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Welcome to The Integrated Entrepreneur with Jonathan Fodera, hosted by founder, author, public speaker, investor and entrepreneur Jonathan Fodera. On this podcast you'll learn strategies on how to become a better operator, how to acquire more clients for your company, how to retain those clients, valuable lessons, and how you can avoid the mistakes that Jonathan has triumphed on his path to $500M+ in financing for business owners and entrepreneur's.

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Keith Gause was born in Houston, Texas and moved to Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 2. He continues to reside in Jacksonville with my wife, Deanna, and two daughters: Addison (13) and Kylee (10) and their 4 dogs, a cat, a bearded dragon, and a snake. (If it were left to the ladies to decide, they would have a zoo!)

Keith’s childhood was spent playing sports, being an only child, and watching his father become an entrepreneur by continuously failing and trying again. His father built a multimillion-dollar company allowing him to retire and live the life he always dreamed about. Watching his father’s journey taught him a lot about business.

Not ready to jump into the family business, Keith went into the military in the year 2000 at age 18. He spent 5 years assigned to the 20th Special Operations Command in Ft. Walton Beach FL and spent a majority of his military career deployed to places that needed the most attention.

Keith continued in the world of excitement and danger by going into Law Enforcement where he spent 10 years working in Northwest Jacksonville. He worked the nightshift, 6pm -6am, which allowed him to have a full day to make an impact on what he ultimately wanted to do. That goal was to create an empire and to impact as many business owners as possible.

In 2009, wanting to care for his wife and first born in the best way, he took a big risk and spent his entire savings on an inactive business name and one inflatable bounce house. Bounce Around Jax Party Rentals was Northeast Florida’s #1 party and event rental business. At least that is what he believed!

By 2012, Keith was able to make a 7-figure exit and leave Law Enforcement and began to study all things finance & investing. He focused on learning about any mistakes he had made as a business owner and became obsessed with helping others avoid the same ones. That is how Tideland Consulting came to be. Now, Tideland operates in all 50 states and has created a non-bias ecosystem for growth-oriented entrepreneurs that maximizes how each dollar impacts the business, from protecting assets and reducing taxes to succession plans and exit strategies.

In 2023, Tideland aligned with GFG Solutions as a strategic partner to serve business owners at the highest level, with a white-glove service feel from a world-class team.

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Credit Repair 911: First Aid Tips for Bad Credit

May 20, 2025 • Jonathan Fodera • Episode 74

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In this episode, Jonathan Fodera and Dave Burgio discuss the essential aspects of building, maintaining, and improving personal credit. Dave is the co-founder of Trifecta Credit Solutions, and with Jonathan, he covers the importance of understanding credit scores, effective management of credit cards, strategies for consolidating debt, and the impact of inquiries on credit scores. The conversation also highlights when to seek help for credit repair and offers practical tips for building a strong credit foundation, including leveraging family relationships and utilizing rent reporting.

With this in-depth discussion, you'll gain a clear understanding of the crucial components of credit, like payment history and revolving utilization, that form the backbone of your FICO score. Dave and Jonathan shatter common myths, such as the misconception that leaving a balance on credit cards can boost your score, and equip you with practical strategies to manage your credit utilization effectively. This conversation illuminates the ways in which a strong credit profile can open doors to major financial opportunities like home ownership or securing business financing, and provides actionable advice on timing payments to keep your credit utilization in check.

Dive deep into the world of credit inquiries, as this episode reveals their impact on your credit score and shares essential tips for managing them. Discover the importance of verifying authorized inquiries and learn how to dispute unauthorized ones through the Fair Credit Reporting Act. For those facing negative items or a limited credit history, Dave underscores the value of seeking professional help, particularly for individuals with scores below 620 for FHA loans or 650 for conventional programs. Featuring insightful advice from Dave, this episode guides you on your journey to a healthier credit profile.

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