Ep #8 - Fired Into Freedom: Coach K on Grants, AI, and Access to Capital

Access to capital can determine whether a business survives—or never gets off the ground. In this episode, I sit down with Jekwenta “Coach K” Primm, a former corporate banker turned nationally recognized grant-funding strategist, to break down what most entrepreneurs misunderstand about grants, funding, and financial access.After spending 15 years in corporate banking, Coach K was fired for teaching business owners how to pursue non-dilutive funding. That moment became the catalyst for building a seven-figure education company and helping thousands of entrepreneurs rethink how they fund their businesses—without taking on debt or giving up equity.We talk about:What the grant funding ecosystem really looks like (and who it’s actually built for)The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when applying for grantsHow AI is changing the way founders search and apply for fundingWhy mindset, structure, and preparation matter more than luckRedefining work-life balance while scaling as a single parentThis conversation goes beyond headlines and hype to explore access, accountability, and strategy—and what it truly takes to position your business for opportunity.Tap in for a grounded conversation at the intersection of entrepreneurship, funding literacy, and economic empowerment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.