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My wife often jokes that I read 4-5 books simultaneously. It's true! If you own a digital book reader or use an audiobook app like Audible to consume books, then you've probably jumped between a title or two as well, depending on your mood.   By Editor, Concierge Medicine Today   I personally love bouncing between a few titles and topics. I think the secret is listening or reading one chapter at a time once or twice a week! Then, I jump onto a podcast path, perhaps with a similar author I find interesting in the car or during a workout.   But finding the right balance between learning and pleasure is important, especially FOR Doctors!   Reading a few books simultaneously helps me avoid getting stuck or bored. If a book or a chapter is too slow, allow yourself to skip a track or jump a few pages. Life is too short, and there are too many great books to push through painfully.   Throughout nearly the past two decades here at Concierge Medicine Today, we compiled a list of books that either I've read and found helpful or your peers and those we've interviewed over the years here at Concierge Medicine Today, our conference, the Concierge Medicine Forum, or our podcast, The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast, have been recommended to us on this topic.   Note: If you're specifically only looking for books about Concierge Medicine, we included a few recommendations at the end of the article we would offer for your consideration as well.    In keeping with what we've learned today … “The best leaders are readers!” — here are some of the titles your peers have mentioned and a few more books that have come across our path we recommend Physicians consider —   Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection" by Charles Duhigg" "Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity" Hardcover – Big Book, October 1, 2019 by Kim Scott "No More Waiting Rooms: A Customer Service Road Map to Help Remarkable Medical Offices Navigate Their Way Towards an Irresistible Practice Where Gratitude Is on Repeat!" by Michael Tetreault "Counterclockwise: Using Peptides to Renew, Rejuvenate, and Rediscover" by Dr. Suzanne J Ferree "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" Paperback – December 29, 2020 by Greg McKeown (Author) "Designing for Health: The Human-Centered Approach" Hardcover – November 13, 2023 by Craig Joseph (Author), Jerome Pagani (Author) "Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It" Hardcover – February 13, 2024 by Jennie Allen (Author) "Unstoppable Brain: The New Neuroscience that Frees Us from Failure, Eases Our Stress, and Creates Lasting Change" Hardcover – April 30, 2024 by Kyra Bobinet (Author) "Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow's Success" by John C. Maxwell (Author) "The Beauty of Everyday Things" (Penguin Classics) Translation Edition by Soetsu Yanagi (Author) "Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection" by Charles Duhigg "The Blood Pressure BluePrint: The Holistic Guide to Defeating Hypertension" by Dr. Ellie Campbell "Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It" by Chris Voss (Author), Tahl Raz (Author) "Power of Moments" by Dan and Chip Heath "The Simple Truths of Service" by Ken Blanchard and Barbara Glanz "The Power of Customer Experience: 5 Elements to Make An Impact" by Elizabeth Dixon "Find Your Yellow Tux: How to be Successful by Standing Out" by Jesse Cole “Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise” by Horst Schulze, Dean Merrill, et al. "The Comeback Effect" by Jason Young “The Other Side of Illness: Unexpected Blessings” by Dr. Robin Hall "The Forgotten Power of Bathing: How a Daily Bath Can Improve Your Health and Happiness" by Élaine Drolet and Dr. Ken Redcross MD "Well Designed Life: 10 Lessons in Brain Science & Design Thinking for a Mindful, Healthy, & Purposeful Life" Paperback – September 12, 2015 by Kyra Bobinet MD MPH (Author) “The EntreMD Method: A Proven Roadmap for Doctors Who Want to Live Life and Practice Medicine on Their Terms” by Nneka Unachukwu “Unreasonable Hospitality” by Will Guidara "Breathing Room: A 28-Day Devotional for Women" by Sandra Stanley "The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life" by Steven Bartlett “Trillion Dollar Coach” by Eric Schmidt (Author), Jonathan Rosenberg (Author), Alan Eagle (Author) “Necessary Endings” by Henry Cloud "How Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals" by Jon Acuff "Vivid Vision: A Remarkable Tool For Aligning Your Business Around a Shared Vision of the Future" by Cameron Herold “Hospitable Healthcare: Just What the Patient Ordered!” by Stowe Shoemaker, Ph.D. (Author) & Peter Yesawich, Ph.D. (Author) “Outlive” by Peter Attia MD and Bill Gifford "DISMISSED: Tackling the Biases That Undermine our Health Care" by Angela Marshall, M.D. “Cooking with Trader Joe's Cookbook: Lighten Up!” by Susan Greeley (Author) "Secrets of Longevity: Hundreds of Ways to Live to Be 100" by Dr. Dr. Maoshing Ni “When the Heavens Went On Sale” by Ashlee Vance “Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence That Caring Makes a Difference” by Stephen Trzeciak and Anthony Mazzarelli “KING. A life.” by Jonathan Eig "Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs Who Live Life and Practice Medicine on Their Own Terms" by Dr. Nneka Unachukwu “What To Do Next: Taking Your Best Step When Life Is Uncertain” by Jeff Henderson (Author) “The Doctor's Guide to Concierge Medicine” by Concierge Medicine Today (Author) "Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World" by Adam Grant and Sheryl Sandberg "Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know" by Adam Grant “Leading with Dignity: How to create a culture that brings out the best in people” by Donna Hicks “Winning the War in your Mind” by Craig Groeschel “Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life” by Tish Harrison Warren "Rebel Ideas: The Power of Thinking Differently"by Matthew Syed “The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication” by John Maxwell "The Visibility Formula: Taking Your Business From Best Kept Secret To Household Name" by Dr. Nneka Unachukwu (Author) "Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action" by Simon Sinek   We want to hear from you: what other books or resources would you add to this list? Email us at editor@conciergemedicinetoday.org.   Books Specific to Physicians Wishing to Learn About Concierge Medicine or Peer Recommended That Concierge Medicine Physicians Have Read Specific To Filling a Knowledge Gap About Business During Their Transition Into Concierge Medicine   “The EntreMD Method: A Proven Roadmap for Doctors Who Want to Live Life and Practice Medicine on Their Terms” by Nneka Unachukwu "The Power of Customer Experience: 5 Elements to Make An Impact" by Elizabeth Dixon “What To Do Next: Taking Your Best Step When Life Is Uncertain” by Jeff Henderson (Author) “The Doctor's Guide to Concierge Medicine” by Concierge Medicine Today (Author) “The Other Side of Illness: Unexpected Blessings” by Dr. Robin Hall "Hospitable Healthcare: Just What the Patient Ordered!” by Stowe Shoemaker, Ph.D. (Author) & Peter Yesawich, Ph.D. (Author) "No More Waiting Rooms: A Customer Service Road Map to Help Remarkable Medical Offices Navigate Their Way Towards an Irresistible Practice Where Gratitude Is on Repeat!" by Michael Tetreault "The Ultimate Private Practice Playbook: Step-by-Step Strategies for Building a Practice That's Uniquely Yours" Paperback – Released: January 1, 2025 by Dr. Brook Choulet M.D.  “Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise” by Horst Schulze, Dean Merrill, et al. "The Comeback Effect" by Jason Young   Bonus!   “Necessary Endings” by Henry Cloud “Unreasonable Hospitality” by Will Guidara

Dr. Jaime Kulaga is a licensed mental health counselor, certified professional coach and inspirational speaker, she has dedicated her life to helping women find balance and live their utmost fulfilled life. She specializes in individual life coaching, corporate business coaching and couples counseling. She is frequently featured in several of the Nation's leading media outlets for her expertise – including Forbes (http://forbes.com/), Maria Shriver's blog, Glamour, Self, and Prevention magazines. Dr. Jaime is also the author of: The SuperWoman's Guide to Super Fulfillment: Step-by-Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance. (http://amzn.to/2iEU0Mc) As someone who said “yes” to the point of nervous breakdowns and secret cry sessions in the bathroom, she knows the joy found in freedom and seeks to help women around the world achieve their unique balance, make bold decisions, steer the course of their own lives and find deep-seated, super fulfillment! Notes: * Juggling a career, relationship, family, housework, grocery shopping, planning, and paying the bills is not easy. And doing all of this while trying to find balance, care for our families and for ourselves takes a conscience effort….Dr. Jaime's book: The SuperWoman's Guide to Super Fulfillment was intended to help us do that. * She actually says that it will help us get our life back on track by covering 6 main areas --------- Love the show? We would LOVE you to subscribe, rate, review, and share! FOLLOW JENNIFER HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mailing List --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeroomshow/support

Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement and a nationally recognized expert on angel investing and entrepreneur business capitalization. Karen wrote the best-selling finance book and investor primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing (Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation). She now offers a digital course for new and committed angel / crowdfunding investors: The Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System™. The knowledge she shares and her commitment to funding innovation is based on her decades experience as the Managing Director of the nationally ranked angel investor group: Network of Business Angels & Investors (NBA&I); where she screened, prepped, and positioned entrepreneurs to succeed and so that her investors reduced their risk, leading to over $50M invested through her monthly pitch events and annual conferences. She is the host of weekly podcast: The Compassionate Capitalist Show™; ranked top 3% globally and is available on all major platforms. Her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings, assists entrepreneurs that are struggling to get access to capital to move to the next level, and investors with screening and due diligence to reduce risk in their angel investment portfolio. Before starting her firm, Karen was the Complex Opportunity Business Manager at IBM. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Karen Rands about her book, Inside Secrets to Angel Investing. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How raising capital can be challenging for entrepreneurs even if they have great technology. - Why the Jobs Act of 2012 significantly changed the landscape for entrepreneurs seeking capital. - How equity crowdfunding allows non-millionaires to invest in early-stage companies. - Why it's vital to understand the risks and rewards of angel investing. - Why many people misconceive angel investing as gambling and how that narrative needs to be changed. Connect with Karen: Guest Contact Info Instagram @compassionatecaplitalist Facebook facebook.com/TheKarenRands LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/karenrands Links Mentioned: karenrands.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of The Rebecca Adehill Show! In this episode, Rebecca dives deep into the secrets of achieving consistent $10K months with ease. She breaks down the step-by-step strategies that have helped countless entrepreneurs get to consistent $10k months.Rebecca will guide you through: • Creating a Business Aligned with Your Passion and Values.  • Crafting a Client Timeline and Offer Suite Alignment: Learn the importance of mapping out a client journey and aligning your offers to meet their needs at every stage. • Delivering & Communicating Tangible Outcomes and Results • Conditioning Your Audience: Master the art of evoking emotions and building a strong emotional connection with your audience. • Building Momentum and Hype. This will equip you with the tools and confidence to reach your next income goal!

Mastering Sales: Step-by-Step Strategies for Boosting Revenue," the podcast where we break down proven methods to skyrocket your B2B sales. In today's episode, we dive deep into a real-world case study, analyzing where one of my clients went wrong. By understanding their missteps, you'll learn how to get your sales process in the right order and set yourself up for success. You need to understand the difference between content, process and context. If you don't, you'll be shooting yourself in the foot with your sales process and not knowing why. If you're serious about boosting your sales and growing your business, you're in the right place. Let's get started! Ready to Transform Your Business and Your Life Performance Results? Contact us for Free downloads and resources to help you with your business and leading your best life. Visit www.leighfarnell.com or www.pdc-growth.com for Free e-book and Mp3 downloads or to Book Your Exploratory Meeting Now! Want to find out more or discuss the content of this podcast with me? How to apply the content of this podcast to you, your business, your career and your life? Apply for a free 1 on 1 “Lead Your Best Life Breakthrough Session” with me and we'll discuss your struggles and goals with business, teams, relationships and life. We'll also create an actionable roadmap to get you to those goals in the quickest, easiest way possible. Find out more at our websites www.leighfarnell.com  and www.pdc-growth.com Download our FREE A to Z Business and Personal Growth Guide here   Link here -https://calendly.com/lfbb/exploratory-meeting-15mins     #success #empowerment #coaching #podcast #useful #practical #easy #proven #life #business  

Are you wondering if they will buy your course on day ONE of your launch? You think you are ready to build the course and you may have even picked the course platform to have it on.... but if you don't do these 3 things first... then it may be ghost city on day one.I don't want you to fall into the same trap that some of my clients have. Tackle these 3 essential steps and you will be having an audience ready to buy as soon as you open the doors.

How can overcoming obstacles fuel your motivation and progress? What role does your "why" play in pushing past challenges? In today's episode, we dive into these big questions with my guest, Jen Nix. Jen, a course creator, a single mom, and thyroid cancer patient, shares her inspiring journey of turning life's setbacks into powerful motivation. We explore how focusing on serving others and aligning with God's plan can radically change your approach to obstacles, transforming "I can't" into "I have to, and this is why."Jen Nix on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenn.nix.10Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/problyjen/

Shoot me a Text Message! I'd love to hear from you!Wondering which of your course ideas will have your audience eagerly saying, “Take my money”? Curious about how to validate your course concept before diving headfirst into creation?In this episode of "Online Courses Made Easy," I tackle these burning questions and share 5 proven strategies to ensure your online course will captivate and sell.Do you need clarity on what course to create, build confidence that your audience will buy your course, and know how to actually create the course curriculum? ✨Then hop on the waitlist for my Brand New 28 Day Course Clarity Jumpstart! You'll be so glad you did!

Why are you building an online business? What drives you to push through the tough days and keep moving forward to your goals? Join me in unpacking the powerful concept of “why” and how it can sustain you through challenges, inspire innovation, and lead to meaningful success. I give you 3 questions to ponder and get you narrowing down your "why".Do you need clarity on what course to create, build confidence that your audience will buy your course, and know how to actually create the course curriculum? ✨Then hop on the waitlist for my Brand New 28 Day Course Clarity Jumpstart! You'll be so glad you did!

Struggling with what content to create next? Ever wonder how to truly connect with your audience? In today's episode, I share 4 practical ways you can uncover the real needs and pain points of your target audience. Whether you're grappling with what to post on social media or how to structure your sales page, I'm here to help simplify the process.You can start creating content that feels like your reading their minds! Let's Go, My Friend!Do you need clarity on what course to create, build confidence that your audience will buy your course, and know how to actually create the course curriculum? ✨Then hop on the waitlist for my Brand New 28 Day Course Clarity Jumpstart! You'll be so glad you did!

