Local Business Spotlight | Ryan Black
NAME
Ryan Black
COMPANY
44 Business Capital
POSITION
SBA Business Development Officer
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN THERE?
3 months
WHO IS YOUR IDEAL CLIENT?
Existing employees trying to buy the company they work for
HOW AND WHY DID YOU GET STARTED IN YOUR FIELD OF WORK?
After moving back to Wisconsin, I was looking for a bank that focused on helping small businesses and found one that specialized in SBA lending. I was immediately drawn to the complexity of SBA financing, where no two deals are alike and each requires a thoughtful strategy to get across the finish line.
WHAT IS A BIG MISCONCEPTION ABOUT YOUR INDUSTRY?
Many think SBA loans are only for borrowers who can't get bank financing; however, the reality is many well-qualified businesses choose SBA financing because it offers more flexible terms and preserves cash for growth.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
Hearing entrepreneurs explain their vision
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE STARTING IN YOUR INDUSTRY?
Learn underwriting and understand SBA policies and then go build a network
WHAT one BOOK WOULD YOU RECOMMEND?
How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie
WHAT HOBBIES, SPORTS, PASTIMES DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF WORK?
I love to travel with my family. This year we have been to Italy, Greece, Costa Rica and the Bahamas!
WHERE WAS YOUR LAST VACATION?
Italy and Greece
WHEN YOU WERE A KID, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
Paleontologist - I loved Jurassic Park
CONTACT JOHN HERE:
WEBSITE
https://www.44businesscapital.com/
PHONE
262.617.1633
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