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SPECIAL BRIEF - Economic Playbook

SPECIAL BRIEF - Economic Playbookby: Google GeminiPublished on: 06/11/2026

In my line of work, people are always asking me for predictions. The European Central Bank raising interest rates in response to inflation was the first headline this morning to catch my attention. As a DSCR lender, real estate investor, entrepreneur

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SPECIAL BRIEF - Economic Playbook

If No One Knows Your Name

If No One Knows Your Nameby: Kris FlemingPublished on: 06/10/2026

I attended a community craft fair and food event last weekend for funsies. I did not intend to make it a business outreach activity, however, when I got there, I immediately realized how many Women Entrepreneurs were present.

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If No One Knows Your Name

Let's Talk Dirty: Prepayment Penalties

Let's Talk Dirty: Prepayment Penaltiesby: Kris FlemingPublished on: 06/04/2026

“Prepayment Penalty” tends to be a dirty word or phrase in the circles in which I associate. People don’t want to be punished for paying a loan off early; I get that. As a financier with nearly two decades of experience, let’s talk about why...

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Let's Talk Dirty: Prepayment Penalties

Your “Honestly” is Giving Cringe

Your “Honestly” is Giving Cringeby: Kris FlemingPublished on: 05/27/2026

Last week I attended a TedX Nashville event at which the speaker’s title was “Former Google Evangelist,” and he was there to discuss AI. Plus there was a free book! If you were setting a trap to catch a Kris Fleming, this is the perfect one.

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Your “Honestly” is Giving Cringe
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