Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Ryan Williams, Owner, and CEO of Ion Capital Solutions, located in Centerport, NY, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Ion Capital Solutions is both a business loan brokerage and an education program for new & experienced brokers. Whether we're helping a business grow through a cash injection, funding a real estate investor's next project, or training the next generation of business loan brokers, our goal is to improve the lives of people by providing working solutions to those looking for financial growth. We offer a variety of products to our clients, and Team ION is readily available to assist our clients with their needs!
Tell us about yourself
I've learned this business from the ground up by advancing through the ranks working for direct money lenders ...then I quit! Years ago, I wanted to build my own brokerage ...my own castle, so to speak, and with actual industry experience and education, I found success! In my business dealings, I realized that many people online are not exposed to the industry trade secrets that I was fortunate enough to be exposed to ...this was shocking to me, considering all the "Training Programs" you can find online. I needed to find my niche, and with this in mind, the path ahead was crystal clear. I decided to marry a traditional brokerage with a Business Loan Broker training program ...and so Ion was born. What makes Ion different than our competitors is that we're not just selling an affiliate marketing blueprint like everyone else in the online business space. Here at Ion, we take pride in our business practices! We actually train our business loan broker students in all facets of the industry to give them a real fighting chance of success in this competitive space. We work with our students to fund their deals so they can earn money while they learn!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Helping people around the country find success as business loan brokers. Many want to accomplish this goal, but few can on their own. Our ability to improve the success rate of these individuals directly impacts their lives in a positive way and helps grow the industry with educated professionals entering the marketplace.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Managing time and money. Trying to build a business without experience is a common mistake! This is where many people fail by wasting these resources. Learning the most efficient and effective way to run a business is the best starting point. You can't innovate without a foundation!
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Don't build a business from scratch! Instead, plugin to a successful, active business and learn how it works.
- Low cost of operation is key to a successful startup. Rome wasn't built in a day! Keep it simple. Make sure your business model works and your profit margin is healthy.
- Don't be overly creative. The creative is the fun part, but it's also the biggest waste of time and money. Again, keep things simple. Make sure your business model works and your profit margin is healthy.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://ioncapitalsolutions.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ionuniversity
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/IONCapitalLoanBrokerUniversity
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