He Represented Grammy Artists. Now Doing Reverse Mergers On Wall Street

What do Grammy-winning songwriting credits, merchant cash advances for the Latino community, and a reverse merger into the OTC markets have in common? They're all part of Yoel Damas' story — and it's one you won't forget.In this episode of The Deal Podcast, Joshua Wilson sits down with Yoel Damas — entertainment attorney, Grammy-credited songwriter, and now CEO of a publicly traded revenue-based finance company targeting underserved communities. Yoel breaks down how a chance conversation led him from the music business into the world of merchant cash advances, how he spotted a massive gap in capital access for Latino and minority-owned businesses, and how a random meeting about a vodka brand became the catalyst for a reverse merger into the OTC markets. He's now pursuing a NASDAQ uplisting, and he holds nothing back about what he'd do differently.Topics Covered:How the music industry changed from radio gatekeepers to Spotify playlistsWhy artists lose money without proper paperwork — and how Yoel fixed thatThe story behind landing an Apple distribution deal in 2006* when 'it was impossible'How a colleague's tip led Yoel to invest in merchant cash advancesWhy Latinos and gig economy workers were underserved in revenue-based financeWhat a reverse merger actually looks like from the insideOTC shell companies — the pros, cons, and honest lessons learnedThe filed NASDAQ application and uplisting process*His father's decade in a Cuban political prison — and why that shapes everythingWhat Yoel wishes he'd done differently before going public*2006 (corrected post-recording).*Update since recording: Audits for the 2023 and 2024 periods have been completed and publicly announced, and a confidential DRS S-1 has been filed.🔗 Website: https://www.thedealpodcast.com/Joshua Wilson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dealpodcastPowered By: FA Mergers https://www.famergers.com/📩 Want to be a guest or have a topic suggestion? Reach out via LinkedIn or our website.🎧 Subscribe and leave a review so you never miss an episode!Curious what your business is worth? Request your free valuation at famergers.comDisclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The Deal Podcast is presented by FA Mergers and is produced for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing discussed constitutes investment advice, legal or tax advice, a solicitation, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or to pursue or avoid any transaction. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts, co-hosts, and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of FA Mergers, One Iron Network LLC, any regulatory agency, or any employer. Listeners should consult their own legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any business, financial, or transaction decision. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services.Let's Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/To Contact Us, Please Visit:https://www.thedealpodcast.com/contact/