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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katrina Fitten.

Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital.

Key Takeaways


Funding Opportunities & Qualifications
Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding.
Basic qualifications include:

Credit score of 680+
Existing credit lines (at least $10,000)
A clear business mission and low-risk profile.


Avoiding Scams
Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money.
Do your homework:

Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express).
Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy.


Importance of a Business Plan
Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan.
Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed.
Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit.


Family & Friends Lending
Treat personal loans like business loans:

Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties.
Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan.


Services Offered by New Day for You Financial
SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing.
Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months).
Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts.
Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit.


Success Story
Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan.

Notable Quotes
“If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.”
“We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.”
“You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.”
“If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.”
“We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.”

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed&nbsp;Katrina Fitten.
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs&mdash;especially women business owners&mdash;on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten&rsquo;s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital.
<hr>
Key Takeaways
<ol>
<li>
Funding Opportunities &amp; Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding.</li>
<li>Basic qualifications include:
<ul>
<li>Credit score of 680+</li>
<li>Existing credit lines (at least $10,000)</li>
<li>A clear business mission and low-risk profile.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Avoiding Scams
<ul>
<li>Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money.</li>
<li>Do your homework:
<ul>
<li>Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB).</li>
<li>Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Importance of a Business Plan
<ul>
<li>Funding is not free money&mdash;you need a strategic plan.</li>
<li>Katrina calls it a &ldquo;money mission&rdquo;: know exactly how funds will be deployed.</li>
<li>Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Family &amp; Friends Lending
<ul>
<li>Treat personal loans like business loans:
<ul>
<li>Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties.</li>
<li>Decide upfront if it&rsquo;s a gift or a loan.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Services Offered by New Day for You Financial
<ul>
<li>SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing.</li>
<li>Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18&ndash;21 months).</li>
<li>Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts.</li>
<li>Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Success Story
<ul>
<li>Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<hr>
Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;If you don&rsquo;t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan&mdash;and you&rsquo;ll look up and it&rsquo;s gone.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;We don&rsquo;t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you&rsquo;re not going to be responsible.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;If I give you money, I decide&mdash;is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;We say if you don&rsquo;t get anything, we don&rsquo;t get paid.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
Business Podcast
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Business Growth
Financial Literacy
Wealth Building
Black Entrepreneurs
Minority Business
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Business Funding
Marketing Strategies
Personal Development
Startup Advice
Sales Training
CEO Interviews
Founder Stories
Professional Development
Economic Empowerment
Business Success
Networking
Brand Building
Innovation
How to start a business
Small business funding
Entrepreneur success stories
Business leadership podcast
Wealth building strategies
Black entrepreneur podcast
Minority business development
Marketing for small businesses
Business growth strategies
Startup funding opportunities
Executive leadership training
Financial literacy education
Success mindset podcast

Money Making Conversations Master Class is more than a podcast. It's a front-row seat to the ideas, experiences, and breakthrough moments that inspire success. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, each episode features influential entrepreneurs, business leaders, celebrities, influencers, and nonprofit changemakers sharing the lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped them turn ambition into achievement. The show empowers dreamers, doers, and leaders to think bigger, move smarter, and take action on their goals. As Rushion McDonald often says, "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own."

Tune in, get inspired, and start writing your own success story, one conversation at a time.

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Money Making Conversations Master Class is more than a podcast. It's a front-row seat to the ideas, experiences, and breakthrough moments that inspire success. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, each episode features influential entrepreneurs, business leaders, celebrities, influencers, and nonprofit changemakers sharing the lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped them turn ambition into achievement. The show empowers dreamers, doers, and leaders to think bigger, move smarter, and take action on their goals. As Rushion McDonald often says, "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own."
Tune in, get inspired, and start writing your own success story, one conversation at a time.
https://www.moneymakingconversations.com
https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations
https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/
https://twitter.com/moneymakingconv
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Scam Prevention: Katrina discusses how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan.

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