The Funding University | Where Business Learns About Funding
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The Funding University | Where Business Learns About Funding
The Funding University is where business learns about funding. Hosted by Seth Block, CPA, this podcast is your all access pass to masters of finance, world class entrepreneurs, and funding experts.
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TFU 58: Negotiating agreements with investors
Today we welcome back Bob Lee continue our discussion on equity investments
Last month, Bob and I discussed the importance of how...

TFU 57: The importance of vetting potential investors
Today, we welcome back Bob Lee the managing partner at BPL associates.
On today's podcast, we are talking to Bob Lee about...

TFU 56: The difference between Convertible Debt, Safe's and Debt coupled with Warrants
Today we welcome Chris Franz a corporate finance leader out of Phoenix Arizona to the podcast.
Typically we talk about businesses...

TFU 55: Rebroadcast of Spencer Sheinen: Showing businesses that accounting is not their nemesis but actually their best friend.
This month we are rebroadcasting our podcast with Spencer Sheinen, of Shift Financial Insights. Spencer is also the author of the # 1 Amazon best-sell...

TFU 54 - When should you start thinking about selling your business
In this month’s Funding University Podcast, we ask the question " When is the right time to start planning to exit your business? " I think the answer...

TFU 53 - What to expect in 2025
In this month’s Funding University Podcast, we discuss the outlook for 2025. This includes the challenges arising from higher labor costs, changing te...

TFU 52 - Be ready to fund your company in 2025 by closing out your 2024 as soon as possible
In this month’s Funding University Podcast, we ask: When is the right time to talk to a lender about funding opportunities in 2025?
And...

TFU 51 - Ready to sell your business at the highest possible return?
In this month’s Funding University Podcast, Seth sits down with Craig Stacy of SunBelt Business Advisors back to ask him a very specific question:

TFU 50: Announcement on new format
Today we celebrate our 50th podcast. We also take the time to discuss the recent format changes we have implemented.
Two months a...

Someone has filed a UCC against your company. Now what?
Today we tackle an issue that is causing headaches for companies when they go to get new financing.
That is a UCC filing popping u...

TFU 48: The ins and outs of Feasability Studies
Today we welcome Ross Mcclain of Rapid Business Systems to the podcast. Ross explains to us what a feasibility study is, and the importance of having...

TFU 47: How does a CFO help a company raise capital.
In this month’s Funding University Podcast, Seth sits down with Tom Zorich of Sawtooth Capital.
Tom will tell us how he helped a...

TFU 46: Are Credit Unions the go to solution for small businesses? Let's find out.
In this month’s Funding University Podcast, Seth sits down with Gary Teramae of McCoy Federal Credit Union. We discuss the reasons why it matters that...

TFU 45 :Don’t leave money on the table. Analyze the opportunity versus the cost.
In this month’s Funding University Podcast, Seth gives two great examples of companies that were smart enough to analyze the cost of capital versus th...

TFU 44: The Funding University welcomes Amy Perrella to give us her insight on Non-Bank SBA lending as well as other platforms
In this month’s Funding University Podcast, we’re focusing on non-bank SBA lenders and speaking with Amy Perrella of Harvest Small Business Finance. ...

TFU 43: The Funding University welcomes back Craig Stacy to discuss the upcoming Funding Strategies Webinar
Have you noticed that we’re just now at the beginning of
March and we are already seeing a flurry of mergers being announced across the country?...

TFU 42: Truth & Accountability with Lenders: The importance of discussing financial issues with your lenders.
In this month’s podcast, we’re going to focus on something different. I’d like to talk about Truth & Accountability with Lenders. It’s incredibly impo...

TFU 41: Seth gives a preview of the January Funding Strategies Conference
2024 stands to be unlike any year we’ve had in modern times and with interest rate volatility, uncertainty in the financial markets, and heading into...

TFU 40: Suzanne Meehle talks to us about corporate funding from a legal perspective
Joining Seth in The Funding University Podcast this month is Suzanne Meehle from the Meehle Law firm. Suzanne focuses on the needs of business owners....

TFU 39: I have an SBA loan and need more money. Help
In this month’s podcast, we’re going to look at two common situations with SBA loans, both of which can cause business owners some stress when it come...

TFU 38:Recession & Stagflation: Good planning now can payoff down the road.
In this month’s Funding University podcast, I opted to forgo having a guest because there’s an old economic term being discussed most people don’t kno...

