{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Collisions YYC","title":"Anthony De Almeida, Beyond Banks: Financing Business Growth","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3690,"description":"If you’re a business owner struggling to secure the capital you need to grow, this episode is for you. Tyler Chisholm sits down with Anthony D. Almeida, CEO of The Unbankers, to talk about what it *really* means to be finance-ready—and why so many small and mid-sized businesses are left behind by traditional banks. With over 25 years in the trenches of corporate finance, Anthony shares how his team steps in to support businesses seeking loans under $10M—especially those scaling fast, acquiring competitors, or managing complex turnarounds. From the critical role of fractional CFOs to building forward-looking financial models, Anthony offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what lenders actually want—and how to plan for capital before you need it. For leaders tired of hearing “no” from the banks, this episode introduces an alternative path built on relationships, strategy, and deep operational insight.In this episode:What it means to be an Unbanker and why that mattersWhy traditional banks are stepping away from sub-$10M dealsHow The Unbankers fill the financing gap with hands-on, operationally-savvy supportInsights into asset-based vs. cash-flow lendingThe increasing role of fractional CFOsWhen and how to start preparing for financingLending market comparisons between Canada and the U.S.What industries Anthony loves to work with—and which ones they steer clear ofWisdom bombs:\"You're not as finance-ready as you think you are.\" – Anthony D. Almeida\"Noah built the ark before it rained. That's how you need to think about your business finance strategy.\" – Anthony D. Almeida\"Lenders will look at your cash flow as an asset. If it's strong and predictable, that tells a compelling story.\" – Anthony D. Almeida\"Business plans aren't just for the lenders; they're how you articulate your vision to yourself.\" – Anthony D. AlmeidaFor the Extra Curious:Learn more about The Unbankers: https://www.unbankers.comExplore the rise of fractional CFOs: https://www.cfoshare.orgGuide to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RDhSgHWKoU1bfVWik5xPvQuD59nodczr5uXw9s_8x0I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzU3NzMvMTU4MDIz/NTM3NC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}