Business Ownership Insider Podcast with Beau Eckstein

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Helping entrepreneurs achieve financial freedom through business ownership, real estate investing, SBA financing, and smart wealth-building strategies. businessownershipcoach.substack.com (https://businessownershipcoach.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Business Ownership with Beau Eckstein

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jul 2026

Latest episode

29 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Aug 2026

   Live with Beau Eckstein

   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit businessownershipcoach.substack.com (https://businessownershipcoach.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   15 Aug 2026

   My Biggest Takeaways From Our Off-Market Deal Sourcing Webinar

   This week, I hosted a webinar with Shaun from Landvoice focused on a question that almost every serious real estate investor eventually has to answer: How do you consistently find good deals before they hit the MLS? We spent the session talking about off-market sourcing, motivated sellers, data, prospecting and how investors can build a repeatable acquisition pipeline instead of simply waiting for deals to appear. I wanted to share a few of my biggest takeaways from the conversation because I believe this is going to become an increasingly important skill for investors over the next 12–24 months. Takeaway #1: The Best Deal May Be the One Nobody Else Knows About One of the biggest lessons from the webinar was that investors shouldn’t rely exclusively on properties that are already being broadly marketed. Once a property hits the MLS, you’re competing with everyone else who can see it. Shaun walked through several types of data investors can use to identify potential opportunities, including expired listings, older expired listings, For Sale By Owner properties, pre-foreclosures, and targeted properties or neighborhoods. The opportunity is to start conversations before a property becomes an obvious “deal.” That’s a very different mindset from opening up the MLS every morning and hoping something pencils. Takeaway #2: Get Upstream of the Problem One part of our conversation that really stood out to me was the idea of getting upstream of foreclosure and financial distress. By the time a property reaches foreclosure, the situation is public and the competition can become intense. But what if you identify a homeowner earlier in the process? There may still be time for multiple solutions. An investor might purchase the property. A real estate professional might help the owner sell it conventionally. Or there may be another solution entirely. The goal shouldn’t be to take advantage of someone’s difficult situation. The opportunity is to identify a problem early enough that you may actually be able to help solve it. Takeaway #3: Look Where Fewer People Are Looking Another concept from the webinar was simple but powerful: Don’t fish in the same water as everybody else. The obvious leads tend to attract the most attention. A brand-new expired listing may immediately get calls. A FSBO can be contacted by multiple agents and investors. A publicly marketed investment property is available to everyone. Shaun’s discussion reinforced something I’ve believed for a long time: sometimes the advantage isn’t having access to secret information. It’s being willing to work data and opportunities that everyone else is ignoring. That could mean older leads, different property situations, specific neighborhoods or simply following up longer than your competition does. Takeaway #4: A List Isn’t a Deal-Sourcing Strategy Having data is only the beginning. What I liked about our conversation with Shaun was the focus on turning that information into an actual deal funnel. That means creating a process around outreach, conversations, follow-up and offers. If I were building an off-market acquisition strategy today, I’d want to know: * How many property owners am I contacting? * How many respond? * How many actual conversations am I having? * How many opportunities come from those conversations? * How many offers am I making? And ultimately, how many contacts does it take to produce one closed deal? Once you understand those numbers, real estate prospecting starts looking a lot more like a business. Takeaway #5: Consistency May Matter More Than the Perfect List This may have been my biggest takeaway from the webinar. You can have great data, great technology and a great target market, but none of it matters if you prospect for two weeks and quit. Off-market sourcing requires repetition. * Call. * Follow up. * Send mail. * Revisit older opportunities. * Stay in front of people. * Track what works and improve the process. The investor who consistently works a good list may ultimately outperform the investor who spends all of their time searching for the “perfect” list. Why I Think This Matters Right Now Over the next 12–24 months, I expect more off-market opportunities to emerge as loans mature, property owners face changing market conditions, business owners retire and people encounter the normal life events that create a need to sell. There is plenty of capital looking for good real estate. Finding opportunities that actually pencil is the harder part. That’s why I enjoyed doing this webinar with Shaun and Landvoice. It reinforced that serious investors should think about deal sourcing as its own discipline. Don’t just ask: “Where can I find my next deal?” Ask: “How can I build a system that consistently creates conversations with property owners before everyone else gets there?” That is the difference between searching for deals and building a deal pipeline. And that may become one of the most valuable skills an investor can develop in the market ahead. Watch the Replay These are just a few of my takeaways from the conversation. If you want to learn more, watch the full replay of my webinar with Shaun from Landvoice. It’s at the top. We go much deeper into how investors can use data to uncover off-market opportunities, identify motivated sellers and create a more repeatable process for finding deals. 👉 Watch the replay (at the top) to learn more and start thinking differently about where your next deal might come from. Shaun gave webinar viewers a special deal. You can find that here (https://www.landvoice.com/webinar). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit businessownershipcoach.substack.com (https://businessownershipcoach.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Replay: How to Get SBA Financing to Buy Your First Business

