Motivated Money: Recent Episodes

Karl Dakin

Have you ever wondered what it takes to SUCCESSFULLY RAISE MONEY? I have worked with hundreds of capital campaigns across dozens of industries and I am here to share with you prudent methods for raising money in record time and at the lowest cost. Also while obtaining capital at the lowest price. Subscribe and check out my website: http://motivated.money

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In this episode, we're joined by guest Rodney Waits, a serial entrepreneur and founder of the personal brand "Impact is Greater Than Influence." Rodney shares his insights on the growing field of impact investing and how it can have a profound effect on raising capital for businesses.

Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we explore the power of impact investing and its potential to transform the world through purpose-driven capital. Get ready to be inspired to make a difference and create meaningful change in your business and beyond.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. The concept of impact investing and how it differs from traditional forms of investment.
  2. The significance of mental health therapy for struggling entrepreneurs and its potential impact on business success.
  3. Strategies for building effective partnerships and vetting resources for business growth and sustainability.

Connect with Rodney Waits:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneywaits/

Website: https://impactstartshere.com/

Podcast: https://thedisruptiveimpact.buzzsprout.com/

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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In this episode, we discuss the often-overlooked opportunity of vendor financing with our guest Brandon Andrew. Brandon shares his experience and knowledge in supply chain management and explains how entrepreneurs can raise capital by leveraging vendor financing. We explore the concept of vendor financing and how it works, including how vendors loan time to entrepreneurs to buy their products and services, resell them, and pay back out of their sales revenue. Brandon emphasizes the importance of considering vendor financing as a form of raising capital, especially for entrepreneurs who need to buy inventory but may not want to give up equity in their company.

If you're an entrepreneur looking for ways to raise capital or interested in supply chain management, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn more about vendor financing and how it could benefit your business.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. What is vendor financing and how does it work in a supply chain?
  2. How to approach a vendor or supplier to negotiate financing terms.
  3. Factors that can affect the terms and conditions of vendor financing, such as industry experience and risk level.

Connect with Brandon Andrew:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-andrew-5437b3205/

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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In this episode, we talk to Whitney Elkins-Hutten, the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com. Whitney shares her expertise in private equity investment, specifically in the real estate market, and how Passive Investing works to help investors achieve their financial goals through multiple verticals. Whitney emphasizes the importance of building relationships and understanding the goals and risk tolerance of potential investors before presenting investment opportunities. She also discusses the benefits of automating the qualification process to conserve energy and improve efficiency. Listen in to learn more about private equity investing and how to create a successful investment portfolio.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. The importance of financial education.
  2. The role of women in finance: Whitney discusses how women have historically been excluded from the financial industry and the importance of empowering more women to become involved in finance.
  3. Investing for long-term financial security.

About Whitney Elkins-Hutten

Whitney wholeheartedly believes that she’s living proof of just how successful anyone can be at real estate investing; all it takes is a little grit. When she’s not out scouting a new deal or meeting with clients, she enjoys trail running, mountain biking, camping, And spending time with her family.

Connect with Whitney Elkins-Hutten

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten/

Website: https://www.passiveinvesting.com/

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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In this episode, we have a special guest, Adam Jason, an attorney-turned-investor who has established a bridge between Latin America and US-based high net worth accredited investors. Adam moved to Colombia, South America, to seed fund two businesses, and in doing so, he faced the challenging task of balancing financial returns with creating an infinitely scalable enterprise. Join us as we learn how Adam maximized his investments in Latin America with effective exit strategies. Adam shares his expertise in SEC corporate finance and IPOs, and explains how he built businesses from the ground up.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. The incredible potential for US-based investors to make investments in Latin America and the strategies for doing so.
  2. The importance of having a well-organized business when looking to increase value through an IPO or sale.
  3. The incredible market opportunities present in Latin America and the potential rewards of investing in the region.

Connect with Adam Jason:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-jason-98a22612/

Website: https://legacy-group.co/

New Motivated Money bootcamp starts April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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In this episode of the Motivated Money Podcast, Karl Dakin talks to Michael Hsiung, co-founder of Centered, a company that helps people incorporate academic research through games and workshops. Michael explains the importance of having a strong philosophical underpinning when developing a strategy for raising capital. He uses the analogy of TaeKwonDo to explain how having a coherent strategy is more effective than relying on a random set of tactics. Michael emphasizes the need for discipline in finding and using limited resources effectively to reach one's goals. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to develop a successful fundraising strategy.

