Teri Ijeoma is a globally recognized financial educator, stock trading expert, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping individuals achieve financial freedom through strategic investing. A former educator and assistant principal, Teri transitioned from the classroom to full-time trading after discovering the power of the stock market as a tool for income generation and lifestyle design.

She is the founder of Trade and Travel, a highly successful online education platform that has taught tens of thousands of students worldwide how to generate income through trading. Known for simplifying complex financial concepts, Teri has built a reputation for making trading accessible to beginners while delivering real, actionable results.

A graduate of MIT with a background in education and leadership, Teri has been featured in major outlets such as Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and Black Enterprise. Today, she continues to empower aspiring investors to take control of their finances, build multiple income streams, and design a life on their own terms.

During the show we discuss:

• How options trading works at a high level and why it's attractive for income generation
• Why risk management is the most important skill in trading
• How Teri transitioned from a traditional career to full-time trading income
• Why trading is a learnable skill—not just luck or gambling
• How to develop a repeatable trading strategy instead of guessing
• The importance of discipline, consistency, and emotional control
• How trading can create time freedom and location independence
• Why education and mentorship can shortcut the learning curve

Resources
Official Website: https://teriijeoma.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teriijeoma

Adam Stettner is a seasoned financial services entrepreneur and founder of FundCanna, a leading capital provider to the cannabis industry. After building Reliant Funding into one of the largest small business financing companies in the U.S., he identified a major gap in cannabis lending and launched FundCanna in 2021.

Under his leadership, the company has underwritten over 6,000 clients and approved more than $500 million in funding, becoming the largest non-bank, non-real estate funding source in the sector. Across his career, Stettner and his team have delivered over $6 billion to more than 200,000 businesses and reviewed over one million small business financial profiles. He has raised $300 million in equity and debt, demonstrating deep capital markets expertise. Stettner has earned recognition from Inc. 5000 and was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in San Diego.

During the show we discuss:

• Why the cannabis industry is fundable despite common misconceptions
• How to access capital in highly regulated and underserved industries
• Why traditional lenders avoid cannabis and what alternatives exist
• How to evaluate risk and underwriting in non-traditional industries
• How to build and scale a lending company in a niche market
• Why revenue-based financing is a strong fit for cannabis businesses
• How regulatory challenges impact funding and how to navigate them
• How to identify underserved markets and turn them into massive opportunities

Resources:
https://thecannabisindustry.org/board-members/adam-stettner/
http://www.FundCanna.com

For over 30 years, Stephen Woessner has worked in the trenches of agency new business strategy, working alongside and consulting with hundreds of agencies — teaching them how to plant their flag of authority within the markets they serve, grow their audience, and fill their sales pipeline with a steady stream of right-fit clients so they can win new business.

Stephen founded Predictive ROI in 2009 and remains its CEO and co-owner, working alongside his business partners, Erik Jensen and Hannah Roth. Stephen hosts the "Onward Nation" and "Sell with Authority" podcasts with listeners in over 140 countries and over 1,000 episodes. His agency new business and marketing insights have been featured in major media, and he's the bestselling author of five books, including his latest entitled, "Sell With Authority."

During the show we discuss:

• Why authority beats chasing leads
• How to turn trust into a system (not luck)
• Why niching down is the fastest path to growth
• How to build a steady pipeline of right-fit clients
• Why most marketing fails (and how to fix it)
• How to position yourself as the go-to expert in your market
• How to scale trust without burning out
• How to convert expertise into predictable revenue

Resources:
https://predictiveroi.com/

Sharon Lechter is a globally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author, and elite business strategist committed to advancing financial literacy and entrepreneurial success. A licensed CPA for over 35 years, she co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and more than a dozen titles in the Rich Dad series. As CEO, she helped grow the Rich Dad Company into a worldwide brand. Sharon also partnered with the Napoleon Hill Foundation to reintroduce timeless success principles through bestselling books including Think and Grow Rich: Three Feet from Gold, Outwitting the Devil, and Think and Grow Rich for Women. She is the founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization focused on empowering families and business owners. Appointed to the first U.S. President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, she has advised national leaders while continuing her impact as a mentor, philanthropist, mother, and grandmother.

During the show we discuss:

• Why financial literacy—not income—is the foundation of wealth
• The difference between active income vs. passive income (and why it matters)
• How the Cashflow game teaches real-world wealth-building principles
• Why most people make poor financial decisions—and how to avoid them
• How to think like an investor instead of an employee
• The real reason Rich Dad Poor Dad resonated globally—and what it teaches
• How to build scalable income streams through assets (real estate, business, investments)
• Why mindset and habits determine long-term financial success more than tactics

Resources:
https://sharonlechter.com/
https://success.sharonlechter.com/

Ciaran Burke is a fintech entrepreneur and business leader, serving as Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Swoop, a platform that helps small and medium-sized businesses access funding through loans, grants, and equity solutions. Under his leadership, Swoop has become a trusted resource for SMEs seeking faster, more efficient access to capital.

