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"Think You Need a Bank Loan? Here’s How to Build Your Empire Without One!"In this episode, we dive deep into the game-changing strategies of Carlos "Los" Calahan, a Chicago entrepreneur who built a real estate empire with over 80 properties—all without relying on traditional bank loans. From launching Smoothie Rx to creating Around The World Coffee, Los reveals how he leveraged alternative lending and strategic credit to dominate in real estate, fitness, and the coffee industry.What You’ll Learn:🚀 Alternative Lending Secrets: How to secure funding without a bank loan.🏠 Real Estate Mastery: The steps Los took to build an 80+ door real estate portfolio.💡 Business Credit Hacks: How to turn credit into a wealth-building tool for your business.🌟 Entrepreneurial Resilience: The mindset needed to overcome challenges and scale.Why Watch:Whether you're a new entrepreneur or looking to expand, this episode is packed with actionable insights that can help you build your empire—no traditional bank loan required.💡 Subscribe to @keithdterry for more interviews with top entrepreneurs and game-changing business strategies!Join the Conversation:Like & Share: Found this valuable? Give it a thumbs up and share it!Comment Below: What questions do you have about alternative lending? Let us know!Hashtags:#AlternativeLending #KeithDTerry #TheNextBigThingPodcast #Entrepreneurship #RealEstateInvesting #CarlosCalahan #FinancialFreedom #BusinessCredit #NoBankLoan #BuildYourEmpireChapters00:00Introduction to Building Your Future02:48The Journey of Carlos 'Los' Callahan06:01Early Challenges and Entrepreneurial Spirit09:00Navigating Real Estate and Funding Challenges12:02Partnerships and Aligning Principles15:06Alternative Financing Strategies17:52Mistakes and Lessons Learned20:53Expanding into New Ventures24:01Diversifying Business Strategies27:08Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Investors29:42Emotional vs. Financial Decisions in Real Estate32:22Alternative Financing and Education34:36Masterclass on Accessing Credit36:57Utilizing Lines of Credit38:41Vetting Participants for Success40:51SmoothieRx: A Health Journey44:06Future Business Ventures and Growth47:54Investment Strategies and Market Outlook52:57Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursSend us your thought on this episode.Support the showKeith D. Terry and JJaed Productions, LLC produced this episode. www.jjaedproductions.comPlease Follow us on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@keithdterry For podcast guest recommendations, contact [email protected]
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