The Secret to Winning Millions in Business Grants (What Entrepreneurs Don’t Know) with Stormi Banks
Earn Your Leisure
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🗓️ 4 September 2025
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
On this week’s episode of Earn Your Leisure, we break down everything you need to know about business grants—the funding opportunities that too many entrepreneurs overlook. From the best time of year to apply for grants, to the states giving out the highest amounts, to why grants are still underutilized compared to other forms of financing—we cover it all.
Stormi Banks, founder of The Pink Print Firm, joins us to share her biggest success stories and insider knowledge on how to win grants. We discuss the mindset you need, the formula to winning, and why storytelling is 60% of the battle. We also highlight the biggest mistakes people make when applying, the difference between rolling and one-time grants, and why building strong relationships is the ultimate key to success.
Whether you’re a startup, small business, or nonprofit, there are millions of dollars in grants still available—even with government cutbacks. Applying can take time and effort, but the rewards can be life-changing. This episode will give you the tools, strategies, and clarity to start winning business grants and scaling your business the right way.
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