In this episode, you will learn:

  1. The importance of strategy when it comes to raising capital and the common mistakes people make when developing a strategy.
  2. An analogy between martial arts and strategy, highlighting the need for a strong philosophical underpinning to guide decision-making.
  3. Examples of effective fundraising strategies and the importance of making strategic decisions that will impact future fundraising campaigns.

Connect with Michael Hsiung

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsiungmichael/

Website: https://cntrd.us/#case-innovation

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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Veteran coach and author Nikki Green joins host Karl Dakin in this episode to talk about all things growth, capital, and entrepreneurship. They discuss how entrepreneurs are often given the wrong advice when it comes to raising capital and emphasize the importance of building relationships and preparing for economic downturns. With her vast experience and knowledge, Nikki's advice is invaluable to entrepreneurs looking to raise capital and ensure the success of their businesses. Tune in to learn more about Nikki's approach to raising capital and preventing future business failure.

What you'll learn in this episode:

  1. How to prepare for an economic downturn and capitalize on relationships when raising capital.
  2. The importance of measuring sales forecasts and understanding cash flow projections when starting a business.
  3. The consequences of allocating inadequate resources to personal and business life.

Connect with Nikki Green:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenikkigreen/

Website: https://thenikkigreen360.com/

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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In this episode of the Motivated Money Podcast, host Karl Dakin discusses the importance of crafting a compelling offer when raising capital for your business. He introduces the concept of an offer as a proposal to an investor candidate, where both sides are winners in a fair exchange of values. Karl emphasizes the importance of understanding what you're offering to the investor and the delta or difference in time between when you receive the capital and when you'll perform your commitment. He also highlights the risks involved and how they must be taken into consideration while crafting your offering. If you're looking to raise capital for your business, tune in to this episode to learn how to craft an irresistible offer that stands out among competing businesses.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. How to craft an attractive offer that stands out among competing businesses.
  2. What to include in an offer to increase the value of the investment.
  3. How to use benefits, rewards, and discounts to amplify the value of an offer to an investor.

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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In this episode of the Motivated Money Podcast, we are joined by Chelsea Talamantes of CK+CO, a digital marketing company. Chelsea and host Karl Dakin discuss how to find and reach the right target market for your product. Karl shares his approach of identifying stakeholders, who have an incentive to make an investment in a business. The challenge, however, is to position the product in front of these stakeholders so that they know of the business's existence. This is where Chelsea's expertise comes in.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  1. The importance of finding what will drive a company to success, which may not be what you initially think
  2. Consider brand positioning and the target demographic when creating advertising strategies
  3. The role of relationships in all aspects of business, including marketing, investing, and accounting

Connect with Chelsea Talamantes:

Website: https://chelseakathryn.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-talamantes-25053b126/

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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In this episode of the Motivated Money Podcast, we sit down with William Harris, CEO of Elumynt and angel investor, to discuss the mindset of an investor and a business person. William provides a unique perspective with wearing two hats: business owner and investor. He shares insight on investment decisions, business growth strategies, and how to position companies for success.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  1. The most effective way for businesses to reach their goals through Ebitda optimization
  2. How Elumynt has assisted with 13 acquisitions, including one being sold for $800 million
  3. The similarities and differences between being an angel investor and running a business

Connect with William Harris:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wmharris/

Website: https://elumynt.com/

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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A determined entrepreneur must quickly figure out the value of their business and how much of the business to give up to secure the capital they need, navigating a chaotic and competitive capital industry to reach their goal.

You will learn the secrets to valuing a business, making cash-flow projections, and understanding multiplier effects to maximize your business potential.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. What is the secret to valuing your business for purposes of raising capital?

2. What is the standard multiplier used to calculate the value of a company?

3. How can you calculate the percentage of ownership you need to give up to an investor in order to get the resources you need?