Are you trying to figure out the best way to generate income from your online course? Wondering whether a passive or more interactive course model suits your style and audience? In today's episode, I dive deep into the distinctions between creating passive income courses versus those that include live interactions like coaching or Q&A sessions. I share insights from my own experiences and those of other course creators to help you understand the benefits and challenges of each model.Let's Go, My Friend!

Confused about sales funnels? Overwhelmed about where to start with your online course marketing? In this episode, I break down the mystery of sales funnels, simplifying the journey you'll take your ideal client on through. I also walk you through the essential elements of a funnel, from landing pages to email sequences, and share my personal insights on speaking directly to your audience.Whether you're a novice in the online course creation world or you're looking to refine your marketing strategy, this episode is packed with actionable tips to ease that tech-induced headache. And if you're eager to turn these lessons into reality, remember that I'm here to help guide you every step of the way. So grab a notepad and join me in simplifying the sales funnel puzzle in a way that's relatable and actionable. Let's Do This Together, My Friend!

Do you have a plan to deal with common objections that potential students might have when they take a look at your course? Do you know what are some common objections to why people do not buy your course?I share 3 common objections every online course creator needs to address in your marketing of your online course. When you walk in prepared with this plan, then you will be able create more sales of your course. Take a listen and take notes of getting your plan started and working your marketing strategy!Let's Do This, My Friend!

Wondering if you have what it takes to create an online course? Unsure of where to start? Today, my friend, I tell you how to know when you are ready to become a course creator. From sharing a unique skill or solution you've discovered to helping others achieve their goals, I discuss how recognizing your value can be the first step towards building your own course. Whether you're a retired teacher with decades of knowledge or a stay-at-home parent with a knack for baking, there's potential in your experiences. It's all about transforming your expertise into a valuable learning resource for others. Don't let self-doubt hold you back!Let's Do It, my friend!❤️

Join Karen Rands on a deep dive with finance maven Chris Reilly where they unpack essential business strategies and financial modeling insights. Whether you're an avid investor, a business owner, or just finance-curious, this episode is a treasure trove of practical wisdom.  Financial modeling is fundamental to understanding the future potential of a startup, what the exit opportunities might be when a company is growing, and how to leverage the value of a company to reap the biggest return when expanding through acquisition.   In this episode of the Compassionate Capitalist Show, you will gain keen insights in the following.  1. **Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs)** - The structure of LBOs and their implications for business owners looking to semi-retire. - Strategies for preserving the existing company culture and team while adding corporate sophistication. - The role of financial modeling in decisions related to investment, expansion, or acquisition. - Differentiating between speculative angel/VC investing and the more calculable nature of LBOs. 2. **Financial Literacy in Business Leadership** - The need for CEOs and CFOs to understand financial statements. - The value of training or hiring a CFO with expertise in financial modeling. - The significance of preparing for private equity infusion or company transition. - Additional considerations for early-stage companies, including soft dollar expenses. 3. **Preparing for the Future through Financial Models** - Detailing the three-statement model forecast and its role in predicting a company's profitability. - Understanding when revenue is earned through the income statement. - The necessity of learning which elements to include and exclude in forecasts. At the height of the financial crisis, a fresh college graduate named Chris Reilly embarked on his career in an environment fraught with uncertainty and disarray. In the fall of 2009, just a year after the iconic Lehman Brothers' collapse sent shockwaves through the global economy, Chris joined FTI Consulting, tasked with the formidable challenge of cleaning up after one of the largest bankruptcies in history.  Chris's journey into the intricate world of private equity, and his subsequent mission to educate others on the art of financial modeling, is both inspiring and a blueprint for success in the nano market ecosystem. Chris Reilly is the Founder of Mission Capital Consulting and the brains and vision behind digital courses marketed as Financial Modeling Education.  To learn more about financial modeling education and certification he offers, visit: https://www.financialmodelingeducation.com/and https://www.missioncapitalco.com/   Available on YOUTUBE:  https://youtu.be/ul1FtqFdhnM to watch all the action About Karen Rands: Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  Or use http://KarenRands.co and get your free gift and get on Karen's mail list.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube and available on all major podcast players.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  http://bit.ly/linkCSS  Social Media links can be found here as well.  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and own a piece of multiple small businesses.  Get access to this powerful digital course that brings Karen's best selling book to life.   Currently with over 25 lessons and more being added every week to provide a step by step way to learn to invest for Purpose, Passion and Profit with the  new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System.    Learn More at http://dothedeal.org    

Make sure you don't fall victim to these 4 traps when you are building your audience as a course creator. You working hard and putting in all the systems... but are you doing these things that will hold you back from building your engaged audience.Bring your favorite cup of coffee, your colored pens, and sticky notes, so you can take notes and make sure you know what not to do in building your online engagement!Let's go, my friend! You have a course to create to impact even more!

Do you ever wonder how to take your lead magnet to the next level, or what a trip wire is and how it can benefit your business? In this episode, I dive into these questions and explore how you can enhance your email list-building strategy by incorporating trip wires. I'll walk you through how to use the valuable real estate of a thank-you page with an irresistible offer, and how this can lead to increased conversions, income, and trust with your clients. If you're ready to discover how to boost your business with this powerful tactic, then grab your coffee and notepad so you can implement this today!Let's Do It, My Friend!!!

Ready to scale your business? Let's talk about working ON your business, not just IN it. You see, it's not just about working IN your business; it's about strategically working ON your business to take it to the next level. I know, easier said than done, right? But don't worry! I've got you covered.I break down 3 strategies that will help you carve out time to map out strategy, set clear goals, and find an accountability partner to keep you on track. Let's Do This!

Are you struggling to figure out what to include in your online course? Not sure how to structure the content to make it engaging for your students? Well, in this episode, we're going to tackle exactly that!I'm sharing the process of mapping out your curriculum for your online course and 3 simple steps for your get started with yours today. I share everything from defining learning objectives to developing content, and the activities that really hit the mark.If you're ready to finally get moving on your online course creation, come hang out with me in this episode. Trust me, you won't want to miss this one! Let's Do This Together!

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the cycle of saying "I should do that" without taking action? What's holding you back? You are not alone, my friend!I've been there and my clients! I am sharing real stories and 3 actionable steps to get you unstuck and moving forward, so you can make it happen, too!Let's do this, my friend! This is the sign you've been looking for... Stop 'Shoulding' and start 'DOING'!

Has this question come to mind before? What do I do with the email list I've built? First, let me tell you... No matter your email list size... YOU need to do these 5 emails!I dive into the nitty-gritty of nurturing your email subscribers from the get go. I lay out a step-by-step process on how to craft those First Five Emails that keep your audience engaged and connected. So, if you've been wondering how to make the most of your email list, you definitely don't want to miss out on this episode!If you still need to start and build an email list, then you need to checkout my 2 mini-courses to get you started.

At first, I said No! ... because the fear was bigger than my confidence.In this BFF (Business Forward Friday) episode, I talk about the fears and doubts I faced, such as not feeling knowledgeable enough and worrying about making mistakes. I realized that if I didn' t move past the fears, then I was withholding the gift that others are looking for and waiting for.Are you struggling with fear as an online business woman?

Do you wonder what type of digital offers to have in your business? And how many offers you should have?You are not alone... several of my clients ask me this question often, so I decided to break it down for you right here in today's episode.This episode will help you figure out exactly what is right for your business.Let's Go, My Friend!

Don't Miss Howard Chang, CEO of JustBoardrooms and Chairman of theturnlab, as he brings a wealth of entrepreneurial insights and Angel Investor Strategies to the Compassionate Capitalist Show Audience.  From his poignant personal experiences with bankruptcy and overcoming cancer to his innovative solution for underutilized real estate with Just Boardrooms, Howard's journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. Host Karen Rands digs into Howard's wealth of knowledge, exploring the increasing need for collaboration spaces, the challenges of remote work, and the importance of truly understanding your market fit. You won't want to miss Howard's candid discussion about the hardships he's faced, including personal tragedy, and his strategies for resilience. Together, Karen and Howard offer an enlightening dialogue on maintaining a successful business, the integral role of cash flow management, and the advantages of being a B Corp in today's marketplace. Tune in for an episode brimming with invaluable advice for entrepreneurs and a gripping story of adversity, recovery, and triumph. 5 Insights You Will Gain: 1. The Art of Storytelling in Branding - The struggle that major companies face in crafting a consistent narrative - Utilizing unused boardrooms for nurturing in-person collaborations post-Covid 2. The Journey of Just Boardrooms - How Just Boardrooms emerged to address the lack of collaboration spaces - Plans for expansion and success in 250 locations in 55 markets 3. Investment, Growth, and Resilience - Howard's shift from self-funding to seeking an angel round of funding - His emphasis on resilience through personal and professional setbacks 4. Cash Flow and Startup Success - The importance of cash reserves and strategic debt financing - Choosing the right investors and understanding the comprehensive business ecosystem 5. B Corp Values and Sustainable Business - Integration of social values into the corporate culture for a sustainable future - The increasing consumer appeal and economic advantages of B Corporations Be sure to listen to the full episode to absorb the in-depth discussions on these topics, as Karen Rands and Howard Chang navigate through the multifaceted landscape of today's business world. To learn more about Howard Chang and connect to his company JustBoardrooms or engage with the growth hack incubator/accelerator theturnlab, go to these links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardchang1/ JustBoardRooms: https://justboardrooms.com/booking/public/home theturnlab: https://theturnlab.com/ Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation  **NOW Available as a digital on demand course.** She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional business networks. About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/  Visit http://Kugarand.com  and click on the Services tab, to learn more about our Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  Sign up for her free ebook while you are there! The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Please share, subscribe and rate, wherever you listen to podcasts, to help us continue to spread the message of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement. 

We are back with another insightful episode the Compassionate Capitalist Show that will challenge the way you think about traditional industries and the transformative power of technology. This episode features a thought-provoking conversation between our host Karen Rands and a special guest, Faisal Abid, the innovative co-founder of Eirene Cremations, about an inspired entrepreneur's quest to identify a problem and crafting a tech solution that can disrupt an industry, solve inefficiencies and produce a better outcome and experience for the consumers within that industry. No we aren't talking about healthcare, as we know that is an industry that is fraught with inefficiencies and needs to produce a better outcome and experience for the consumers / patients.  This is on the other end of the spectrum in what we are calling 'death tech' to transform the funeral industry and 'Death Care', specifically bringing efficiency and an improved sales process experience when choosing cremation and aquamation for a loved one that has passed. ➤ Karen dives deep with Faisal into how Eirene Cremations is changing the death care industry, offering families peace and comfort through technology during the toughest of times. Tune in to understand how Faisal used technology, specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Voice Recognition, to reshape end-of-life services. Episode Highlights: ✦ The Beginnings: Learn about Faisal's daring decisions and early challenges shaped his path to success.  First with the decision leave college to pursue his entrepreneur aspirations, and later, his leap from corporate software engineer to industry disruptor. ✦ Behind the Scenes: Discover how they used what is best describd as 'the lean startup model' in launching Eirene Cremations in Ontario starting with in depth customer discovery and business process management, manually documenting every aspect of the customer experience, the regulatory and paperwork requirements before writing the first piece of code. Then how the pivotal role of their proprietary, internally built, software enable the company's rapid growth in Canada, and positioned them to expand in to the US in 2024. ✦ A Market Revolution: Hear Faisal recount the tale of how a 'coffee meetup' uncovered a market inefficiency and the potential to transform the customer experience in a stagnant, slow to change and innovate industry that was ripe for disruption. It is a fascinating story to hear how an  idea to solve a problem, that fundamental "what if" moment, evolved into a solution, tapping Faisal's female co-founder's industry knowledge and his ow mastery of software tech and business process management to disrupt a stagnant, slow-to-adopt industry to deliver a tech-savvy, customer-oriented service.  ✦ The Personal Touch: Despite the perception of a web commerce site and tele-video meetings seemingly to be impersonal, the result is exactly the opposite.  Because of their impressive behind the scenes technology, Eirene Cremations can focus on the essence of its business - service and support for grieving families. They use their proprietary 'funeral OS' technology so that they can focus on the customer with a personal experience that helps families make arrangements for their loved ones, any time of day, and even if they are hundreds of miles away.  ✦ Future Frontiers: Faisal gives us a glimpse into potential international expansions and the cool, cutting-edge tech his team is working on for 2024. This episode is more than a success story; it's a masterclass in innovation, strategic scaling, and leveraging tech for genuine service improvements. Eirene Cremations is setting a new standard for the funeral industry, and we're privileged to share this journey with you. As always, your feedback is what shapes our content. After listening, let us know your thoughts on how technology can reinvent traditional industries, the value of realizing the customer discovery process to frame the solution, and the patience to truly understand the problem before building the technology to solve it. Are there other sectors you think could benefit from a similar disruption? Faisal's journey is one marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a mission to transform industries that have traditionally been slow to adopt technology. As Co-Founder & CTO of Eirene Cremations, he's at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge tech to revolutionize traditional industries.-- in this case - Disrupting Death Care !!  His journey is marked by a unique set of circumstances and choices: quitting college to pursue a passion as an entrepreneur, his choice to be a student of many innovators, his profound tenure within Google and decision to forge back into the world of entrepreneurism leading him to meet is co-founder Mallory Greene.  Learn more at http://eirenecremations.com  About Karen Rands: Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  Or use http://KarenRands.co and get your free gift and get on Karen's mail list.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube and available on all major podcast players.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  http://bit.ly/linkCSS  Social Media links can be found here as well.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological on Youtube.    

