Dr. John Prudhont (Dr. J.) is a seasoned financial executive, business broker, and educator with more than 40 years of experience across financial services, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions. Raised in East Los Angeles by middle-class parents, Dr. J. built his career from the ground up, holding leadership roles with major institutions including Norwest Mortgage, Lomas Mortgage USA, and 1st Nationwide Bank. He is the co-founder of multiple real estate, finance, and M&A firms and currently leads The Business Brokers Inc. in California and Nevada, advising main street to middle-market companies on exits, valuations, deal structure, and negotiations. And he currently serves Head of Strategic Alliances at Credit Suite Inc.

Dr. J. also served as Treasurer of Nye County, Nevada, where he managed and grew a $130M+ public investment portfolio. An accomplished academic, he has taught economics and management at the university level. He holds a DBA in Financial Management, an MBA in Finance, and multiple real estate and business broker licenses. Dr. J. lives in Las Vegas with his wife and business partner, Eileen, and their family.

During the show we discuss:

• What continues to draw Dr. J. back to financial services and his passion for business credit education
• The role business credit plays in helping companies qualify for cards, loans, and growth capital
• Why business credit still carries risk—and how to structure businesses properly to protect assets
• Common misconceptions about debt and why strategic leverage can accelerate business growth
• Overlooked structural elements that determine financing approval, limits, and terms
• Funding options many borrowers qualify for even when they believe they don't
• Where entrepreneurs can learn to properly set up business credit and access financing with confidence

Resources:

www.creditsuite.com/blueprint

Brandon Elliott is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and credit expert whose journey is a powerful testament to perseverance, faith, and resilience. After surviving a life-altering explosion that burned 40% of his body and facing house arrest, Brandon chose a new path—one rooted in purpose and growth. Starting from the bottom, he worked multiple jobs while educating himself relentlessly through books, podcasts, seminars, and hands-on experience.

In 2015, Brandon purchased his first rental property, and within a year he scaled to 10 income-producing properties—allowing him to quit his jobs and achieve financial freedom. Credit was the tool that made it possible.

Today, Brandon is the founder of Credit Counsel Elite, a community-driven education platform helping others leverage credit to access six figures in funding, build wealth, and create generational freedom. His story has earned recognition, including being featured in Yahoo Finance's Top 100.

During the show we discuss:

• The personal turning point that led from rock bottom to building Credit Counsel Elite
• Why credit—not cash—is one of the fastest and most overlooked paths to wealth creation
• How Credit Counsel Elite differs from traditional credit repair companies
• A breakdown of the 4-step system: Educate, Fix, Build, and Leverage
• How fixing credit errors and building strong profiles improves approval odds for high-limit, low-interest funding
• How members access six figures in funding at 0% interest through strategic credit stacking
• Why education, systems, and community are essential for creating generational wealth

Resources:

https://creditcounselelite.com/
https://cceevents.live/Bootcamp

Rod Khleif is the host of the world's #1 commercial real estate podcast, Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing, with over 20 million downloads. A best-selling author, speaker, and multifamily investor for more than 40 years, Rod has owned and managed over 2,000 properties and currently owns thousands of apartment units across multiple states. His training programs have helped thousands of investors build cash-flowing portfolios and achieve financial freedom.

An immigrant from Holland who started with very little, Rod discovered real estate's potential early and went on to build a career grounded in resilience, discipline, and proven strategy. His students have acquired more than 260,000 multifamily units and raised hundreds of millions in capital, using the systems and mindset principles Rod is known for teaching.

Rod's mission is to help people create generational wealth through safe, scalable, recession-resilient multifamily investing. Through his bootcamps, coaching, and free educational platforms, he provides clear guidance for new and experienced investors. Learn more or connect at RodsLinks.com or RodKhleif.com/Connect.

During the show we discuss:

• What inspired Rod Khleif to launch Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing and grow it into the world's #1 commercial real estate podcast
• Why multifamily real estate is Rod's top vehicle for building long-term wealth, freedom, and legacy
• How Rod's journey from immigrant to industry leader shaped his mindset-first approach to investing
• The critical mindset shifts required to scale from zero to thousands of units
• Why mentorship, systems, and community dramatically accelerate investor success
• How Rod teaches ethical capital raising, syndication structure, and deal protection
• Key lessons learned from owning and managing over 2,000 properties—and guiding students to massive results

Resources:
https://rodslinks.com
https://rodkhleif.com/

Brittany Bettini is the Founder and CEO of I Need A VA, one of the fastest-growing virtual staffing agencies in the U.S., and the author of SheDelegates: A No-BS Guide for Women Who Refuse to Choose Between Success and Sanity (coming August 21, 2025). After years of believing she had to do everything herself—working 14-hour days, micromanaging every detail, and burning out—she discovered that delegation wasn't a luxury but a requirement for real success. That realization changed the trajectory of her business and her life.

Today, Brittany is dedicated to helping female entrepreneurs stop drowning in tasks and start leading like CEOs. Through I Need A VA, she helps business owners scale faster by hiring top-tier virtual assistants, reclaim their time, and eliminate the overload that holds them back. Her no-BS approach teaches women how to delegate with confidence, focus on what matters, and finally break free from the "it's faster if I do it myself" trap.

With a world-class team of VAs known for their accuracy, efficiency, and reliability, Brittany has made outsourcing simple, stress-free, and transformative. Her mission is clear: empower entrepreneurs to build their dream teams, grow their businesses without burnout, and stop trying to do it all alone.

