"Helping Small to Medium Businesses Scale with a Banking Partner" with Nathan Villa

In this episode of The Orange County Power Players Podcast, Danny Flores sits down with Nathan Villa, a seasoned commercial banker with over 20 years of experience, to uncover how small to mid-sized businesses can leverage personalized banking strategies to scale. Nathan shares his journey from starting at a credit union to becoming a subject matter expert in SBA lending at California Bank and Trust. He highlights real-world success stories, explains the ins and outs of SBA loans, and discusses the unique challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs today.

What You'll Learn:

• The difference between SBA and conventional loans—and which one is right for your business

• Real-life business transformation stories powered by smart banking

• How banks like California Bank and Trust support business growth with tailored financial strategies

• Why working with the right banking partner makes a difference

• Insights on acquisitions, growth capital, and legacy planning for business owners 

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