Thinking about selling VIP days and don't know how to start? You're in the right place! In this engaging episode, we sit down with Amy Yamada, a seasoned expert in the coaching realm, to explore the ins and outs of creating and offering VIP days. This episode is a goldmine for coaches and consultants eager to inject a fresh, personalized approach into their services. If you're looking to set yourself apart in the coaching market with offerings that truly resonate with your clients, offering VIP Days might be your answer?    In this show, Amy walks us through the key elements of crafting VIP days that not only meet but exceed client expectations. You'll learn how to pinpoint exactly what your clients need and tailor your VIP days to address these needs effectively. We also dive into strategies for confidently setting and communicating your prices, ensuring your clients understand the immense value of these specialized sessions. Plus, Amy shares her secrets on post-session follow-ups that keep the momentum going and strengthen client relationships.    By the end of this episode, you'll have a starting roadmap for offering VIP days in your coaching or consulting business. You'll also be equipped with actionable tips and a deeper understanding of how to create these powerful, transformative experiences. So, if you're ready to take your coaching game to the next level, tune in and let's get started.    At the end of this episode, you understand:  Tailoring VIP Days to Client Needs: Understand how to identify and address your clients' unique challenges and goals, ensuring that each VIP day is a personalized and impactful experience. Effective Pricing Strategies: Learn how to set and communicate the value of your VIP days, enabling you to confidently charge rates that reflect the high-quality, bespoke service you provide. Post-Session Engagement: Discover the importance of follow-up support and how it can enhance the effectiveness of your VIP day, leading to stronger, ongoing client relationships. Marketing Your VIP Days: Gain insights into effectively promoting your VIP days, highlighting their unique benefits and differentiating your services in a competitive market. Practical Implementation: Walk away with actionable steps to integrate VIP days into your coaching or consulting business, enhancing both client satisfaction and business growth. For all the links and resources, visit https://sweetlifepodcast.com/314

Karen Rands brings her unique insights about Artificial Intelligence and how it has and will impact our lives.  With a look back to the predictions in 2018, found in the Fortune Magazine article "25 Ways Artificial Intelligence is Changing Business", she addresses the growing media hoopla over AI and Machine Learning.    Listen to uncover the myriad ways artificial intelligence goes beyond voice prompts on our phones. From ID badges and facial recognition to smart weapons and robotics, AI is reshaping industries and redefining the boundaries of technological possibilities. Learn how these advancements are transforming our reality. What to be concerned about and what we can do to make sure that humans are the continued intelligence that drives artificial intelligence and not the other way around.  With rise in AI in analytics and predictions, this show is positioned as a segway to Karen's interview with Andrew Einhorn and how he is taking the volatility out of predicting stock market movement with Artificial Intelligence analysis of other trigger factors based on historical effects.  That Compassionate Capitalist Show is: Levelfields AI: Andrew Einhorn's Answer to Event-Driven Investing. To get to the documents Karen refers to in the intro teaser and the Fortune article of the predictions from 2018:  Fortune Magazine November 2018 25 Ways Artificial Intelligence is Changing Business https://fortune.com/2018/10/22/artificial-intelligence-ai-changing-business/ CBInsights Sam Altman Investment Report   https://www.cbinsights.com/research/report/sam-altman-investments/ CBInsights Chat GPT AI Investment Ecosystem:  https://www.cbinsights.com/research/openai-investment-strategy/ CBInsights Ultimate Guide to AI Disruption https://www.cbinsights.com/research/report/generative-ai-bible To take advantage of Karen's early release offer for the intro level of Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing system, go to http://dothedeal.org and register.  Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org    

Today's episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to not only raise capital for their ventures but to transform their business strategy and mindset for unprecedented success. We dive deep into the nuances of long-term versus short-term goals, understand the impact of FOMO on the investor psyche, and explore the transformative potential of mental programming. William shares his personal journey with his first company Dark Energy, his stark revelations the kind of work and reward he wanted in life, and how the discovery of mental programming and the rigor of launching a new business concept that would not only bring financial rewards but also have a profound impact on others lives that are striving in their own way to change the world.  In this episode, William Lam shares his experiences and insights on how to achieve success in the competitive world of startups. We will discusses raising capital, developing effective business strategies, and overcoming challenges to build a successful startup and then the even harder challenge to leap the capital and operational abyss to SCALE the business to exit.  We will dig deep into the value of long term goals vs short term goals.  If you are an investor and wonder why your founders don't hit their milestones when on paper and when they talk to you it seems very doable...  Or if you as a founder have ever felt there was an invisible wall limiting your progress.   This podcast episode is for you.  OR as the CEO of a corporation... maybe not a startup... and you hear you feel you have hit a plateau and need to figure out how to break through to scale, and wonder if you have what it takes to get into the trenches again like a startup.  If you as an investor ever felt you were going to miss out on an opportunity even though bells and whistles were saying DON't make this mistake.  If you ever felt you had to make a financial decision, a merger, a partnership, or you have a trouble customer, or if someone approached you to get you to invest and you didn't know how to say no.. or walk away....  If you feel you can get to the mountain but you just can't climb it successfully, this is episode is for you.  William Lam is Pioneer in Mental Reprogramming & UPGRD® Founder. Recognized for his pioneering efforts, William played a pivotal role in the inception and rise of an innovative startup secured a substantial amount of funding through crowdfunding to launch that company.  More than just an entrepreneur, William is an observer of the human condition, noting that people, like their startups, often operate on impromptu frameworks. He draws a compelling parallel between the makeshift nature of early business ventures and the psychological underpinnings of individuals. Realizing that our mental 'operating systems' are the cumulative patchwork of direct life experiences, as well as the influences of mentors, family, and the broader cultural landscape—rarely crafted by conscious design but rather, improvised through life's unpredictable journey.  As he broke through his own barriers he had the vision to launch UPGRD so as to bring put his own transformation within reach of anyone that wanted to reach new heights and achieve the big bodacious dreams that they had buried within their soul  Visit https://upgrd.com/founder Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://dothedeal.org to register for  the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™ intro course.  Visit http://Kugarand.com to learn more about our about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings. The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod   

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Compassionate Capitalist Show, where curiosity about best practices for wealth creation through funded innovation meets conversation of those that are walking the walk and leading the way, and innovation lights up every story. Today we're diving into a topic that's as cutting-edge as it is crucial—sex tech and its impact on healthcare and how advancements with novel design, biometric innovations, and technology like Bluetooth are literally improving the lives of millions of people and potential for a billion people in the near future. Today, we explore the incredible complex world of medical technology -- getting it funded, clinically proven to work, and to market so both the medical community and the men and women that benefit from the innovation can put it to work to improve their lives without fear or anxiety. Our fascinating guest, Dr. Soum Rakshit is a pioneering force behind nanotech solutions aimed at alleviating health issues that, until now, have remained in the shadows. From combating the pain of mastitis in new mothers to addressing pelvic pain post-cancer treatment, Soum is on a mission to enhance the quality of life with innovation at its finest—simple, accessible, and cost-effective solutions rooted in vibration and heat therapy. Throughout our conversation, we'll delve into the challenges entrepreneurs like Soum face—pushing boundaries in an industry that's notoriously tough to finance. Despite these hurdles, Soum has triumphantly brought Mystery Vibe's advanced technology to the forefront, addressing pelvic pain, dryness, and erectile dysfunction with clinical backing that supports their effectiveness. Hold onto your seats as we discuss Soum's journey from defense electronics to developing sex tech with a therapeutic edge, navigating the intricacies of FDA approvals, and the remarkable process of raising $12 million to fund a company that's not just profitable but paradigm-shifting. His approach to innovation is patient and persistent, mirrored in his company's dedication to owning the entire process, end to end. Joining us on this daring foray into the future of healthcare, Soum will share his insights on the importance of investor support, angel investments coming with expertise beyond dollars, and why having a 10-year plan is crucial for ventures in such complex domains. So, if you're intrigued by how the Internet of Things intersects with healthcare delivery or marvel at the prospect of nanotechnology paving the way for better health outcomes, this episode is for you. Let's get ready to unravel the layers of sex tech with Karen Rands and our accomplished guest, Dr. Soum Rakshit. Speaker Bio: Dr. Soum Rakshit is an innovator and entrepreneur whose mission centers around resolving a widespread medical challenge affecting both men and women globally. Dr. Rakshit's work stands as a testament to the power of technology in transforming healthcare and the potential it has in fostering healthier communities worldwide. Hear about his fascinating journey in BioMetrics took him from the Defense Industry into the Healthcare Industry and set the stage for him to work with medical doctors to understand and design around the human body, where no two bodies are exactly alike. Learn about the products at https://mysteryvibe.com/ for consumers and http://mysexmd.com for medical professionals (more research and peer review studies here) Connect on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soum/ Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org            

In this episode of the Compassionate Capitalist Show, Karen brings back a fan favorite from the vault to explain something she references often -- Hall Martin's strategy to It is a strategy he used to share the risk between angel investors and founders. This is where the term you hear Karen use:  Payroll Exits - comes from.  Their discussion will span from the foundational principles of "compassionate capitalism" to the meticulous art of informed angel investing. Hall will unravel the critical factors for successful angel investments and offer gems on how angel investors can generate evergreen funds through savvy reinvestments. Moreover, Hall will tackle the all-too-common scenario where startup founders start to seek to grow their compensation even as they miss their growth targets.  Founders start to pay themselves more:  payroll exits, while the investors internal rate of return declines the longer it takes the company to achieve a financial / sales level to sell the company for an equity exit.  This 3x in 3 years is a practical approach to sharing that risk and fundamentally structured like a conversion note with a redemption right in the third year. Key Take Aways:  ### Term Sheet and Investor Relations Encouragement for angel investors to create their own terms Qualifying startups based on their exit intentions Rights for investors to exit after three years ### Understanding Investment Outcomes Identifying winners, losers, and lifestyle businesses Impact of payroll exits on investment return Differences between ROI and IRR ### Risk Assessment, Valuations and Exit Strategies Understanding the risks and potential exit strategies before investing Defining risks and clarifying expectations with entrepreneurs Recognizing realistic valuations and exit possibilities Avoiding investments in overvalued companies without clear exit strategies So sharpen your pencils and get your spreadsheets ready as we explore how to mitigate risks, gauge entrepreneur commitment, and understand the nuances of venture viability. Whether you're an entrepreneur searching for that initial investment spark or an investor keen on maximizing returns – this episode promises a wealth of knowledge with both Hall Martin and Karen Rands sharing their experiences.  Hall Martin, an indomitable force in the investment world, boasts a distinguished track record of empowering startups and fueling innovation. With over two decades of investment experience, Hall has facilitated the raising of more than $900 million for entrepreneurs through the TEN Funding Program. A seasoned veteran, he has presided over 10,000+ pitches in various forums, indicative of his vast influence and commitment to entrepreneurial success. The architect of a remarkable 40X return for the Austin angel network, Hall deftly manages a complex orchestration of funding mechanisms. He has successfully raised over $32 million through accelerators and has judiciously invested $13 million through a university angel network, proving his strategic investment prowess. Connect with Hall: https://tencapital.group/about-us/ Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod   Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org  

It's not your fault. No one taught you how to teach multiple preps.In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, join me, Khristen, as we dive into step-by-step strategies to help you overcome planning paralysis. I'll share practical tips and insights on prioritizing, time management and finding support as a multiple prep teacher. Don't let the fear of multiple preps hold you back. Tune in and thrive in your teaching journey.Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semesterShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/Mentioned in this episode:Bundle WaitlistGet on the Waitlist Now: www.khristenmassic.com/waitlist

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Compassionate Capitalist Show with host, Karen Rands. Today, we're privileged to have patent attorney and CEO of Blue Iron, Russ Krajec, on the show. Russ will debunk myths and misconceptions about patents. Expect to dive deep into the importance of aligning patents with your business roadmap, with emphasis on the value of data-driven patents vs. prophetic patents. Through interesting examples, Karen and Russ will show how to avoid others' mistakes and when patent management is done right, how companies can monetize patents for growth capital, preserving equity value for their share holders.  Finally, you won't want to miss Russ's enlightening journey into patent law and angel investing. So, tune in for an episode that promises to be filled with actionable insights on the nuances of patent writing, and much more!  5 Insights You Will Gain:  1. Misconceptions and Myths of Patents  - Understanding the role of a patent attorney and their liability concerns  - The misconceptions of revealing too much information in patent description versus the actual claims   2. Explaining the Patent Process    - Understanding data-driven patents vs prophetic patents    - Role of proper market analysis and customer engagement to establish patent relevance and commercialization    - Importance of clarity in the description and writing understandable claims to help in the patent approval process  3. Valuation and Monetizing of Patents    - Importance of mapping patents to business roadmap    - Monetizing patents as a startup financing tool    - Concept of IP-backed loans for companies    - Determining true patent value versus overestimated value    - Use of loans based on real patent valuation 4. Lessons for Startups and Entrepreneurs    - Importance of startups owning all rights to their software and product designs    - Challenges startups face in getting quality legal services    - Explanation of the "patent picket fence" strategy    - Importance of selective patent pursuit due to limited financial resources 5. Highlighting The Importance of Effective Patenting    - Importance of patenting specific product features that make it unique    - Example of iPhone's slide to unlock patent    - Discouraging the use of provisional patent applications    - Understanding the lifespan limit of a patent and strategies to extend patent life  For the basics of types of patents that Karen referenced in the intro:   ARTICLE:   https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/what-are-the-different-types-of-patents Get in touch with Russ, registered patent attorney, CEO of Blue Iron IP Web: BlueIronIP.com Author of "Investing In Patents" and an active angel investor.  Russ offered listeners a copy of his book for free! Send him an email with your address to  russ.krajec AT blueironip.com Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/krajec/ Host of the Patent Myths Podcast TimeStamp:  00:02 In this episode, the host discusses patents with patent attorney Russ Krajek. They dispel myths and share enlightening information about investing in patents.  04:52 Russ started as a patent attorney, experience with angel investing, and how he got into IP backed loans for companies with revenue. 07:34 Understanding the business is crucial. Validating the solution before wasting money on patents.  Critical to know what is novel and has customer appeal 19:04 Choosing a provisional patent application suggests low expectations to the investor. 21:29 When hiring a patent attorney, it's the entrepreneur's responsibility to ensure the job is done well. Attorney's don't advise, they do what you ask.  24:31 Patent attorney advises getting patents early and often due to risk of someone filing first. However, there is a possibility of prior art invalidating the patent if you share to much in your description. 27:51 Patents pending for a decade, not immune, appealed three times, clarity of patent writing is imperative to avoid costly legal interpretation. 34:20 As patents approach expiration, they lose value to acquirers, limiting a company's time to increase valuation.  Strategies to extend value.  40:12 Large firms often use inexperienced attorneys for patent filings, resulting in poor quality work. The same applies to attorneys handling contract and intellectual property matters. Issues are often discovered during due diligence for investors. 43:57 Patent value often inflated in pre money startups; realistic worth is far lower until market validation is established.  46:31 For angel investment, we look at the whole company, but mainly focus on the founder's ability to grow the invested capital. Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System.--Intro to Angel Investing and Crowdfunding Investing Training.  http://dothedeal.org Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod     

