Beau Eckstein: Franchise & SBA Loan Expert, Business Ownership Coach, and Investor. With over 26 years of experience in lending, franchising, and business acquisition, Beau Eckstein is a trusted authority in business ownership. He has helped thousands of entrepreneurs secure funding, navigate SBA loans, and find the right franchise or business to own. Through his extensive network and expertise, Beau guides clients through the financing process and connects them with the best opportunities.

As the host of The Investor Financing Podcast, Beau has created content that has generated millions in funded deals, helping entrepreneurs transition from employees to successful business owners. He advocates for leveraging virtual assistants and AI to streamline operations and increase profitability, empowering businesses to scale effectively.

In addition to being a licensed California real estate broker, Beau offers actionable insights through his platform, businessownershipcoach.com, where he helps individuals explore franchising or elevate their existing business ventures. Beau’s passion lies in helping people break free from the corporate grind, build wealth, and create lasting legacies.

During the show we discussed:

Who franchising is ideal for
How to secure financing to purchase a franchise
How to buy franchises with 10% or less down payment
How to obtain SBA financing to purchase a franchise
How to use SBA financing to build or acquire a new business
How to qualify for SBA financing
Why SBA loans under $500K don’t require additional collateral
How to use SBA financing to start a new business based on projections
What a seller carry on full standby is and how it helps reduce your cash down
How to use creative financing to meet SBA loan down payment requirements

Resources:

businessownershipcoach.com
beaueckstein.com
Bookwithbeau.com

Since 1995, Jonathan Mast has been at the forefront of digital innovation, blending marketing expertise with cutting-edge technology. Over the past two years, he has become a leading authority on AI prompting, helping entrepreneurs and businesses increase profits, save time, and deliver exceptional value through actionable AI strategies. His unique ability to simplify complex AI concepts has made him a trusted resource for businesses seeking to integrate AI into their operations.

With a dedicated community of over 400,000 AI enthusiasts and entrepreneurs—comprising 330,000+ members in a private Facebook group and 80,000+ email subscribers—Jonathan’s influence is widespread. Known for his approachable style, he provides practical tools and strategies that drive immediate results, making him an influential voice in the AI space.

Jonathan’s expertise extends to over 100 podcast appearances and thousands of trained students, showcasing his ability to connect with diverse audiences. Whether through training, speaking, or consulting, Jonathan continues to empower businesses and individuals to harness the transformative power of AI for sustainable growth.

During the show we discussed:

• Mastering AI prompting boosts efficiency and streamlines operations.
• Use today’s top AI platforms for better business outcomes.
• A 4-step prompt framework covers most AI prompting needs.
• AI strategies can elevate marketing performance.
• AI drives sustainable growth and long-term profits.
• Knowing AI trends helps stay ahead of competitors.
• AI will transform industries over the next five years.
• Use AI to scale, save time, and improve results.
• Automate tasks with AI to focus on high-value work.
• Top AI tools can supercharge marketing efforts.
• Build engaged communities around AI-driven products.
• Startups should integrate AI from day one.
• Non-tech founders can adopt AI without overwhelm.
• Bust AI myths to make it accessible to everyone.

Resources:

https://whitebeardstrategies.com
https://jonathanmast.com/linktree/

Carrie Kerpen is the go-to resource for women looking to transform their lifestyle businesses into life-changing assets. Known as The Exit Whisperer, Carrie has guided hundreds of women in scaling their businesses to prepare for successful exits. After scaling and selling her own agency, Likeable Media, she identified The Exit Gap—the disparities in exit values for female-led companies—and developed a methodology to help women avoid common pitfalls during the exit process.

Carrie is the founder and CEO of The Whisper Group, the #1 Exit Readiness Advisory Practice for Women-Owned Businesses, and the creator of The Whisper Collective, the only community exclusively for exited female founders. An accomplished entrepreneur, author, and podcast host, Carrie shares her expertise as the host of The Exit Whisperer, a podcast spotlighting exited female founders. A Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), she lives in Port Washington, New York, with her husband, three children, and their dog, Homer.

During the show we discussed:

• The Whisper Group stands out from other exit-readiness firms.
• Knowing why you want to exit is crucial.
• Learn how to get the exit value you deserve.
• They Got Acquired offers great industry exit data.
• Revenue and income impact your exit value.
• Your “secret sauce” can increase your worth.
• Profit drives maximum exit value.
• A sustainable business model is essential.
• Revenue is vanity; profit is sanity.
• The Whisper Group helps you decide to sell or stay.
• The Exit Gap affects female-led businesses.
• Women-owned businesses get just 0.08% of exit dollars.
• Whisper addresses women’s unique exit challenges.
• Women’s exits are rarely talked about.
• Mindset shifts are key to exit success.
• “Whisper” stands for seven traits of a sellable business.
• The “Roar Factor” strengthens your negotiating power.

Resources:

https://www.carriekerpen.com/
https://www.wearethewhispergroup.com/