Can Make Lenders Say Yes
Banks don’t just underwrite your numbers, they underwrite your risk. And a huge part of risk is what they can’t see on your financial statements: your credibility, your consistency, and the proof that your business is real, operational, and bui...
#43 How To Get Commercial Deals Funded And Win Landlord Trust
The fastest way to waste time in commercial real estate is to fall in love with a deal before you understand the money behind it. We’re joined by Joe Killinger, a long time commercial real estate operator, investor, and founder, to talk about w...
#42 Direct Oil And Gas Investing Explained For Business Owners
Most business owners know how to build revenue, but far fewer know how to turn that revenue into durable, tax smart cash flow outside their core company. That’s why we sit down with Mike Q, Managing Director of Capital Markets at Crown Forge En...
#41 Your Mortgage Should Serve Your Future Self with Dante Royster
Your mortgage is not just a loan, it’s a set of doors you either open or close for your future. We talk with veteran mortgage broker Dante Royster, founder of Epic Mortgage and author of The Ultimate Mortgage Guide, about what business owners k...
#40 How To Scale A Real Estate Portfolio Without Losing Control with Gino Barbaro
Most investors don’t get taken out by the market, they get taken out by the stories they tell themselves. We sit down with Gino Barbaro, multifamily investor and money coach behind 1,900+ units and roughly $450M in assets under management, to t...
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#39 From W-2 To Real Estate Freedom With Systems with Mychael Anderson
You can feel it when an investor is stuck in the middle ground: you’ve got ambition, you’ve got some wins, and you’ve got a pile of advice coming at you from every direction, but the results are inconsistent. We sit down with Michael Anderson, ...
#38 You Can Start Building Wealth With What You Have
Money stress is not always an income problem, it is often a structure problem. If you are making revenue but still feel unsure about taxes, investing, or retirement, this conversation is built for you.We sit down with financial advisor ...
#37 You Can Sustain High Performance Without Burning Out
Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like misfiling documents, rereading the same email three times, snapping at people you respect, and wondering why “easy” tasks suddenly feel heavy. We talk with Dr Pat Boulone, a fun...
#36 How Invoice Factoring Fuels Cash Flow And Growth
Waiting 60–90 days to get paid can stall a good business. We bring on Travis, a veteran factoring pro with two decades across independent shops, bank factors, and industry software, to break down how invoice factoring converts receivables into ...
#35 Equity Dilution Explained: Smart Money Without Losing Control
Ready for growth but not sure whether to take on debt, raise equity, or both? We sit down with Kimberly Evans—banker, CFO, and multi-company founder—to translate funding jargon into plain English and map a path from corporate comfort to entrepr...
#34 Funding-Ready From Day One with Uma Bansal The Oracle Legal Group
We map the legal moves that turn a young company into a funding-ready business, from entity choice and clean governance to strong contracts and bankable IP. Uma Bansal shares the checklists investors trust, the red flags that stall deals, and t...
# 33 Business Protection 101: From Insurance to Retirement with Don Workman
What happens when you leave your W-2 job and that comfortable corporate benefits package disappears? For small business owners, creating your own financial safety net isn't just important—it's essential. Yet as financial consultant Don Workman ...
#32 The Missing Piece: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Financial Advisor with Shawn Williams and Raychel Walker
The transition from W-2 employee to business owner brings unexpected financial challenges that many entrepreneurs aren't prepared to handle. While most business owners dutifully secure a CPA for tax preparation, they're missing a crucial piece ...
#31 Money Mindset Mastery with Money Coach Teddy Nguyen
Have you ever felt like your business money and personal money are in a constant tug-of-war, leaving you stressed and stuck in the middle? This revealing conversation with money coach Teddy Nguyen tackles the emotional and practical sides of ma...
#30 Business Insurance Essentials with Kristin Lonergan and Aaron Florez
What if your business faced a catastrophic event tomorrow? Would your insurance truly protect you? According to shocking statistics, around 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster strikes. This sobering reality formed the cornerst...
#29 Franchising Decoded: The Truth Behind Business Ownership with Rudy Frederico
Have you ever dreamed of owning a business without starting from scratch? The world of franchising offers exactly that opportunity, but there's much more to it than most people realize. Franchise consultant Rudy Farico pulls back t...
#28 Navigating Business Banking: Essential Tips for Success with Demetris Adekanmbi
Banking might seem like a simple matter of opening an account and making deposits, but the reality for business owners is far more complex—and getting it wrong can cost you dearly. This eye-opening conversation with banking veteran Demetrius, w...
#27 Unlocking Hidden Tax Benefits with Cost Segregation with Surit Patel
Imagine unlocking thousands of dollars in tax savings and improved cash flow from your commercial property while positioning yourself for better loan terms. That's exactly what cost segregation can do, yet most small business owners have never ...
#26 Mortgage Brokers vs. Loan Brokers: What's the Difference with Rhonda Hutchison
Navigating the world of property financing can feel like wandering through a maze without a map. That's why we brought in mortgage broker Rhonda Hutchison, owner of Envision Home Lending, to shed light on the often misunderstood differences bet...
# 25 From Clicks to Capital: Digital Marketing for Business Loans with Gerald Bass
The invisible gatekeepers to your business loan approval might not be who you think. While you're perfecting your business plan and financial statements, lenders are silently evaluating something you may have overlooked entirely: your digital p...
#24 Empowering Women in Business: Breaking Financial Barriers with Shannon Lea Reynolds
The silent roadblocks preventing women entrepreneurs from accessing capital aren't always what you think. While structural barriers exist, the psychological and cultural hurdles often prove more challenging to overcome.Shannon Lee Reyno...
#23 Navigating Insurance for Real Estate Investors with Harrison Hess
Insurance might not be the most thrilling topic for real estate investors, but as Harrison Henson of Goosehead Insurance reveals, it can make or break your investment success when disaster strikes. This eye-opening discussion cuts through insur...
#22 Effective Strategies for Business Conflict Resolution with Dana Garnett
Ever wondered how mediation can transform your business conflicts into opportunities for growth? Join us as Dana Garnett, the founder of Mindful Strategy, unpacks the crucial distinctions between mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Dana rev...
#21 Unlocking Cybersecurity Strategies for Every Business Size with Peter Gailey
Unlock the secrets to a fortress-like cybersecurity strategy as we sit down with Peter Gailey, the powerhouse behind Gailey Solutions, who comes armed with four decades of tech expertise. As your host, I promise that you'll walk away with a cle...
#20 Strategies for Family and Business Emergency Planning with Cindy Arledge
When the unforeseen strikes, how resilient are your family and business? Cindy Alredge, a generational family planning specialist and best-selling author, joins us to unravel the complexities of emergency planning for business owners, a topic t...