In this episode of the Compassionate Capitalist Show brought back to life from the vault, Karen Rands engages in a compelling conversation with Rashaun Williams, a late-stage angel investor and venture capitalist. Williams shares his journey from investment banking to venture capital, highlighting the unique approach he takes in late-stage private investments for predictable returns. The discussion provides valuable insights for new investors looking to navigate the startup landscape and collaborate with companies that offer resources for successful scaling and exits. Key Takeaways: 1. Late Stage Investment Strategy: Williams emphasizes the importance of late-stage investing as a strategy for more predictable returns. He reveals the evolution of the late-stage industry, driven by companies staying private for extended periods, creating opportunities for investors to enter one to three years before the companies go public. 2. Accessing Top Deals: Williams shares valuable advice for new investors, suggesting involvement in accelerators and incubators as a means to access promising early-stage companies. He also highlights the significance of discerning the credibility of the deal sources and ensuring alignment with investors who have a track record of success. 3. Diversification and Portfolio Theory: The episode explores Williams' strategic approach to diversification, not only by industry but also by stage, liquidity, and cash flow. By understanding the portfolio theory in venture capital and angel investing, Williams provides a roadmap for building a diversified portfolio with a mix of early-stage, growth-stage, and late-stage investments. 4. Angel Investing Defense: Williams offers practical tips for investors to safeguard their interests by asking critical questions before engaging in deals. He advises ensuring that deal sources have a vested interest, have conducted due diligence, and possess a proven track record in the specific type of deals. Listeners can gain valuable insights into late-stage investing, portfolio management, and effective strategies for navigating the dynamic world of angel investing. Rashaun Williams is a Sum Cum Laude graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.  As a former investment banker, turned venture capitalist, he focuses investments on tech, consumer products, and media companies. With over 100 investments under his belt, and over 20 exits, he has an impressive track record of picking winners.  He invested in companies like Coinbase, Casper, Ring, PillPack, Lyft, and Dropbox.  Over the last 15 years, he's been primarily responsible for bringing capital to emerging, diverse, and alternative markets while working at Wall Street firms such as Goldman Sachs, Wachovia Securities, and Deutsche Bank.  Currently Mr. Williams is a general partner at MVP All Star Fund, which is a late stage tech fund. Previously, he founded a venture capital fund, Queensbridge Venture Partners.   For more information visit: https://www.mvp.vc/ Karen's call to action:  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org  Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod   

Welcome to another episode of the CCS podcast! In today's episode, we dive into the challenges faced by entrepreneurs with our special guest, Kenneth Berger. Host Karen Rands engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Kenneth as they discuss the struggles, conflicts, and triumphs experienced along the journey to building successful startups. From biases in communication within diverse teams to the difficulties of delegating tasks, Karen and Kenneth shed light on the crucial aspects of entrepreneurship. They also explore the role of executive coaching in uncovering unconscious biases and beliefs that affect interactions and decision-making. Join us as we unravel the complexities of the entrepreneurial world and discover valuable insights from our esteemed guest. Key Topic 1: Challenges faced by startup leaders and navigating personal and company growth - Struggles with baggage (emotional, experiential, developmental) and being open to mentorship - Conflict resolution and toxic relationships in the entrepreneurial journey - Dealing with persistent problems, interpersonal conflict, and burnout Key Topic 2: Challenges in delegating tasks and scaling oneself in startups - Founder's struggle in delegating tasks, even win it is necessary for growth of the company - Is the challenge in delegating tasks related to lack of planning or personality traits? - Emotional process of giving up control in the business - Common archetypes of challenges in delegation  - passive aggression the trojan horse - Working within other people's boundaries and limitations to achieve mutual goals Key Topic 3: Effective communication, unpacking underlying issues, and achieving collaboration - Clear expectations and communication for team productivity - Overcoming internal barriers for effective communication and goal accomplishment Key Topic 4: Challenges of innate biases in communication within diverse teams - Impact of biases on communication and effectiveness in the workplace - Biases related to appearance, accents, and assumptions about productivity - Addressing biases that may not be explicitly expressed or even realized by person in authority - Role of coaches in helping clients uncover unconscious biases - Biases related to education, insecurity, and the need to prove oneself Kenneth Berger is a seasoned entrepreneur who has experienced both the highs and lows of the startup journey. After working at Adobe for several years, he realized that he craved a more exciting and impactful career. With a friend from grad school, he co-founded a startup and experienced the rush of building a business from scratch. Later on, he joined Slack in its early stages, witnessing the company's rapid growth and success. However, along with the triumphs, Kenneth also faced heartbreak and conflict. His co-founder and longtime friend parted ways, and he found himself in disagreements with the CEO of Slack. Despite the challenges, Kenneth remained determined to leave his mark on the tech industry and make a lasting impact.  Visit http://kberger.com to learn more.  Also, as mentioned in the podcast, the link to Karen's "Thumbprint no the World"  https://bit.ly/KCHthumb Find points of interest:  00:01:09 Early investors crucial, need mental stamina. Feedback vital. 00:06:47 Transition from big company to startup challenges. 00:08:21 Startup founders face dilemma of scaling themselves. 00:12:31 Customized coaching helps individuals navigate distinct challenges. 00:16:47 Passive aggressiveness can be detrimental in workplaces. 00:19:21 Passive aggression often stems from unarticulated needs. 00:26:30 Valid feelings, adapt and overcome entrepreneurial challenges. 00:29:34 Entitlement and confidence affect asking for things. 00:30:45 Share personal experience, open to feedback, humble. 00:36:44 Unconscious beliefs influence behavior, often without realization. 00:37:47 Navigating startup challenges, seeking safety and growth. 00:42:12 Kenneth thanks audience and promotes website. >>>>>> Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org >>>>>> Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological.  https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod   

A "Family Office" is remarkable entity that High-Net-Worth & Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families use to manage their wealth as it grows, and preserve it for their future generations.  A family office provides a wide range of services tailored to meet the needs of HNWIs. From investment management to charitable giving advice, family offices may offer a dedicated team of specialists to service these clients.  Today we are excited to explore the intersection of family businesses and compassionate capitalism on the show. Guillermo Salazar, Founder of Exaudi Family Business Consulting, author and global speaker, shares his insights on best practices establishing and maintaining an effective family office.  Key Points:  1: Define a Unifying Business Purpose based on Shared Values - In the world of family businesses, establishing a clear and unifying purpose for the business is the critical first step. Guillermo Salazar emphasizes that this purpose extends beyond financial success and aims to unite the family and business values. This fosters better communication among family members and lays the foundation for a shared vision, much like a company's mission. By creating an effective family charter, the owners can define the firm's purpose and equip themselves with the tools to identify and manage the next generation of leaders, ultimately preparing for a successful generational transition. 2: Understanding the Essence of Family Offices - Family offices offer a holistic approach to managing the financial and investment needs of affluent individuals or families. Unlike traditional wealth management firms, they bring a wide range of services under one roof, including financial planning, investment management, wealth transfer planning, tax services, and more. Family offices can be tailored to the specific needs of HNWIs, addressing both financial and non-financial concerns, such as managing family assets, private schooling, and travel arrangements. 3: The Decision Between Single-Family and Multi-Family Offices - Karen and Guillermo delve into the decision-making process for high-net-worth families to decide between single-family offices and multi-family offices (MFOs). Single-family offices are dedicated to serving one ultra-affluent family, offering a highly personalized approach. On the other hand, MFOs cater to multiple clients, resembling traditional private wealth management practices. The decision between these options often comes down to cost and control, with HNWIs weighing the benefits of sharing the expenses for specialized resources versus having exclusive control over their family office's services. This episode of "The Compassionate Capitalist Show," is important for all listeners that are working to create great wealth.  Some day you will need to pave your path to the intersection of family businesses and compassionate capitalism, uncovering the essential steps for success, and the role of family offices in managing wealth, and the decision-making process behind choosing the right family office model.  Guillermo Salazar's extensive experience in family business governance and succession planning provides valuable insights for families looking to navigate the complexities of both business and wealth management. Connect and learn more:  https://www.exaudionline.com/ Author: A Road to Triumph in Family Business gives you theoretical and practical strategies to manage each stage, with real examples and a clear guide to best practices for establishing a family office.  https://www.guillermosalazar.com/ Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org      

In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show™, Karen chats with Jon Gosier, a successful entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, who has made a significant impact in the worlds of adtech, fintech, and film financing. Here are the key points they explore: 1. Unlikely Combinations in Entrepreneurship: Jon Gosier is a prominent figure in both the tech and film finance spaces. We'll discuss how this unusual combination of expertise came about and the challenges young entrepreneurs face when deciding which problem to solve and build a company around, and then transitioning from building a company to becoming investors solving the problems they're passionate about. 2. The Film Industry and Georgia's Tax Credits: Georgia's generous tax credits have transformed the state into a filmmaking hub with a massive economic impact. Karen highlights the significance of these credits and how they have attracted big studios, making Georgia second only to California in producing blockbuster movies. However, the challenge remains to create a sustainable year-round industry with benefits for all stakeholder.  This includes both ends of the spectrum - helping creatives understand what is needed to attract funding and includes attracting and educating private investors to back projects with the great potential. 3. Jon Gosier's Entrepreneurial Journey: Learn from Jon's journey, from his early days as a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where he focused on the technology side of the music industry, to being recognized as one of the "new faces of Black Leadership" by TIME Magazine. Along the way, he co-founded companies like AfriLabs and Appfrica . We'll also touch on his latest venture, Audigent, a rapidly growing adtech data platform for audience engagement analytics in the music industry. 4. Film Financing and Fintech: Jon's most recent ventures, FilmHedge and Southbox Entertainment, are at the heart of this podcast episode. FilmHedge, with $100 million under management, is one of the few groups capable of green-lighting films in Georgia, bringing much-needed capital to the state. Southbox Entertainment, with $80 million in fresh funds, introduces an innovative film finance model, which contributes to the financial funding stack for films and streaming entertainment. We'll explore how fintech is used to manage the risk associated with financing future distribution contracts, revolutionizing the film financing landscape. Join us for an insightful conversation with Karen Rands and Jon Gosier as they explore his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with his Afro Tech businesses in Uganda, to the market impact of his ad-tech innovation in Audigent,the evolution of Georgia's film industry, and his game-changing impact of fintech in film financing. Whether you're passionate about tech, film, or finance, this episode has something to inform and inspire you. To watch Jon's Ted Talk: The problem with 'Trickle-down Techonomics"  https://youtu.be/POTosC2q6Hs?si=o8fn9kG0s8VHz0bb  To learn more about Film Hedge:  http://Filmhedge.com   To learn all about Jon's history visit his Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Gosier To watch this episode on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0ZSXVjHmcEw Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org    

In this episode, we delve into the lucrative world of renewable energy investments, specifically focusing on the incredible potential of solar energy projects. Host Karen Rands is joined by Mike Silvestrini, the visionary behind Energea, a company making renewable energy investments accessible to everyone. In today's economic landscape of rising inflation and a volatile stock market, real assets with stable, contracted cash yields are essential for a diversified investment portfolio. Energea's solar portfolios provide the advantage of diversification across international markets, offering long-term revenue streams that align with market inflation rates. This opportunity supports a resilient investment approach, providing stability and growth in uncertain financial environments. Episode Highlights: 1. Breaking the Capital Intensity Myth: * Common misconceptions about investing in renewable energy. * Exploring the perception that renewable energy projects are too capital-intensive. 2. Sustainable Wealth Creation: * Understanding how investing in renewable energy can generate long-term returns. * Mike Silvestrini's journey from founding Greenskies Renewable Energy to Energea. 3. Solar Power's Sweet Spot: * The magic of solar energy and its role in the global energy landscape. * How solar aligns with the energy consumption patterns of Americans and the world. 4. Innovative Investment Structures: * Discovering the unique investment structure offered by Energea. * Why your capital doesn't have to be locked away for years when investing in renewables. 5. Impacting the Industry: * Mike's insights into building a successful renewable energy company and achieving a profitable exit. * The ongoing impact of solar as a reliable alternative energy source. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that breaks down barriers to renewable energy investing, transforming it into an accessible avenue for wealth creation. Learn more about Mike Silvestrini's journey and how you can participate in the solar revolution. Visit Energea's website to explore investment opportunities. https://www.energea.com/   Watch the video recording: https://youtu.be/DHqtgkfsDvA Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org      

