What’s Your Ask? with Stephanie Sims
Business:Investing
This is a shared episode by Matt Wolach. Matt starts the episode introducing Stephanie, asking where she is today and how she got there.
They kick off the show agreeing that raising capital is truly all about sales. People looking for funding need to look at what is right in front of them - creating something of value that clients and future clients will pay them for.
One of the mindsets that is super important is that of an investor. And then you ask yourself, “What is the best use of the resources I already have?”
When it comes to timing, Stephanie shares the best way to know if you’re ready to raise capital is when you know how to turn $1m inside your company to $2m. One needs to understand what makes a good investment inside your business first.
The show turns to talking about fundraising being truly a sales and marketing process. However, there are a few metrics, key numbers and KPIs to keep an eye on.
Finally, they wrap up with Stephanie sharing advice to those setting out to find funds and the right investor. And of course, ways to keep up with Stephanie.
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Finance-Ability is a boutique consulting firm dedicated to helping business owners and startups find their best options for growth funding. Founded by financial strategist and transaction expert Stephanie Sims, Finance-Ability can help any business owner identify the right funding partners and get through fundraising as painlessly as possible.
Visit their website to take their online assessment test to help you find out which kind of funding is the best fit for your business right now. They also have a ton of resources to help you understand business processes and financial decision-making that can help you start and build your own empire so be sure to check them out.
Stephanie has over 20 years of experience having worked with companies like Goldman Sachs and CSFB. If there’s anyone with their heart in the right place when it comes to championing the dreams of small business owners and startup companies, Stephanie is that person. Let Finance-Ability help you get the funding you need and deserve to get your dreams soaring high towards your own brand of success.
Episode 25: The Groundwork to do Before You Make a Scary Ask with Andrea Guthrie of Gyde & Seek
Episode 24: Raising Funds With the Right Money with Cameron Herold of COO Alliance
Episode 23: How to Leverage PR to Grow Your Startup with Gloria Chou of Gloria Chou PR
Episode 22: How to Keep Asking Until You Get a Yes with Ben Chiarelli of Cellibre
Episode 21: Reframing Your Mindset for an Effective Ask with Kimmy Paluch
Episode 20: Navigating the Founder-Investor’s Journey with Eric Miller of PADT Inc.
Episode 19: Asking for References with Kate Beardsley of Upslope Ventures
Episode 18: How to Write a Cold Email that Gets Investors' Attention with Sammy Abdullah of Blossom Street Ventures
Episode 17: The Common Denominator for Successful Asks
Episode 16: Building Relationships Virtually for Better Asks with Jeff Erickson
Episode 15: How to Use Metrics and Milestones to Improve Your Ask with Courtney Williams of Emagine Solutions Technology
Episode 14: How to Get More Asks for Your Products with Chris Ronzio of Trainual
Episode 13: Managing Rejection and Improving Your Ask with Geri Stengel of Ventureneer
Episode 12: Improving Your Chances of Getting a ‘Yes’ from Investors with Ethan Austin of Gig Wage
Episode 11: The Power of Mutual Reciprocity with Ji Mi Choi, Associate Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Arizona State University
Episode 10: How to Overcome The Guilt of Asking for Growth Partnerships with Leib Bolel of Grayhawk Capital
Episode 9: The Importance of a Robust Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Kristin Slice of Peoria Forward
Episode 8: The value of authenticity in business with Scott Sorochak
Episode 7: The Importance of Little Asks in Your Final Pitch with Dre Thompson
Episode 6: Creating Remarkable Brands with Mike Jones of Resound
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