During the show we discuss:

• How virtual assistants help entrepreneurs reclaim time, increase revenue, and work fewer hours
• Which tasks business owners should delegate first to see the fastest ROI
• How I Need A VA matches businesses with the right VA through recruiting, vetting, and training
• The impact delegation has on burnout, work-life balance, and founder focus
• The speed and simplicity of onboarding, plus ongoing VA management and support
• Why outsourcing is often more cost-effective than hiring in-house staff
• The long-term transformation entrepreneurs experience by freeing up 10–20 hours per week

Resources:

https://ineedava.com/

Kunal Bhasin is the Founder and CEO of 1West, a financial technology and services firm helping small and mid-sized businesses grow through customized capital solutions. Since founding the company in 2017, he has built 1West into a trusted partner known for speed, service, and trust, delivering transparent, flexible funding that supports long-term success. Under his leadership, the company has grown rapidly, expanding its team by over 50% in just two years.

Before launching 1West, Kunal held senior roles at World Business Lenders, LLC, including Senior Vice President and Vice President of Business Development, where he helped drive expansion and growth strategies. His background also includes founding TEK-TOK CORPORATION, an online retail venture, and serving as a Financial Advisor at Harbor Financial Services, giving him broad experience across entrepreneurship, finance, and client management.

Based in New York, Kunal leads 1West with a vision to make business capital more accessible and transparent. Through innovative solutions and a client-first approach, he continues to empower businesses nationwide to achieve sustainable growth.

During the show we discuss:

• The biggest challenges small and mid-sized businesses face when seeking traditional bank financing
• Why profitable and growing businesses are often still denied access to capital
• How 1West is closing the small business lending gap left by banks and traditional lenders
• The role SBA loans play in expanding access to affordable, flexible financing
• How 1West simplifies the SBA loan process using technology, data, and expert guidance
• 1West's focus on speed, transparency, service, and trust throughout the lending experience
• How customized loan solutions and ongoing support help businesses grow and prepare for future funding

Resources:
https://www.1west.com/

Giuseppe is a franchising expert who's spent 20+ years helping over 200 individuals achieve business ownership. His experience in sales, marketing, and management at firms like UBS and J.P. Morgan have guided thousands in investments, reaching over $1 billion in sales.

Now with FranChoice, Giuseppe helps aspiring entrepreneurs find franchise opportunities that fit their goals and lifestyle. He believes that "Freedom favors the bold,"—helping others take bold steps toward business ownership, financial security, and the freedom they've been dreaming of.

During the show we discuss:

• What inspired a career in franchising and helping others succeed.
• The key differences between starting a business vs. buying a franchise.
• How to choose the right franchise for your goals and lifestyle.
• Typical investment ranges and funding strategies for franchise ownership.
• How to leverage OPM (Other People's Money) to buy a franchise.
• Ways to access a franchise consultant for free guidance.
• Timeline expectations: how long it takes to get a franchise up and running.
• Flexibility options, including part-time ownership and scaling to multiple units.
• How to plan for a smooth exit from a franchise.

Resources:
https://www.franchoice.com/
https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/

Amanda Watts helps service professionals stop doing the work and start advising around it. Through her company, The Business Advisor Academy, she helps advisors, consultants, accountants, and CFOs escape the time-for-money trap and build lean, profitable, and scalable businesses. Her approach turns expertise into structured, high-value offers that attract premium clients, command premium prices, and create the freedom to focus on strategy and growth.

With her Scalable Six™ framework, Amanda teaches clients to design businesses built for freedom, not just revenue. Her 500:200:10 model — £500K in revenue, £200K take-home, and 10 hours per week of client delivery — proves that success comes from systems, not stress. Every element — from positioning and pricing to promotion — works together like a finely tuned engine to maximize profit and independence.

Amanda is also the host of The Business Advisor Podcast and author of the forthcoming book Built for Freedom, sharing stories and strategies from entrepreneurs who've designed businesses that serve their lives — not the other way around.

During the show we discuss:

• The inspiration behind helping service professionals shift from doing the work to advising on it.
• The philosophy behind building a business that's truly Built for Freedom.
• Turning expertise into structured, high-value, scalable offers.
• How the Scalable Six™ framework creates freedom-first businesses.
• Defining ideal positioning that connects emotionally and commands premium pricing.
• Why positioning and pricing are critical in crowded markets—and where most get it wrong.
• Productizing and packaging expertise for repeatable, scalable success.
• Leveraging intellectual property to create long-term impact and authority.
• Designing a business that serves your life—not the other way around.

Resources:

https://amandacwatts.com/
businessadvisoracademy.com

Hillel Fuld is a globally recognized startup advisor, tech marketer, and speaker helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into scalable, profitable businesses. Named Israel's top marketer by Forbes—who called him "the man transforming Startup Nation into Scale-up Nation"—he has mentored over 600 founders in marketing, growth, and storytelling, guiding startups from vision to revenue.

His work and insights have been featured in CNBC, Inc., Fast Company, TechCrunch, VentureBeat, The Next Web, and Business Insider, and he was ranked the 7th most influential tech blogger worldwide. Hillel partners with top global brands including Google, Oracle, Microsoft, and Nike, creating strategies that deliver lasting impact.

A sought-after international speaker, Hillel shares his expertise on marketing, entrepreneurship, and Israeli innovation. Above all, he's a proud husband to Racheli and father of five.

During the show we discuss:

• The key mindset shifts required to move from startup mode to a sustainable business.
• Why many startups struggle to turn ideas into revenue—and how to bridge the gap.
• Why every founder should create an investor deck, even without plans to raise capital.
• How to validate product–market fit before scaling too early.
• The role of authentic storytelling in building trust and brand credibility.
• Common traits shared by the most successful founders.
• How startups balance innovation and execution with limited resources.
• The most overlooked marketing lever that can make or break early growth.

Resources:
https://www.hillelfuld.com/