What does it really take to build a business in lending, and why is alternative capital becoming so important for entrepreneurs today?
In this episode of Grownlearn, Zorina Dimitrova speaks with Oz Konar, founder of Business Lending Blueprint, about the world of business lending, business credit, and how entrepreneurs can build a recession-resilient business by helping others access capital.
Oz shares his journey into the lending space, from personal financial hardship in his family to building an INC. 5000-recognized education company that has helped thousands of people better understand how funding works. The conversation explores the reality behind business loan brokering, the opportunities in the U.S. alternative lending market, and the mindset shift required to think more strategically about capital.
They also break down the main categories of funding available to businesses, including startup funding, small business funding, and real estate-based lending, along with what affects approvals, how underwriting works, and why financial literacy matters long before a company urgently needs money.
This episode is especially relevant for founders, solo entrepreneurs, consultants, and professionals who want to understand how businesses get funded, how to approach capital more intelligently, and how to think about growth through a more strategic financial lens.
In this episode, we cover:
• Oz Konar’s path into business lending
• How to become a business loan broker
• Why alternative lending is growing
• Startup funding vs. small business funding vs. real estate funding
• Approval rates, underwriting, and funding timelines
• Why financial literacy is essential for entrepreneurs
• How to prepare for capital before it becomes urgent
About the guest:
Oz Konar is the founder of Business Lending Blueprint, an INC. 5000-recognized education company focused on alternative lending, business credit, and financial literacy. He is known for his education-first approach and for helping entrepreneurs and professionals understand funding in practical, accessible terms.
Grownlearn is the podcast where strategy, capital, and long-term business growth come together through conversations with founders, operators, investors, and advisors.
In this episode of Grownlearn, Zorina Dimitrova speaks with Oz Konar, founder of Business Lending Blueprint, about the world of business lending, business credit, and how entrepreneurs can build a recession-resilient business by helping others access capital.
Oz shares his journey into the lending space, from personal financial hardship in his family to building an INC. 5000-recognized education company that has helped thousands of people better understand how funding works. The conversation explores the reality behind business loan brokering, the opportunities in the U.S. alternative lending market, and the mindset shift required to think more strategically about capital.
They also break down the main categories of funding available to businesses, including startup funding, small business funding, and real estate-based lending, along with what affects approvals, how underwriting works, and why financial literacy matters long before a company urgently needs money.
This episode is especially relevant for founders, solo entrepreneurs, consultants, and professionals who want to understand how businesses get funded, how to approach capital more intelligently, and how to think about growth through a more strategic financial lens.
In this episode, we cover:
• Oz Konar’s path into business lending
• How to become a business loan broker
• Why alternative lending is growing
• Startup funding vs. small business funding vs. real estate funding
• Approval rates, underwriting, and funding timelines
• Why financial literacy is essential for entrepreneurs
• How to prepare for capital before it becomes urgent
About the guest:
Oz Konar is the founder of Business Lending Blueprint, an INC. 5000-recognized education company focused on alternative lending, business credit, and financial literacy. He is known for his education-first approach and for helping entrepreneurs and professionals understand funding in practical, accessible terms.
Grownlearn is the podcast where strategy, capital, and long-term business growth come together through conversations with founders, operators, investors, and advisors.
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