TFU 37: Mike Scott is back to share his thoughts on purposeful meetings and how they can help you leverage negotiations.
Joining me this month on the Funding University Podcast is nationally recognized speaker and author Mike Scott. Mike is an authority on accountability...

TFU 036: Seth is interviewed by Brady Hicks managing editor of Channel Vision Magazine
In this month’s Funding University Podcast, we decided to switch things up a bit and I’m on the other side of the microphone. Interviewing me is Brad...

TFU 035: Allan Gibbel: The benefits of using equipment as collateral to achieve your business goals
Joining Seth in The Funding University Podcast this month is Allan Gibbel of Utica Leaseco. Allan is an expert in equipment-based lending and is one o...

TFU 034: Seth Block: Proper Funding Can Rein in Runaway Accounts Payable Which is Making It Hard to Manage Your Business
Business owners aren’t always aware of the damage
runaway accounts payable can create. If your business has vendor accounts that
are aging...

TFU 033: Seth Block: You took out an EIDL loan during Covid and now you need new funding. What do you do?
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the US Government created EIDL loans through the SBA, which were designed for small businesses. With low-interest rates...

TFU 032: Seth Block: Why is my Interest Rate so High?
Tune in as Seth discusses the history behind the current interest rate hikes and offers a few ways businesses can manage the impact to their bottom li...

TFU 031: CSI Conference - Seth Block's speech at the Compliance Solution conference on February 23, 2023
This month’s Funding University podcast is special because it features Seth Block, our founder sharing his own personal insights about acquisitions. A...

TFU 030: Brett Atkins : SBA lending in today's economy
In this month’s Funding University podcast, Seth Block welcomes Brett Akins, Vice President, SBA Lender/Relationship Manager at HomeTrust Bank. With m...

TFU 029: Ben Rutkevitz: Niche lending for the Medical Industry
Joining me this month is Ben Rutkevitz of Alleon Capital, a niche lender within the medical space. Ben is an expert in medical factoring, providing w...

TFU 028: Lee Haskin: A true innovator when it come to providing inventory revolver lines of credit
Lee Haskin joins us in this month’s Funding University podcast and shares a fascinating historical perspective and real world case study about using a...

TFU 027: Bob Hunter:Essential success factors for any size company, including defining goals, managing reputation, and building one-on-one relationships with lenders.
This month we feature Bob Hunter, the founder of Oxford Pierpont. Bob is an expert at building more productive business systems, financing, compliance...

TFU 026: Spencer Sheinen: Showing businesses that accounting is not their nemesis but actually thier best friend.
This month we have Spencer Sheinen, of Shift Financial Insights. Spencer is also the author of the # 1 Amazon best-selling book “ Entreprenumbers”

TFU 025: Josie Ramirez CEO/Vice President of Business Development Flash Funding: An expert in alternative lending gives us her perspective on Factoring.
This month we have Josie Ramirez, the Vice President of Business Development with Flash Funding. Josie is one of the most talented funding experts in...

TFU 024: Cheryl O’Neill Gowen CEO/President All Funding Options. Discussion with a an expert on funding options from banks and alternative lenders.
Cheryl O’Neill Gowen joins us today to discuss a variety of lending options available to small businesses to find solutions to best meet their needs.<...

TFU 023: Mike Scott. Discusses his new book, “ You can count on me” which is all about “ getting top value from both your in person and virtual workforce.
Mike Scott is back to discuss his new book “ You can count on me” getting top value from both your in-person and virtual workforce.
We discuss t...

TFU 022: Seth is interviewed by Laura Breen Galante
Seth Block was interviewed by Laura Breen Galante a freelance writer and editor.
Laura has done work for AAA travel, Orlando magazine, Harcourt...

TFU 021: Bob Lee. How American Aerospace used an out of the box financing solution to make a large acquisition of Drone equipment.
Bob Lee returns to discuss American Aerospace’s acquisition of Drone assets from PAE/ISR. This acquisition delivered assets to offset supply chain iss...

TFU 020: Art Smith returns. How to grow from 500 Thousand in Revenue to 32 Million in less than 5 years: The Funding University With Seth Block
Art Smith has over 25 years of public company experience with a comprehensive background in technology and global telecommunications. Over the years,...

TFU 019: Tate Parker. How companies can use credit insurance to grow and improve their businesses: The Funding University With Seth Block
Tate Parker is the Vice President of Sales for CoFace North America. He is a credit insurance expert who has been helping businesses grow and prosper...