In this episode of Beers with Contractors, hosts Will and Terry discuss the importance of corporate credit, featuring special guest Melissa Green, the Director of Business Development at TD Corporate Credit. The episode begins with a light-hearted chat about construction safety and hard hats before diving into an in-depth conversation about building corporate credit, the differences between personal, business, and corporate credit, and how businesses can leverage credit for growth without personal guarantees. Melissa shares her journey, offers practical steps to establishing corporate credit, and discusses the significance of maintaining a solid credit score for business expansion. The discussion also touches on the advantages for startups, growth-stage businesses, and those looking to sell their business. The episode concludes with Melissa's insights on avoiding personal liability and ensuring business sustainability.
00:00 Introduction
03:09 Guest Introduction: Melissa Green
05:12 The Importance of Corporate Credit
14:42 Steps to Building Corporate Credit
23:25 Building Business Credit Tiers
24:03 Understanding Business Credit Scores
24:34 Common Business Credit Mistakes
25:53 Dun & Bradstreet: Scam or Legit?
27:14 Corporate Credit for Startups
31:36 Leveraging Corporate Credit for Growth
34:42 Expanding Financial Offerings
37:25 Final Thoughts and Advice
42:29 Conclusion and Contact Information
Contact Melissa Green at:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-green-b72930114/
Website: https://mgreen.tjcorpcredit.com/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/melissa.green17
email: mgreen@tjcorporatecredit.com
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