We handle the heavy lifting — reviewing your file, shopping your options, and fighting for terms you can actually manage.
Leadership Focus works with banks, private funders, revenue-based financing sources, and working capital providers — then helps you compare real options with full transparency on cost, payments, and structure.
We negotiate. We explain every number. We don't move forward until the structure makes sense for your business.
Most business owners don't have time to shop 10 lenders, decode confusing terms, or fight for a better rate. That's exactly what we do — so you don't have to.
We don't send your file to one place and hope for the best. We work across banks, private funders, and revenue-based sources to find the most competitive structure available for your situation.
Rate, payment frequency, total cost, factor rate, holdback — we explain it all in plain English before you sign anything. No surprises. No fine print you didn't understand.
If the first offer doesn't work for your cash flow, we push back. Our job is to get you to a payment structure that doesn't break your business.
If you came through one of our funding links, we already have your basics. That means less paperwork, faster review, and more time focused on finding the right fit.
We tell you what we're seeing, what funders are looking for, and what your realistic options are. No pressure. No bait-and-switch. Just straight answers.
Every detail you share with us — your revenue, deposits, funding purpose, and business information — is handled in a secure environment and used only to fight for the best available funding structure for your business.
Your information is never shared without your knowledge or consent
All funding details handled securely from intake through approval
Documents used only to evaluate and negotiate your funding options
Direct line to a funding manager — not a bot, not a call center
We walk you through every term before anything moves forward
We don't limit your options to one lender's box. Leadership Focus works across a network of banks, private funders, revenue-based financing providers, and business lending sources — then negotiates to find the structure that fits your cash flow, not just what's easiest to approve.
Business owners often compare options from well-known funding companies such as OnDeck, Fora Financial, Rapid Finance, National Funding, Kapitus, Credibly, and others. We help you understand which structure may fit your situation and where your file makes the most sense. These are examples of market providers — not guaranteed partners.
We find working capital options with payment structures built around your actual cash flow — not just what the lender wants.
Expansion, hiring, new locations — we help you fund growth without locking you into payments that slow you down.
Tools, trucks, machines, upgrades — we find financing that matches the life of the asset, not just the fastest approval.
Seasonal stock, supplier orders, bulk buys — we help you fund inventory without draining your operating cash.
Stuck in daily or weekly MCA payments? We review your current position and look for consolidation or restructuring options that give you breathing room.
Your basics are on file. We skip the back-and-forth and go straight to finding the right structure for your business.
You don't need to start from scratch. If your information is already started, here's what happens next:
We confirm your requested amount, revenue, funding purpose, and current position — then identify which funding paths make sense.
We go to our network of banks, private funders, and financing sources and push for the most manageable terms available for your profile.
We explain exactly what's available, what it costs, what the payments look like, and whether it makes sense. Then you decide — no pressure.
One conversation. Full transparency. No obligation to accept anything that doesn't fit.
When you work with Leadership Focus, you have an experienced team in your corner. Rick Kingston and Eric Smith work directly with your file — reviewing your position, negotiating with funding sources, and making sure you understand every option before anything moves forward.
Owner, Leader & Senior Funding Manager
With 25+ years working with small business owners, Rick leads every funding negotiation at Leadership Focus. He knows how lenders think — and how to push for terms that actually work for your business.
Partner & Funding Manager
Eric works directly with incoming files and business owners to move funding requests forward clearly and efficiently. He helps owners understand what's needed, what options are realistic, and how to get to a structure that makes sense.
Together, Rick and Eric work on your behalf — not the lender's. Their goal is a funding structure you can afford, with full transparency on every number.
We work with business owners across Main Street industries — not just one trade or one category. If your business has real deposits, real revenue, and a real funding need, our team can help you understand what may be available.
Construction & Trades
Automotive & Repair
Tire Shops & Auto Retail
Restaurants & Food Businesses
Retail Stores
Cleaning & Facility Services
Trucking & Transportation
Healthcare Services
IT & Business Services
Storage Businesses
Farming & Agriculture
Media & Local Service Companies
Professional Services
Local Operators
If your business generates revenue and you have a real funding need, we want to hear from you.
Before you sign anything, you'll know exactly what you're getting into. We break down every number, explain every term, and make sure the structure actually works for your business — not just the lender's bottom line.
No confusing bank language, no buried fine print. We explain rates, payments, and total cost in terms that actually make sense.
As an independent funding team, we're not tied to any one lender's program. We shop your file and push for the most competitive terms available.
If you're stuck in high-frequency MCA payments, we know how to review your position and look for restructuring options that give you room to breathe.
We tell you what we're seeing — what may qualify, what may not, and what the realistic path forward looks like. No false promises.
You talk to Rick or Eric directly. Not a call center. Not an automated system. A real person who knows your file.
We don't make money by pushing you into a bad deal. If the structure doesn't fit, we say so. You decide when and if you move forward.
Rick explained the numbers in plain English and helped me understand what made sense before moving forward.
I already had my information started, so the process was easy. The team helped me understand what options were realistic for my business.
Leadership Focus works with business owners across many industries. Results and available funding options vary based on individual business profiles.
You already gave us the basics. Now let Leadership Focus go to work — reviewing your file, negotiating with lenders, and finding a funding structure with payments you can actually manage. Full transparency from start to finish. No pressure to accept anything that doesn't fit.
Leadership Focus LLC
Richard Kingston — Owner, Leader & Senior Funding Manager
Eric White— Partner & Funding Manager
Leadership Focus LLC is the business funding company. Featured Executive Group helps coordinate incoming client communication, funding request support, and follow-up for Leadership Focus clients.
Funding options, approvals, amounts, terms, rates, and repayment structures depend on business revenue, deposits, time in business, credit profile, current funding position, underwriting review, and funder requirements. Leadership Focus LLC is not a bank. Mentioned funding companies are examples of business financing companies in the market and are not presented as guaranteed partners unless separately stated.
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