Beau Eckstein: Franchise & SBA Loan Expert, Business Ownership Coach, and Investor. With over 26 years of experience in lending, franchising, and business acquisition, Beau Eckstein is a trusted authority in business ownership. He has helped thousands of entrepreneurs secure funding, navigate SBA loans, and find the right franchise or business to own. Through his extensive network and expertise, Beau guides clients through the financing process and connects them with the best opportunities.

As the host of The Investor Financing Podcast, Beau has created content that has generated millions in funded deals, helping entrepreneurs transition from employees to successful business owners. He advocates for leveraging virtual assistants and AI to streamline operations and increase profitability, empowering businesses to scale effectively.

In addition to being a licensed California real estate broker, Beau offers actionable insights through his platform, businessownershipcoach.com, where he helps individuals explore franchising or elevate their existing business ventures. Beau’s passion lies in helping people break free from the corporate grind, build wealth, and create lasting legacies.

During the show we discussed:

Who franchising is ideal for
How to secure financing to purchase a franchise
How to buy franchises with 10% or less down payment
How to obtain SBA financing to purchase a franchise
How to use SBA financing to build or acquire a new business
How to qualify for SBA financing
Why SBA loans under $500K don’t require additional collateral
How to use SBA financing to start a new business based on projections
What a seller carry on full standby is and how it helps reduce your cash down
How to use creative financing to meet SBA loan down payment requirements

Resources:

businessownershipcoach.com
beaueckstein.com
Bookwithbeau.com