<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[AmiSights]]></title><description><![CDATA[AmiSights is where business strategist, Ami Kassar of MultiFunding writes his daily blog.  Ami shares insights about business growth and much more...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/blog-posts</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:49:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.amisights.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 6/12: If You Can't Overthink the Worst, Why Can't You Overthink the Best?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We tend to always think about what could go wrong. Whether it is before a big meeting or a difficult conversation, we anticipate conflict. Before taking a risk, we imagine every possible obstacle waiting around the corner. Before that next moment of overthinking, ask yourself: If your mind is capable of creating detailed stories about the worst-case scenario, why can't it create equally detailed stories about the best-case scenario? What if the meeting goes better than expected? What if the...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-6-12-if-you-cant-overthink-the-worst-why-cant-you-overthink-the-best</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2ae2eb2a318009889fb97c</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_dffdad6a5e564fff9402f0f26cf03691~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 6/11: 68.75% Female: One of MultiFunding's Greatest Strengths]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the things I'm most proud of at MultiFunding is that 68.75% of our team is female. I consider that one of our superpowers. Over the years, I've found that strong, intelligent women bring an important balance to any organization. They help keep us grounded, ask thoughtful questions, challenge conventional thinking, and often see risks and opportunities that others miss. The success of any company comes down to the quality of its people, and we are fortunate to have an incredible group...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-6-11-female-one-of-multifunding-s-greatest-strengths</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a29889ef8e7e84c72bfcd1e</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_d5e0a7723d604643af077ebe3974a6b7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 6/10: When Someone Thinks They're Smarter Than the Rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every once in a while, I get on a call with a prospective client and within minutes I know it's not going anywhere. They're not looking for advice. They're looking for someone to tell them how to get around SBA rules. The funny thing is they almost always think they're the smartest person in the room. It took me years to recognize this pattern. Today, my goal is simple: politely end the call and move on. Life is too short to spend time with people trying to outsmart a system that was built to...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-6-10-when-someone-thinks-they-re-smarter-than-the-rules</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a28427b5b452722a3b61f80</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:16:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_c7cf60a3443e48a6ba5d7dc37ae862a1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 6/9: The Billionaire Who Loves Boring Businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently read a Wall Street Journal article about Fernando De Leon who built a multibillion-dollar empire by investing in businesses most people ignore—dental practices, veterinary clinics, insurance, and other essential service companies. His philosophy is simple: look for fragmented industries, challenge accepted assumptions, and buy when others are pulling back. It's a reminder that you don't need to chase the next hot trend to build wealth. Some of the best opportunities are found in...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-6-9-the-billionaire-who-loves-boring-businesses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a26d7fb7ed4057defe893bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_a34cfabeb8b54ce6a6bd6d0c9708bd78~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 6/8: Maybe AI Isn't the Culprit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone seems eager to blame AI for rising unemployment among recent college graduates. But according to new research highlighted by NPR, remote work may be a bigger factor. Employers appear less willing to hire and train inexperienced workers in fully remote environments, preferring candidates who can contribute immediately. That finding resonates with me. Early in a career, some of the most important learning happens by sitting near experienced people, listening, observing, and asking...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-6-8-maybe-ai-isn-t-the-culprit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a22e9af3919feaaedf8ca37</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_1faa52a136f940b4a3b20d24c49a2293~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 6/5: It’s Quite Possible Things Will Turn Out Far Better Than You Could Imagine]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spend a surprising amount of time worrying about what might go wrong. Our minds predict setbacks, delays, and disappointments long before they happen. Yet, if life teaches us anything, it's that the future is rarely as predictable as we think. The quote, “It’s quite possible things will turn out far better than you could imagine,” reminds us that uncertainty works both ways. The same unknown future that holds challenges also holds opportunities, breakthroughs, and moments of joy we cannot...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-6-5-its-quite-possible-things-will-turn-out-far-better-than-you-could-imagine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a219979e3c740ba3636bfe5</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_1fa75d50c9b24daabe49696adab4c224~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 6/4: I Thought I Knew My Business. AI Proved Otherwise]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you arrange financing for small business owners, you should care what happens after the loan closes. That sounds obvious. But in the brokerage business, it’s surprisingly difficult to know. Many brokers focus on getting a deal approved. They collect a commission and move on. I’ve always wanted to know more. Which borrowers succeed? Which struggle? Are we helping clients obtain financing that positions them for long-term success? The challenge has always been access to information. Lenders...