In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show we delve deep into the world of reputation marketing and its symbiotic relationship with the 'know, trust, buy' theory of customer engagement. Our guest today is none other than Dean Trevelino, the co-founder of Trevelino/Keller, a renowned full-service digital marketing agency. Dean brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, and together, we'll explore the fundamental principles of reputation marketing and how adopting a 360° media marketing strategy can catapult your brand to new heights. Join us as we uncover the secrets to building trust, driving customer engagement, and achieving unmatched brand domination in the digital age. You know what is even better?  Dean, and his partner Genna Keller, used these same principals to start his business when most business owners were struggling because they knew they could help.  They walk the walk, not just talk the talk as they are a thriving award winning business today, serving business owners from start up to growth stage Learn more about Trevelino/Keller - T/K for short at https://www.trevelinokeller.com/  T/K is top ranked 'best' in many areas - Trusted Firms, Best to Work for, Top Digital Marketing.... Great information on their blog.  Here are the take aways fom today's episode.  1: The 'Know, Trust, Buy' Theory: Karen & Dean introduce us to the cornerstone of reputation marketing - the 'Know, Trust, Buy' theory. In today's digital world, consumers are more discerning than ever before. They want to know a brand, its values, and its offerings. Then, they seek to trust that brand, believing in its credibility and reliability. Only after these crucial steps will they be willing to buy from that brand. We'll explore how reputation marketing aligns with this theory, enabling businesses to strategically cultivate their online presence, fostering familiarity and trust among their target audience. 2:  Reputation Marketing Essentials: Dean takes us through the essential elements of reputation marketing, from managing online reviews and testimonials to optimizing your online presence across various platformsthrough out your network of influencers.  We'll learn how businesses can proactively shape their brand perception, effectively controlling the narrative and building a positive reputation that resonates with their target audience to achieved the desired outcomes. 3: The Power of 360° Media Marketing: In the ever-evolving digital landscape, it's not enough to focus solely on reputation management. Dean emphasizes the significance of adopting a 360° media marketing strategy. This holistic approach incorporates diverse channels, such as social media, content marketing, SEO, and paid advertising, to create a comprehensive engagement ecosystem. We'll explore how leveraging these avenues can amplify brand visibility, reach, and conversion rates to achieve the outcomes for annual growth in revenue and ensure stability to scale. 4: Benefits of Synergy: Reputation and 360° Marketing: Dean expands on their approach to achieve the target outcomes measued by key performance indicators.  Reputation marketing and 360° media marketing are not standalone strategies but two sides of the same coin. The symbiotic relationship between the two enhances brand credibility, trustworthiness, and resonance. When reputation marketing is harmoniously integrated into a 360° media marketing strategy, the results are nothing short of spectacular. We'll uncover real-world success stories and discuss how this synergy can lead to brand domination in today's hyper-competitive digital marketplace. Tune in to this enlightening episode as we embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of reputation marketing and 360° media magic, and discover how these strategies can revolutionize your brand's presence and dominance in the digital sphere. Watch the entire interview on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/_WoH3S-8YtY Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod 

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Are you tired of leaving money on the table during salary negotiations? In this episode, Ben Cook, CEO @ Riva, will share step-by-step strategies that will help you negotiate your salary like a pro. You'll learn how to identify your value, understand the employer's perspective, and more. So stop waiting and start negotiating! Follow Ben Cook on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben--cook/ Riva- LinkedIn Company Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/rivahq/ Riva Website https://www.rivahq.com/ Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

The need for legal contract preparation when starting a business is paramount, as it serves as a crucial investment in safeguarding the interests of founders and investors. These contracts and organizational documents act as essential guardrails for the company, ensuring a smooth course even in times of disagreement, corruption, or unexpected events like the death of a founder. Matt Thiry and Karen Rands discuss on the Compassionate Capitalist Show the importance of proactive legal steps to protect business interests. Contract law may not be glamorous, but it becomes a source of conflict resolution when founders or key personnel exit the company abruptly. Alongside legal documents, specific insurance products can help maintain business operations during challenging times. Three key takeaways for founders and investors include: Proactive Contractual Safeguards: It's vital to establish clear, legally binding agreements and contracts that outline roles, responsibilities, and dispute resolution mechanisms from the outset of the business, as they act as a safety net in times of turmoil. Contingency Planning: Business stakeholders should anticipate unexpected events and have contingency plans in place to address these situations swiftly and efficiently, ensuring business continuity and minimizing disruptions. Explore Insurance Solutions: Beyond legal contracts, exploring insurance products tailored to business continuity can provide an additional layer of protection, helping the company stay afloat during challenging periods caused by unforeseen events. These measures collectively serve to protect the interests of founders and investors, mitigating the risks associated with trigger events that could potentially lead to business failures. As a business lawyer, found at http://mattthirylaw.com, Matt Thiry provides advice to existing businesses and start-ups regarding issues including risk management, covenants, business formation, and other day-to-day matters encountered by businesses. He also routinely assists clients by reviewing, negotiating and drafting contracts keeping business objectives and practicality in mind.--- goal to avoid the disruptions in business due to legal challenges and lawsuits.   Matt is also the host of THE BUILDING BUSINESS PODCAST. https://www.thebuildingbusinesspodcast.com To listen to Matt's interview of me on his podcast discussing investors, entreperneurs and compassionate capitalism:   https://www.thebuildingbusinesspodcast.com/episodes/karen-rands-kugarand-capital-holdings/ Watch this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8APpSshAoD0 Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org    

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Are you tired of leaving money on the table during salary negotiations? In this episode, Ben Cook, CEO @ Riva, will share step-by-step strategies that will help you negotiate your salary like a pro. You'll learn how to identify your value, understand the employer's perspective, and more. So stop waiting and start negotiating! Follow Ben Cook on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben--cook/ Riva- LinkedIn Company Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/rivahq/ Riva Website https://www.rivahq.com/ Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Fractional executives offer a unique and valuable growth strategy for startups and emerging growth companies. They distinguish themselves from external consultants by actively exercising executive authority within the organization, aiding in strategy development and execution. These interim leaders are instrumental in building out specific departments, managing growth, and preparing for a seamless transition by hiring full-time replacements. Fractional executives often work across multiple companies simultaneously, adding versatility to their expertise. Brook Janousek of The Grow CMO joins Karen on The Compassionate Capitalist Show to discuss the value of using interim chief level officers to bridge the gap and maximize the value of high level expertise at a 'fraction' of the cost. In more established companies, fractional executives can also serve as a solution for the challenge of prolonged executive leave, ensuring a smooth workflow and preserving job security for valued employees. Moreover, the post-Covid landscape has seen a rise in experienced executives taking on fractional roles, providing access to top-tier talent at a fraction of the traditional compensation cost.  In marketing, fractional CMOs are gaining traction, particularly as businesses adapt to changing work dynamics. To effectively engage with a fractional CMO, startups and scale-ups should consider the right timing for their involvement, pinpoint their organizational weaknesses, and identify pain points that hinder revenue generation. Additionally, it's crucial for marketing teams to comprehend the P&L and leverage prior experience to maximize their impact on business growth. Here are 3 takeaways:  1. Sales and marketing serve different but complementary roles in the customer journey. Marketing's primary focus is on generating awareness and interest in a product or service. It aims to create a strong brand presence, educate potential customers, and attract them to the company's offerings. In contrast, sales steps in to convert these interested leads into paying customers by addressing their specific needs, providing personalized solutions, and closing deals. 2. The customer journey often spans multiple touchpoints and stages. Marketing primarily operates at the top of the funnel, initiating the journey by reaching a broad audience through advertising, content, and social media. It continues nurturing leads through email marketing, content, and other forms of engagement as they progress through the funnel. Sales, on the other hand, plays a more direct role in the later stages, engaging with leads who have expressed a clear interest and are closer to making a purchase. 3. Marketing success is typically measured using metrics like brand awareness, website traffic, engagement rates, and conversion rates. These metrics reflect the effectiveness of marketing efforts in attracting and educating potential customers. In contrast, sales success is measured by more concrete metrics such as revenue generated, deal closure rates, and customer acquisition costs. These metrics directly tie sales efforts to revenue outcomes, making them more transactional and outcome-focused compared to marketing's broader reach and influence metrics. Brooke Janousek is a fractional CMO and digital nomad on a journey to intentionally live a joyful life. She is the founder of The Grow CMO, a fractional leadership solution for effective marketing growth that she founded in 2022 after two decades as a leading expert in the marketing industry. You can follow her digital nomad journey along with her “lessons on the road” at Brooke on the Grow. Relevant links:  The Grow CMO: https://www.thegrowcmo.co/  Brooke on the Grow: https://brookeonthegrow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookejanousek/ PREFER TO WATCH:  Find the show on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/EjzTqCTRpGM Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   Visit http://Kugarand.com to learn more about Karen and the services we offer for investors and entrepreneurs. The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod   Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org  

The very nature of investments is speculative -- Real Estate, Stock Markets, even Angel Investing, can all lose value based on factors outside the control of the investor. Jonathon K. DeYoe joins Karen Rands to discuss the concept of Mindful Money -- having a plan for investing so emotion doesn't kill your wealth and you can hedge against unforseen and unexpected black swan events that can cause investment sectors and assets to collapse in value. During this podcast you will learn that investors do not have to choose between a tremendous financial outcome and living a happy, meaningful life. With these simple principles, you can accumulate and protect your wealth, and avoid the stress and worry about your financial future.  Jonathan DeYoe started his own financial services firm in California after a storied career on Wall Street. He saw value in helping families build a beachhead against the invevitable financial storms, regardless of what administration is in office or financial malfeasance has been committed by industry juggernauts or even the next viral outbreak. His team at Mindful Money work one on one with three hundred families and foundations. Jonathan is the author of the best selling book "Mindful Money". He has been interviewed for the The WSJ and is a contributor to Huffington Post. Visit http://mindful.money Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org      

In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show, join host Karen Rands as she delves into the intricate world of business valuation with esteemed guest Gregg Ficery, President of Integgra Valuation & Advisory Services. Valuing private companies, particularly startups and pre-revenue ventures, is a complex challenge that demands careful consideration. Gregg's vast experience in business valuation sheds light on this critical aspect of entrepreneurship. Episode Highlights: The Complexity of Valuation: Valuating a private company involves a labyrinth of considerations, especially for startups and those yet to generate revenue. Getting it wrong at the start can seriously hamper a founder's ability to raise capital during their seed round.  Hence the reason so many startups use convertible notes and SAFE Notes. Factors Influencing Valuation: The calculation of a company's valuation isn't a one-size-fits-all equation. Multiple factors, from industry trends and market conditions to growth potential and competition, play significant roles in determining a company's worth. Diverse Reasons for Valuation: Companies require valuations for various reasons beyond the traditional fundraising and exit strategies. Gregg  sheds light on how valuation influences stock option pricing, mergers and acquisitions, legal disputes, and the reasons to not think you are one and done.  Best Practices: The SCORE Method: Gregg introduces the SCORE method, a robust framework that combines data-driven insights with industry-specific factors. The method helps establish a more objective valuation by considering factors like stage of development, market size, competition, and funding needs. Key Takeaways: 1. Valuing startups and pre-revenue companies is a complex task requiring nuanced approaches. 2. Industry trends, competition, growth potential, and even tax implications contribute to the intricate valuation process. 3. Business valuation serves various purposes througought the lifecycle of a company, from fundraising to legal disputes to exiting 'rich'. 4. The SCORE method offers a comprehensive and data-informed approach to determine a company's value. 5. Flexibility and adaptability are key when dealing with ever-changing valuation factors. Join Karen Rands and Gregg Ficery in this enlightening episode as they unpack the challenges, strategies, and methodologies involved in calculating the valuation of private companies. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or business enthusiast, this episode provides invaluable insights into a crucial aspect of the business world. Stick to the end to hear about Gregg's passion project who took family history folklore turned sports historian to sleuth uncovering one of the greatest unsolved mysteries with his book GRIDIRON LEGACY  http:gridironlegacy.com Gregg Ficery is the President of Integgra Valuation & Advisory Services, which he founded in 2011. He has over 20 years of business valuation consulting experience and has valued nearly 1,000 private companies. He also has over ten years of industry experience in the technology, telecommunications, and financial services sectors in finance, accounting, and corporate development roles.  For more information about Gregg Ficery and Integgra Valuation & Advisory Services, visit http://www.integgra.com. Gregg offers the value of an experienced 3rd party professional to calculate a company's valuation at a fixed price.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show is your go-to resource for insightful discussions on all things entrepreneurship. Tune in regularly to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic landscape of business and innovation - creating wealth as founders, and investors in those private innovative entrepreneur endeavor. Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod    Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org  

Listen to Karen's interview of Shachar Oren, of Sound Media Ventures, as he shares his journey from boot strapped startup to successful exit to lead a Media Tech VC firm in Atlanta, GA.  Karen first met Shachar nearly 2 decades ago when he was raising capital for Neurotic Media and wanted to present to her angel group, the Network of Business Angels & Investors.   Shachar's  journey as an entrepreneur gave him keen insights into the concepts of growth hacking, lean start up, boot strapping, raising capital, and getting to a profitable exit.  His experience has provided an unique perspective as an angel investor and venture capitalist sitting on the opposite side of the table.   Shachar also shares his insights as to what he looks for when considering investments in the emerging field of Media Tech.  Enjoy their conversation and learning moments.  Shachar Oren is the Founder & CEO of Sound Media Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in companies at the nexus of media and technology. Prior to starting this fund, Shachar founded Neurotic Media, a high-tech music platform that served global Fortune 500 brands for 18 years. Shachar led the successful exit of Neurotic Media to Peloton Interactive in 2018. For the last decade, Shachar has also offered executive counsel pro bono for incubators, educators, and start-up founders. He currently serves as the President of Georgia Music Partners, and advises startups in technology, media and entertainment through organizations such as TechStars Music, GA Tech's Create-X and College of Creative Design, ATDC, GSU Main Street among others.  He is a member of Atlanta Technology Angels and active in the growing entrepreneur/investor ecosystem in Georgia.   For more information please visit: https://soundmedia.vc/ Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod   Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org  

