In this episode, Charles breaks down the real Canadian funding landscape:

• The truth about business and franchise loans in Canada
• How the Canadian Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) actually works
• Why Canadian banks are more conservative than U.S. banks
• The importance of home equity, credit, and personal guarantees
• Why relationships > money when it comes to getting approved
• A barbershop success story: from poor credit to multiple locations
• How community and cultural strategies accelerate growth
• Why financial literacy and representation matter for Canada’s future economy

This conversation is a must-listen for any entrepreneur, aspiring franchise owner, or business buyer who wants to understand how to navigate Canadian banks and lenders.

🎧 Hustle. Stack. Invest. Repeat.™ — Real stories. Real strategies. No fluff.

In this episode of Hustle. Stack. Invest. Repeat., we sit down with Shay Myers, founder of Finance For The Culture, who keeps it real on what it actually takes to build your financial house from the ground up.

💸 From helping a client eliminate $80,000 of debt in one year

📉 To breaking down the truth about insurance, credit, and saving

🔥 To going from a 476 credit score and $200 in her account to becoming a trusted advisor and grant-winning entrepreneur…

This episode is packed with strategy, real talk, and a whole lot of cultural context around financial literacy, empowerment, and how we shift generational outcomes.

We talk:

Why Google & online insurance can’t replace real advisors

Why insurance isn’t scary — it’s a tool for generational wealth

The importance of relatability in financial education

Her journey from financial rock bottom to success

How to fix your credit and build your financial house

From watching his immigrant parents sacrifice everything, to building a financial tech company that landed a $2M VC raise, Tefari shares:

✅ The mindset behind raising capital in the U.S.

✅ How AI is transforming personal finance for everyday people

✅ The dangers of payday loans & algorithmic banking

✅ Lessons from Dragon’s Den & Wes Hall’s investment

✅ The role of networking, credit, and knowing your lane

This isn’t just talk — it’s blueprint-level strategy, real vulnerability, and direction for the community.

From bringing black cake and bun & cheese to hotel staff, to becoming the go-to guy without a title, Maurice shares how real relationships, cultural awareness, and authentic engagement made him a brand within a brand.

🔥 We talk:

How to become the brand people remember

Relationship-based selling strategies

Why cultural connection wins in business

Building trust with people who actually run the operation

Turning reputation into revenue

We explore:

- The motivation behind Hoop Queens and how it addresses the lack of representation for Black women in basketball.

- Kisa's experiences building a successful business from scratch with no business plan, leveraging her degree, and growing into an influential brand.

- The challenges she faced along the way, from securing gym space to financial strategies, and how she's been able to push through as a Black woman entrepreneur.

- Her vision for the future of Hoop Queens, creating more paid opportunities for women in sports, and expanding her legacy.

- The power of networking, grants, and staying consistent in the pursuit of success.

Keesa's candid advice for entrepreneurs will leave you motivated to start, stay consistent, and lean into your passion!

🎧 Tune in to learn how she’s breaking barriers and creating generational change through basketball and business!

In this episode, we’ll share a bit about ourselves, how we teamed up, why we’re passionate about building a community around financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building, and what you can expect from future episodes.

Join us as we dive into stories, strategies, and conversations designed to help you hustle smarter, stack your investments, and reach financial freedom.