New Podcast Episode: Searchers, SBA, and the Broker’s Role in 2025
Our latest episode of The Texas Business Broker Podcast is now live, and it’s one you won’t want to miss.
Host Joshua Carnes sat down with Jared Johnson, SBA Lending Specialist at First Internet Bank, to talk about the evolving dynamics between searchers and brokers, and how recent SBA changes are shaping today’s acquisition landscape.
We covered:
✔️ The rise of the search fund buyer and what makes them different
✔️ How brokers can better qualify and collaborate with searchers
✔️ Updates in SBA lending for 2025—and what they mean for your deals
✔️ Common pitfalls that derail financing and how to avoid them
✔️ Industry-specific lending trends and deal prep best practices
Whether you’re working with first-time buyers or seasoned entrepreneurs, this episode offers timely insight into how financing is impacting business transitions—and what you can do to stay ahead.
🔗 Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGx2jonXZlsIf you found value in today’s conversation, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future insights from industry experts. Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest suggestion? Reach out, I’d love to hear from you. Until next time, keep closing deals and making an impact. Thanks for listening!"
Host: Joshua Carnes | jcarnes@lionbusinessbrokers.com | LionBusinessBrokers.com | Connect with Josh on LinkedIn
Guest: Jared W. Johnson | jjohnson@firstib.com | Connect with Jared on LinkedIn | Before You Buy or Sell a Business Podcast | Jared on TikTok | Jared on X | Jared on Instagram
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