What if there was a way to do what many have unsuccessfully tried and accomplish many think impossible: to invest in low- economic neighborhoods, benefit the community, and actually make money at the same time?   In this case, the idea of making money while doing good isn't about bringing an innovation to market that will solve a universal problem like accessible clean water, or provision of quality health care and education, or economic uplift of living wages with affordable work-force housing.  In fact in the case of urban renewal, it is all of those things and more.   We are on the threshold, if we do this right, that history will look back on this time as the turning point for an urban renaissance.  This is replay of a popular episode from 2020 where I interviewed best selling author  Terrence Gallman and we were all excited about the potential for urban renewal as as result of the Opportunity Zone tax exemptions offered in the 2017 tax reform laws.  We went on to continue to look for opportunities to uplift those disadvantaged communities that had been left behind in the economic prosperity that has helped so many other communities thrive.  That became the GIG opportunity to provide a resource portal of tools for aspiring entrepreneurs and those that want to increase their financial understanding to gain access too.  It also is core to the story that will be the redemption story that will be told with the release of No Right Way.   The episode wraps with a live chat with Terrence about the current state of affairs and how he has built a coalition of partners committed to the urban renaissance.  Stay tuned to hear how you can share in the financial success of GIG.  Watch original on youtube:   https://youtu.be/H6pZu0QR26M Terrence Gallman is an economist and the esteemed author of Wall Street Bonds: The Urban Renaissance, a book about a financial and social revolution that could raise up the people and the GDP at the same time.   To learn more and connect with Terrence, find him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theurbanren  GIG http://giggroupllc.com Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod    Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org  

Jonny Price, VP of Banter at Wefunder, joins Karen Rands on this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ to discuss the evolution and impact of Crowdfunding to fuel equality and opportunity for founders and create wealth for mainstreet investors.  Crowdfunding platforms, like Wefunder, democratize raising capital and creating wealth, providing investment opportunities to a wider audience. Previously, only wealthy accredited investors had access to early-stage investments, excluding many individuals, especially from marginalized communities. Wefunder's two-sided marketplace connects diverse founders and investors, facilitating fundraising and fostering innovation. Wefunder is a leading crowdfunding platform, with 39% of the marketshare and delivering $172.8 million into companies on their platform, from 140,386 investors, in 2022. Key Takeaways: 1. Regulation Crowdfunding: Wefunder enables companies to raise funds through direct public offerings, allowing customers and the community to invest and share in their success. It provides a flexible and inclusive alternative to traditional fundraising methods of pitching to angel investor groups and venture capital firms. 2. Companies that Benefit: The JOBS Act offers various fundraising options for different types of companies, including tech and non-tech businesses like consumer packaged goods. Proper preparation (to be 'investor ready') and capital marketing strategy for outreach are crucial for crowdfunding success. 3. Investment Structures: Wefunder supports multiple methods for raising capital, also providing different risk profiles for investors – traditional equity with SEC compliance, convertible notes and SAFE notes for early-stage startups and alternative financing options like Revenue Financing loans.  4. Considerations for Investors: Wefunder conducts background checks, due diligence, and fraud prevention on platform companies, enabling investors to focus on evaluating risk factors, portfolio strategy, and industry preferences that match their passions, interests and values. Overall, the impact of crowdfunding on democratizing access to capital and creating wealth has been significant, empowering both entrepreneurs and investors alike to participate in the startup ecosystem, potentially fostering innovation, job creation, and economic prosperity for a more diverse set of individuals and communities. Wefunder is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) with a mission to democratize capital markets and promote equality in wealth creation. It aims to level the playing field, especially for women and people of color-founded businesses, who historically faced challenges in securing investments from traditional angel investors and venture capitalists. Website = http://wefunder.com and visit wefunder.com/school  for FAQ and more. Jonny Price leads the Fundraising team at Wefunder. Originally from the UK, Jonny started his career in strategy consulting at Oliver Wyman, before founding the U.S. team at Kiva.org (a leading community impact lending platform) which he led for seven years. Jonny has a degree in History from the University of Cambridge, and has served on the Federal Reserve Board's Community Advisory Council.  Twitter = https://twitter.com/jonnycprice LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnyprice/ Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org    

In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Podcast™, host Karen Rands interviews Devin Thorpe, founder of The Super Crowd, a public benefit corporation focused on impact crowdfunding to help diverse founders and social entrepreneurs raise capital. Devin, a champion of social good and a bestselling author, discusses the evolution of crowdfunding and its alignment with his core values and mission to create social impact. As a benefit corporation, he prioritizes social impact over profits and believes crowdfunding provides an avenue to democratize the capital markets and empower underserved founders. The conversation delves into successful social impact of projects funded through crowdfunding and highlights the importance of building a community around these initiatives. Three takeaways: 1. The Power of Benefit Corporations: Devin Thorpe's choice to lead a benefit corporation demonstrates a commitment to both financial success and positive social impact. Benefit corporations aim to prioritize social and environmental goals, which aligns with Devin's mission to create wealth while driving meaningful change in communities. 2. Crowdfunding for Social Impact: Crowdfunding has evolved into a powerful tool for generating social impact. Through democratizing the capital markets, it allows "main street" investors to invest in projects that align with their values, and it provides opportunities for historically excluded groups, such as women and impact founders, to access funding and create profitable ventures. 3. Building and Shared Purpose: Devin emphasizes the significance of building a community around social impact initiatives. Engaging crowdfunding backers beyond financial contributions nurtures a sense of shared purpose and strengthens the impact of these projects. Creating a community ensures long-term support and amplifies the positive effects of the funded initiatives. Overall, this episode sheds light on the transformation of crowdfunding from a financial tool to a vehicle for creating social impact, while also exploring the role of benefit corporations in driving purpose-driven entrepreneurship. To learn more and connect with Devin and the impact of TheSuperCrowd:  https://thesupercrowd.com/     and https://devinthorpe.substack.com/ Get your Free Ebook Devin talks about:  925 Ideas to Help you Save Money, Get Out of Debt & Retire a Millionaire: https://www.smashwords.com/books/256051 Superpowers for Good: The Skills You Can Master to Leave Your Mark on the World https://www.devinthorpe.com/superpowers-for-good Listen to Karen's interview on Devin's podcast: https://devinthorpe.substack.com/p/expert-compassionate-capitalism-can#details  Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod   Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up (FREE FOR NOW) the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. http://dothedeal.org    

Podcasting has emerged as a powerful marketing and customer engagement strategy, enabling businesses to establish credibility and build a trusted connection with their customers. With over 5 million podcasts globally and 70 million episodes, the medium has witnessed substantial growth, reaching targeted platforms and engaging specific audiences. Reports, such as McKinsey's, emphasize that podcasting initiates intimate conversations and plays a vital role in the customer journey, driving customer loyalty and brand trust in the digital age. Karen's Special Guest is Phyllis Nichols, founder of SoundAdvice Strategies, a podcast production company. She's best known for helping clients create unique audio experiences for their listeners. Authors, small business owners and other creatives use their podcasts to tell stories, inspire audiences, and build real connections. Phyllis and the SoundAdvice team make sure they sound great and handle all the tech and marketing details. Karen and Phyllis talk about the benefits of podcasting for businesses: 1. Enhanced Customer Engagement: Podcasting enables businesses to engage customers in a more intimate and conversational manner, building stronger relationships and loyalty. 2. Credibility and Trust Building: Regular podcast episodes showcasing expertise and valuable insights can establish the business as a trusted authority in its industry, boosting credibility and trust among the audience. 3. Personalized Connection: Podcasting allows businesses to connect with their customers as if they are talking directly to them, making them feel connected on a personal level, ultimately leading to increased brand loyalty and advocacy. Three Takeaways: 1. Podcasting's Growing Influence: Podcasting has experienced significant growth, with millions of podcasts and episodes available worldwide. This growth provides businesses with an excellent opportunity to reach their target audience and create personalized connections with them. 2. Dynamic Content for Enhanced Engagement: Unlike traditional forms of content marketing, podcasts offer dynamic content that fosters a deeper connection with listeners. This unique listening experience encourages customers to take action, making them 60% more likely to engage further with the business. 3. Podcasting as a Trust-Building Tool: In the digital age, building customer loyalty and trust requires more than just standard marketing practices. Podcasting proves to be an effective way to initiate and maintain intimate conversations with customers, thus fostering the "Know, Like, and Trust" factor essential for successful brand-customer relationships. Pick up your free gift from Phyllis:  https://www.soundadvicestrategies.com/resource Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod   Go to http://DoTheDeal.org to get on the list for the free access to the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System - intro level. 

Carbon capture has emerged as a crucial climate change recovery strategy, given the catastrophic environmental changes occurring worldwide. The melting of Greenland and Arctic ice sheets, deforestation and the loss of rainforests like the Amazon, warming oceans, declining coral reefs and fish populations, and the significant decline in insect populations have highlighted the urgent need for action. As human carbon emissions have outpaced nature's ability to recover, there is a risk of crossing tipping points that could lead to severe and potentially catastrophic impacts.  To get to net zero by 2050, we will need to reduce the #carbon footprint in all industrial and commercial sectors. This means pretty much reinventing our entire economy. A #greeneconomy is the only way forward.  It is NOT enough to stop producing greenhouse gases and harmful carbon, we must reverse the damage as best we can with restorative innovative technology. In order to continue to thrive, we need to find ways to uncouple our growth from carbon consumption & production, and help nature's ability to heal from the decades of pollution and toxins in our air, land, and sea.  At least a trillion tons of CO2 will need to be removed from the air over the next few decades. The innovative technology exists, and is becoming more efficient and less costly to implement, but still requires a lot of patient capital.  As with any industry, there must be driven, passionate innovators seeking to solve the problem and save the planet, and funding from the the private sector and compassionate capitalists.  In the case of reversing the harm that has been and is being done by global warming, it takes both government policy and funding to boost what the private sector develops to solve the problem. Hardware solutions are also necessary to repair our bodies of water, our 'dead and dying' soil, and repurposing discarded materials into new uses to 'undo' crisis of forever chemicals and toxic waste.  Fortunately, there is a growing community of climate centric 'green' venture funds that are collaborating with each other and focused to putting their money to work solving this critical problem for our local and global communities.  Karen's guest today on this thought provoking episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is Iris Ten Have, the Head of Science at Extantia Capital.  Karen and Iris explore the topic impact of the climate crisis, what is being done to address it, and what challenges lay ahead.   Key Take Aways:  1.The exponential growth of human carbon emissions has surpassed nature's ability to recover, leading to the need for hardware solutions that can effectively capture and remove carbon from the atmosphere. 2.  Hardware, which is more expensive and requires patience in its funding, is necessary because software alone is incapable of actually doing anything. Software runs hardware that does the physical work of #carboncapture , a vital strategy for reversing the effect of #carbon  on #climatechange. 3. The US government is taking steps towards triggering a reduction in carbon emissions while also funding private sector solutions like carbon capture through the Infrastructure Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act.   Iris Ten Have is a trained chemist who turned into a #climate  tech venture capital investor. During her research years, she was working on the fundamentals behind converting CO2 into sustainable fuels and started wondering: “how can I make a bigger impact?” Determined to make a significant dent in climate change, she spun out of academia. Building on prior knowledge from a minor in business and entrepreneurship as well as inspiration from living in Silicon Valley, she turned to #climate tech venture capital. Apart from being the in-house chemist, she's also an investor and a thought leader. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iris-ten-have/ Extantia Capital: https://extantia.com/ Find articles offering a deep dive into various climate tech verticals here. https://irisctenhave.medium.com/   Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Hear why the most wealthy people invest in entrepreneurs, and you have been told it is riskier than real estate and stocks.  Sign up for the FREE Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Mastery Challenge Power Week.  http://dothedeal.org    

Join us in this episode as we explore the world of Opportunity Zones. Landon Johnson, of CapZone Analytics, joins Karen Rands to dive into the latest IRS regulation changes impacting Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds (QOZFs) and unravel the complexities surrounding compliance. Whether you're new to this concept or already involved as a fund participant, investor, or fund manager and developer, compliance is where the rubber meets the road to ensure you maximize the benefits of investing in Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds.  Karen kicks of the discussion with a brief history behind the bipartisan effort in Congress to be a catalyst for change by providing strong financial incentives for investors to seek investment opportunities in underserved rural and urban communities. The impact and benefit has been siezmic. Since it's passage as part of the Tax Code changes in 2017, there are more than 8,768 designated Qualified Opportunity Zones in the 50 states, and five U.S. territories, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Total QOZF equity investments had reached $48 billion by the end of 2020, with 48% of those communities benefiting from projects and investments underway, according to the Economic Innovation Institute, compared to the 18 years it took for the SBA backed Venture Capital program, New Market Tax Credits, to reach the same level.  The economic ripple effect of QOZF felt beyond the targeted areas is clearly evident as well, because the projects are more than affordable housing, they also involve the building of commerce centers, manufacturing and distribution facilities, and modernization and expansion of aging businesses.   Landon sheds light on the nuances of the Opportunity Zone Fund tax codes, including deferral and reduction of capital gains, tax offsets based on investment length, and the differences between real estate development and operating business acquisitions. He shares valuable insight on what red flags to watch out for, and offers a solution to ensure you reap the rewards without facing hefty penalties.  Join Karen and Landon as they explore the transformative impact of Opportunity Zones and how to navigate compliance effectively.  Key Takeaways: 1. Identify compliance issues early to protect your investment and avoid legal and financial penalties. 2. Prioritize investment-grade due diligence and compliance when raising funds to mitigate future risks. 3. CapZone Analytics offers a groundbreaking platform that analyzes OZ compliance data, identifies gaps and risks, and establishes a solid compliance posture. 4. Stay informed about proposed legislation and potential extensions to the Opportunity Zone program, as they can significantly impact your investment strategy. 5. Gain a competitive edge by understanding the shifting landscape of tax codes and implementing intelligent compliance strategies. Guest: Landon Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer at CapZone Analytics, brings extensive experience in optimizing marketing, sales, and go-to-market operations for hypergrowth technology companies. As a passionate change agent focused on driving innovative business strategies and process improvements from ideation to implementation, Landon has served as a leader, consultant, and advisor to over 100 companies throughout his 25 year career. His experience navigating IRS regulations and compliance for QOZFs makes him a valuable resource for investors seeking to unlock the full potential of Opportunity Zones. For more information, visit CapZone Analytics at capzoneanalytics.com and connect with Landon Johnson on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/landonjohnson) and Twitter (@landonkj). Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Y_jtgHE54Lo Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Hear why the most wealthy people invest in entrepreneurs, and you have been told it is riskier than real estate and stocks.  Sign up for the FREE Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Mastery Challenge Power Week.  http://dothedeal.org      

