Braiden Shaw is a business leader, investor, and entrepreneur focused on helping others build long-term wealth. As the founder of Fulcrum Home Loans, he helps clients optimize lending strategies, and through his Amplifi program, he provides a roadmap for financial literacy, investing, and wealth-building. As the leader of Growth Circle, he connects entrepreneurs with private market investment opportunities, helping them scale through strategic partnerships and smart capital allocation.

In this episode, we break down:

✅ Scaling businesses through strategic partnerships

✅ Private market investing and long-term wealth strategies

✅ The role of financial literacy in entrepreneurial success

✅ How social media branding fuels business growth

Additionally, we explore how companies like StatPads are leveraging AI, automation, and CRM tools like Salesforce to stay ahead in a fast-changing business environment. Plus, we analyze current housing market trends, supply and demand challenges, and the economic impact of new construction projects.

Braiden, a former BYU basketball player, brings a competitive mindset to business, using the same discipline and strategy that defined his career on the court to build scalable companies and mentor others in financial growth. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or business leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you grow, adapt, and succeed.

For our Ahlquist Update, we also dive into commercial development challenges in Boise with Mark Cleverley and Kekoa Nawahine, who navigated city code changes to expand Quality Electric’s headquarters. Their experience showcases the power of negotiation, adaptability, and working with city officials—key lessons for any business leader facing regulatory hurdles.

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