Episode 62: Growing Your Small Business

Episode 62: Growing Your Small Business

From Wallet Wisdom by Lake Michigan Credit Union

May 23, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 62

About this episode

This episode discusses the essential steps for launching and scaling a small business with insights from a lending expert.

Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and in this week’s Wallet Wisdom episode, we’re diving into what it really takes to get one off the ground. Brett sits down with Scott, Vice President of Small Business Lending at LMCU, to break down the early steps every entrepreneur should consider before launching or scaling a business. From realistic financial planning to finding the right resources, Scott shares practical advice drawn from years of experience helping business owners turn ideas into sustainable success. As he explains, building a business isn’t just about having a great idea, it’s about having a clear plan, the right support, and the willingness to adapt along the way. ===The information provided in this podcast by Lake Michigan Credit Union is general education or marketing in nature and is not intended to be accounting, legal, tax, investment financial or other advice. Statements of individuals are their own and not LMCU’s. All topics discussed are information of a general nature and do not address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation. As of the date of publishing…

People in this episode

Host: Brett

Guest: Scott

Topics covered

  • small business
  • entrepreneurship
  • financial planning
  • business resources
  • sustainable success

Keywords

  • small business
  • entrepreneur
  • financial planning
  • business resources
  • sustainable success
  • LMCU
  • advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lake Michigan Credit Union, LMCU

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