Thrive in the deep end.
Swimming through the SBA lending industry talent pool gap.
The Problem
Supply, Demand, and the Inch-Deep SBA Talent Pool
Meteoric growth in the SBA industry over the past decade has far outstripped the supply of SBA-specialized talent, driving up the cost of employment dramatically, and resulting in a workforce constantly asked to do more with fewer people.
The Numbers
In The Last Decade
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Between 2011 and 2021, loan volume in the SBA industry’s flagship 7(a) loan program grew an eye-popping 85 percent, from $19.7 Billion to $36.5 Billion.
Lenders made more than $100MM in 2011


Lenders made more than $100MM in 2021
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On average, SBA lenders are spending 35 percent more for operational employees than they were 5 years ago. The trajectory of SBA employment costs is unsustainable.
The SBA Industry doesn’t need a correction; it needs a brand new generation of talent.
Shatterbox has the solution.
The Solution
How It Works

Recruitment
Our dedicated recruitment team strategically identifies and attracts high caliber candidates to the industry.


Placement
We identify our client’s key characteristics to ensure strong chemistry, fit, and alignment between the client and candidate.


Apprenticeship
A one-year cohort where learners are equipped with the SBA essentials through top industry expert training, collaboration with peers, and dedicated mentorship.


Specialization
Next level training to deepen a learner’s skillset in a chosen area of SBA concentration.


Leadership
Top tier training that allows clients to invest in apprentices who show great long-term promise for leading people.

Recruitment
Our dedicated recruitment team strategically identifies and attracts high caliber candidates to the industry.


Placement
We identify our client’s key characteristics to ensure strong chemistry, fit, and alignment between the client and candidate.


Apprenticeship
A one-year cohort where learners are equipped with the SBA essentials through top industry expert training, collaboration with peers, and dedicated mentorship.

Specialization
Next level training to deepen a learner’s skillset in a chosen area of SBA concentration.


Leadership
Top tier training that allows clients to invest in apprentices who show great long-term promise for leading people.
The Benefits

Reduced employment cost

Increased employee effectiveness

Clear career trajectory
Shatterbox is revolutionizing the SBA industry with a system to attract, align, and equip a new generation of talent.
Shatterbox Team
Meet Our Team

Dustin Baker
Chief Executive Officer

Karen McHugh
Chief Content Officer

Alan Faulk
Chief Learning Officer

Shane Lewis
Chief Recruiting Officer

John Handmaker
Chief Strategy Officer