   Replay: How to Get SBA Financing to Buy Your First Business Thinking about buying a business but not sure where to start? In this live session, I break down how SBA financing can help you acquire an existing business—even if you don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars sitting in the bank. We covered: * How SBA 7(a) financing works for business acquisitions * Why cash flow—not collateral—is the foundation of most SBA loans * How buyers can often purchase a business with as little as 10% down * Creative financing strategies, including seller carrybacks and investor partners * The qualifications lenders look for, including credit, liquidity, and transferable experience * Common mistakes first-time buyers make (and how to avoid them) * How to use SBA financing to acquire multiple businesses and even purchase the real estate your business occupies * Why franchises can be an excellent entry point into business ownership * How to determine whether business ownership is the right fit for your goals I also shared real-world examples from recent SBA transactions, including multi-million-dollar acquisitions, expansion financing, and strategies that have helped entrepreneurs build significant wealth through business ownership. Whether you’re exploring your first acquisition, considering a franchise, or simply want to understand how SBA financing works, this replay will give you a practical roadmap to getting started. Register for tomorrow: Click Here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-find-fund-your-first-franchise-tickets-1991740731143?) Free Resources Mentioned ✅ Business Ownership BlueprintDiscover the type of business that best fits your experience, goals, personality, and lifestyle. 👉 https://businessownershipblueprint.com/ (https://businessownershipblueprint.com/) ✅ Free Digital Course: How to Get SBA Financing to Buy Your First Business Email me at beau@beaueckstein.com (mailto:beau@beaueckstein.com) and I’ll send you complimentary access. If you’d like to discuss your goals or review a business opportunity, you can also schedule a time to connect. My team and I are happy to help you evaluate opportunities and determine the best financing strategy. Thanks for watching, and I hope to see you on the next live session! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit businessownershipcoach.substack.com (https://businessownershipcoach.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

4. 

   24 Jul 2026

   Business Ownership Summit Replay: Find the Right Business & Finance It

   Hi, If you weren’t able to join us live for this weekend’s Business Ownership Summit, the replay is now available. During this session, we covered: * Why business ownership is one of the fastest paths to financial freedom * How to identify the right business model for your goals * Franchise ownership vs. buying an existing business * SBA financing strategies that can help qualified buyers acquire businesses with as little as 10% down * Common mistakes first-time business buyers make * Live Q&A with attendees Whether you’re still exploring entrepreneurship or you’re ready to acquire your first business, this workshop provides a practical roadmap to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Ready for the Next Step? 📅 Join one of our upcoming live events: https://bizownerevents.com (https://bizownerevents.com) 📘 Explore the Business Ownership BlueprintOur step-by-step framework helps aspiring entrepreneurs confidently find, finance, acquire, and grow the right business. https://businessownershipblueprint.com (https://businessownershipblueprint.com) I hope you find the replay valuable. If it sparks any questions or you’d like to discuss your business ownership goals, simply reply to this email—I personally read every response. To your success, Beau EcksteinBusiness Ownership Coach | SBA Financing Advisor This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit businessownershipcoach.substack.com (https://businessownershipcoach.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

5. 

   15 Jul 2026

   The SBA Financing Playbook: How One Business Can Turn Into a Multi-Million Dollar Enterprise

   Build a Multi-Million Dollar Business with SBA Financing | The Franchise Financing Playbook What if the fastest path to building wealth isn’t launching the next startup—but buying a proven business? In this episode, SBA financing expert Beau Eckstein breaks down the exact roadmap many successful entrepreneurs use to go from owning one business to building a portfolio of companies and commercial real estate. Instead of starting from scratch, you’ll learn how to acquire cash-flowing businesses, use SBA financing strategically, reinvest profits, and create long-term wealth through business ownership. Whether you’re a W-2 employee dreaming of entrepreneurship, exploring franchise ownership, or looking to acquire an existing business, this episode will show you a practical path to financial freedom. In this video you’ll learn: * Why buying an existing business often beats starting one from scratch * How SBA 7(a) financing can help you acquire your first business * The mindset shift from employee to business owner * Why “boring businesses” often create extraordinary wealth * How to use cash flow from one business to acquire the next * When it makes sense to purchase the commercial real estate * The difference between building income and building assets * How entrepreneurs scale through strategic acquisitions * Common mistakes first-time business buyers make * A long-term blueprint for creating generational wealth If you’re serious about becoming a business owner, this episode provides a framework you can use for years—not just your first acquisition. 🎯 Free Resources 📈 Business Ownership Blueprint https://businessownershipblueprint.com 🎓 How to Get SBA Financing to Buy Your First Business (Course Preview)https://businessownershiplaunch.thinkific.com/courses/sba-course (https://businessownershiplaunch.thinkific.com/courses/sba-course) 📅 Book a Strategy Call with Beau https://bookwithbeau.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit businessownershipcoach.substack.com (https://businessownershipcoach.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)