Donna Griffit, the Corporate Storyteller, joins Karen Rands on the Compassionate Capitalist Show to discuss the art and science of pitching investors. They delve into the essential elements of a pitch deck, including the vision statement, passion, product description, and founder story as the hook. The conversation also explores the importance of creating FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) among investors, the differences between online and in-person pitching, and the nuances of pitching to male investors as a woman. Donna Griffit's expertise as a storyteller has aided numerous Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors in raising over a billion dollars. Her insights on raising capital for female founders have gained recognition in Forbes, and she is listed among the top 100 tech and business women speakers by The Next Web. Four takeaways: Pitching investors involves a combination of art and science, requiring excellent presentation skills, knowledge of numbers, and the ability to create FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). A compelling pitch deck should include a vision statement, passion, a clear product description, and a demonstration within a user story. Online and in-person pitching may have different dynamics and considerations that should be taken into account. The startup scene still faces a gender disparity, with a small percentage of investor funding going to female-led companies, highlighting the need to address this imbalance. Donna Griffit, Corporate Storyteller, has worked globally for over 16 years with Fortune 500 companies, Start-Ups, and investors in a wide variety of industries. Through her guidance, clients have raised over a billion dollars. She was recently featured on Forbes, where she explained how she has helped female founders raise millions from investors. According to The Next Web, Donna is in the top 100 of the best tech & business women speakers. For more information visit http://donnagriffit.com Also join at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenfoundersunite Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  To set up your free initial consultation regarding access to capital and help creating your own FOMO, visit http://bit.ly/KYRconsult  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod   

Focus of this episode: Educating about the acquisition and management of self-storage centers and other opportunistic real estate throughout the United States. Today we are going to talk about an asset class that is like real estate investing, but also like investing in a business... One of our goals on The Compassionate Capitalist Show is to understand the different asset classes, the niches of alternative investments, that meet your income and risk profile to help you build wealth so you can achieve the pinnacle of investment and wealth creation that angel investing. According to Bloomberg Markets, storage space is “… the number one alternative investment”. During recent years, self-storage has seen returns in the triple digits, fueled by homeownership dropping to it's lowest point in years after the real estate crash. Key benefits of investing in self-storage properties include: ‍ Resistant to Recession Relatively High Returns Lower Breakeven Occupancy Rate because it has a broad appeal within a community Lower Maintenance and Less Hassle than rental property  In 2020, the global self-storage market was valued at $48.02 billion. It is expected to reach a value of $64.71 billion by 2026, registering a compound annual growth rate of 5.45% from 2021 to 2026. In this episode, you will discover: In this episode, you will discover:  1. who should consider self storage as a niche asset,  2. how do you get started - 3 different ways 3. trends in growth of the sector post COVID,  4. fundamental metrics to consider when evaluating a self storage opportunity, and  5. how you can use your 401k - Self Directed IRA as a source for your funds. My guest today is Jacob Vanderslice is Principal at VanWest Partners, a Denver-based real-estate investment firm focusing on the acquisition and management of self-storage centers. By focusing on this conservative and growing real estate sector, VanWest has established a track record with over $238mm in real estate assets. CONNECT WITH JACOB email Jacob at VanWestPartners.com  Website: http://VanWestPartners.com Linkdein: in/VanWest-Partners and in/Jacob-Vanderslice Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Hear why the most wealthy people invest in entrepreneurs, and you have been told it is riskier than real estate and stocks.  Sign up for the FREE Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Mastery Challenge Power Week.  http://dothedeal.org      

Historically, 7 M Americans, with $75K more in income, invest in Real Estate. The rising cost of real estate and cost of money is pricing new investors out of the market. Crypto investing is all the rage, but it is so volatile, risky, and time consuming. I HAVE GOOD NEWS. There is a little known way to invest, that not only has potential for big returns, but also to bring incredible emotional benefits. It is how the millionaires invest, and when they can invest in anything, why do they invest startups, private early stage companies, growing small businesses, and innovation pioneers? During this episode, Karen explains how you can own a piece of multiple businesses and share in the success of the entrepreneurs that are building the next big thing, solving big problems, or simply a business down the street that you love already. It is called angel investing, or more common for new investors, crowdfund investing. Angel investing refers to investing money in start-up companies or early-stage businesses in exchange for ownership equity or convertible debt. The JOBS Act of 2012 made it legal for non-millionaires to invest in startups and early-stage companies, opening up opportunities for anyone to invest in private businesses. Despite this, angel investing remains relatively unknown and misunderstood compared to other investment options. The Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System aims to educate and guide investors in understanding the value and benefits of angel investing. Investing in entrepreneurs can be three times more profitable than traditional investments like real estate or the stock market, and it is no more risky as long as investors build a diversified portfolio. Four takeaways: Angel investing can be three times more profitable than traditional investments like real estate or the stock market. Angel investing is no more risky than other forms of investing if investors build a diversified portfolio. The JOBS Act of 2012 opened up opportunities for non-millionaires to invest in startups and early-stage companies. Investing in entrepreneurs fuels job creation and innovation, and angel investors play a crucial role in providing the capital needed for startups to grow and succeed. You don't have to be a millionaire to invest like one, and begin to bridge the wealth gap that has grown over the 90 years that 'angel investing' was illegal for the middle class to participate in for building wealth. Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Hear why the most wealthy people invest in entrepreneurs, and you have been told it is riskier than real estate and stocks.  Sign up for the FREE Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Mastery Challenge Power Week.  http://dothedeal.org  Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  https://youtu.be/3oBlWMiIz9E The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod   

In this episode of the Compassionate Capitalist Show, Karen engages in an enlightening conversation with Brett Martin, a seasoned serial entrepreneur, angel investor, venture capitalist, and visionary. Brett shares his remarkable experiences and profound insights, offering listeners a glimpse into the world of entrepreneurship and venture investing. Here are four key takeaways from the episode: 1. Entrepreneurship- Nature vs. Nurture: The discussion delves into the age-old debate of whether entrepreneurs are born or made. Brett shares his personal journey, starting with his entrepreneur journey 'selling seashells at the seashore' to becoming a venture capitalist, highlighting the combination of inherent passion and cultivated desire to venture into the exhilarating world of startups. 2. Becoming a Angel Investor: Brett reveals the pivotal moment when he transitioned to the investor side of the table, exploring different avenues such as solo angel investing, angel networks, and eventually co-founding Charge Ventures, a pre-seed-focused venture fund. He sheds light on the inherent risks and wealth-building potential associated with investing in successful entrepreneurial endeavors. 3. The Compassionate Capitalist System: Brett emphasizes the significance of compounding impact and return on investment by investing in multiple successful companies. He discusses his shared mission with Karen to educate investors, aiming to create a profound positive influence on the world while generating substantial wealth. 4. Charge Ventures: Brett provides insights into the foundation and philosophy of Charge Ventures, a seed and pre-seed venture firm. He explains their focus on partnering with passionate founders building innovative products and services that tackle future problems. The episode highlights a few portfolio companies like ADAPT, ARA, Bedrock, and Bison Trails, showcasing the diverse industries addressed by Charge Ventures. 5. Future of Work: Innovative way to create community and connection in our new way of work that most often involves remote teams working together, often in isolation.  Brett Martin is President & Co-Founder of Kumospace, the virtual office platform where teams show up, as well as Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Charge Ventures, a pre-seed-focused venture fund based in Brooklyn, NY. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, where he teaches data analytics and technology strategy. Visit http://kumospace.com and set up your free trial.   If you are interested in getting started with seed stage venture investing (after reading Karen's book Inside Secrets to Angel Investing of course) connect with Brett on Linkedin and check out https://charge.vc/  besides their portfolio, you will find a blog under writings that has thoughtful and well developed articles on tech trends, and resource site for startups with terms and best practices.  Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Hear why the most wealthy people invest in entrepreneurs, and you have been told it is riskier than real estate and stocks.  Sign up for the FREE Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Mastery Challenge Power Week.  http://dothedeal.org    

William Cheshier, founder of CheshTech, joins Karen to share practical tips for building a profitable website that functions as a 24/7 sales and marketing tool. The discussion highlights the common mistake of thinking that simply having a website is sufficient, emphasizing the need for strategy and careful consideration of the target audience's experience. The conversation delves into the importance of aligning a website with the needs and desires of visitors, addressing questions such as what the business offers, how it improves lives, and how to access its products or services. Additionally, the episode also explores the unique challenges faced by sustainable and impact companies, including effectively communicating their value proposition and integrating digital media messaging with website and customer engagement strategies.  Overall, the episode emphasizes the significance of building a compelling website that resonates with visitors, aligns with the company's goals, and enhances user experience-- while also building them to decrease their carbon impact so they are more sustainable for the future.  Key Takeaways: Building a successful website requires strategy and consideration of the target audience's experience. Sustainable and impact companies face unique challenges in communicating their value proposition effectively. Integrating digital media messaging and website strategies is crucial for consistency and engagement. The impact legacy websites have on the environment and sustainability because of the power consumption they require, and how websites can be streamlined to decrease their carbon footpring. William is the CEO and founder of CheshTech: Digital Agency where they enhance the impact of global and local changemakers through websites and products that are built to deliver results. CheshTech offers web development services utilizing sustainable web practices that result in an improved user experience and more conversions while emitting less. In addition, they work with startups as product consultants and technical partners building maintainable, secure, and scalable applications.    William is also the host of the podcast Talkin' Solutions: Highlighting Impact Driven Companies Doing Societal Good where he interviews founders telling their real time stories to provide solutions to societal issues. You can listen across all major platforms. He is also passionate about sustainable web and product development. To  Listen to William's Podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkinsolutionspodcast To get The Free Guide William offers, visit CheshTech website: https://cheshtech.com   Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Hear why the most wealthy people invest in entrepreneurs, and you have been told it is riskier than real estate and stocks.  Sign up for the FREE Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Mastery Challenge Power Week.  http://dothedeal.org    

Cashflow and skilled resources are critical as a business grows. Your business can't grow if the CEO is wearing all the hats.  Kristy Yoder, Founder and CEO of SMART VA, as a successful female business owner, share with Karen lessons learned from her journey of building a virtual assistant and interim execs outsourcing business that helps small businesses manage their resources, hiring, cash flow, and scaling their businesses. In this lively conversation, Karen and Kristy talk about how the importance of identifying your niche and focus, assessing your goals and skills so you can build a strong team, and the challenges she helps her clients overcome.  Key Take Aways are:  1. Building a Strong Team is crucial for any business's success. You will learn key factors around hiring people who share their vision, values, and work ethics, with the right skills for the work you need done as your scale your business.  2.  Cash Flow Management is critically important especially during the initial stages of business growth. This is even more important when you have investors involved that expect you to meet key growth milestones, while managing your monthly cashflow burn. You'll learn what is needed to have a plan in place to manage it effectively. 3. Develop Self-Awareness as this is achieving your goals and living a fulfilling life. This means understanding your values, strengths, and weaknesses, and being honest with yourself about what you want and what you need to work on. 4. Set Clear and Measurable Goals for yourself and the organization. This means identifying what you want to achieve and breaking it down into manageable steps. Kristy also shares visualization techniques to help you stay focused and motivated. 5. Take Consistent Action over time to achieve the goals you have set. This means being willing to put in the work to equip your team, particularly virtual assistants, to successfully meet the goals you have set for them. Staying committed, even when things get challenging and celebrate your successes along the way to stay motivated. Kristy Yoder is a Filipina based in Ohio. She is the Founder and CEO of SMART VAs (SMART stands for Savvy Motivated Adept Responsible Trustworthy) and the host of The Master Delegator Podcast where she teaches entrepreneurs and leaders to grow their business by delegating.   Since 2020 she has created a team of over 70 assistants with a broad range of skills and offerings and has helped more than 200 small business owners with their resource needs.  Learn More at :  https://smartvirtualassistants.com/ Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Hear why the most wealthy people invest in entrepreneurs, and you have been told it is riskier than real estate and stocks.  Sign up for the FREE Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Mastery Challenge Power Week.  http://dothedeal.org      

During this interview, Karen and Matt discusses the importance of investing in climate change technologies and provides insights into how businesses can leverage these investments to make a positive impact on the environment.  It is BIG opptunity to solve the BIG problems and Trillions of dollars will be invested by private investors, institutional investors, corporate venture funds, governments and non-profits over the next 5+ years.  Key Takeaways: 1. Climate change is a pressing global issue that requires urgent attention. Matt stresses the urgency of taking action to combat climate change and encourages investors and entrepreneurs to get involved in the fight. 2. Investing in climate change technologies can be a win-win for both the environment and businesses. Matt explains that investing in climate change technologies can lead to cost savings and increased profitability for businesses while also helping to mitigate the negative effects of climate change. 3. Collaboration is key: The interviewee emphasizes the importance of collaboration between investors, entrepreneurs, and climate activists in order to make progress towards combating climate change and creating a more sustainable future. 4WARD.VC's climate investor syndicate invests invests alongside leading climate funds and accelerators in breakthrough pre-seed and seed stage climate startups led by CRAZY, world-class founders tackling BIG problems in the areas of Food & Agriculture, Construction & Manufacturing, Commerce & Circular Economy, Recycling & Waste Reduction, Energy & Renewables, Transportation & Mobility and anything with positive “climate-economics” that has the opportunity to MASSIVELY better our world. Visit http://4ward.vc for more info and connect with Matt.  BONUS: GET ACCESS TO Free 750+ Climate VC & Accelerator Database 4WARD.VC made a searchable index of 750 climate, sustainability and impact investors, LPs, incubators, accelerator programs and angel investor groups worldwide.  You can filter climate tech VCs by stage, sector, geography & check size to find your ideal investor and/or co investors! https://4ward.vc/VCdatabase Watch the Shark Tank Climate Tech Investor Pitch Show on Youtube The Startup Tank Climate Tech Investor Pitch Show - YouTube Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is also a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Hear why the most wealthy people invest in entrepreneurs, and you have been told it is riskier than real estate and stocks.  Sign up for the FREE Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Mastery Challenge Power Week, new sessions every month.  http://dothedeal.org    

