AmiSights: Financing the Future For Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

This week, Ami sits down with James Beckwith, President & CEO of Five Star Bank , to discuss what his bank has done during the pandemic, lessons learned, and opportunities that have arisen. James Beckwith is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Five Star Bank and its holding company, Five Star Bancorp.  With more than 20 years of experience, James joined Five Star Bank in 2003 after servin...

On today's episode, Ami interviews JeVon "JT" McCormick, discussing the impact of the pandemic on his business, and how his life lessons have pushed him through. JeVon was born the son of a black pimp father and a white orphan mother. Today, he's the CEO of a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine . He's made...

It's already February 1st, 2021 and you've guessed it! We've pivoted yet again and are excited to launch our new AmiSights Podcast.  This week's special guest is Bob Coleman, Editor of the Coleman Report , a trade newsletter for small business bankers and a nationally recognized expert on small business financing. In our inaugural podcast, Ami sits down with Bob and discusses what the SBA has done...

In our inaugural podcast, Ami sits down with Bob Coleman, Editor of the Coleman Report , to discuss the PPP first and second round, the EIDL, what the SBA did from the start of the pandemic, and their thoughts on what's next!  Author of "Money Money Everywhere and Not a Drop for Main Street". Coleman is the Editor of the Coleman Report, a trade newsletter for small business bankers. He is the nati...