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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In this episode of Motivated Money, host Karl Dakin sits down with guest Chase Thornock, a “recovering venture capitalist,” to discuss the importance of finding the right capital partner for your business. With his wealth of experience and insight, Chase sheds light on the common mistakes entrepreneurs make when seeking investment, and provides practical tips on how to determine the best fit for your business and its goals. Join us as we explore the world of venture capital and learn how to secure the right funding for your entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. Common mistakes entrepreneurs make when seeking investment

  2. Lessons learned from Chase Thornock's experience as a venture capitalist

  3. Understanding the unique capabilities and outcomes of your business

Connect with Chase Thornock:

website: https://www.whatmagnificence.com/

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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In this podcast, David Chametsky guides an empowering journey of self-discovery for entrepreneurs, helping them to level up and break through limiting beliefs in order to find success and reach their true potential.

You will learn how failure, social, and charitable giving are related to successful entrepreneurship.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. How to "level up" in life, business and relationships.

  2. How to recalibrate and retool to achieve success.

  3. What the journey of an entrepreneur is and how can we use repetition, coaching and experiences to achieve our goals.

Connect with David Chametsky:

Website: https://www.davidchametzky.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-chametzky-a933b32/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-love-and-bring-a-bat/id1552738547

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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Dr. Amanda Barrientez of NFA Money joins host Karl Dakin on this episode to discuss the intersection of money, power, equality, and how to empower yourself to create financial freedom.

With a PhD in sociology, through her work Dr. Amanda found that many people experience shame, fear and guilt around money. To create real change, you have to transform your own mindset and unlearn the ways of the past. With the right mindset, you can be successful by being your authentic self.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. How can individuals access their personal power to be magnetic and be financially successful?

  2. What are the subconscious beliefs that hold us back from achieving financial success?

  3. How can we shift our mindset to stop feeling inferior and create a reality of success?

Connect with Dr. Amanda:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nfamoney/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NFAMoney

Website: https://www.nfamoney.com/

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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In this episode host Karl Dakin shares the Entrepreneur Coach, an AI assistant, to help small businesses succeed. The Entrepreneur Coach provides personalized advice on starting and managing a small business and answers questions about entrepreneurship, capital campaigns, and raising capital. It can be customized and used in multiple languages and is accessible on the EntrepreneurCoach.Pro website. Karl Dakin hopes that the Entrepreneur Coach will become a valuable tool in assisting with capital campaigns.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. What is the Entrepreneur Coach – an AI assistant created to help small businesses succeed

  2. How businesses can manage a recession and stay competitive

  3. The Motivated Money approach to raising capital

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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After a lifetime of business experience, Michael Podolny transitioned to a mission of helping disadvantaged women and is tasked with raising capital in record time to build a self-sustaining business, inspiring a fascinating exploration of the motivations behind impact investing.

Michael Podolny is a reformed entrepreneur and business advisor who transitioned to traveling the world in 2013. In 2019, he and his wife moved to Ghana, West Africa and founded Theodora, providing service to disadvantaged women, particularly sexworkers.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. What is the process of successfully raising money?

  2. What is the difference between raising capital through a donation and equity investment?

  3. What strategies are necessary to secure impact investors?

Connect with Michael:

Michael Podolny Linkedin

https://theodoraafrica.com/

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to raise money for a political campaign? Whether you are a business owner looking to raise funds for a new venture, a nonprofit group wanting to fund its next big program, or just curious about the inner workings of a political campaign, today we’re going to break down why fundraising strategies between political campaigns and other organizations are similar yet different. Joining me on the show today is Anna Burrell, who has recently campaigned for the position of Mayor of the city of Denver. Let’s dive right in!

When it comes to fundraising, there are some similarities between small businesses and political campaigns. First of all, both require creating an effective fundraising strategy that outlines the goals of the campaign. This includes setting realistic targets, identifying potential donors, and outlining communication strategies. Additionally, both require leveraging relationships with potential donors as well as existing supporters to create momentum and momentum for the campaign or business.

However, there are some key differences between fundraising for a small business or nonprofit and fundraising for a political campaign. For one thing, political campaigns often rely on large donations from wealthy individuals or organizations rather than many small donations from individual contributors like businesses or nonprofits do. Additionally, it’s important to note that political campaigns are subject to contribution limits that don’t apply to other kinds of fundraisers – meaning you can’t simply raise as much money as you want in a political race! Finally, it’s important to remember that when it comes to politics, perception matters – so your relationship with potential donors is even more crucial when campaigning than when running a business or nonprofit.

