A Coleman Conversation: Ryan Baderian
May 13, 2026
Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher
A Coleman Conversation: Ryan Baderian
In this week’s episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman sits down with Ryan Baderian, CEO and founder of Paramount Management Resources. Ryan discusses how he partners with SBA lenders, bankers, and CDCs to provide equipment financing and working capital solutions for small businesses across the country. He shares insights into the growing demand for flexible lending products, the challenges created by merchant cash advance debt, and how equipment financing can complement SBA 7(a) and 504 loans. Ryan also reflects on regional economic trends, the strength of Texas and Southeast markets, and why serving small business owners in the trades remains a major focus for his company.
Topics Covered:
✓ The role equipment financing plays in supporting SBA 7(a) and 504 projects, including funding build-outs, equipment purchases, and working capital gaps
✓ How Paramount Financial Services partners with SBA lenders, CDCs, and commercial banks to provide equipment financing solutions nationwide
✓ Ryan’s perspective on merchant cash advance debt, the risks it creates for small business owners, and new strategies to refinance high-cost obligations
✓ How Paramount’s residential equity lending product is helping entrepreneurs dramatically reduce burdensome weekly MCA payments and improve cash flow
✓ Why Texas and the Southeast remain attractive growth markets, particularly for contractors, construction companies, and equipment-intensive industries
✓ The importance of understanding lender credit boxes, maintaining strong banking relationships, and creating practical financing solutions for entrepreneurs