A Coleman Conversation: Braddock Road Insurance
July 1, 2026
Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher
A Coleman Conversation: Braddock Road Insurance
In this week’s episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman sits down with Brendan Burdette and Ryan Conner, co-founders of Braddock Road Insurance, to discuss their groundbreaking Personal Guarantee Insurance product designed specifically for SBA borrowers. The duo explains how the first-of-its-kind solution helps entrepreneurs reduce the financial risk associated with SBA loan personal guarantees while providing lenders with an additional layer of protection. Drawing from their own entrepreneurial experiences, Brendan and Ryan share how the idea originated, how the product can help close challenging transactions, and why reducing personal risk can encourage more individuals to pursue business ownership, acquisitions, and franchise expansion. They also discuss working with SBA lenders, supporting loan brokers, and their broader mission of making entrepreneurship more accessible for aspiring small business owners.
Topics Covered:
✓ How Personal Guarantee Insurance works and how it can reduce a borrower’s personal guarantee exposure by up to 50%
✓ Why personal guarantees remain one of the biggest psychological and financial barriers to entrepreneurship and SBA borrowing
✓ How the product helps lenders, borrowers, and SBA loan brokers complete transactions that may otherwise struggle due to collateral or guarantee concerns
✓ Real-world case studies involving franchise expansions, hotel acquisitions, manufacturing business purchases, and business succession transactions
✓ The founders’ personal experiences with SBA lending, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of carrying personal guarantee risk
✓ Why reducing financial stress and downside risk can help entrepreneurs focus on growth, performance, and long-term business success rather than fear of personal financial loss