Episode 1

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17th Jun 2020

1: Desperation and Loans in a Time of Crisis 

Join us in kicking off our new and informative podcast hosted by Kelly Phillips Erb. During this episode, Kelly invites a guest host, Jeff Grant to discuss his experience with applying for a small business loan - and what followed.  

Taking On Business Loans 

Jeff Grant is someone who has followed through with a business loan in a time of desperation. He shares with Kelly some real-life experiences when applying for a loan and how you can be tempted to go too far. Kelly also discusses the alignment with today’s current economic crisis.  

Listen to Kelly and Jeff talk loans, as well as: 

  • The impact of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans  
  • How SBA Loans should support businesses and not lifestyles 
  • How to properly handle loan money and the loan process 
  • Why you shouldn’t lie - even if it feels small - to qualify for loans 
  • How taking on debt should be handled and used as a business strategy 
  • The Justice Department’s crackdown on loans 
  • The importance of understanding challenges to create inspiration
  • Challenges and misunderstandings that you should be aware of during this time 

More About Kelly Phillips Erb: 

Kelly is the creator and host of the new Taxgirl podcast series. Kelly is a practicing tax attorney with considerable experience and knowledge. She works with taxpayers like you every day. One of the things that she does is help folks out of tax jams, and hopefully, keep others from getting into them.  

Links Mentioned: 

Kelly’s Website – Taxgirl  

Jeff’s Website - Prisonist

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About the Podcast

Taxgirl Podcast
The Taxgirl podcast is a series of conversations about taxes, money, and the choices we make.

Because paying taxes is painful, but hearing about them shouldn't be.

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Kelly Phillips Erb

Kelly Phillips Erb created and hosts the Taxgirl podcast, your home for tax news, tax info, and tax policy. In each episode, she shares conversations about taxes, money, and the choices we make. Kelly is a tax attorney who works with taxpayers and tax practitioners like you every day. She helps folks out of tax jams, and hopefully, keeps others from getting into them.