In this episode you will learn:

  1. What it takes to raise money for a political campaign

  2. Gain insight into the similarities and differences between fundraising strategies for political campaigns and other organizations

  3. Hear from someone who has experience in fundraising for a political campaign

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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Are you having difficulty raising capital during a recession? The motivated money approach can help.

I learned that during a recession, it is more difficult to raise capital because fewer people are making investments, and those who are investing are looking for safer investments with higher rates of return. The motivated money approach to raising capital is focused on targeting those investors who have the highest self-interest in making an investment, and who see the company as key to their own success.

"In a recession, the motivated money approach is almost perfect because of its strategic focus upon people who are most likely to invest because they have the highest self-interest in making that investment."

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. How to raise capital during a recession
  2. The motivated money approach to raising capital
  3. How to identify and prioritize potential investors during a recession

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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Are you looking for a new and motivated way to raise capital? If so, then the motivated money approach may be perfect for you!

I have worked with hundreds of capital campaigns and have learned some great methods for raising money quickly and efficiently. One method is to assess the motivation of different investor candidates. This can be done by determining what kind of benefits they may get out of investing in your organization. Another method is to focus on stakeholders. Stakeholders are people who get a benefit beyond a return on investment by making their resources available to you. This could be somebody who sells products or services to your organization, somebody you pay taxes to, or somebody in your community who shares a common cause with you. By focusing on stakeholders, you are more likely to find people who have a vested interest in your success and are willing to invest in your organization.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. What are some non-cash assets that can be used as capital?

  2. How can stakeholders be convinced to invest in your company?

  3. How can endorsements be used as a form of investment?

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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Karl Dakin attempts to empower small businesses and entrepreneurs to raise capital using his approach, Motivated Money, by leading them through the complexities of equity crowdfunding, only to find that the key to unlocking the potential lies in the power of their customers.

You will learn the differences between Crowdfunding, Equity Crowdfunding, and Rewards Crowdfunding.

"Invest in yourself and invest in your business to create the success you desire."

I'm here to talk to you about a concept called crowdfunding and how it could be used to help small businesses and entrepreneurs raise capital. I'm working with different crowdfunding platforms to make them more accessible and to help entrepreneurs understand the key concepts behind them. Crowdfunding has to do with selling securities like promissory notes, stocks, and revenue shares to non-wealthy people, who are called non-KP investors. The government passed the Crowdfunding Act in 2012, and I even helped draft the Colorado Crowdfunding Act in 2015. When it comes to crowdfunding, there are three primary types. The first is crowdfunding as a charitable donation, the second is rewards crowdfunding, and the third is equity crowdfunding.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. What is the potential of Crowdfunding for small businesses?

  2. How can Crowdfunding be used to engage customers as stakeholders?

  3. What is the best way to structure an Equity Crowdfunding campaign to maximize investor motivation?

New Motivated Money Bootcamp starting on April 19! Go here for more info and to register: motivated.money

Connect with Karl Dakin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldakin/

Website: https://capitalinnovation.institute/

Entrepreneur Coach AI: https://capitalinnovation.institute/Entrepreneur-Coach

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Resources:

Entrepreneurcoach.pro

Motivated Money Approach

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If you're an entrepreneur who's looking to raise capital, lower your costs, and shorten your timeline, then this episode is for you. You'll learn about the Knowledge Avatars platform from Emiliano De Laurentiis, and how it can help you achieve your goals.

"Making learning easier and adaptive has always been the goal."

Emiliano de Laurentiis is the CEO and founder of Knowledge Avatars, a platform that allows users to create digital tutors with no code. He has been working in the field of educational technology for over 40 years and has developed a number of software products.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. The Metaverse: a new term for the digital world that is being adopted by many

  2. Knowledge Avatars: a new platform that allows users to create digital tutors without code

  3. The Motivated Money approach: a framework for determining which investors to talk to first about making an investment

Resources:

Emiliano’s LinkedIn

Knowledge Avatars

Entrepreneurcoach.pro

Motivated Money Approach

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This podcast episode discusses raising capital through public private partnerships, with a focus on how to use them to efficiently and effectively achieve housing goals. In this episode you will learn: 1. How Jason Nagy's experience in international development led him to think about infrastructure development in a different way, and how this thinking can be applied to housing development in the US. 2. What a public private partnership is, and how it can be used to raise capital for housing development projects. 3. How the Rural Workforce Housing Innovation Coalition is using an incubator and accelerator program to bring together different partners to tackle the housing shortage.

