How To Raise Money Podcast

Let's go with Part 3 of our 101 Guide to raising money! And you have got your list of investors and then you have created and tested your presentation so now let's move onto the...  Meeting Preparation Do your homework: Be respectful, curious and thorough about your investors - learn as much as you can about them before your meeting with him or her. Every meeting needs to have a reason: What is the outcome you want (and what is theirs?). The Call-to-Action at the end of the meeting - what is it? People like to know what happens next. Be clear. Can your network give you a warm intro to your investor: Don't approach your (perceived) top prospect first. It may be wise to meet with (less likely) investors first as it may help you learn and refine your presentation and pitch. Refine after every meeting. Feedback is the breakfast of champions! Listen to it and incorporate the feedback (remember to ask for it!!) into your next presentation. Be careful to not do wholesale changes - try incremental adjustm