Incredible interview, lots of value bombs. - His first deal - How he markets - Adopting to new tech - Funding Machine - Present to groups

In business, it’s easy to focus on funding, tools, or marketing…But the real foundation of growth often lies in people and purpose. When you build a brand that others believe in, support naturally follows.When you lead with clarity and authenticity, the right opportunities find you. Sometimes, it’s not about chasing more it’s about strengthening what you already have: 🔹 A clear vision that communicates your “why.” 🔹 A loyal network that shares your mission. 🔹 A strategy that turns passion into measurable progress. Businesses that last aren’t just built they’re nurtured through consistency, connection, and credibility. So here’s something to think about 👇What’s one thing you’re currently doing to strengthen the foundation of your brand not just grow it?

Team - This is a big one. I just dropped the *defining* post on our new philosophy. We've all been sold the "Unicorn" lie. It's a 50/50 trap to get you fired from your own company. We're not playing that game. 🤡 We are building **FICO-Corns**. 🏰 This post is the "Why" (the stats are brutal) and the "How" (the 3 Pillars, the "PAYDEX 100" hack, the "10-Minute Underwriter" red flags). It is the blueprint for building a "financial fortress" that you 100% control. https://www.myfundingmachine.com/post/forget-unicorn-status-the-real-goal-is-to-become-a-fico-corn --- **YOUR ASSIGNMENT:** This is not a "read and forget" post. This is a "read and apply" module. 1. Read the full post (10 min). 2. Come back here and **reply with your #1 biggest "a-ha" moment.** 3. **THE HONESTY TEST:** In "Pillar 2: Step B," I list the 3 "Cardinal Sins" that get you instantly rejected by an underwriter. **Which one are you *most* guilty of right now?** (Co-mingling, NSFs, or Undisclosed Deposits?) Let's get it. 🚀

Team, As you're prepping for the week, I want you to ask yourselves a serious question. How much "employee brain" malware is still running in your head? We're all infected with it. It's the "gospel" we were taught by our parents, our teachers, and those gurus on the radio. It's the doctrine that tells us to play it safe, to "manage" our 401(k)s, and that the ultimate prize is a "debt-free" house. That is the Consumer's American Dream. It's a dream of consumption. We are not consumers. We are builders. We are capitalists. We are Funding CEOs. Our dream is one of creation. The consumer brain fears debt. It sees a 20% APR and panics. The builder brain uses debt. It sees a 15x ROL (Return on Loan) and builds an empire. I just put the finishing touches on a new article that I consider essential reading for this community. It's a deep-dive on how to purge that old "good vs. bad debt" lie and replace it with the single most powerful metric for entrepreneurs: ROL. https://www.myfundingmachine.com/post/why-good-debt-vs-bad-debt-is-a-stupid-argument This is the mindset shift that separates 6-figure side hustles from 7-figure empires. My challenge to you this week: Read this. Find one "consumer" thought you're still holding onto and replace it with a "builder" calculation. Let me know your take in the comments below!

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