In this episode, Danielle Laughlin welcomes Jill Edwards, a commercial lending expert with nearly 40 years of experience in the Atlanta banking industry. Jill shares hard-earned wisdom on how business owners can build trust with lenders, the role of strong financials, and how to leverage lines of credit effectively.

Together, they explore:

- What commercial lending really is—and isn’t

- How current economic conditions are shaping lending trends

- The do’s and don’ts of working with banks

- Why your personal credit still matters

- The difference between hard money and smart money

- How to avoid common financial pitfalls as your business scales

Whether you're a startup founder or running a $25M+ company, this episode offers clear, practical advice for securing the right kind of capital to grow your business responsibly.

Connect with Jill Edwards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-edwards-01605827/