In this episode of The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, we’re sitting down again with Leo Kanell, founder of Seven Figures Funding, for a powerful masterclass on how to strategically access business credit and funding—even if you’re just getting started.

 

Leo breaks down how real estate investors and entrepreneurs can use personal and business credit the right way to unlock capital, avoid common pitfalls, and scale faster. 

 

From building credit through a brand-new LLC to leveraging business cards that don’t report to your personal profile, this episode is packed with practical steps to get funding without tanking your credit score.

 

Key Talking Points of the Episode

 

00:00 Introduction
01:35 Who is Leo Kanell?
03:45 The problem with always needing more capital as an investor
05:35 Focusing on helping investors build business credit for more capital
06:38 The power of revolving business credit vs. personal credit
09:40 Can a brand new LLC qualify for funding?
11:24 Personal + business credit strategy for highest capital access
13:06 Soft credit checks vs. hard inquiries: how Seven Figures handles it
17:17 New fintech cash flow platform for real estate investors
20:36 The #1 mistake new investors make with available credit
22:07 Autopay strategy and monitoring credit monthly
24:37 What changes when you have access to capital as an investor
26:35 Smart Real Estate Coach Resources

 

Quotables

 

“You’re not paying interest unless you use it—so why not get access to capital now, before you need it?”

 

“You don’t want to drain your savings. You want options. And that’s what business credit gives you.”

 

“When you invest in yourself, amazing things happen. Access to capital opens the door.”

 

Links

 

Episode 387: Funding Your Small Business, With Leo Kanell

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcasts/leo-kanell/

 

Seven Figures Club Podcast

https://7figures.com/7-figures-club/

 

Seven Figures Club

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/7figures

 

The Business Funding Formula

https://www.amazon.com/Business-Funding-Formula-Entrepreneurs-Businesses/dp/1542948576

 

QLS Live

https://qlslive.com

 

Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime

https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

 

FREE Master’s Class

http://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast

 

FREE Strategy Session with Chris Pre

http://smartrealestatecoach.com/actionpodcast

 

QLS 4.0

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qlspodcast

 

Investor Resources

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources

 

Apprentice Program

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/apprentice-pod

 

In the Trenches Bootcamp

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod

 

3 Paydays Virtual Event

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/3paydayspodcast

 

REI Blackbook

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-pod

 

7 Figures Funding

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/7figures-pod

 

Land Voice

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/landvoice-pod