EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 53 MIN
George Otel: Alternative Loan Solutions when Banks Say No
from Investing Secrets: Invest like the Top 0.1% · host Danny Gould
Today, I welcome George Otel to The Investing Secrets Podcast. George is the Founder of US Business Funding and today he shares how he helps small business owners and commercial real estate operators access alternative lending solutions when traditional banks say no. He highlights how his firm works with over 1,000 lending sources, from private funds to family offices, to provide financing options ranging from $20,000 to $30 million. George also dives into common scenarios - like securing up to 100% financing on owner-occupied commercial real estate, using equipment as collateral for acquisitions, and leveraging bridge loans to move quickly on distressed deals. Whether you’re a business owner, investor, or operator, George offers valuable insights on how to prepare for financing before you need it and why access to private lending is a game-changer in today’s market. Welcome George, to The Investing Secrets Podcast...Follow George:Website: https://bit.ly/4ncOhw7LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4mKimDeInstagram: https://bit.ly/41vBWuzFollow Me:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3L2sTc7Instagram: https://bit.ly/3soYxtWLooking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.Here’s how I got here…1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.FULL DISCLOSUREI create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call. Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn
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Today, I welcome George Otel to The Investing Secrets Podcast. George is the Founder of US Business Funding and today he shares how he helps small business owners and commercial real estate operators access alternative lending solutions when traditional banks say no. He highlights how his firm works with over 1,000 lending sources, from private funds to family offices, to provide financing options ranging from $20,000 to $30 million. George also dives into common scenarios - like secur...
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