Chris is the CEO/Cofounder of Mercantile Capital Corporation, a nationwide, commercial lending firm that specializes in providing smarter commercial property financing for business owners and entrepreneurs buying their commercial property. Chris has become well-known for his advocacy on behalf of small business owners. As a small business owner himself, he has a unique perspective on the commercial lending industry as well as a deep understanding of what it means to be a small business owner in America today. Chris’ first book — The Entrepreneur’s Secret to Creating Wealth: How the Smartest Business Owners Build Their Fortunes (released 10/1/12) — is an Amazon Bestseller, cracking the Top 3