Jason Nagy is a political science journalist and international affairs expert. He has worked in the federal government, for the Export Import Bank of the United States, the US Trade and Development Agency, and has had overseas assignments in South Africa and South Asia. In 2014, he left government to pursue entrepreneurship, and he now works on economic development in Colorado. He is a member of the Rural Workforce Housing Innovation Coalition, a nonprofit organization working to address the housing shortage in rural communities.

This is Jason Nagy's story...

Jason Nagy serves as Executive Director, Rural Workforce Housing Innovation Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing housing for low-income workers in rural communities. The Coalition’s programs include: 1) a business accelerator for housing and utilities technologies; 2) plug and play standards for workforce housing developments; and 3) a rural workforce housing innovation district.

Jason founded Mainspring Innovation, LLC in Denver in 2015 as an international business and economic development enterprise providing consulting services and innovative projects focused on international infrastructure development, technology transfer, job creation, community wealth building, environmental stewardship, and sustainability. Jason values expansive stakeholder collaborations across disciplines, sectors, cultures, partnerships, and projects.

Jason led U.S. Trade and Development Agency’s Africa office (2008-2014) in Johannesburg, worked USTDA’s South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa portfolios (2005-2008), and served on US Export-Import Bank’s sub-Saharan Africa business development, policy and program team (2002-2005). He crafted more than $75 million of USTDA program funding focused on project preparation assistance, feasibility studies, technical assistance, training, blended finance, and public-private partnerships for advanced clean energy, transportation, and information and communication technology projects in emerging markets.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. How Jason Nagy's experience in international development led him to think about infrastructure development in a different way, and how this thinking can be applied to housing development in the US.

  2. What a public-private partnership is, and how it can be used to raise capital for housing development projects.

  3. How the Rural Workforce Housing Innovation Coalition is using an incubator and accelerator program to bring together different partners to tackle the housing shortage.

Resources:

Jason’s LinkedIn

Rural Workforce Housing Innovation Coalition (RWHIC)

Entrepreneurcoach.pro

Motivated Money Approach

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How to structure a deal to raise capital, with a focus on finding and appealing to stakeholders: You need to know how to structure a deal to raise capital in order to find and appeal to stakeholders.

"What we're looking at is using nature to help us sequester carbon. And how you do that is through the introduction of Biochar to the landscape to create carbon sinks."

Eric Hanson is an independent business owner with over 40 years of experience in options trading, the telephone business, and wood pellet production. He is currently working on a project called Mania, which is a for-profit firm that uses nature to sequester carbon.

This is Eric Hanson's story...

I am Eric Hanson, and I have been an independent business owner for the last 40 years. I started out doing options trading, and then moved into the telephone business before taking over a small pellet mill operation in North Idaho. I am now starting a company called Mania, which is looking to use nature to help us sequester carbon by introducing biochar to the landscape to create carbon sinks. This process of sequestering carbon has multiple benefits throughout multiple food chains, but is most important for us humans and the planet itself as it captures carbon in the atmosphere and relocates it into the soils, which can then reenergize degraded or misused land. In order to make this economically feasible, we are creating a thing called the CO2 Coin, which is a cryptocurrency that

In this episode, you will learn the following:

  1. How to structure a deal to make it more attractive to potential investors

  2. The benefits of carbon sequestration

  3. The potential risks and benefits of investing in a cryptocurrency

Resources:

Eric Hanson’s LinkedIn

Entrepreneurcoach.pro

Motivated Money Approach

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Ron Yeager, a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and co-founder of Provata, joins Karl Dakin on this episode of Motivated Money, as they talk about raising capital, software faults that should be fixed, and how companies currently find and fix software faults to increase profits.

Are you looking for ways to raise money for your next big project? Check out this episode to learn the best ways to raise capital!

Join Ron, and Karl in this episode as they talk about raising capital, how much money could be saved if all software faults were fixed, how can companies currently find and fix software faults, and who are some stakeholders that could benefit from Provata's software.

Key Takeaways:

  • To find faults in software code, the first step is to identify the source code that needs to be checked. This can be done by looking at error logs, reviewing code changes, or running static analysis tools.
  • Fix the faults in the software code. This can be done by using a software tool that can find and correct errors in the code. This will help to improve the quality of the code and make it more reliable.
  • A stakeholder is anyone who will benefit from the success of your organization without having to make an investment. This means that they have a self interest in seeing you succeed.

