91 - How to Use Credit Education to Empower Event Attendees

In this episode of The High Profit Event Show, host Rudy Rodriguez sits down with Curtis Nalley, founder of Lending America LLC, to dive into one of the most overlooked yet powerful strategies for boosting event impact and conversions—understanding the financial well-being of your attendees. Curtis brings nearly two decades of experience in the coaching and event industry, with a resume that includes collaborations with Tony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, and Grant Cardone. His companies have helped fund over $1 billion at 0% interest for event participants looking to invest in coaching, masterminds, and education programs.

What sets Curtis apart isn’t just the numbers—it’s his heart for service. This episode is a masterclass for event leaders who want to shift from high-pressure selling to high-integrity enrollment. Curtis explains how getting a financial snapshot of your attendees, through tools like soft credit pulls and third-party releases, allows you to serve your audience more effectively. By understanding where your attendees are financially, you can offer support that’s relevant, realistic, and genuinely transformative—while also increasing your own event ROI.

Curtis also breaks down how zero-percent financing, when paired with ethical credit education, can help remove barriers that keep people from saying yes to life-changing opportunities. He explains the benefits of credit cards when used strategically—from chargeback protection to teaser rates—and highlights how these tools can be used responsibly to purchase assets and make informed decisions. This isn’t about pushing financing. It’s about empowering people to invest in themselves with confidence.

A powerful thread throughout the conversation is Curtis’s belief in “mission over commission.” He shares his personal journey from being a high-performing sales closer focused on the win, to becoming someone deeply committed to doing right by the people in the room. This shift, he says, not only led to better outcomes for his clients but also created more alignment, trust, and long-term success in his business. The episode wraps with an inspiring reminder: when event leaders take just one more step to understand their audience—especially financially—they unlock a whole new level of service and transformation.

If you’re an event leader looking to increase conversions, build deeper trust, and create lasting impact, this episode is a must-listen. Curtis’s insights will challenge the way you look at financing and inspire you to lead with greater purpose and integrity.

Want to connect with Curtis?

Lending America LLC: https://lendingamericallc.com/

Black Bridge Holdings: https://www.blackbridgeholdings.com/home32089845

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-nalley-43a34164/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.nalley