In this episode of SBA Today, hosts Paul Long and Tonya Mazurek are diving into the latest news and bringing you a special guest segment you won't want to miss!

In this power-packed episode, you'll discover:

• SBA's 2026 Vision Revealed! 🚀 Paul breaks down the SBA's Annual Evaluation Plan for FY 2026, including key focus areas for the coming year!
  • Boosting Manufacturing: The SBA is encouraging more businesses to sign up through SAM.gov and increasing lending for specific NACIS codes.
  • Cutting Red Tape & Inefficiencies: Learn how the SBA aims to identify high-cost areas and provide access to free resources like capability statement builders, AI-enabled marketing assistance, and automated market research reports! Did you know some consultancies charge hundreds for SAM registration, a free process that takes less than two hours?!
  • Empowering Rural Businesses: See how the SBA plans to make offices and services more accessible to rural communities through strategic partnerships.
• Special Guest Spotlight: Res/Title Experts Rich Sabrowske & Regina Braga! 🏡🔑 We're getting down to business with our sponsor!
• What Makes Res/Title Different? Discover their unique nationwide expertise and how they specialize in title and settlement for 31 years, unlike companies focused on a single state.
• Title Horror Stories! 😱 Hear real-life examples of fraud and complicated situations caught by title insurance, including fake LLC docs and properties split across state lines!
• Learn why title insurance isn't "sexy" but absolutely essential for protection! Free Tools & Education! Res/Title offers "Rez University" for customizable classes, plus free calculator tools and property reports to help you understand closing costs to the penny!
• The Strangest Closings Ever! 🚌🔒 You won't believe where Res/Title has gone to ensure a deal closes, from jails to carnivals and even a bus! Tune in live every Tuesday morning on LinkedIn & YouTube! You can also catch up on demand wherever you get your podcasts.

Don't forget to check out our sister podcasts: "The BDO Show" and "Art of SBA Lending"!

Have questions or want to connect? Reach out to Paul and Tonya on their personal LinkedIn pages!

This episode is sponsored by: Res/Title

Res/Title, your "One Stop Shop for SBA closings". We're your commercial title and closing company that provides you with the tools and technology to give you an instant quote and Al property reports on any deal in the nation. Whether it's for $35,000 or $35 Mil, we handle closings anywhere in the nation with one point of contact. Get started today! www.res-title.com

⚠️ Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are our own and not necessarily the views of our employer. ⚠️