Ep. 128 - Navigating FEC Financing with Jerry Merola

Ep. 128 - Navigating FEC Financing with Jerry Merola

From Memory Makers Podcast by Creative Works

March 11, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

Russ interviews Jerry Merola about navigating FEC financing and the changes in the financing landscape post-2020.

On this episode of the Memory Makers Podcast, Russ sits down with Jerry Merola, Managing Partner at Amusement Entertainment Management, LLC, where we discuss how to navigate FEC financing. Jerry shares his deep expertise on how the financing landscape has shifted post-2020 and why "pre-approval" is a myth in the commercial world. From the necessity of independent feasibility studies to the art of the 10-minute executive summary, this conversation is a masterclass for any entrepreneur looking to turn their entertainment dream into a sustainable reality. "Banks are making an investment not just in a future business model, but they’re making an investment in the individual or individuals that stand behind it. They’re trying to understand the scope and the depth of the investigation... to really understand the viability and sustainability of the business." — Jerry Merola Don't let your project stall at the bank door. Listen now for the blueprint to FEC success!

People in this episode

Host: Russ

Guest: Jerry Merola

Topics covered

  • FEC financing
  • entrepreneurship
  • business sustainability
  • feasibility studies
  • executive summary

Keywords

  • FEC financing
  • business model
  • feasibility studies
  • executive summary
  • sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Amusement Entertainment Management, LLC

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