Ep 432 | Beyond Traditional Banking: Small Business Financing with Brent LeBlanc
Access to capital can open doors for entrepreneurs—but finding the right lending partner matters. Recorded at the 2026 FLAGGL Conference in Orlando, this episode of Small Biz Florida welcomes Brent LeBlanc, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Peachtree Group, for a conversation about alternative lending and the value of personal relationships in business financing.
Brent shares how Peachtree grew from its roots in hospitality lending into financing a broader range of real estate and small business opportunities. He discusses the company’s expansion into SBA 7(a) lending, including support for business acquisitions, startups, and turnarounds, and explains why understanding an entrepreneur’s experience, commitment, and ability to operate a business is central to its approach.
Tune in to learn how a lender that takes the time to know its borrowers can help entrepreneurs pursue opportunities and navigate challenges along the way.
19 Oct 2026
Ep 431 | Get Loan Ready: Simplifying Small Business Financing with Loan Mantra
Getting access to capital starts long before you submit a loan application. In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred welcomes Loan Mantra founder and CEO Raj Tulshan and Vice President Emily Doxford for a conversation about helping entrepreneurs prepare for financing and connect with lenders.
Recorded at the Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (FLAGGL) Conference in Orlando, this episode explores how Loan Mantra helps business owners organize financial documents, streamline loan applications, and collaborate with lenders and business advisors through one digital platform. Raj and Emily also discuss the value of preparing early, keeping financial records current, and looking beyond your local bank for lending opportunities.
Whether you’re planning to purchase equipment, expand your business, or secure a line of credit, tune in to learn how preparation and technology can help you take the next step toward financing your growth.
16 Oct 2026
Ep 436 | Smarter Bookkeeping, Better Business Decisions with Andrew Sugar of Xero
Understanding your numbers can change the way you run your business. In this episode of Small Biz Florida, we sit down with Andrew Sugar, who leads U.S. channel partnerships at Xero, to explore how small business owners can simplify bookkeeping, gain a clearer picture of their cash flow, and make more informed decisions.
Andrew discusses the challenges of relying on spreadsheets and “shoebox accounting,” why organized financial records matter when seeking financing, and how accounting software can help manage invoicing, expenses, and financial reporting. We also explore Xero’s approach to AI and how automation can reduce manual tasks and help owners better understand their financial data.
Whether you’re launching a business or managing an established company, this conversation offers practical insights into taking control of your books and working more effectively with your accountant or Florida SBDC consultant.
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Ep. 380 | Empowering Entrepreneurs: Inside the Stella Foundation with Dr. Sylvia Mah
Published 6 Oct 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So Stella Foundation is a platform that provides training for entrepreneurs. Yes, that is part of it. So Stella is a constellation as Stella is in the constellation name. And the constellation is about courses that you were alluding to, community conferences, and capital. So we have the courses on our platform that entrepreneurs can go on and get educated. We also have an angel group. We have conferences that are about access to capital. We have community on our platform. And then we also have courses on the platform. That's a pretty robust platform. Because that's a whole constellation. You can't just have one bright star. […]
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