Resources:

Ron's Linkedin
Entrepreneurcoach.proMotivated Money Approach

About Ron

A 21 year journey as an entrepreneur in several different industries with multiple exits, Ron enjoys time in the start-up world. Experience as an investor, C-level executive, private equity groups, founder and co-founder. Ron is currently the co-founder of Provata, LLC. Provata is a software company creating an integrity assessment system unlike anything the world has seen before. We're creating the formerly impossible – a technology that proves the correctness of generic source code. We have demonstrated proof-of-concept and are now perfecting the prototype.

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Pete Tovani the owner of ET Squared, an inventor and engineer who is behind the Sunnyside Innovation District project in Denver, Colorado joins Karl Dakin on this episode of Motivated Money, as they talk about working on a project that requires a lot of capital, and The Motivated Money approach will help him to sequence it through a series of steps to get the money he needs.

Are you looking for ways to raise money for your next big project? Check out this episode to learn the best ways to get buy-in from stakeholders.

Join Pete, and Karl in this episode as they talk about working on a project that requires a lot of capital, the project that is complicated and requires many different stakeholders, identifying the stakeholders and what they care about, and so much more on how to handle every situation with the motivated money approach!

Key Takeaways:

  • The first step in the process is to identify the stakeholders and what they care about. In this case, the stakeholders are the local citizens, the local government, the local businesses, and the property owners.
  • The second step is to craft a compelling story that speaks to the interests of each stakeholder group. This story should highlight the benefits that the project will bring to each group.
  • The third step in the process is to tell your story and get buy-in from the stakeholders. In order to do this, you will need to sit down with each stakeholder and explain the project in detail.

Resources:

Pete Tovani's LinkedIn

Pete's Facebook

https://etsquared.com/

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Pete Tovani is an inventor and engineer who is behind the Sunnyside Innovation District project in Denver, Colorado. The goal of the project is to redevelop an old industrial area into a net zero community, which would be a community that produces no environmental impact or even produces energy. Tovani is currently in the process of reaching out to various stakeholders in the community to get their buy-in for the project. This includes business owners, local government, and citizens. Once he has enough support, he will then start working on raising the capital needed to make the project a reality.

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Michael Fealy the CEO of Citizen Sports and the founder of the Citizen Sports Foundation joins Karl Dakin on this episode of Motivated Money Podcast, as they talk about the foundation's mission is to make sports more affordable and accessible for all levels of sports participation

Do you want increased access to sports? You might be told to get a job in the industry, buy a ticket to every game, or follow your favorite team religiously. But if you're feeling the pain of not being able to get closer to the action, this episode is for you.

Join Michael, and Karl in this episode as they dig into how to raise capital, The unique business model of Citizen Sports, The potential for businesses to receive increased exposure, and the benefit of Citizen Sports' model for participants and their families.

Key Takeaways:

  • The first step in the Motivated Money approach to raising capital is to lower the cost of participation by 90%. This can be done by selling real estate on sports gear and equipment to sponsors, rather than charging the teams themselves.
  • When pitching to potential investors, it is important to highlight the benefits that they will receive from supporting your organization. In the case of Citizen Sports, this includes the opportunity to sell more products to the organization, as well as the recognition and goodwill that comes from being associated with a community-minded organization.
  • The motivated money approach to raising capital is all about finding the right people to pitch to, and then getting into their heads to figure out what motivates them to make a decision. In this case, we're looking for people who stand to benefit from the success of citizen sports - whether that's through increased sales, brand recognition, or just the general good feeling that comes from supporting a good cause.

Resources:

Michael Fealy's LinkedIn

https://gifttimerugby.com/

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Michael Fealy is the CEO of Citizen Sports and the founder of the Citizen Sports Foundation. The Foundation's mission is to make sports more affordable and accessible for all levels of sports participation. Fealy is passionate about making a difference in the community through sports.

This is Michael Fealy's story...

