209 | Get Free Funding for Your Business with Matthew Lesko

Did you know that every year, the government gives small business owners millions of dollars in funding? Most entrepreneurs aren’t even aware that this type of assistance is available, let alone how to access it. Today’s guest shares an inside look at how you can secure funding for your business.

Matthew Lesko is a well-known author, speaker, and advocate for government programs and benefits. He has dedicated his career to educating Americans about available government assistance, authoring over 20 books that have sold more than 4 million copies, including Get Government Money for Your Business. 

Matthew gained national recognition through his engaging infomercials, which showcased various government grants and programs. He has made numerous appearances on popular television shows, including Oprah, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, and The Tonight Show with David Letterman.

In recent years, Lesko has transitioned to a community-focused model with his platform, Lesko Help, which connects individuals with resources and support for navigating government benefits. With a community of over 15,000 members, he continues to empower people to access legitimate government programs that can enhance their quality of life.

The Free Money Economy

Although about 60% of our economy is capitalism (companies that want to take your money), the other 40% is what Matthew calls the free money economy: organizations that want to give you money. These are government offices, grants, and nonprofit organizations. 

As the American economy grows, 10% of the population benefits while 90% of people are getting a smaller and smaller share of the pie. Matthew’s mission is to help the 90% find and use the government assistance that’s already available. 

How to Find Funding Opportunities 

To look for funding opportunities, your first instinct might be to go to Google–but search engine rankings are determined by whoever is most effective at marketing. 

Instead, search on government websites that end in .gov or nonprofit websites that end in .org. You can also try the database at sba.gov/local-assistance to search for more local opportunities. Another great resource for entrepreneurs is careeronestop.org. These job help centers often provide free training, grants, and even funding for you to grow and train your team. 

Whenever possible, try to connect with a real human being rather than fill out an online application. The people who work for these organizations will be able to point you in the right direction.

Enjoy this episode with Matthew Lesko…

Soundbytes

9:28-9:48
“Once you're having fun, then I think that's where you find out what your superpowers are because you're what's special about you is usually what other people call weird. That's a clue, that's probably a superpower. You can do that better than anybody else.”

13:54-14:23
“About 60% of everything in our economy is capitalism. On the other side, that's what I call the free money economy. Give out money. These people want to take money. You want your money, right? These people want to give you money. These are government offices and nonprofit organizations. I had no idea about all that stuff, but it represents 40% of everything in our economy is giving away money. 

Quotes

“The most important decisions are those that other people think you're hurting yourself, but you're not.”

“You make up reasons why it's okay not to follow your heart. And I just had to do it.”

“Your heart is smarter than your brain.”

“Those failures were a godsend. Because I wasn't having fun, I wasn't succeeding.”

“You have to fail to grow.” 

“40% of everything in our economy is giving away money.” 

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From Our Guest

Website: https://www.free.lesko.com/leskohelp 

Connect with Matthew Lesko on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesk0/

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