In this discussion, Jeff Gerstner, Principal at Superior Business Lending, sits down with Valcor CEO David Sussman to address the converging pressures hitting small business owners: inflation eating into margins, supply chain disruptions slowing operations, and rising tax burdens that compound the strain.
The conversation covers practical strategies for owners feeling the squeeze — from rethinking cash flow management to evaluating financing options that go beyond traditional bank lending. Gerstner shares insights from his work helping small businesses access capital, while Sussman draws on three decades of small business advocacy and restructuring experience.
For business owners facing tighter margins and harder credit decisions, this conversation offers honest perspective from two industry experts who’ve seen multiple economic cycles.