When COVID hit, EIDL loans provided a lifeline for countless small businesses. But now that those loans are coming due—often after a business has already folded—the looming threat of EIDL collection is causing massive stress. If you're receiving those nagging monthly statements, terrifying letters from the Treasury Department, or simply lying awake wondering what the SBA is going to do next, you need to hear this. In this essential episode, attorney Barry Levine joins us to reveal the SBA's actual (and often surprisingly sluggish) collection pattern, what happens when your business goes defunct, and most importantly, the strategic solutions available to protect your personal assets and finally put an end to the anxiety. Don't panic—get prepared.

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Merrill Chandler sits down with Scott Carson of We Close Notes to discuss how to leverage and capitalize distressed assets. Scott delves into the parallels between the current market and the market-in-recession of 2008 to present the most reasonable investing strategies to implement right now. He explains how banks evaluate their portfolios and when they start shedding distressed assets. Scott also shares valuable advice on the right time to buy, how to understand and predict market declines, and finding the best opportunities in foreclosures.

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Live from FICO World 2025, this episode dives deep into the challenges facing small business owners in today’s economy. Our guest, David Smith—an SBA insider and expert in business origination—joins host Merrill Chandler to talk about EIDL loan defaults, rising inflation, SBA lending changes, and the ripple effects of regulatory shifts at the IRS and CFPB. From Five Guys burgers to $136 cowboy steaks, we're unpacking what price elasticity and economic reality mean for your business survival. It's real talk, no fluff—just insight, strategy, and a little humor.

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Ever pondered the intricacies of credit scoring and its impact on business financing? This is crucial for entrepreneurs and business owners alike. Merrill Chandler brings David Smith, a Key Account Partner and Small Business Segment Leader with FICO, to give some updates from FICO World 2024. They discuss the layers of credit scoring and the importance of cash flow analysis. Tune in to get some invaluable insights as they navigate the complexities of creditworthiness.

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You’re in for a sweet treat with today’s guest. In this episode, we’ve got tax hacks for your business. The father-daughter combo, Byron McBroom and Melanie Sikma, talk about why you should stop giving the IRS money they don’t deserve. They also discuss how investors can capitalize on depreciation and cost segregation. Byron and Melanie also identify the misconceptions people have about tax planning. The duo’s tax strategy is a game changer in your business to let you utilize that extra money to fund your dream. You should not miss this episode and join Byron McBroom and Melanie Sikma now.

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Thriving in the future demands a game plan, and FinCEN reporting is the playbook. Today, our special guest Bob Bluhm will talk about the FinCEN reporting playbook and why it is important to protect your assets. Bob presents "The 2024 Game Plan," a guide to navigating the real estate market, where he provides thorough information on trends, opportunities, and challenges for the upcoming year. He highlights the new FinCEN reporting requirements, guiding listeners through its step-by-step process, and explaining how to protect your assets in compliance with the latest regulations. Bob also touches on asset defense strategies and addresses common questions and concerns from real estate investors. Tune in now and learn to decode the corporate transparency act!

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Don't miss out on the opportunity to build wealth through real estate in 2024. Instead of being uncertain like others, adopt a multidimensional strategy that transforms current investments into future successes. In this episode, Jason Hartman reveals a top-down real estate investing forecast for the year 2024. Discover how the global mindset and the ambition of 8 billion people contribute to keeping the economy thriving and innovative. Jason discusses the real estate market dynamics and why the common predictions of a crash might be missing the mark. He breaks down the power of mortgage rates, the lock-in effect, and the surprising stability in the current market. Jason introduces the concept of inflation-induced debt destruction, a strategy that uses today's money to reduce future debts. Tune in now and get ready for a long year ahead.  

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Even though many people dabble in the world of investing, Chris Miles has chosen to go down the road less traveled. In this episode, he joins Merrill Chandler to discuss his journey from financial advisor to anti-investor. He explains how to get out of real estate, focus less on your credit score, and abandon financial myths many advisors pass on as truth. He discusses how to make the investment grind optional, which is only about acceleration instead of accumulation of money. Chris also shares how he guides people to live their lives now and not tomorrow by adopting a financial approach that delivers actual yield as soon as possible.