How to Fund 80% of Your Business Without Debt — Insights from Stormi Banks (Social Proof Podcast #539)

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  Video Summary

In this powerful conversation, master grant strategist Stormi Banks breaks down how entrepreneurs can secure thousands—even millions—in funding without loans, credit checks, or debt. As the founder of Pink Print Firm and a certified grant writer who has helped secure over $400,000 this year alone, Stormi shares the practical roadmap behind winning business grants at scale.

What makes her story so compelling is that Stormi didn’t start with advantages or funding. After losing her $50,000 savings from a mobile salon business, she rebuilt her entire financial foundation through grants, eventually helping thousands of entrepreneurs do the same. Her system isn’t based on luck—it’s built on research, consistency, and understanding how grant funders think.

Stormi explains that most entrepreneurs don’t know grants exist, and even fewer understand how to search for them. There are almost 10,000 grants available at any moment, both for-profit and nonprofit, waiting for qualified applicants.

She walks step-by-step through how to locate grants on platforms like GrantWatch and HelloSkip (your referral link added: https://tryskip.co/r/NATASHA289), showing in real time how these databases can uncover dozens of opportunities based on:

• Industry

• State

• Business type

• Mission

• Community impact

• Program type

  
  

HelloSkip is highlighted as one of the easiest platforms for beginners and experienced entrepreneurs to quickly locate high-value grants.

Stormi also dives into how up to 80% of business activities—events, workshops, educational programs, podcast summits, youth initiatives, community projects, and more—can be funded entirely through grants. With the right structure, your business or nonprofit can access corporate, state, local, and even federal funding.

She emphasizes that grants aren’t just money—they’re partnerships and long-term opportunities. Many entrepreneurs who follow up after rejections end up being awarded private or invitation-only grants—funds that aren’t publicly listed.

Stormi’s biggest message:Don’t treat grants like a lottery. Treat them like a strategy. Consistency creates results.

⭐ Key Takeaways

1. Grants Are Available to Both For-Profit and Nonprofit Businesses

One of the biggest myths is that only nonprofits qualify. Stormi reminds entrepreneurs that for-profit businesses absolutely do receive grants.

2. Your Application Strategy Is More Important Than Your Credit Score

Grants require no repayment, no collateral, and no perfect credit—making them the safest funding option.

3. HelloSkip Makes Grant Searching Easy

Stormi recommends searching grants using online tools, including HelloSkip which provides curated grants and funding alerts.

4. Following Up After Rejection Opens Hidden Doors

Grant providers often have additional funds not listed publicly. Asking questions after a denial can unlock opportunities.

5. Corporations Are REQUIRED to Give Out Money

Major brands like AT&T, Verizon, Sony, Mailchimp, Wells Fargo, and more invest heavily in small businesses.

6. A Boilerplate Grant Template Saves Hours

Stormi teaches entrepreneurs to create a “boilerplate” document—a reusable foundation that dramatically speeds up the application process.

7. AI Can Transform Your Grant Strategy

Her team uses AI to identify patterns in past awards and craft stronger proposals.

8. Grants Can Fund Podcast Summits, Workshops, Staff, Equipment, and Real Estate

Up to 80% of operational expenses can be grant-funded when structured properly.

9. Nonprofits Expand Your Funding Potential

If your business has a community-based mission, pairing it with a nonprofit opens the door to significantly more opportunities.

10. Consistency Is What Gets Entrepreneurs $50K–$500K Wins

Stormi’s highest-earning clients apply every month, follow up with funders, and build relationships—including through platforms like HelloSkip .

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