In this episode of The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, we're sitting down again with Leo Kanell, founder of Seven Figures Funding, for a powerful masterclass on how to strategically access business credit and funding—even if you're just getting started.
Leo breaks down how real estate investors and entrepreneurs can use personal and business credit the right way to unlock capital, avoid common pitfalls, and scale faster.
From building credit through a brand-new LLC to leveraging business cards that don't report to your personal profile, this episode is packed with practical steps to get funding without tanking your credit score.
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:35 Who is Leo Kanell?
03:45 The problem with always needing more capital as an investor
05:35 Focusing on helping investors build business credit for more capital
06:38 The power of revolving business credit vs. personal credit
09:40 Can a brand new LLC qualify for funding?
11:24 Personal + business credit strategy for highest capital access
13:06 Soft credit checks vs. hard inquiries: how Seven Figures handles it
17:17 New fintech cash flow platform for real estate investors
20:36 The #1 mistake new investors make with available credit
22:07 Autopay strategy and monitoring credit monthly
24:37 What changes when you have access to capital as an investor
26:35 Smart Real Estate Coach Resources
Quotables
"You're not paying interest unless you use it—so why not get access to capital now, before you need it?"
"You don't want to drain your savings. You want options. And that's what business credit gives you."
"When you invest in yourself, amazing things happen. Access to capital opens the door."
Links
Episode 387: Funding Your Small Business, With Leo Kanell
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcasts/leo-kanell/
Seven Figures Club Podcast
https://7figures.com/7-figures-club/
Seven Figures Club
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/7figures
The Business Funding Formula
https://www.amazon.com/Business-Funding-Formula-Entrepreneurs-Businesses/dp/1542948576
QLS Live
https://qlslive.com
Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime
https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast
FREE Master's Class
http://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast
FREE Strategy Session with Chris Pre
http://smartrealestatecoach.com/actionpodcast
QLS 4.0
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qlspodcast
Investor Resources
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources
Apprentice Program
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/apprentice-pod
In the Trenches Bootcamp
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod
3 Paydays Virtual Event
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/3paydayspodcast
REI Blackbook
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-pod
7 Figures Funding
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/7figures-pod
Land Voice
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/landvoice-pod
