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#5: Finding the Right Funding: Cristine O'Keefe's Strategies for Business Success

September 12, 2024 • Mason Brady • Season 1 • Episode 5

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In this episode of Accelerating Lower Middle Market Value, Mason Brady sits down with Cristine O'Keefe, a seasoned expert in commercial financing and business advisory services. Cristine shares her unique journey from music teacher to commercial finance expert, discussing the challenges business owners face when seeking financing and the importance of having the right team and resources.

Key Discussion Points:

From music teaching to becoming a finance expert, Cristine shares her story and how she helps businesses grow through funding.
Why Cristine emphasizes non-traditional funding over banks and how SBA and USDA loans can offer better options.
How being transparent with your finances can build stronger lender relationships.
The extended timelines and delays businesses face and how they can prepare for a smoother financing process.

Connect with Cristine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristine-o-keefe-94520976/

Website: https://csuiteimpact.com/

Connect with Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masonbrady/

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