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In this video, I break down how small businesses can use bankruptcy as a tool to survive financial struggles, with a real-world case study from Forever 21. I explain the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy, how they work, and what every entrepreneur needs to know to protect their business and personal assets.
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0:00 – Options for struggling businesses
0:08 – Chapter 7 bankruptcy explained
0:25 – Liquidation process and protections
1:20 – Risks and caveats of Chapter 7
1:43 – Chapter 11 bankruptcy overview
2:22 – Restructuring debts and creditors
2:42 – Secured vs unsecured creditors
3:30 – Landlords, vendors, and priorities
4:14 – Personal guarantees and risks
5:08 – When to consider bankruptcy
5:28 – Forever 21 bankruptcy case study
6:12 – Filing process and bankruptcy court
7:07 – Trustee role and repayment plans
7:23 – Why Chapter 11 can save a business
7:39 – Final thoughts and subscribe call
Mat Sorensen is the Founder and CEO of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, an INC 500 company with over $2.5B in assets and 1,134% growth in the last three years. He leads one of the fastest-growing custodians for self-directed IRAs, helping investors deploy retirement dollars into real estate, private funds, and alternative assets. Mat is the author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, the industry’s most widely used guide with over 50,000 copies sold. He also holds advisory roles with KKOS Lawyers and Main Street Business Services and co-hosts two top-ranked podcasts for investors and entrepreneurs.
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