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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 22 MIN

Episode 8: Mastering SBA Business Plans — Secrets from Industry Powerhouses

from Sweatpants & Strategy · host Dana Hirschkowitz

🚀 SBA LOANS & BUSINESS PLANS: What You NEED to Know!If you're applying for an SBA loan, your business plan isn't just a formality—it can make or break your approval! Yet, 40% of small business owners don’t have one. In this episode of Sweatpants & Strategy, we’re pulling back the curtain on what banks and lenders are REALLY looking for in an SBA-ready business plan.📌 What You’ll Learn:🔹 Why SBA lenders require a business plan (and what happens if yours isn’t up to par)🔹 The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make when writing their own business plans🔹 How a bad business plan can delay—or kill—your loan application🔹 The real difference between financing a business acquisition vs. a startup🔹 What lenders want to see in your financial projections🎙 Meet the Experts:✨ Bethany McClellan – Founder of Rapid Business Plans, the go-to expert for SBA-ready business plans that get results—FAST.✨ Lyndsey Blanks – Business Banker at Hancock Whitney, who sees firsthand how business plans impact loan approvals.💰 Want to secure SBA funding faster? Avoid these pitfalls and learn how to create a bank-approved business plan that sets you up for success.🔔 WATCH NOW & Subscribe for more insights on SBA loans, business growth, and expert strategies!

🚀 SBA LOANS & BUSINESS PLANS: What You NEED to Know!If you're applying for an SBA loan, your business plan isn't just a formality—it can make or break your approval! Yet, 40% of small business owners don’t have one. In this episode of Sweatpants & Strategy, we’re pulling back the curtain on what banks and lenders are REALLY looking for in an SBA-ready business plan.📌 What You’ll Learn:🔹 Why SBA lenders require a business plan (and what happens if yours isn’t up to par)🔹 The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make when writing their own business plans🔹 How a bad business plan can delay—or kill—your loan application🔹 The real difference between financing a business acquisition vs. a startup🔹 What lenders want to see in your financial projections🎙 Meet the Experts:✨ Bethany McClellan – Founder of Rapid Business Plans, the go-to expert for SBA-ready business plans that get results—FAST.✨ Lyndsey Blanks – Business Banker at Hancock Whitney, who sees firsthand how business plans impact loan approvals.💰 Want to secure SBA funding faster? Avoid these pitfalls and learn how to create a bank-approved business plan that sets you up for success.🔔 WATCH NOW & Subscribe for more insights on SBA loans, business growth, and expert strategies!

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🚀 SBA LOANS & BUSINESS PLANS: What You NEED to Know!If you're applying for an SBA loan, your business plan isn't just a formality—it can make or break your approval! Yet, 40% of small business owners don’t have one. In this episode of Sweatpants &...

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