Just Be The Bank Reviews 

I am very new to private lending and enjoyed the comprehensive nature of the material. The course took you through the reason for private lending, understanding the language, evaluating borrowers and deals, to closing the deal and beyond. It is all the stuff you need without the fluff.
Thank you again Dave, Josh, Blake and the crew

I learned so much this weekend about lending money and how not to lose it by lending to bad deals. I also learned why a lender wants so much information when taking a loan for a flip. I feel the Stech family truly want to help others.

This course is a must for those considering private lending. Great content presented clearly by the masters!

the product concept is great as looking at it from the backpack business. Also loved the format of combined recorded sessions with combination of qa sessions in there. Amazing way to learn great new skill set. As always, Josh, Blake and Dave are wonderful presenters and wealth of knowledge is incredible. Above all, I value your commitment to your family and time spend on this.

Wow! I was interested in private lending BEFORE attending the Just Be the Bank workshop but came away from this great experience fully committed to using this as an investment tool. Just Be the Bank has taken all of the guesswork out of the process which allowed me to feel very comfortable with the concepts and processes. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in making money on their own money.

This is one of the best workshops I have ever attended. There is an enormous amount of material but it is organized and presented thoughtfully and thoroughly. Dave, Josh and Blake have been through the trenches and generously share the hard lessons they've learned over the years. It was truly an amazing weekend and I feel inspired and more confident as a result. Awesome!!

What an incredible, unexpectedly profound and potentially life changing workshop that I attended this past weekend. The Stech family—Dave, Josh, and Blake—were so thorough, detailed, inclusive, responsive and unbelievably generous in all the lessons that they have learned about Private Lending.
It’s a whole new world for me that i believe i couldn’t be better equipped to venture in and be successful.
What a gift to have had the opportunity to learn from such amazing individuals.

I have taken a similar course in the past. This is hands down the most informative class on private lending imaginable. It has us excited, as well as informed, to get started ASAP in building this business.

Dave, Josh, and Blake do a great job breaking private lending down into a real process. It’s not hypey, it’s not vague, and it’s definitely not presented like some easy-money shortcut. They teach you how to evaluate the borrower, the deal, the collateral, the documents, the draw process, and the downside risk in a practical way.

What I appreciated most is how conservative and protective the training is. They’re constantly reinforcing that your job is to protect principal first, verify everything, and trust the process instead of getting rushed by a borrower or distracted by a high return.

The curriculum is detailed, but it’s also very practical. I feel like I now have a much clearer framework for looking at private lending opportunities and knowing what questions to ask before money ever leaves my account.

If you’re serious about learning private lending the right way, I’d highly recommend Just Be The Bank.

The 2.5 day workshop was exactly as advertised. The Stech Family knows this stuff inside and out. As much as I liked the recorded curriculum and assessments, I really enjoyed the Q & A sessions. And so far, the coaching calls have been very helpful! Highly recommend Just Be The Bank to anyone wanting to learn how to start or scale a private lending business.

The JBB workshop this past weekend gave me insight, structure, and helped me set goals for my upcoming venture as a private lender. The extreme attention to detail by Dave, his sons, and his team made the information provided digestible and gave a clear picture into the world of private lending. Here are my pointers on what I thought the JBB workshop did masterfully:

Organization: The structure and order that things were presented made everything easy to understand. The subjects had a natural progression that made each section beneficial, and as someone with little experience in this, the structure of the presentations gives a great picture on where to start and what my steps are (in order).
Content: The content provided, specifically the videos, don't waste anybody's time. They are clearly revised, well-scripted, and flow naturally. Although this might not be the most fun topic to some, the clear presentations make taking notes, understanding the information, and gaining insight into a new topic very rewarding.
Attachments: Dave and his team graciously attach templates and copies of documentation that they use. Apart from having a clear guide, I also get the documentation necessary to take my first or any step I need. It helps any JBBer gain structure and instant help in any phase they may find themselves.
"No BS": Dave and his sons go straight to the point, in the videos and during the live sessions. There is absolutely no intent to waste time with irrelevant questions, strange scenarios, or chit chat. You are there to learn and you cleared your schedule for this; they have no intention of disregarding that.
Honesty: The content provided is exceptional, but Dave and his sons can't cover everything. It makes it clear that unique challenges will be presented throughout one's time as a private lender. They provide an exceptional framework to follow, but it's up to you to put in the sweat equity.

On a more personal note, and slightly less related to JBB. Listening to Dave in JBB and through the Rainmaker program has been a pleasure. I'm 28 and the wisdom, kindness, and insight shared by Dave cannot be understated in shaping my 2026 and my future. His outlook, extreme intentionality, data drivenness, and love has struck me deeply. I have absolutely no intention of squandering the advice and wisdom that has been shared with me. I am very thankful!