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The Florida SBDC Network has access to robust databases, business research resources, and knowledgeable experts who can help you successfully navigate the obstacles that come with the stages of the business life cycle. The SBDC focuses on:
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10/14/2026

Applying for a business loan can feel like climbing a mountain—but the right tools can make the journey easier. In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred sits down with Joshua Talbert, co-founder of mySherpas, at the 2026 Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (FLAGGL) C...

10/09/2026

You don’t have to start from scratch to become a business owner. In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred sits down with Denise Houghtaling, founder of Southern Country Business Advisors, at the 2026 FLAGGL Conference in Orlando to explore entrepreneurship through acquisition. Drawin...

Exciting news for small businesses!The Florida SBDC Network is proud to partner with Verizon to bring you the Verizon Sm...
10/08/2026

Exciting news for small businesses!

The Florida SBDC Network is proud to partner with Verizon to bring you the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program — a free resource designed to help small businesses thrive in the digital age.

âś… Build essential digital skills
âś… Access expert-led courses & tools
âś… Unlock grant opportunities of $10,000
âś… Grow your business with confidence

Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this program is here to support your journey — at no cost to you. Learn more & sign up: https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/partner-florida-network-sbdc

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10/01/2026

Happy ! 🎧Looking for expert insights, practical tools, and small business advice? Small Biz Florida, powered by the Florida SBDC at IRSC, brings you direct access to thought leaders and resources to help your business grow. Florida SBDC at IRSC

Learn more & subscribe: https://smallbizflorida.podbean.com/

The SBA does much more than help small businesses access loans! đź’ˇIn Episode 428 of Small Biz Florida, Tom Kindred talks ...
09/30/2026

The SBA does much more than help small businesses access loans! đź’ˇ

In Episode 428 of Small Biz Florida, Tom Kindred talks with Jonel Hein of the SBA’s North Florida District Office and Clemence Garcia of the South Florida District Office.

Recorded at the 2026 Florida SBDC Small Business Success Summit, Jonel and Clemence discuss the SBA’s four core areas of support: counseling, capital, contracting, and crisis assistance.

They also highlight financing programs, lender-readiness training, community outreach, and the SBA’s partnership with the Florida SBDC Network.

🎧 Ep 428 | Beyond the Loan: SBA Resources for Growth with Jonel Hein & Clemence Garcia
👉 https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-cj7ea-1b4f73e

Share this episode with a Florida business owner who could benefit from these resources!

Did the bank say no to your business loan? That may not be the end of the road. đź’ˇIn Episode 427 of Small Biz Florida, To...
09/28/2026

Did the bank say no to your business loan? That may not be the end of the road. đź’ˇ

In Episode 427 of Small Biz Florida, Tom Kindred talks with Boyd Karren, founder and CEO of Otro Financial, about funding options entrepreneurs may be able to explore beyond traditional bank financing.

Recorded at the 2026 Florida SBDC Small Business Success Summit, the conversation also covers building credit, documenting cash flow, and establishing the business history that lenders want to see.

Boyd shares why starting your business as a side venture may help you build a stronger financial foundation before taking the leap into full-time entrepreneurship.

🎧 Ep 427 | When Banks Say No: Exploring Startup Funding with Boyd Karren
👉 https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-uvbai-1b4f66f

Share this episode with an entrepreneur who needs encouragement after hearing “no.”

Your business just landed a major contract—now how do you pay for the labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete...
09/25/2026

Your business just landed a major contract—now how do you pay for the labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete it? 💰

In Episode 426 of Small Biz Florida, Tom Kindred talks with Kirk Gimenez of Brickell Capital Finance about building a “capital stack”: a combination of financing options designed to support your company’s needs and growth.

Recorded at the 2026 Florida SBDC Small Business Success Summit, the conversation explores lines of credit, term loans, accounts receivable financing, equipment financing, and the risks of costly merchant cash advances.

Knowing your options before you need the money can help you make more informed decisions.

🎧 Ep 426 | Building Your Capital Stack: Financing Business Growth with Kirk Gimenez
👉 https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-kt883-1b4f60e

Share this episode with a business owner preparing for their next stage of growth!

Feeling overwhelmed by all the new technology and AI tools available to small businesses? You’re not alone! 💻💡In Episode...
09/23/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by all the new technology and AI tools available to small businesses? You’re not alone! 💻💡

In Episode 425 of Small Biz Florida, Tom Kindred chats with Kathy Durfee, founder and CEO of TechHouse, about choosing technology that addresses your business’s actual needs.

Recorded at the 2026 Florida SBDC Small Business Success Summit, Kathy discusses the importance of assessing your current systems, identifying your goals, and getting expert guidance when needed.

Her message is simple: Start with the business challenge—then find the technology that can help solve it.

🎧 Ep 425 | Beyond the AI Hype: Technology That Fits Your Business with Kathy Durfee
👉 https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-296nd-1b4f5f4

Share this episode with a business owner who needs help cutting through the technology clutter!

You may have the vision and passion to build a business—but have you considered who you are as a leader? 💡In Episode 424...
09/21/2026

You may have the vision and passion to build a business—but have you considered who you are as a leader? 💡

In Episode 424 of Small Biz Florida, Tom Kindred talks with Dr. Adriene Wright of the Florida SBDC at Florida A&M University about the habits and behaviors that shape our leadership.

Recorded at the 2026 Florida SBDC Small Business Success Summit, Dr. Wright shares how greater self-awareness can help entrepreneurs recognize their strengths, address their blind spots, and lead more effectively.

She also introduces the “mirror moment”—a deliberate pause that helps leaders recognize an automatic response and choose how to move forward. 🪞

🎧 Ep 424 | Lead from Within: Building Better Leadership Habits with Dr. Adriene Wright
👉 https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-c7eps-1b4f5d5

Share this episode with an entrepreneur or leader who is committed to personal growth!

What could AI help your small business do next? 💡🚀Shawn Kanungo joins Tom Kindred on Small Biz Florida to explore new po...
09/18/2026

What could AI help your small business do next? 💡🚀

Shawn Kanungo joins Tom Kindred on Small Biz Florida to explore new possibilities for business owners—from streamlining everyday tasks to giving small teams more room to grow.

Recorded at the 2026 Florida SBDC Small Business Success Summit, this conversation covers getting your business ready for AI, bringing your team along, and keeping human connection at the heart of your work.

Big ideas still need people willing to put them into action!

🎧 Ep 423 | Think Bigger, Act Bolder: AI and Small Business Innovation with Shawn Kanungo
👉 https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ekvj2-1b4f588

Share this with an entrepreneur who’s ready to explore what’s possible!

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