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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 17 MIN

How Debt Financing Lets Business Owners Access Cash Without Paying Taxes

from Built Different · host Marcus Chen

What if there was a way to pull cash out of your business without the IRS taking their cut? Marcus Chen reveals how debt financing lets business owners access serious money while keeping 100% ownership and zero tax burden. It's the same strategy ultra-wealthy people use constantly, but most entrepreneurs have no clue it exists. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why borrowed money isn't considered income by the IRS (and how to use this loophole legally) • The real math: selling vs. borrowing against your $5 million business (spoiler: borrowing wins by about $1 million) • How interest payments actually reduce your tax bill while you access cash • Why lenders will finance 70-80% of profitable businesses, just like mortgage companies do with houses 👤 Perfect for: business owners who want to access their company's value without selling or giving up control. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Marcus Chen introduces the wealthy person's cash hack [01:45] Why selling your business costs way more than you think [03:30] The IRS loophole that makes borrowed money tax-free [05:15] Real numbers: $5M business sale vs. debt financing [07:00] How interest deductions make loans cheaper than they appear [09:30] What lenders actually look for in business financing [11:00] Action steps to explore this strategy for your company 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Built Different on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: debt financing, business loans, tax strategy, business ownership, entrepreneurship Listen on your favorite app at Built Different ------- Keywords: business scaling, profit strategies, business mindset, startup survival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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