The Small Business Podcast with Ivan Thomas

How to Get $100K in Smart Funding for Your Small Business

Guests: Laura Wisler & John Chartran, Del-One Federal Credit Union Hosted by: Ivan Thomas & Steven “The One They Call” Johnson In this power-packed episode of the Small Business & Innovation Podcast, we sit down with two financial game-changers, Laura Wisler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-wisler-9b4b911a/overlay/about-this-profile/]  and John Chartrand [https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-chartrand-8305037/] from Del-One Federal Credit Union, to talk about real funding, real relationships, and real growth. We dive into: 💸 How to access $100K through programs like SSBCI and BOB 💳 Why your personal credit is still business-critical 📊 What makes a business plan bankable 🚫 The biggest mistakes small biz owners make with capital 🧠 The importance of mindset, health, and hustle as a business owner ❤️ And how Del-One is showing up differently for the Delaware community Whether you're just getting started or scaling with momentum, this episode is your blueprint for banking with intention. Resources Mentioned: → https://www.del-one.org [https://www.del-one.org/] → Text “BIZ” to 810-796-1624 to join the community → Call 302-983-6703 for small business support → Watch more at https://www.detvch.com [https://www.detvch.com/]

How to Get $100K in Smart Funding for Your Small Business

Guests: Laura Wisler & John Chartran, Del-One Federal Credit Union Hosted by: Ivan Thomas & Steven “The One They Call” Johnson In this power-packed episode of the Small Business & Innovation Podcast, we sit down with two financial game-changers — Laura Wisler and John Chartran from Del-One Federal Credit Union — to talk about real funding, real relationships, and real growth. We dive into: 💸 How to access $100K through programs like SSBCI and BOB 💳 Why your personal credit is still business-critical 📊 What makes a business plan bankable 🚫 The biggest mistakes small biz owners make with capital 🧠 The importance of mindset, health, and hustle as a business owner ❤️ And how Del-One is showing up differently for the Delaware community Whether you're just getting started or scaling with momentum, this episode is your blueprint for banking with intention. Resources Mentioned: → https://www.del-one.org [https://www.del-one.org/] → Text “BIZ” to 810-796-1624 to join the community → Call 302-983-6703 for small business support → Watch more at https://www.detvch.com [https://www.detvch.com/]

Chuck Creekmur: Building AllHipHop, Beating the Odds, Owning the Hustle

Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, co-founder of AllHipHop.com, joins Ivan Thomas on the DETV Small Business Podcast to share raw insights on entrepreneurship, overcoming setbacks, and building a media empire from scratch. From Brooklyn basements to industry domination, this episode is a masterclass in hustle, vision, and resilience. Listen now and don’t forget to follow and leave a review! #SmallBusiness #HipHop #Inspiration

Transforming Lives Through Code: Desa Burton on Tech, Grit & Growth

Desa Burton of Zip Code Wilmington joins Ivan Thomas to discuss her inspiring journey from the Navy to tech leadership. Learn how ZIPCODE's bootcamp helps everyday people become software developers in 12 weeks and earn $80K+ upon placement in a tech career. Explore AI myths, career pivots, and personal breakthroughs. Share this with anyone ready for change. Visit ZipCodeWilmington.com to apply today.

From Business Plan to Profit: Expert Small Business Tips with SCORE Delaware

In this episode of the DETV Small Business Podcast, host Ivan Thomas sits down with Mike Profit, mentor and community engagement leader at SCORE Delaware. Discover how SCORE—a nationwide nonprofit supported by the SBA—provides free mentorship, expert guidance, and business planning support to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their businesses. 💡 Whether you’re launching a startup, expanding a side hustle, or recovering from a failed attempt—this conversation drops real-world knowledge every business owner needs. Mike shares success stories, insights on business planning, credit, marketing, strategic growth, and how SCORE connects you to powerful resources like: SBA (Small Business Administration) SBDC (Small Business Development Center) Delaware Division of Small Business Delaware Small Business Chamber New Castle County Chamber Delaware State Chamber of Commerce DETV