Prior to Swoop, Ciaran founded Hiive, a professional networking platform that grew to over 150,000 members and supported more than 4,500 businesses, including organizations such as Google, BBC, Facebook, and Sony. His experience scaling technology-driven companies has given him deep expertise in operations, growth strategy, and innovation.

Ciaran is passionate about leveraging technology and AI to improve business financing and empower entrepreneurs, sharing insights on fintech, SME funding, and building scalable businesses.

During the show we discuss:

• Why traditional funding is fragmented and how it limits business growth
• How to access multiple funding types (loans, grants, equity) in one place
• Why choosing the right funding type matters more than just getting approved
• How FinTech platforms are transforming business funding access
• The advantages of having a centralized funding marketplace
• How to increase your chances of approval by matching with the right lenders
• Why grants and equity are often overlooked opportunities
• How to streamline your funding strategy to save time and maximize results

Resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/burkecg/
https://swoopfunding.com/

Mark Wedeh is a banking executive and Market Leader & Vice President at BankUnited with over 14 years of experience in financial services. He leads multiple banking centers across the Orlando market, driving growth in deposits, lending, and client acquisition while developing high-performing teams.

He specializes in business banking, commercial and consumer lending, and retail banking operations, helping clients achieve their financial goals through tailored solutions and strong relationship banking. Mark has a proven track record of growing portfolios, improving retention, and executing strategic business development initiatives.

Known for his leadership and client-first approach, he builds long-term relationships with business owners and community partners while fostering accountability and excellence.

During the show we discuss:

• Why relationship banking is critical and how it impacts your ability to get approved
• What banks actually look for in a borrower beyond just credit scores
• How to qualify for low-rate, long-term financing most business owners miss out on
• The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make with banks that hurt their chances
• How to properly structure your business for bank funding success
• Why deposits, cash flow, and consistency matter more than you think
• The difference between regional banks, big banks, and credit unions—and how to leverage each
• How to build a long-term banking strategy that grows with your business

Resources:
https://www.bankunited.com/
(386) 383-4444
mwedeh@bankunited.com

Chris Gurski is a business credit strategist and founder of The Credit Genius, where he helps entrepreneurs build real financial infrastructure beyond simple entity formation and access scalable funding solutions. He has worked with over 150 clients, guiding them in establishing credit systems, funding strategies, and banking structures designed for long-term growth.

He brings a cross-border perspective, having built businesses in Germany, Dubai, and the United States. An E-2 visa holder and summa cum laude business graduate, Chris combines academic excellence with hands-on entrepreneurial experience across multiple markets.

His work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, banking systems, and international expansion, helping business owners structure and leverage credit to scale confidently and sustainably across borders.

During the show we discuss:

• Why most business credit strategies fail and what lenders actually look for
• How to build real business credit infrastructure that scales with your company
• The right way to enter the U.S. market as a foreign entrepreneur and get funded
• Why entity setup alone isn't enough to become truly fundable
• How banking relationships impact approvals more than you think
• The difference between "credit hacks" vs sustainable funding systems
• How to structure your business for long-term funding success
• Why global entrepreneurs need a different credit strategy to win in the U.S.

Resources:
https://www.thecreditgenius.com/
@thecreditgenius

Andrew Hunzicker is a CPA, entrepreneur, and founder of DOPE CFO, a leading training and advisory platform that helps accountants and entrepreneurs specialize in high-growth industries like cannabis, CBD, and hemp. With over 30 years of experience in accounting, tax, and executive leadership, Andrew has built and advised multiple multi-million-dollar businesses.

A former Big Four professional and recipient of the Gold Medal Award for the highest CPA exam score, Andrew is widely recognized for his expertise in financial strategy, capital access, and scaling businesses through niche specialization. Through DOPE CFO, he has helped professionals transition into high-value advisory roles while empowering business owners to increase profitability, improve financial systems, and position themselves for long-term growth and successful exits.

During the show we discuss:

• Why revenue doesn't equal profit and how focusing on the wrong numbers can destroy your business
• The key financial metrics entrepreneurs overlook that actually determine success and scalability
• How understanding your financials improves your ability to get funding and access capital
• Why most business owners operate "blind" financially—and how to fix it
• How to use financial data to make smarter growth decisions instead of guessing
• The connection between financial strategy and long-term wealth building
• Why proactive financial planning beats reactive accounting every time
• How to build a business that's profitable, fundable, and sustainable

Resources:
https://dopecfo.com/