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-6-4-i-thought-i-knew-my-business-ai-proved-otherwise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a20a9f6345fdf6c42520074</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_2d64352066a34216b872f233e1a3332a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 6/3: SBA Clarifies Investor Default Rules, Easing Concerns for Business Buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SBA finally clarified its position on investors tied to prior SBA loan defaults, and the news is better than many in the ETA and acquisition community feared. According to a recent Forbes article , earlier this year, lenders began seeing deals rejected if any investor on the cap table had previously backed a company that defaulted on an SBA loan. The new guidance stops short of a blanket ban and instead creates a waiver process for passive, minority investors who had no control over the...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-6-3-sba-clarifies-investor-default-rules-easing-concerns-for-business-buyers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f279fb7fe62b256a0dbbd</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_637f8a09823e4ec18479dbf1617c42bf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[226: From Foster Care to the NFL: Anthony Trucks on Building an Identity That Survives Anything]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode of the AmiSights Podcast, we interview Anthony Trucks. He is a coach, motivational speaker, author, former NFL player, and CEO of Dark Work and Identity Shift. During the conversation, he shares how he overcame significant challenges in his life and transformed them into opportunities for growth and success. "Your business should be boring. We do this, attract this. It's boring, but here's the thing: that boringness gets me into exciting rooms, on exciting stages, and exciting...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/226-from-foster-care-to-the-nfl-anthony-trucks-on-building-an-identity-that-survives-anything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1dc8cf7ab417a19fc0d87f</guid><category><![CDATA[Amisights Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:15:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_45de61b89a944aebae1e76441602ff14~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 6/2: From Foster Care to the NFL: Anthony Trucks on Building an Identity That Survives Anything]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode of the AmiSights Podcast, we interview Anthony Trucks. He is a coach, motivational speaker, author, former NFL player, and CEO of Dark Work and Identity Shift. During the conversation, he shares how he overcame significant challenges in his life and transformed them into opportunities for growth and success. "Your business should be boring. We do this, attract this. It's boring, but here's the thing: that boringness gets me into exciting rooms, on exciting stages, and exciting...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-6-2-from-foster-care-to-the-nfl-anthony-trucks-on-building-an-identity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1dc97b74254bcae084e839</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:15:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_45de61b89a944aebae1e76441602ff14~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 6/1: Tariff Refunds Become a Cash Flow Boost for Importers]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. importers are beginning to receive refunds after the Supreme Court struck down several Trump-era tariffs earlier this year. For many small and middle-market businesses, the money is arriving at the right time. Companies featured in the article say they plan to use the refunds to pay suppliers, reduce debt, replenish inventory, and fund growth initiatives that had been delayed by rising costs and ongoing supply-chain pressure. The bigger story is how...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-6-1-tariff-refunds-become-a-cash-flow-boost-for-importers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19c16d69f69d4475af7b0a</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_0523a2125dc945168b857b133d6869d6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 5/29: If the Path Is Clear, You're Lost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl Jung said it plainly: "If the path before you is clear, you're probably on someone else's." We spend so much energy looking for clarity. And yet Jung is pointing at something most of us quietly know: the life that was meant for you was never going to be easy to see. Your path, the real one, tends to announce itself through fog. Through a pull you can't quite explain, a question that won't leave you alone, a door you keep walking past but can't stop looking at. It's rarely obvious. It...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-5-29-if-the-path-is-clear-you-re-lost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a187b7369f69d4475acaef6</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_5040990855db475287b1c3e5a92af89b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 5/28: Confessions of a ClaudeVert]]></title><description><![CDATA[I used to joke that COVID was an extrovert’s worst nightmare and an introvert’s best dream. Now I’m starting to think AI might be the introvert’s best dream too. You can spend hours immersed in nonstop conversations with a machine — learning, brainstorming, debating ideas, even feeling understood — without ever needing to speak to another human. The funny part is I designed a t-shirt in AI that says “ClaudeVert.” It started as a joke… but it’s actually becoming a thing. AI is an incredible...