Bellinis With Benetrends

Episode 19: The Essential Role of Funding Partners in Franchise Success

July 22nd, 2024  |  7 mins 5 secs

Sara Vrancik and Ali Kraus discuss the value of franchisors having a trusted partner for funding.

Episode 18: Enhancing Broker Success: How Benetrends' Resources Make a Difference

June 16th, 2024  |  8 mins

Kelly Krueger, Senior Consultant at Benetrends Financial, joins host Ali Kraus

Episode 17: Empowering Entrepreneurs: The Benetrends and IFPG Partnership

May 28th, 2024  |  10 mins 13 secs

Ali Kraus and Red Boswell discuss the strategic alliance between Benetrends and IFPG.

Episode 16: Identifying the Ideal RAP Candidate

May 13th, 2024  |  5 mins 15 secs

Identifying the Ideal RAP Candidate with Ali Kraus and Jen Wherrell

Episode 15: Elevating Emerging Brands with The Power of SBA Financing

April 15th, 2024  |  7 mins 16 secs

Benetrends' Ali Kraus and Anthony Byrd discuss their unique the working relationship with Emerging Brands

Episode 14: Opportunities at Franchise Expos

March 7th, 2024  |  12 mins 15 secs

Ali Kraus discusses upcoming Franchise Expos with Martin Joksimovic

Episode 13: Navigating SBA Loans in 2024

February 26th, 2024  |  5 mins 53 secs

Ali Kraus speaks with Reg Byrd about the state of SBA Loans in 2024

Episode 12: Franchise Growth and Funding Success in 2024: A Jania Bailey Exclusive

January 23rd, 2024  |  13 mins 49 secs

Ali Kraus and Rocco Fiorentino of Benetrends explore 2024's franchise landscape with Jania Bailey from FranNet.

Episode 11: The Fluid Facts: A Dive into Business Liquidity

October 16th, 2023  |  10 mins 40 secs

Reg Byrd and Tiffany Blackford from Benetrends discuss Liquidity

Episode 10: Funding the Flavor: Teriyaki Madness & Benetrends Stir Up a $30M Deal!

October 2nd, 2023  |  10 mins 10 secs

Dive into this exciting episode where we chat with Anthony Byrd from Benetrends and Patrick Pounders, the Executive Director of Franchise Development at Teriyaki Madness.

Episode 9: SBA Loan Myths Busted: Collateral, Directories, and Rates Explained

September 19th, 2023  |  13 mins 6 secs

Episode 8: Navigating Fleet Financing with Benetrends and PuroClean

August 31st, 2023  |  11 mins 40 secs

Rocco Fiorentino, CEO of Benetrends Financial and Steve White, President of PuroClean, discuss the dynamic world of fleet financing

Episode 7: BODY20 & Benetrends: Funding the Fitness Revolution

July 5th, 2023  |  5 mins 35 secs

In this exhilarating episode of Bellinis with Benetrends, Anthony Byrd welcomes Bob McQuillan, Chief Development Officer with BODY20, to discuss their remarkable partnership.

Episode 6: QuickStart Your Dreams with Benetrends

May 30th, 2023  |  7 mins 9 secs

Ali Kraus welcomes Colin Hamilton of USF to discuss Quick Start

Episode 5: From Startup to Success: How to Secure SBA Financing and Grow Your Business

April 17th, 2023  |  7 mins 18 secs

Benetrend's Kristen Gordon and Jelena Kuchar of Huntington Bank discuss SBA lending and share tips for navigating the loan process.

Episode 4: Adapting to Change: SBA Franchise Directory Elimination and Benetrends Financial's Expert Response

April 11th, 2023  |  13 mins 50 secs

Benetrends Responds to the SBA Directory Going Away