It's Day 14 of the shutdown, and we're tackling borrower anxiety while celebrating an SBA content legend! This week, special guest Ray Drew joins us to discuss the chaos and drop some major news about the future of his shows.

We're breaking down:

• ⚠️ Borrowers on Edge: We discuss the fear and anger from borrowers facing a continuing shutdown and the looming problem of expired documents and backlogs once the SBA reopens.

• 📝 Borrower "Stay Ready" Plan: Use this time to organize financials, update business plans and projections, and complete due diligence on purchases.

• 🚧 The Post-Shutdown Nightmare: Expect a heavy backlog, slower processing, high call/email volume, and a rush of new applications (especially for General Purpose lenders) .

• ❤️ Practice Kindness: We urge everyone to be kind to borrowers, sellers, lenders, and SBA employees, recognizing that strain and fear are running high right now.

• 💥 RAY DREW RETIRES! After six years, Ray Drew announces he is retiring from the Art of SBA Lending podcast.

• 🚀 The Next Chapter: The BDO Show is getting a new cast (a West Coast crew including the "$100 Million Dollar Man," Daniel Park) and launching Season 3 on Monday .

• 🎤 EPIC Final Episodes: Ray details the last three episodes of The Art of SBA Lending, featuring Chip Mehan (CEO of Live Oak Bank), a special story with Heidi Whitesell, and a reunion with the four loan officers who brought him into the SBA.

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