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-5-28-confessions-of-a-claudevert</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a175722a7aaf20e8c533227</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_c49865068a84450baf86df82316dd018~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 5/27: Carvana’s Next Disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, Carvana is quietly moving from used cars into new-car sales, and traditional dealers are nervous. By acquiring seven Stellantis dealerships and applying its online, no-haggle model, Carvana is testing whether consumers are ready to buy new vehicles entirely digitally. One Arizona dealership became the top-selling Chrysler/Jeep/Ram/Dodge store in the country within a year. The bigger story is the continued shift away from the traditional...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-5-27-carvanas-next-disruption</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15c9a9c51194f8f20bb564</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_d689164597e6438a891ec6872bdf56a8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 5/26: SBA's Patriot Pitch Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[SBA is hosting a nationwide pitch competition that will bring together entrepreneurs from across the country who are building and scaling businesses within their communities. Selected businesses will be invited to participate in a live pitch competition in Washington, DC, which will culminate in a $1 million prize pool to celebrate the innovation and ambition that has driven American ingenuity for the past 250 years. For previous SBA borrowers, the Patriot Pitch Competition is not simply a...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-5-26-sbas-patriot-pitch-competition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a108099ace98b70c0b2587f</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 11:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_020079087ebd4a56a23ae18c457cfbf4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 5/22: Honoring the Fallen, Remembering Their Courage]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As we spend time with family and friends, let us also take a moment to remember the true meaning of this day and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and meaningful Memorial Day. We’d love your feedback! This quick form only takes about 15 seconds to complete and helps us create more content and events you actually want to...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-5-22-honoring-the-fallen-remembering-their-courage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0f434093cb63b5317ca5c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_b30449e2e5f64bbdac6d1d37374b5022~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 5/21: The Cost of Rushed Financing Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest mistakes borrowers make is putting themselves in a position where they have to rush financing decisions. I recently spoke with a prospective client seeking about $1.6M for real estate and another $400K for construction for a startup business. An SBA loan could be a strong fit, but because it’s a startup with real estate involved, the process could realistically take 90–120 days, especially if environmental reports are required. They told me they may pursue faster financing...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-5-21-the-cost-of-rushed-financing-decisions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0db951e56068518f1e5519</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_adbe0d0ee580422f97c3500862d079e8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 5/20: America’s Reading Recession]]></title><description><![CDATA[I read a fascinating article on AP News about what researchers are calling a “reading recession” in America. Even after schools recovered from the pandemic, reading scores across the country continue to decline. What surprised me most is that experts say this trend actually started years before COVID. The article highlighted something bigger than test scores: reading may be competing against an entirely different childhood than previous generations experienced. Smartphones, social media,...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-5-20-americas-reading-recession</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c85a68e0cce8d79c5ca2d</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_332576ea02694c6799e18e7ece5904dc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 5/19: The Rise of Preventative Health Theater]]></title><description><![CDATA[I read an interesting Bloomberg article about startups offering expensive full-body health scans that promise to detect future disease risks before symptoms appear. Think MRI meets Apple Store experience. On one hand, the idea is compelling. Most healthcare systems are built around treating illness after it happens, not preventing it early. The companies behind these scans are betting consumers will increasingly pay for proactive health optimization. But what struck me most was the tension...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-5-19-the-rise-of-preventative-health-theater</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b4696e8a70f90633e9db1</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_6959fc764ee84a5fbee7d2dc2ee5dc70~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AmiSight 5/18: My Completely Irrational Tipping Habit]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve realized I have a very strange tipping habit. If I walk into a coffee shop, I almost always tip. If I take an Uber or Lyft, I always tip. But if I go through a coffee drive-thru? I almost never do. Same coffee. Same company. Probably the same person making the drink. Yet somehow my brain treats it completely differently. I think part of it is human interaction. Standing inside a coffee shop feels personal. A drive-thru feels transactional. But logically, that distinction doesn’t really...]]></description><link>https://www.amisights.com/post/amisight-5-16-my-completely-irrational-tipping-habit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0740b24187691eea8443f2</guid><category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ce239_3cf79a757b394043b8efc3d111391e33~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ami Kassar</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>