Growth Dilemma

07/17/2026

7/17: Would You Build a House With One Tool?

If you were building a house, you wouldn't expect a single hammer to do every job. Different stages require different tools, and using the right one makes the project more efficient. Business financing is no different. Yet many business owners start and end their search with a single bank, assuming....

07/16/2026

7/16: The Financing Worked. Until It Didn’t.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve worked with two very different companies, one that acquired an existing business and another that launched a manufacturing startup. Different industries and different financing structures, yet both ended up facing the same challenge. Their financing got the deal done,...

07/15/2026

"The best way you can learn how to be a business owner is by talking to other people on similar journeys." 🗣️💡 — Loren Feldman, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of 21 Hats

We couldn't agree more. Scaling your business and making smart financial decisions requires a village.

While we help you navigate the complexities of business loans and leverage, leaning on peers who have jumped the exact same hurdles is absolutely invaluable.

Who is in your business corner? Tag a fellow entrepreneur who has helped you navigate the journey below! 👇🤝

Catch our full interview with Loren here: https://bit.ly/4os6iIC

07/15/2026

7/15: Freedom Has Value Too

I recently read an interesting Inc. article by Bruce Eckfeldt about the mistake he believes he made after selling his company. Instead of taking all the value at closing, he accepted a multi-year earnout worth more than $1 million. He walked away in less than six months.His story isn't really about....

07/14/2026

7/14: Building a Mental Health Franchise: David Brunick’s Growth Story

In this episode of the AmiSights Podcast, we are joined by Fran Miller, Senior Director of Business Financing at MultiFunding, and Dr. David Brunick, Founder and CEO of Ellie Mental Health.“I wanted to build a culture where therapists could thrive and feel very supported, and hire therapists that ...

07/14/2026

What does it take to build a business that creates meaningful impact while scaling for growth?

In this episode of the AmiSights Podcast, we’re joined by Fran Miller, Senior Director of Business Financing at MultiFunding, and Dr. David Brunick, Owner and Clinical Director of Ellie Mental Health, for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a mission-driven organization.

Dr. Brunick shares how he built Ellie Mental Health with a vision to create a supportive culture where therapists can thrive while expanding access to quality mental health care for more communities.

Listen or watch full episode: https://bit.ly/451WMms

07/13/2026

In this week's AmiSights Podcast episode, Fran Miller, Senior Director of Business Financing at MultiFunding, joins us to share the inspiring journey of helping his client David build Ellie Mental Health, scale the business, and expand access to quality mental health care.

Full episode airs tomorrow!

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07/13/2026

Are you feeling the heat in the "hot seat"? 🔥

Let’s be real: nothing truly prepares you to be a business owner.

You can earn your MBA or manage someone else’s company, but making the final call when the stakes are high is a completely different ballgame.

That’s why we loved this insight from Loren Feldman, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of 21 Hats.

Loren recognized that the ultimate survival tool for entrepreneurs is community.

Through his daily newsletters, podcasts, and in-person events, 21 Hats is dedicated to connecting business owners so they never have to navigate tough decisions in a silo.

At MultiFunding, we believe that true business leverage isn't just about finding the right capital—it's about having the right connections, advice, and peers in your corner.

When business owners collaborate, everybody grows. 📈

Watch our full conversation with Loren to discover how shared journeys lead to unparalleled business success! 👇

🔗 https://bit.ly/3QDmPNh

07/13/2026

7/13: Your Biggest Competitor May Not Be Who You Think

For years, fast-food chains competed against one another. Today, one of their biggest competitors isn't another restaurant—it's the prepared food section of the grocery store.As menu prices have climbed, consumers are increasingly picking up sushi, rotisserie chicken, sandwiches, and other ready-t...