The Academy for Veteran Business Owners
Fundability isn’t a desperate loan application—it’s an operational condition. Created by Founder John Malone (Author of Seek No Authority), Jim Neeley, and the team at FundingFixed, The Funding Academy integrates an institutional platform model combining commercial loan origination across 125+ vetted bank networks ($1,000 to $50 Million) and merchant acquiring transaction margins via CWA Merchant Services. Every deal generates a recurring, tax-deductible donation stream for Owners In Honor (led by CEO Patrick Flood). Businesses build operational scale and staff excellence through Occupation Nation, a skill-stacking framework co-developed with Adelaide Malone.
Community-First Capitalism in Action
Bridging capital, operational discipline, and charitable impact to fund veteran entrepreneurs and local business owners.
Move away from daily firefighting. Departmentalize your operations using the LEOPRD Framework (Locate, Engage, Order, Pay, Re-Engage, Deliver) to build an underwritable business.
Turn entry-level roles into stackable, modern career pathways for your employees. Co-developed with Adelaide Malone to provide clear operational journeys that un-gate business skills.
Every capital placement via Loanable and card processing deal via CWA Merchant Services donates a portion of revenue directly back to Owners In Honor.
Announcing The Funding Academy
FundingFixed officially announces the launch of The Funding Academy—an institutional platform built to provide veteran business owners, military spouses, and entrepreneurs with direct, ungated access to capital ($1K to $50M), operational discipline, CWA payment expert reviews, and sustainable charitable giving for Owners In Honor.
The Ultimate Goal: Dignity & Purpose for Every Class of Worker
Behind every operational workflow, transaction rail, and capital placement lies a deeper human commitment. The ultimate goal of The Funding Academy and the Occupation Nation framework is to restore dignity, purpose, and self-determination to every class of worker.
Whether an employee is managing local search datasets, optimizing card processing margins, or leading customer fulfillment, our system ensures they are never trapped in dead-end tasks or gig-economy uncertainty. By providing transparent, un-gated skill pathways, we equip every team member to take pride in their craft, build tangible market value, and share in the enterprise success of veteran-led businesses.
A Proven System Free to Our Veterans
Hear from leaders, founders, and partners who have built investable, disciplined companies through our operating framework.
“Serious investors look for disciplined operators, not just compelling stories. The Funding Academy helps founders develop the structure, metrics, and execution mindset that turn ideas into investable companies.”
“The workshop helped us align our team, sharpen our message, and build a clear execution plan. We de-risked major decisions in the process. It was focused, effective, and absolutely worth it.”
“We operate in a highly regulated space, and the 90-day sprint was a game changer. The Funding Fixed team brought the structure, compliance expertise, and execution discipline we needed to scale.”
“The Academy brought structure to our business, clarity to our message, and discipline to our execution. It's changed how I operate both strategically and day-to-day.”
“Most programs prepare founders to pitch investors. The Academy at Funding Fixed prepares founders to run the company those investors are funding.”
“Simple appointment. Very Helpful. Loved working with Funding Fixed. I couldn't be happier with the service.”
“Working with Jared was easy, professional, on-time, and helped get my business a totally personalized solution.”
“Love working with these guys! 10 out of 10!”
“Robert demonstrated exceptional professionalism, clear communication, and secured far better funding terms faster than competing lenders.”
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