Episode 257
Grow Your Business with Grants and Government Contracts with Amanda Stonerock
Welcome back to another episode of I Date Money 🗝️🌬️💖💸! Lisa Drennon is diving into one of the most overlooked areas for entrepreneurs—how to get funding without relying on personal credit or becoming a nonprofit.
Today’s special guest, Amanda Stonerock, shares insider tips on securing grants and government contracts, avoiding the nonprofit trap, and creating financial stability for small businesses. If you’re an entrepreneur wondering how to access funding, you won’t want to miss this episode!
🔑 What You'll Learn:
The surprising truth about funding options for small businesses
Why you don’t have to form a nonprofit to secure grants
How fiscal sponsors can simplify your funding journey
Strategies to leverage government contracts for steady growth
The mindset shifts needed to develop a positive relationship with money
👤 About Amanda Stonerock:
Amanda is a seasoned consultant who helps small businesses and nonprofits procure funding through grants and government contracts. Based in Montana, she is passionate about demystifying financial processes and teaching entrepreneurs how to make their money work for them.
🌟 Key Takeaways from the Episode:
Breaking the Bootstrap Mentality: Discover how Montana’s unique financial culture shaped Amanda’s approach to money and how it may be holding entrepreneurs back.
Leveraging Government Contracts: Why government RFPs are an untapped goldmine for small businesses—and how to win them.
Teaching Kids About Money: Amanda and Lisa dive into how to raise financially literate kids in a cashless society.
Making the Switch to Entrepreneurship: Amanda shares the best financial advice she’s received and how it influenced her leap from corporate to consultant.
Maximizing Savings: From leveraging credit to cashback hacks, Amanda’s strategies are practical and powerful.
✨ Bonus: Don’t miss Lisa’s tips on creating customized money buckets, teaching kids about finances, and how to plan for long-term wealth.
💼 Connect with Amanda Stonerock:
🌐 Website: stonerockmt.com
📱 Social Media: @stonerockMT
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