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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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The Big Job Playbook: Financing Secrets Your Competition Doesn't Know

August 26, 2025 • Jonathan Fodera • Episode 88

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Unlock the secrets to financing massive projects with confidence and security! Jonathan Fodera and Joseph Viccora bring you an episode packed with strategies to empower your business in the commercial construction arena and beyond. Discover the magic of aligning financing lifespans with project timelines, and learn how project financing can revolutionize your cash flow by providing up to 25% of contract value upfront. With insights into SBA loans and more, this episode promises you'll walk away equipped to seize substantial opportunities while ensuring profitability.

But that's not all—get ready to separate personal credit from business finances like a pro. Jonathan and Joseph guide you through the maze of smart financing options, distinguishing them from predatory traps. Learn how pairing project financing with invoice factoring can accelerate your business growth and yield impressive profit margins in sectors like B2B, logistics, and specialty trades. Plus, they’ll help you mitigate risks with essential tips on conducting background checks and managing UCC liens, so you can navigate potential pitfalls and maximize opportunities with ease. Tune in to gain the competitive edge your business deserves!

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