In this episode, our guest is the Executive Director of the Small Business Finance Association, Steve Denis. With his Harvard education and extensive Capitol Hill experience, Steve has become a powerful advocate for an industry that's often misunderstood.

We'll discuss the critical role alternative financing plays for those mom-and-pop businesses that traditional banks often overlook - from the local mechanic to the neighborhood restaurant. Steve will share insights on regulatory challenges facing the industry, including upcoming disclosure requirements and broker regulations.

If you're interested in how small businesses access capital in today's economy, or you're in the alternative finance industry yourself, you won't want to miss this episode.