Just Be The BankJust Be The Bank (JBB) is an education and training company that teaches individuals how to become private lenders in real estate (essentially how to “be the bank” instead of the borrower). Through workshops, tools, and community support, JBB helps investors understand how to fund real estate deals safely, structure notes and deeds of trust, evaluate borrower risk, and generate passive income secured by real property.The business operates primarily through high-value live workshops, digital training modules, and alumni engagement programs that turn graduates into repeat lenders and brand advocates. JBB’s mission is to democratize private lending by making it accessible, understandable, and profitable for everyday investors seeking an alternative to traditional real estate investing.
Just Be The Bank (justbethebank.com) has 11 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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Mark O.
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
Richard M.
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.
Joseph T.
This course is a must for those considering private lending. Great content presented clearly by the masters!
Raj G.
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.
Response from Just Be The BankAug 27, 2026
Thanks, Raj! It was a privilege to have you in the workshop!
Teresa D.
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.
Response from Just Be The BankJul 28, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Teresa! We’re thrilled to hear that the workshop gave you the clarity and confidence to move forward with private lending. Our goal is to make the process feel practical, understandable, and actionable, so it’s great to know that Just Be The Bank helped take the guesswork out of it for you. We truly appreciate the recommendation and are excited to see where you take it from here! – The Just Be The Bank Team
Matt
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!!
Response from Just Be The BankJul 28, 2026
Matt, thank you so much for the kind words! We’re glad to hear the workshop left you feeling more confident and inspired. Dave, Josh, and Blake have learned a lot through years of real-world experience, and one of the biggest goals of Just Be The Bank is to share those lessons in a way that helps others avoid mistakes and move forward with clarity. We really appreciate you spending the weekend with us and taking the time to share your experience! – The Just Be The Bank Team
John
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.
Response from Just Be The BankJul 28, 2026
John, thank you for such a thoughtful review. It means a lot to hear that the workshop had such a meaningful impact on you. Dave, Josh, and Blake are passionate about sharing the lessons they’ve learned through years of real-world private lending experience, and we’re thrilled that you came away feeling equipped and confident to take your next steps. We’re grateful you spent the weekend with us and honored to be part of your journey into private lending! – The Just Be The Bank Team
Jason S.
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.
Response from Just Be The BankJul 28, 2026
Jason, thank you for the great review! We especially appreciate hearing that from someone who has taken a similar course before. Our goal is to give people both the knowledge and confidence to take action, so it’s awesome to hear that you walked away feeling informed, excited, and ready to get started. We’re grateful to have you as part of the Just Be The Bank community and can’t wait to see what you build from here! – The Just Be The Bank Team