Breaking Down Business Financing at Hustle Bar

Grateful to Share Real-World Capital Strategies in Sarasota

Last night, I had the opportunity to speak at Hustle Bar: Access to Capital, an event hosted by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the 26 West Center at State College of Florida. The room was packed with driven founders and small business owners, and I was grateful for the opportunity to share my experience with such a motivated crowd.

We explored all aspects of financing a business—from debt and equity to crowdfunding, revenue sharing, and leasing—and discussed how to strategically mix and match these tools to support growth at any stage. We also discussed the preparation mindset and key strategies that help founders raise capital with confidence.

Thank you again to the Sarasota Chamber and 26 West Center for making this event possible. It’s this kind of collaboration that keeps our local entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving.