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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.

Meet the Co-Host:
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 Financing Formula: How to Get YES Every Time

October 21, 2025 • Jonathan Fodera • Episode 96

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What if you could secure the perfect financing solution for your business and set it on a path for sustainable growth? Jonathan Fodera and Christian Allison share indispensable insights into maximizing financing options for entrepreneurs. From understanding the do's and don'ts of the lending process to preparing essential documentation, they discuss the steps you must take to align with the right financial partners. This conversation is designed to equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to not only secure the funding you need today but also to support your business's long-term success.

Explore the nuances of various financing strategies, including SBA loans, cash advances, and invoice factoring. Jonathan and Christian break down the complexities of each option, highlighting the importance of documentation and strategic planning. They discuss the challenges posed by government shutdowns on SBA loan processing and the critical role of equipment financing in driving revenue growth. By understanding these financial instruments and their impact, you'll be better positioned to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape without falling into common financial traps.

Proactive planning is the cornerstone of entrepreneurial success, and this episode underscores this principle. Jonathan and Christian emphasizes the importance of anticipating future needs and fostering long-term relationships to achieve sustained business growth. They also touch on maintaining healthy financial habits, like retaining a portion of sales in your main account and effectively using lines of credit. With project financing insights for handling large-scale contracts, you'll be armed with the tools to manage your finances wisely and propel your business forward.

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