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Stop Waiting, Start Owning: What It Really Takes to Build and Fund Your Business

Stop Waiting, Start Owning: What It Really Takes to Build and Fund Your Business

December 06, 20245 min read

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For Women, Veterans, and Underrepresented Entrepreneurs—Ownership Isn’t a Dream; It’s a Strategy.

Let’s have a real conversation about what it takes to be a business owner in today’s world—especially if you’re a woman, veteran, or come from an underrepresented group. It’s not about inspiration or vision boards. It’s about execution, preparation, and a relentless commitment to ownership.

👉Here’s the truth: the world isn’t conspiring against you. Yes, there are systemic barriers, but focusing on what you can’t control won’t get you funded. You need a plan. You need knowledge. And most importantly, you need to stop waiting for someone to hand you an opportunity. Ownership isn’t just a title; it’s a mindset.

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What It Really Takes to Get Funded 🏢

Financing isn’t about luck. 🍀 Lenders don’t care about your feelings or how hard you’ve worked. They care about the numbers. So, here’s what you need to focus on:

  1. Structure Your Business Properly:
    Get your LLC. Open a business checking account. 💳 Separate your personal and business finances because comingling funds is a red flag to underwriters. 🚩

  2. Clean Up Your Credit:
    If your personal credit isn’t where it needs to be, fix it. 🛠️ Stop applying randomly online—you’re just hurting yourself. Pause, strategize, and work on your credit score or revenue documentation.

  3. Understand the Game:
    Learn what lenders are looking for—annual revenue, time in business, and credit score. If you don’t have one of these, figure out how to leverage the others. No one is going to do this work for you.

  4. Establish Business Credit

    If you have no cash flow, credit or collateral then I highly suggest you start with business credit. You can get financing under your EIN, separate your liability and qualify for better rates, terms and higher approvals. Excellent for startups and seasoned businesses. The biggest companies in the world have business credit including Facebook and Walmart.

I built DFX to bridge the gap for women, veterans, and other entrepreneurs who are ready to own their futures. 🌟 Our platform combines financial literacy with access to lenders who actually understand the needs of underrepresented businesses. But access alone isn’t enough—you need to show up prepared and I'm going to help you do that.

The True Meaning of Ownership

Ownership is about control. 🕹️ It’s about making decisions for your business that don’t involve draining your personal savings 💸 or begging for a lifeline. If you’re serious about growing, you need to think beyond today.

That means leveraging long-term financing options like SBA loans, business credit, or revenue-based funding.

It’s also about responsibility. If you don’t understand the basics of business finances, now is the time to learn. 📚 Start with the free resources on my YouTube channel, where I break down funding strategies step-by-step.

No More Excuses

Stop whining about what you don’t have. ❌ The resources are there. The information is available.

The question is: are you willing to do the work?

You don’t have to do this alone. 🤝 At DFX, we’re here to guide you. Whether it’s financial literacy through The Domino Effect or referral funding within our network, we’re providing the tools you need to succeed. But it’s up to you to take the first step.

Ready to Start? 💸

Comment “OWN” on our latest blog or DM me on Instagram if you’re serious about building your business. 💬 Need a deeper dive? Check out our YouTube videos here or subscribe to this newsletter for more actionable advice. 📨

Ownership isn’t a maybe. It’s a must. So, what are you waiting for? 🚀

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Resources to Help You Execute:

Here is a quick checklist to get you started. Remember imperfect action beats inaction, get started, stay consistent and let's Build! 🚀

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Let’s get you funded, connected, and growing.


For Women & Veterans🪖

For my fellow veteran entrepreneurs, you have unique resources at your disposal to fund, grow, and scale your businesses. Here are a few to look into:

  • DFX: a financial literacy and referral platform helping diverse entrepreneurs establish a credible foundation. Then matches those Founders to Funders, even if denied by traditional banks. Get started https://dominofxgroup.com/get-started

  • How We Help: DFX simplifies the SBA loan process, ensuring you meet eligibility requirements and connect with the right lender for your business’s needs. Whether you’re looking for working capital or long-term financing, we’ll help you every step of the way.

·       Services

Experience. Over 100 years professional lending experience

Resources. Access to hundreds of private (non-bank lenders)

Response. Experience underwriting team. Streamline system with In-depth analysts and advisors.

Target Focus. No two loans are the same, and no two lenders have the same lending policy. We know where to go and what they want to see in the loan package.

·       Schedule Your 📲 Funding Planning Session: https://plan.dominofxgroup.com

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