Steven has been in business for almost 15 years. He has started, built, acquired and sold several companies.
He is 1 of 3 partners within Monopoli Capital, who are on a mission to help small business owners grow, scale and exit their businesses for life changing sums of money. He is also the host of the Built Different Podcast.
Steven shares tips, insights and strategies to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to level up in life and business
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Steven has been in business for almost 15 years. He has started, built, acquired and sold several companies.
He is 1 of 3 partners within Monopoli Capital, who are on a mission to help small business owners grow, scale and exit their businesses for life changing sums of money. He is also the host of the Built Different Podcast.
Steven shares tips, insights and strategies to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to level up in life and business
The Hidden Dangers of Personal Guarantees for Business Owners
Built Different with Steven Pettigrew
9 minutes 29 seconds
8 months ago
The Hidden Dangers of Personal Guarantees for Business Owners
In this solo episode of the Built Different Podcast, host Stephen Pettigrew delves into the topic of personal guarantees (PGs) in business loans. He explains what personal guarantees are, why business owners, particularly those with limited companies, should avoid signing them, and how they can cause severe financial and personal consequences if not managed properly. Stephen shares actual case studies of businesses that faced significant troubles due to PGs and provides practical solutions for mitigating their impact. He also offers advice on seeking alternative funding options that do not require personal guarantees and highlights the importance of professional legal advice in managing PGs. For business owners in need of support, Stephen invites them to reach out through the Monopoly Capital website or his LinkedIn profile.
00:00 Introduction to Personal Guarantees
00:52 Understanding Personal Guarantees
03:00 The Risks of Personal Guarantees
03:35 Real-Life Examples of PG Failures
06:56 Solutions and Legal Support
08:48 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Built Different with Steven Pettigrew
Steven has been in business for almost 15 years. He has started, built, acquired and sold several companies.
He is 1 of 3 partners within Monopoli Capital, who are on a mission to help small business owners grow, scale and exit their businesses for life changing sums of money. He is also the host of the Built Different Podcast.
Steven shares tips, insights and strategies to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to level up in life and business
