Financial literacy shouldn't be a mystery, yet so many entrepreneurs struggle to navigate funding options beyond traditional banking. That's exactly why my conversation with Precious Johnson of WeInform Consulting Group is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow their business or invest in real estate.
Precious brings refreshing clarity to the often-murky world of business funding, explaining how her approach differs dramatically from traditional banks and SBA lenders. As a broker with access to multiple lending sources, she offers financial solutions tailored to businesses that conventional institutions might otherwise reject. "If you don't fall in line with what they're looking for, they're pretty much pushing you off to the side," she explains about traditional banks, highlighting why alternative funding routes are critical for many entrepreneurs.
The episode dives deep into the distinctions between hard money, private capital, and institutional funding—knowledge that can transform how you approach business growth. Precious illustrates how strategic funding can build long-term wealth using the example of a truck driver expanding from one vehicle to a fleet, then eventually investing in commercial real estate. This step-by-step wealth-building approach through smart financing decisions illuminates pathways many business owners never consider.
Perhaps most eye-opening is Precious's discussion of the financial literacy gap affecting entrepreneurs and individuals alike. "We don't get taught how to manage and be adults," she points out, explaining how this educational void leads to financial struggles. Her passion for education shines when describing a specialized budgeting program that can help people pay off a 30-year mortgage in as little as five years without drastically changing their lifestyle.
Connect with Precious Johnson
email: precious@weinformconsulting.com
Instagram - @preciousajo24
https://l.facebook.com/preciousajo24
website: Home | We Inform
Phone: 434-443-2621
Ready to transform your approach to business funding and financial management? Find Precious Johnson on Instagram and LinkedIn as "MsPreciousAJO" and discover how informed financial decisions can unlock your path to sustainable success. Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations that will help you build, connect, and thrive in your entrepreneurial journey.
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