What happens when you follow the traditional formula, go to school, earn the degree, find a good job and the opportunity still isn't there?
On this episode of Conversations Are Key, Keyon Williams sits down with entrepreneur, business growth strategist and Influence2Impact founder Darius Benders for a conversation about entrepreneurship, credit, access to capital and creating opportunities when the traditional path doesn't work out.
Darius shares his journey from Division I college football and Boston nightlife to navigating financial uncertainty during the pandemic. After driving to Atlanta for an entrepreneurship conference he could barely afford to attend, Darius says a chance connection introduced him to the world of credit and business funding.
He eventually went from having no business funding to accessing $167,000 in just 47 days but as Key Will Voice challenges him, having access to $167K doesn't mean you're $167K richer.
They break down the difference between debt and leverage, building a strong credit profile, establishing relationships with banks and credit unions, what happens when entrepreneurs become overleveraged and why access to money without the knowledge to use it can be dangerous. Darius also discusses mentorship, the booming online coaching industry, Influence2Impact, My First Million and why he believes getting into the right room can completely change your trajectory.
In this episode: business funding, credit strategy, entrepreneurship, mentorship, personal branding, financial freedom, overcoming failure and creating your own opportunities.
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