Heather Endresen, an expert in SBA lending and owner of Viso Business Capital, shares her decades of experience. She highlights the extraordinary benefits of SBA loans for first-time business buyers, including favorable terms and flexibility compared to conventional loans. The discussion dives into personal guarantees, the importance of structuring loans wisely, and the process of navigating defaults, especially in challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. Ideal for anyone considering entrepreneurship through acquisition!

Heather Endresen and Mills Snell evaluate a $2.9M Smash My Trash franchise, discussing numbers, technology, and worth. They analyze challenges in acquiring a franchise, working with lenders, and valuing a business. Debates include route density, proprietary technology, and market viability for potential buyers.

Michael Girdley, Bill D'Alessandro, and Heather Endresen discuss the potential acquisition of an aircraft service center with $1.2M in revenue. They delve into the intricacies of the aviation industry, including owning small planes, AI's impact on medical papers, and business opportunities for military veterans in aviation.

Michael Girdley and Heather Endresen discuss the potential acquisition of a septic services company in Montana. They analyze the company's market leader status and high demand for septic services, but acknowledge the limited buyer pool for such a niche business. The podcast also covers topics like gut biome and its impact on health, the influence of food choices on obesity, and the profitability of businesses in Montana.

Heather Endresen, with decades of experience in SBA loans, shares insights on the role of brokers, risk assessment, working with lenders, and the importance of business valuations in deals. The episode also covers the challenges of non-brokered deals, the relationship between brokers and banks, and the benefits of hiring a broker to sell a business. A must-listen for US entrepreneurs seeking capital.