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About Us

🏢 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FINANCING

What's next for your business or real estate investment?

Through Funding Proz, I help business owners and real estate investors explore financing options that fit their goals.

💼 BUSINESS FINANCING

Whether you're purchasing equipment, expanding operations, managing cash flow, or preparing for growth, I can connect you with funding professionals to explore available options.

🏡 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FINANCING

I also work with lending partners offering financing for:

• Fix & Flip Projects
• DSCR Rental Properties
• Ground-Up Construction
• Bridge Loans
• Rental Property Portfolios

These programs are designed for real estate investors purchasing, renovating, building, or financing investment properties.

🤝 BUILDING REFERRAL RELATIONSHIPS

I'm particularly interested in connecting with Realtors who work with investors, builders, property managers, real estate professionals, and business advisors.

My role is simple: understand the financing need, make the appropriate introduction, and connect the borrower with a lending team that handles the financing process.

I'm based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and work with businesses and investors nationwide, subject to lender availability.

I believe good business starts with listening, understanding people's goals, and building relationships that last.

🌐 www.fundingproz.com
📞 865-599-3258

Or message me here on Alignable.

MY BACKGROUND

I'm a 22-year-old at heart with 48 years of experience in sales and marketing. I still enjoy meeting people, building relationships, and helping business owners discover new opportunities.

Home is Knoxville, Tennessee, where I'm fortunate to have a wonderful wife, two great grandkids, and a supportive community of friends.

And yes, my blood runs orange. Go Vols!

How We Got Started

After 48 years in sales, I’ve learned that strong business relationships start with listening—understanding what someone wants to accomplish and what’s standing in the way.

That’s what attracted me to Funding Proz.

Small business owners work hard to build their businesses. Purchasing equipment, taking on a larger project or preparing for growth can require more cash than they want to take from daily operations.

🏢 You may have an opportunity to expand.
💼 You may need to bridge the gap between paying expenses and collecting customer payments.
🤝 You may simply want someone to help you understand where to start.

I became involved with Funding Proz to give owners a local connection who listens and connects them with a team to explore funding options.

Your goals guide the conversation. The decision stays in your hands.

What’s next for your business? Message me here on Alignable.

🌐 www.fundingproz.com

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Tuesday Nov 10th 9am-10am EST
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Tuesday Jan 12th 9am-10am EST, 2027
Knoxville, TN Learn & Mingle  with Funding Proz
Join us at Life House Coffee! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs and business leaders in a relaxed setting. Enjoy ...
Tuesday Feb 9th 9am-10am EST, 2027
Knoxville, TN Learn & Mingle  with Funding Proz
Join us at Life House Coffee! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs and business leaders in a relaxed setting. Enjoy ...
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Dan from Funding Proz Answered this on October 14, 2026
Great reminder, Eric. I've learned over the years that having hundreds of connections means very little if you haven't taken the time to get to know the people behind them. I've been making a conscious effort to ask more questions, listen, and learn about others before talking about my own... (more) Great reminder, Eric. I've learned over the years that having hundreds of connections means very little if you haven't taken the time to get to know the people behind them. I've been making a conscious effort to ask more questions, listen, and learn about others before talking about my own business. Relationships first. Business opportunities tend to follow.
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Dan from Funding Proz Answered this on July 03, 2026
Happy 4th of July. Thanks for sharing. Dano (more) Happy 4th of July. Thanks for sharing. Dano

Dan from Funding Proz Answered this on June 30, 2026
Looking forward to using Allie. Thanks for making this tool available.  (more) Looking forward to using Allie. Thanks for making this tool available. 

Dan from Funding Proz Answered this on November 14, 2025
Powerful information. Thanks for sharing these four steps to improve our networking.  (more) Powerful information. Thanks for sharing these four steps to improve our networking. 

Dan from Funding Proz Answered this on November 03, 2025
What a powerful and timely piece, Eric. The shift you describe—the move from search-driven discovery to trust-driven growth—hits home for so many Main Street businesses right now. As a Loyalty Rewards Specialist working closely with local restaurants, cafés, and retailers in Knoxville, TN I see... (more) What a powerful and timely piece, Eric. The shift you describe—the move from search-driven discovery to trust-driven growth—hits home for so many Main Street businesses right now. As a Loyalty Rewards Specialist working closely with local restaurants, cafés, and retailers in Knoxville, TN I see exactly what you’re describing: the old ROI playbook is losing steam, while relationships and reputation are back in the driver’s seat. I love how you framed this as the Rise of the Relationship Layer. It captures what small business owners have always known deep down—people buy from people they know, like, and trust. The difference now is AI can finally help measure and scale what used to be pure intuition. For those of us helping brick-and-mortar businesses connect and retain customers, this isn’t just evolution—it’s liberation. Instead of chasing clicks, we can double down on human connection, loyalty, and community. That’s the kind of marketing reset small business owners have been waiting for. Exciting times ahead for those who truly build trust instead of just broadcasting!
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Dan from Funding Proz Answered this on August 12, 2025
Very helpful information. Thanks Don (more) Very helpful information. Thanks Don

Dan from Funding Proz Answered this on July 29, 2025
Thanks for the tip. I wasn't aware of the zip code feature. (more) Thanks for the tip. I wasn't aware of the zip code feature.
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Dan from Funding Proz Answered this on February 10, 2025
Congratulations to all women on the Top 25 list. Congratulations to everyone that is on the Top 50 list. Keep Grinding!! Dano (more) Congratulations to all women on the Top 25 list. Congratulations to everyone that is on the Top 50 list. Keep Grinding!! Dano

Dan from Funding Proz Answered this on February 24, 2024
WOW! What a fun and exciting contest this year. Such great comradery and engagement.  Congratulations to everyone that participated in the contest.  (more) WOW! What a fun and exciting contest this year. Such great comradery and engagement.  Congratulations to everyone that participated in the contest. 
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Dan from Funding Proz Answered this on February 20, 2024
Excellent quote of the week, Dr. Karen. Great to hear about the success of your business. Does the cheer outfit say Mustangs? Great job!! (more) Excellent quote of the week, Dr. Karen. Great to hear about the success of your business. Does the cheer outfit say Mustangs? Great job!!
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