How Rap Dreams Turned Into Credit Funding & Business Success

Send us Fan MailYou're watching the surface. The real work happens off-camera.See how creators, founders, and brands build at                          https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/In this episode of the Attractive Mindset Network Podcast, we sit down with Malik Greer, better known as Chase Benz, to talk about his journey from growing up in Rochester, NY, to pursuing rap, hustling in the streets, and eventually discovering the life-changing power of credit and business funding.Malik shares how he went from viral music videos and selling CDs hand-to-hand to losing money in the rental car game — and how those lessons ultimately led him to the credit repair and funding industry, where he now helps people secure $20K–$100K in business credit.We dive deep into:How the streets shaped his mindset and hustleWhy most people overlook credit as the real wealth builderBuilding systems for long-term successThe power of mentorship and consistencyHis music journey and unreleased freestyles that prove he still got itIf you’ve ever wondered how to escape old cycles and use credit to build real wealth, this episode is packed with raw insight, practical gems, and inspiration.🔗 Follow Malik Greer (Chase Bandz):Instagram: @ceobigalow1YouTube (Credit): Credit Chase Bandz LifestyleYouTube (Music): Chase Bandz TV00:00 – $100K Credit vs. $1K Card Perspective00:21 – Intro to the Episode00:38 – Meet Meliq Greer aka Chase Bandz01:12 – Growing up in Rochester, NY02:12 – From Rap & Basketball to Chase Benz the Artist03:27 – Street Hustles & Lessons from Music04:59 – Realizing Marketing is Everything05:48 – Vacation Hustle: Making Money Anywhere06:33 – Early Music Journey & Family Support08:01 – Building Work Ethic Hand-to-Hand09:31 – New York Hustle Mentality vs. Cali Lifestyle10:20 – Learning the Rental Car Game11:28 – Mentor Influence & Business Lessons12:56 – Why the Rental Business Failed13:56 – Back to the Streets Before Discovering Credit15:18 – Choosing a Smarter Path16:54 – Breaking Down Street Mindsets vs. Credit19:18 – Mentorship & Million-Dollar Mindset20:11 – Challenges Teaching Friends Credit21:11 – Why Lifelong Learning is Essential22:26 – Credit Gaps: From 45K a Year to 100K Funding23:38 – Realizing Capital Fuels All Dreams25:01 – Investing in Relationships with Capital26:04 – Meeting People Where They Are (Credit in the Hood)27:05 – Leadership & Consistency in the Credit Game29:28 – A Day in the Life of Chase Bandz31:46 – Target Audience for Credit Repair32:37 – Cash Flow vs. Credit Conversations34:30 – Why Even Millionaires Need Credit36:27 – $100K Funding Reactions37:29 – Tier Programs & Mentorship39:22 – Using Laws to Win Against Credit Bureaus42:15 – Why Learning the Laws Makes Credit Easy43:23 – Why Mentorship is the Ultimate Cheat Code46:41 – Is Credit Alone a Real Business?47:27 – Why Credit Should Be Your First Step49:20 – Skillsets + Credit = Double Funding50:06 – Freestyles & Music LegacyFollow the guest: https://www.instagram.com/ceobigalo1/Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attractivemindsetnetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractivemindsetnetwork/Website: https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/