⚡️ Join the Scale Partner Community, a FREE space where founders connect, exchange ideas, and support each other ➡️ community.rectified.co/scalepartnerIn this episode of the Rectified podcast, I’m having a conversation with Edmond Matar, a former commercial banker with over 20 years of experience who now helps small businesses secure financing and scale their operations. Covering everything from evaluating business plans and securing various types of loans to the importance of good credit and the resilience required for entrepreneurial success, this episode is a treasure trove of advice for product-based business founders. Edmond shares insightful stories about businesses that have successfully scaled and offers practical tips for navigating the financial landscape to grow your brand effectively.Rainwater Capital: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rainwatercapital/Edmond on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmondmatar/Find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandydedeian/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandydedeian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandydedeian/⚡️Subscribe to our Substack and receive the podcast in your inbox ➡️ https://sandydedeian.substack.com/00:00 Welcome to Rectified Podcast00:37 Meet Edmond Matar: Helping Brands Scale00:44 Understanding Business Financing02:37 The Importance of Diversified Clients03:48 Join the Scale Partner Community04:14 What Banks Look for in Businesses07:19 Financing for Startups13:16 Good Debt vs. Bad Debt in Business16:47 Success Stories and Long-Term Growth20:20 The Reality of Entrepreneurship20:43 A Startup Story: The Collapse of a Partner21:24 The Hard Work Behind Success22:22 The Importance of Community and Support23:08 Resilience and Discipline in Business25:13 Navigating Banking and Finance29:21 The Role of a Financial Consultant37:32 Final Advice for Entrepreneurs

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