EP 974 Brock Blake: How to Secure the Right Funding for Your Business and Scale with Confidence

During the show we discuss

• Why most small businesses struggle to get funding—and how to overcome those barriers
• How lending marketplaces work and why they’re changing the game for entrepreneurs
• What lenders actually look for when approving funding (and how to position yourself)
• How to match your business with the right type of financing instead of taking the wrong capital
• The biggest mistakes business owners make when trying to secure funding
• How Brock scaled Lendio into a market leader in small business lending
• Why access to capital is a growth strategy—not just a safety net
• How to simplify the funding process and avoid wasting time with the wrong lenders

About Brock Blake

Brock Blake is the CEO and co-founder of Lendio, the nation’s leading small business finance solutions provider, dedicated to making access to capital faster, simpler, and more transparent for entrepreneurs. Under his leadership, Lendio has helped small business owners secure more than $16 billion in funding, empowering growth and opportunity across industries. An Inc. 500 CEO, national keynote speaker, and Forbes contributor, Brock is widely recognized for his impact on the fintech and small business landscape, including being named Utah’s Emerging Executive of the Year. Beyond business success, he is deeply committed to building a strong, values-driven company culture rooted in humility, performance, and service. Through Lendio Gives, Brock has championed global impact—helping provide microloans to underserved entrepreneurs worldwide via Kiva for every loan facilitated on the platform.