How To Business Show

About How To Business Show

The How To Business Show features successful business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry experts sharing their real-life experiences and insights. Our goal is to provide practical advice and make business education more accessible. Tune in to learn from firsthand accounts of what it takes to succeed in the world of business, gain valuable insights, and be inspired to pursue your own entrepreneurial dreams.

Publisher

HTBS

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 Jan 2022

Latest episode

26 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

4 of 65 episodes have a transcript.

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   26 Dec 2025

   Episode #65 - Thaddeus Voss Owner of Bluegrass Lending

   Follow Us On IG: https://www.instagram.com/htbs__?igsh=cTF4N2lpamIycDJ5Follow Thad On IG: https://www.instagram.com/thaddeus_voss_?igsh=MXY3N3luYW92djBneA==In Episode 65 of the How to Business Show, we sit down with Thad Voss, founder of Bluegrass Lending and Lionheart Funding, to pull back the curtain on the alternative funding and creative finance industry. From taking a commission-only Wall Street job in New York with no safety net, to building a multi–eight-figure alternative lending operation, Thad breaks down the realities of merchant cash advances, SBA loans, term loans, unsecured lending, and private money—including the biggest misconceptions business owners have about rates, risk, and regulation.This episode is a masterclass for entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and business owners who want to understand:Why banks fail small businessesHow alternative funding actually worksThe truth about high interest rates and riskHow ethical brokers build long-term client relationshipsWhy most bad actors fail in this spaceHow to scale a brokerage, fund deals in-house, and build real wealthWe also dive deep into:Sales psychology & cold callingBuilding an “undeniable stack of proof” (inspired by Alex Hormozi)Ego, leadership, mentorship, and compounding wealthThe future of alternative lending, regulation, and educationIf you’re a small business owner, real estate investor, sales rep, or someone curious about creative finance and alternative lending, this episode will change how you think about money.Subscribe for more real conversations about business, money, and growth.00:00 – Biggest misconceptions about the alternative funding space02:25 – Why Thad chose Wall Street over a “safe” salaried job04:12 – Moving to New York broke, scared, and commission-only08:05 – The brutal reality of early sales & clawback periods10:35 – The internship play that changed everything13:42 – What alternative funding really is (creative finance explained)17:09 – Merchant cash advances vs SBA loans vs term loans26:01 – Bad actors, unethical brokers, and industry misinformation34:24 – Why high rates exist (and why businesses still take them)39:18 – Bluegrass vs Lionheart: brokerage vs in-house funding46:52 – Ego, wealth, syndication, and compounding returns56:26 – Books that shaped Thad’s mindset (10X, Fanatical Prospecting, Ego Is the Enemy)1:02:26 – Walk-up song for business meetings 🎶

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   22 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   #64 | Tim Mulloy – Building Cities That Last: Real Estate, Sports & Smart Growth

   In this episode of The How-To Business Show, we sit down with Tim Mulloy, Louisville-based real estate developer, civic leader, and one of the driving forces behind some of the city’s most impactful projects.Tim shares decades of hard-earned insight on real estate development, capital strategy, and why apartments remain one of the most resilient asset classes. We unpack how major deals actually get done, how public-private partnerships work, and what it really takes to develop projects that shape cities for generations.From launching professional soccer in Louisville and building a nationally recognized stadium, to navigating incentives, interest rate cycles, and long-term urban growth, this conversation is packed with lessons for developers, entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone who cares about the future of their city.In this episode, we cover:How Tim got started in real estate and what shaped his investment philosophyWhy workforce housing and apartments continue to outperformThe real mechanics behind incentives, TIFs, and public-private dealsHow sports franchises can transform neighborhoods and citiesWhere Tim sees the biggest untapped opportunities in LouisvilleAdvice for young entrepreneurs trying to break into developmentWhether you’re early in your career or already deep in the game, this episode is a masterclass in long-term thinking, disciplined growth, and building something that actually lasts.🎧 Listen now

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   3 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   #63 | Jeff Chandler (Z-JAK Technologies) -

   Jeff, founder & CEO of Z Jack Technologies, has been in tech since the IBM floppy disk era — and went on to build the first online insurance company ever approved by the SEC for digital signatures, before selling to Nationwide.Now, he’s on a mission to protect small businesses from ransomware, AI scams, and cyber threats — using enterprise-level tools normally reserved for Fortune 500 companies.In this episode of How to Business, we talk about:The terrifying rise of ransomware & credential theftHow hackers “log in — not hack in” using stolen passwordsAI’s impact on both cybersecurity AND productivityWhy small businesses are being targeted right nowHow to protect your company before it’s too lateOne of the most important and urgently relevant episodes we’ve recorded — especially if you have employees, sensitive data, or even just an email inbox.

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#64 | Tim Mulloy – Building Cities That Last: Real Estate, Sports & Smart Growth

Published 22 Dec 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I, without them, we would not have a lot of what we have. I believe TIFFs actually do work. They sometimes don't work to the numbers, but no taxpayers get in hurt by TIFF because nothing's being given away. If, if a piece of property generates zero, but I'm gonna put a $100 in it that'll create a dollar of tax, and I'm asking for 80 cents of that new tax that didn't exist to help me build this $100 project, and you, us all taxpayers, benefit from the new 20 cents for 20 years or whatever the term is, it's not gonna go away, then I don't see how anybody loses there. You know, TIFFs get beat up on politicians and on both sides of the aisle. […]

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• Will Hogan
• John Varanese
• Brian Goodwin
• Ricardo Sosa
• Ashley Blacketer

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YouTube views

8,021

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

26 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

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Quality

82

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

71

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