Small Business Spotlight: How South Florida- Based TB Media Group Scaled with SBA Financing

Small Business Spotlight: Tamika Bickham’s Journey

When Tamika Bickham founded TB Media Group, she had a clear vision: help businesses build deeper connections with their communities through strategic storytelling and video production. But like many service-based entrepreneurs, she quickly discovered that scaling a creative agency requires more than just talent and vision—it requires the right financial partnership.

Today, TB Media Group is thriving, with an expanded team that serves clients across multiple markets. The key to this growth? An SBA loan from Amerant Bank that provided more than just capital—it delivered a true banking partnership.

About TB Media Group

Founded in 2015, TB Media Groupis a Miami-based video production studio that creates powerful, real-life stories for their clients. They offer video production, strategy planning, social media marketing, content writing, photography, and more.

Some recent projects include video and event production with FISERV, recruitment campaign for Admirals Cove Country Club, Fundraising campaigns & video storytelling for University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, and a promotional campaign for The Vera Medical Institute: Promotional Video.

These collaborations reflect TB Media Group’s commitment to helping mission-driven organizations tell their stories in compelling, authentic ways. Whether it’s raising awareness, driving recruitment, or supporting fundraising goals, TB Media Group brings creativity, strategy, and heart to every project.

The Power of Team Building for Service-Based Businesses

“As a service-based business, one of the most important things you have is your team,” Tamika explains. In the creative industry, every project depends on having the right people with the right skills at the right time. For TB Media Group, that meant video producers, storytellers, editors, and project managers who could deliver exceptional results for clients.

But hiring and retaining top talent requires financial stability and working capital. That’s where Amerant Bank’s SBA lending solutions made all the difference.

Strategic Growth Through SBA Financing

Through her partnership with Amerant Bank and an SBA loan tailored to her business needs, Tamika has been able to increase her team’s capacity significantly. This expansion hasn’t just helped TB Media Group grow—it’s created a ripple effect throughout the communities they serve.

“Our clients can continue to make an impact in their communities,” Tamika notes, highlighting how the right business financing can amplify success far beyond a single company’s walls.

What Sets Amerant Bank Apart: The White-Glove Experience

For many small business owners, banking can feel transactional and impersonal. Tamika’s experience with Amerant Bank was refreshingly different.

Hands-On Support From Day One

From business checking accounts to treasury management services, Amerant Bank provided comprehensive support at every stage. What truly stood out was the personalized service—bank representatives visited TB Media Group’s office to help set up their banking systems and ensure everything was configured correctly.

“The hands-on support and walk-through made me feel like everyone cares,” Tamika shares. “I can always reach someone, and if I have an issue, I can work with someone at the bank to find the solution.”

This level of accessibility and dedication separates Amerant Bank from traditional banking institutions that rely solely on automated systems and phone support.

SBA Loans: Fuel for Small Business Growth

Small Business Administration (SBA) loans remain one of the most powerful tools for entrepreneurs looking to expand their operations. These government-backed loans offer:

• Lower down payments compared to conventional business loans
• Longer repayment terms that ease cash flow pressure
• Competitive interest rates that make borrowing affordable
• Flexible use of funds for equipment, working capital, or hiring

For creative agencies like TB Media Group, SBA financing provided the runway needed to invest in human capital—the most valuable asset in any service business.

Building Brand Trust Through Strategic Video Production

TB Media Group’s mission—helping clients build brand trust and loyalty through storytelling—has never been more relevant. In today’s digital marketplace, consumers crave authentic connections with the businesses they support. Video content delivers that authenticity in ways that text and static images simply cannot.

With her expanded team, Tamika can now take on more projects, serve more clients, and create video content that drives real business results. Each successful campaign strengthens her clients’ positions in their markets and creates jobs in their own organizations.

The Ripple Effect of Small Business Success

When a small business like TB Media Group succeeds, entire communities benefit. The company works with local clients, and helps those clients grow their own businesses. It’s an ecosystem of entrepreneurship where the right financial partner can catalyze tremendous positive change.

Amerant Bank understands this multiplier effect. By providing accessible SBA loans, responsive business banking services, and genuinely caring support, they’re not just serving individual business owners—they’re investing in community prosperity.

Finding Your Banking Partner

Tamika’s story illustrates what’s possible when small business owners find a banking partner that truly understands their needs. Whether you’re a creative agency, retail business, professional service firm, or any other type of small business, the right financial partnership can be transformative.

Key questions to ask when evaluating a business banking partner:

• Will I have access to dedicated support, not just automated systems?
• Does the bank offer SBA lending and understand the application process?
• Can they provide comprehensive services beyond just loans (business checking, treasury management, etc.)?
• Will someone take the time to understand my business and industry?
• Is the bank invested in my long-term success, not just the initial transaction?

Your Growth Story Starts Here

TB Media Group’s journey from startup to growing agency with an expanding team is a testament to what’s achievable with vision, hard work, and the right financial partnership. Amerant Bank’s commitment to hands-on service and SBA lending expertise made this growth possible.

If you’re a small business owner ready to scale your operations, invest in your team, or take your company to the next level, explore how Amerant Bank’s SBA loan programs and business banking services can support your goals.

Because when your business grows, your community grows with you.