Citizen Sports is a kit company with a bit of a twist. Instead of selling the kit to the teams, they sell real estate on the kit to sponsors in order to bring in the funding to provide the kit for teams. And the idea is that that reduces the cost of participation because players don't have to pay as much in dues or fees in order to be able to provide the equipment they need to participate or there's no additional charges beyond the dues fees like the traditional clubs will charge. And part of that as well with the foundation is that they want to focus on infrastructure. Playing fields, clubhouses, facilities, safe spaces for people to shower and change, and go to the bathroom whilst they're participating.

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Matt Walsh, the founder of Splish Naturals joins Karl Dakin on this episode of Motivated Money Podcast, as they talk about Capital Campaigning, and the process to raise capital for a company.

Do you want to learn how to raise capital more efficiently? Are you familiar with the motivated money process? If you're interested in hearing about Matt's experience with raising capital, then this episode is for you!

Join Matt, and Karl in this episode as they dig into the motivated money process to raise capital for Matt’s company, what a stakeholder is and how they can benefit from the success of a business, and how the motivated money process can be used to raise capital more efficiently.

Key Takeaways:

  • The first step in identifying your stakeholders is to think about who will benefit from the success of your business. These are people who have a stake in the game and are invested in your company's success.
  • Think about who your natural allies are in this capital campaign. These are people who may not have a direct stake in the success of your business, but who believe in your mission and are passionate about supporting your company.
  • Identify what's in it for the potential investors. In other words, what are the benefits that they stand to gain by investing in your company? This could include things like job creation, increased revenue, or other positive outcomes that would be of interest to them.
  • identify potential investors who may be interested in your business. This includes looking at friends and family, as well as other stakeholders who may benefit from the success of your business. When identifying potential investors, it is important to consider what they may be interested in and what their goals are.

Resources:Matt Walsh’s Linkedin

Splish Naturals

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Matt has been an entrepreneur all his life culminating with his latest venture, Splish Naturals, a wellness-driven CBD company for the spa, sports, and wellness industries. Matt is a spa and wellness professional with over 17 years of experience with brands such as The Ritz-Carlton and Vail Resorts.

Having spent time as a Director and Consultant, Matt has led thriving businesses, opened new spa facilities, and been an invited speaker at events including ISPA, Americas Beauty Show, World Beauty Show, and the American Spa CBD Summit.

Splish Naturals has sponsored events such as the 2022 Grammy Awards, the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship, Go-Pro Mountain Games, Atlantic City Pickleball Open, and many more. With a desire to educate and help others, Matt is proud to have the opportunity to connect and expand access to high-quality, trusted CBD products that are safe, all-natural, and effective within the wellness and sports industries.

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Josh Tapp joins Karl Dakin on this debut episode of Motivated Money Podcast as they talk about raising capital for businesses, start-up entrepreneurs, and the purpose of Motivated Money Podcast. Karl shares his years of experience in raising capital and getting motivated investors that will help grow your business.

Do you want to increase your likelihood of investment, customize your pitches, and use your time more effectively? Karl is sharing the solution the Motivated Money approach so that you can achieve all three of these goals.

Join Josh and Karl in this episode as they go into deeper discussions about identifying motivated investors, crafting a tailored pitch for each potential investor, and understanding and utilizing the different types of capital.

Key Takeaways

  • In order to identify what you need to raise capital, you must first understand your business goals and objectives. What are you trying to achieve with your business? What are your milestones?
  • Once you have identified potential investors and what they are looking for, you must then make a compelling case for why they should invest in your business.
  • The second step in the Motivated Money process is to find who has what you need. This can be accomplished by identifying potential investors and then determining what their motivations are.
  • Once you have identified your potential investors, it is important to make them an offer that is beneficial to both parties. This offer should be something that is valuable to the investor and also helps you reach your goals.

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Karl enjoys working with startup businesses, helping them to grow and improve the world.

He has over 42 years of experience acting as consultant, advisor, legal counsel, expert witness, investor, principal investigator, educator, officer and director to a large number of private businesses, educational organizations, professional associations and government agencies.

Karl brings to any startup his experience with hundreds of businesses and his creative ability to communicate a vision within a business framework.

As a small business advocate, he works to improve small businesses and the environment in which they can start and grow.

His current work focuses on rugby, workforce housing and air disinfection.

Specialties: Innovation, Business Design, Strategic Growth Planning, Funding, Investment, Opportunity Zones, Business Formation, Contracts, Licensing, Entrepreneurship, Education, Dispute Resolution, Collaboration, Technology Marketing