Getting funding in Canada isn’t the same as what you see on social media. Zero-down deals, flashy U.S. playbooks, and clickbait advice rarely apply here. That’s why we sat down with Charles Kayitaba — better known as CK the Broker — financial advisor, mortgage agent, and co-founder of The Money Mint.

In this episode, Charles breaks down the real Canadian funding landscape:

• The truth about business and franchise loans in Canada
• How the Canadian Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) actually works
• Why Canadian banks are more conservative than U.S. banks
• The importance of home equity, credit, and personal guarantees
• Why relationships > money when it comes to getting approved
• A barbershop success story: from poor credit to multiple locations
• How community and cultural strategies accelerate growth
• Why financial literacy and representation matter for Canada’s future economy

This conversation is a must-listen for any entrepreneur, aspiring franchise owner, or business buyer who wants to understand how to navigate Canadian banks and lenders.

🎧 Hustle. Stack. Invest. Repeat.™ — Real stories. Real strategies. No fluff.

“Your Google search is no match for me… respectfully.”

In this episode of Hustle. Stack. Invest. Repeat., we sit down with Shay Myers, founder of Finance For The Culture, who keeps it real on what it actually takes to build your financial house from the ground up.

💸 From helping a client eliminate $80,000 of debt in one year

📉 To breaking down the truth about insurance, credit, and saving

🔥 To going from a 476 credit score and $200 in her account to becoming a trusted advisor and grant-winning entrepreneur…

This episode is packed with strategy, real talk, and a whole lot of cultural context around financial literacy, empowerment, and how we shift generational outcomes.

We talk:

Why Google & online insurance can’t replace real advisors

Why insurance isn’t scary — it’s a tool for generational wealth

The importance of relatability in financial education

Her journey from financial rock bottom to success

How to fix your credit and build your financial house

In this powerful episode of Hustle. Stack. Invest. Repeat., we sit down with Tefari Bailey, founder of Hutsy Financial, for one of the realest convos on money, legacy, and breaking generational cycles.

From watching his immigrant parents sacrifice everything, to building a financial tech company that landed a $2M VC raise, Tefari shares:

✅ The mindset behind raising capital in the U.S.

✅ How AI is transforming personal finance for everyday people

✅ The dangers of payday loans & algorithmic banking

✅ Lessons from Dragon’s Den & Wes Hall’s investment

✅ The role of networking, credit, and knowing your lane

This isn’t just talk — it’s blueprint-level strategy, real vulnerability, and direction for the community.