#334: Helping Small Businesses Overcome Financial Challenges and Access Capital with Juan Dominguez, USMA ’89

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Juan Dominguez is the founder of Dominguez Advisory Group, specializing in business mediation and access to capital for small to midsize companies facing financial obstacles. Drawing on three decades of business experience, he has built a practice focused on business advocacy for those who have hit a bump in the road.

After a successful corporate career, including leading a $1 billion company and managing a team of 600, he launched this consulting venture to fill a vital but underserved niche. His firm helps small business owners resolve creditor disputes and obtain financing when traditional avenues are closed.

His approachable and transparent style, combined with a personal mission to give back, inform every client engagement. As a licensed mediator, he is dedicated to negotiating workable solutions, reducing business debt, and serving as a sounding board for owners at difficult crossroads.

In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Juan about:

• Dominguez Advisory Group’s mission: Advocating for small and midsize businesses during financial distress.

• The problem they're solving: Resolving creditor disputes, often when business owners are facing lawsuits or collections, and helping the “forgotten middle” owners access capital with challenging credit.

• Service functionality: No upfront fees. Business mediation to negotiate down debt by 30 to 70 percent, restructure payments, and free up working capital.

• Target market strategy: Supporting small business owners, especially those with credit scores between 525 and 650, who have limited financial options, and providing value through trusted referral networks like SABM and 10X Vets.

• Growth goals: Transitioning to a predominantly referral-based business model and continuing to expand reach within the veteran and academy grad communities.

Timestamps: 00:55 The Challenge of Admitting Financial Struggles

01:37 Introduction to Dominguez Advisory Group

01:53 Business Mediation Services

03:20 Helping Businesses with Credit Issues

07:52 Success Stories and Case Studies

11:34 Future Goals and Vision

Connect with Juan:

• LinkedIn | Juan Dominguez

• www.dominguezadvisors.com

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A special thank you to Juan for joining me this week. Until next time!

-Scott Mackes, USNA '01