Brad Feld, the Co-Founder of Techstars, the Managing Director at Foundry VC Group https://foundry.vc/blog/ , and author of numerous books as part of the Startup Revolution series, the latest: Startup Boards (https://feld.com/books-on-startups-entrepreneurship-and-venture-capital/) Brad joins Karen to share his fascinating journey from entrepreneur, starting his first businesses while still in college. Early success started him on his journey of discovery of how to lift up innovative startups by investing needed capital and assisting with time, resources, and sometimes more (patient) capital to achieve the goal of a successful exit.   He shares his experiences from successes and failures along the way.  This is such a great opportunity to hear from an investor that began investing before the dotcom, navigating through a dark period for the venture space, the Great Recession and his recommendations for navigating our uncertain current economy.   You will want you to share this with your friends and followers, and we sure hope you do! Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional  business networks.   About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ Visit http://Kugarand.com and click on the Services tab, to learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™.  Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod  Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you.  Hear why the most wealthy people invest in entrepreneurs, and you have been told it is riskier than real estate and stocks.  Sign up for the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Mastery Challenge Power Week.  http://bit.ly/CCWMinterest      

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Are you tired of leaving money on the table during salary negotiations? In this episode, Ben Cook, CEO @ Riva, will share step-by-step strategies that will help you negotiate your salary like a pro. You'll learn how to identify your value, understand the employer's perspective, and more. So stop waiting and start negotiating! Follow Ben Cook on LinkedIn Riva- LinkedIn Company Page Riva Website Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Are you tired of leaving money on the table during salary negotiations? In this episode, Ben Cook, CEO @ Riva, will share step-by-step strategies that will help you negotiate your salary like a pro. You'll learn how to identify your value, understand the employer's perspective, and more. So stop waiting and start negotiating! Follow Ben Cook on LinkedIn Riva- LinkedIn Company Page Riva Website Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

After 49 years, five months, and two days, legalized abortion has been overturned in the United States of America. This is a huge victory for life and for righteousness. But what comes next? On this episode of Heroes Arise, Robert shares some next-step strategies to help keep momentum going for heaven's plans for revival and reformation in the USA (and beyond!) ============= Robert Hotchkin's Website: https://www.RobertHotchkin.com Also check out Robert's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/roberthotchkin Get Your Men on the Frontlines T-shirts, Sweatshirts, and More: https://heroesarise.threadless.com/ Support the Ministry: https://www.roberthotchkin.com/giving/

The Legalization of Equity Crowd Funding was the catalyst for the great Economic Democratization of the Capital Markets.  Although crowdfunding started with reward based, the advent of the JOBS Act in 2012 introduced 4 ways to raise equity capital from the crowd.  The expanded pool of additional investors are not your typical angel investors.  These 4 methods remove the invisible wall between entrepreneurs and their potential investors.  There is still great confusion on how to best use equity crowdfunding to raise capital, and even more so, how traditional retail stock investors can get involved in a low risk way and start investing in the entrepreneurs with 'unicorn potential' or the small business owners that are well established and are seeking an amount of growth capital that is not available from their bank and they don't fit a Venture Capitalist or Private Equity Fund criteria. They can be as solid of an investment as a retail stock, but with much greater upside potential.  The 4 methods to solicit from the general public, to crowd fund, are not created equal.  Each has it's unique benefits to entrepreneurs and investors. Watch and Listen as Karen explains the difference in the 4 equity Crowd Funding, Direct Public Offering methods:  Intrastate Exemption (Reg D 504), Reg D 506c, Reg CF and Reg A+. Get the book that launched a movement, Inside Secrets to Angel Investing :  Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/O_M27XJDIbY

Before the rules of REG CF were released, many companies would say they were raising capital through 'crowdfunding'.  Often they were not doing under the proper regulations offered through the JOBS Act or the SEC or their own state's securities regulations.  And, as capital formation methods of REG A+ become more popular, companies may cut corners in what they  say and do, without having the proper paperwork in place.   This puts investors' capital at risk. There could be legal and financial repercussions when a company 'says' they are crowdfunding their capital raise but they aren't doing it within the regulations.  Inside Secret #43 addresses this and in this video/podcast, Karen explains it in more detail.  As 12th and final inside look explanation of a few of the 44 secrets Karen hared shared in her best selling financial how-to book for those savvy investors that want to get started or get better at investing in entrepreneurs:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing - Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation. Buy the book: http://bit.ly/AngelInsideSecrets and get access to the Investor Resource Portal with documents and tools valued at well over $2000, and entry level membership in National Network of Angel Investors. Get the 12 Inside Secrets Excerpt eBook Free:  http://InsideSecretstoAngelInvesting.com To learn more about how Karen helps investors master the art of investing in entrepreneurs visit http://karenrands.co/blog Please subscribe to the Compassionate Capitalist Show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Share with colleagues and friends and provide a positive review if you have enjoyed this series. Available as video:  https://youtu.be/wqQhpACAVfg

Every business grows with some combination of debt & equity capital infusion.  Debt can be a lot less expensive and flexible than investor capital.  Debt can also be an anchor that drags the company down if not managed properly.   Karen explains Inside Secret #38 as it relates to the investor's interest in how the company wisely uses debt to fund growth and leverage investor capital. As 11th in this limited series, Karen Rands explains select Inside Secrets of the 44 shared in her best selling financial how-to book for those savvy investors that want to get started or get better at investing in entrepreneurs:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing - Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation. Buy the book: http://bit.ly/AngelInsideSecrets and get access to the Investor Resource Portal with documents and tools valued at well over $2000, and entry level membership in National Network of Angel Investors. Get the 12 Inside Secrets Excerpt eBook Free:  http://InsideSecretstoAngelInvesting.com To learn more about how Karen helps investors master the art of investing in entrepreneurs visit http://karenrands.co/blog Please subscribe to the Compassionate Capitalist Show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Share with colleagues and friends and provide a positive review if you have enjoyed this series. Availalable as video:   https://youtu.be/8r3vTS2TisI

Investing through Reg A+ into private companies is not that well known by either traditional stock market investors or angel investors.  Yet it offers pluses for both.   Traditional stock market investors can review financials and company history similar to a publicly traded company, while also getting the benefit of the usual multiple that occurs when investing directly into a private company with high growth potential.   With Reg A+ investments, angel investors may not get the low valuation they are used to as their baseline to generate a large multiple on their investment, but they are able to diversify their portfolio with less risky private equity investments that have increased odds of success of great gains than traditional stocks.  As 10th in this limited series, Karen Rands explains select Inside Secrets of the 44 shared in her best selling financial how-to book for those savvy investors that want to get started or get better at investing in entrepreneurs:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing - Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation. Buy the book: http://bit.ly/AngelInsideSecrets and get access to the Investor Resource Portal with documents and tools valued at well over $2000, and entry level membership in National Network of Angel Investors. Get the 12 Inside Secrets Excerpt eBook Free:  http://InsideSecretstoAngelInvesting.com To learn more about how Karen helps investors master the art of investing in entrepreneurs visit http://karenrands.co/blog Please subscribe to the Compassionate Capitalist Show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Share with colleagues and friends and provide a positive review if you have enjoyed this series. Also on youtube:  https://youtu.be/tth5f8Gnh8Q

In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show, Karen explains Inside Secret #22 and how it relates to the 'cashflow quadrant' concept popularized in the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series of books. Listen to why 'owning a piece of multiple businesses' is a wealth creation strategy with compounding effect of time and money.  This concept is fundamental to the idea behind angel investing to start.   Savvy investors put their money to work creating more money and time for themselves, because they are investing in the passion and abilities of entrepreneurs and business owners in exchange for stock equity that grows in value or as a lender that gets a return everytime their principal investment flips and is returned and reborrowed. As 7th in this limited series, Karen Rands explains select Inside Secrets of the 44 shared in her best selling financial how-to book for those savvy investors that want to get started or get better at investing in entrepreneurs:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing - Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.    Buy the book:  http://bit.ly/AngelInsideSecrets and get access to the Investor Resource Portal with documents and tools valued at well over $2000, and entry level membership in National Network of Angel Investors. Get the 12 Inside Secrets Exerpt eBook Free:  http://InsideSecretstoAngelInvesting.com To learn more about how Karen helps investors master the art of investing in entrepreneurs visit http://karenrands.co/blog Please subscribe to the Compassionate Capitalist Show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Share with colleagues and friends.  Please provide a positive review if you have enjoyed this series. The is also available, as with the other podcasts, as video on youtube:  https://youtu.be/ZVst-tvHrO0

Investors have multiple ways to invest in private companies even if they don't have cash on hand.  In this episode of the Compassionate Capitalist Show (tm), Karen explains her Inside Secret to Angel Investing # 29.  Often an investor sees an opportunity and wants to invest or finance a private company's start up or growth spurt, but they don't have cash on hand.  They aren't 'liquid' in that their cash is tied up in other investments or in investment vehicles that are not structured to invest in private companies, only public companies and funds.  Listen to hear the creative ways that investors work around these constraints to put their money to work double time. As 9th in this limited series, Karen Rands explains select Inside Secrets of the 44 shared in her best selling financial how-to book for those savvy investors that want to get started or get better at investing in entrepreneurs:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing - Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation. Buy the book: http://bit.ly/AngelInsideSecrets and get access to the Investor Resource Portal with documents and tools valued at well over $2000, and entry level membership in National Network of Angel Investors. Get the 12 Inside Secrets Excerpt eBook Free:  http://InsideSecretstoAngelInvesting.com To learn more about how Karen helps investors master the art of investing in entrepreneurs visit http://karenrands.co/blog Please subscribe to the Compassionate Capitalist Show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Share with colleagues and friends and provide a positive review if you have enjoyed this series. The series is also available, as with the other podcasts, as video on youtube:  https://youtu.be/td4xiKI6Ssw

In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show, Karen explains Inside Secret #26 and why determining the 'value of a private is an inexact science. It is the most difficult to find common ground between the founders and investors before the first infusion of capital. Calculating the value of a private company considers many factors beyond the tangible calculations applied to the value of an established company preparing for acquisition. As 8th episode in this limited series, Karen Rands explains select Inside Secrets of the 44 shared in her best selling financial how-to book for those savvy investors that want to get started or get better at investing in entrepreneurs: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing - Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation. Buy the book: http://bit.ly/AngelInsideSecrets and get access to the Investor Resource Portal with documents and tools valued at well over $2000, and entry level membership in National Network of Angel Investors. Get the 12 Inside Secrets Excerpt eBook Free: http://InsideSecretstoAngelInvesting.com To learn more about how Karen helps investors master the art of investing in entrepreneurs visit http://karenrands.co/blog Please subscribe to the Compassionate Capitalist Show wherever you listen to podcasts. Share with colleagues and friends. Please provide a positive review if you have enjoyed this series. Also available as a video Youtube: https://youtu.be/2gE88lrYmgk

Capital Strategy must map to the business strategy to preserve share holder value and increase odds of business success. In this 6th episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show, Karen explains Inside Secret #17 and offers her insights on the importance of ensuring the founders and team have a realistic forecast on revenue and business strategy so they know how much money they need to achieve their objectives. When they raise too little money, they can falter and fall into the plateau of 'organic growth'. When they raise too much too soon or at too high of a valuation, they risk a down round and dilution of share holder value. 6th in this limited series, Karen Rands explains select Inside Secrets of the 44 shared in her best selling financial how-to book: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing - Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation. Visit http://bit.ly/AngelInsideSecrets to Get the 12 Inside Secrets eBook Free or buy the book and get access to the investor portal for tools you need to be a smart angel investor. To request a meeting with Karen to answer any questions about angel investing, or specific deals you are considering, please go to http://karenrands.co and complete the contact form. An email confirmation will be sent to you with a link to her calendar. To listen to prior episodes, find your preferred listening platform, and not miss any future episodes of the Compassionate Capitalist Show, visit http://karenrands.co/blog and subscribe. PS Ratings are important in the world of podcast so please give the show a 5* or ThumbsUp / Like / Heart or whatever that player uses to rate satisfaction. If you hate a show, and we hope that is never the case, then please let Karen know privately. We are building the Compassionate Capitalist Movement. Join over 148,000 people have listened to the Compassionate Capitalist Show and bought the book that changed their lives.

5th in this short series as Karen Rands explains select Inside Secrets of the 44 shared in her best selling financial how-to book:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing - Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation. Get the 12 Inside Secrets eBook Free, or buy the full book at:  http://InsideSecretstoAngelInvesting.com In this episode, Karen explains Inside Secret #15 and offers up her insights on portals & platforms used by entrepreneurs to raise money through a direct public offering, such as REG CF (Crowdfunding) or REG A+.  Aspects of Investing in companies through portals/platforms covered are:  Licensing, Screening Process, Capital Formation and Cap Table impact.  To request a meeting with Karen to answer any questions about angel investing, or specific deals you are considering,  please go to http://karenrands.co and complete the contact form.   An email confirmation will be sent to you with a link to her calendar.  To listen to prior episodes, find your preferred listening platform, and not miss any future episodes of the Compassionate Capitalist Show, visit http://karenrands.co/blog. PS Ratings are important in the world of podcast so please give the show a 5* or ThumbsUp / Like / Heart or whatever that player uses to rate satisfaction.   If you hate a show, and we hope that is never the case, then please let Karen know privately.    We are building the Compassionate Capitalist Movement.   Join the Compassionate Capitalist Community of over 148,000 people have listened to the Compassionate Capitalist Show and bought the book Inside Secrets to Angel Investing. 

Continuing this video & audio series, Karen Rands explains select Inside Secrets of the 44 shared in her best selling financial how-to book for those savvy investors that want to get started or get better at investing in entrepreneurs:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing - Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.    Buy the book:  http://bit.ly/AngelInsideSecrets Get the 12 Inside Secrets eBook Free:  http://InsideSecretstoAngelInvesting.com In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show, Karen explains Inside Secret #10 and offers up insights on impact of attitude of the entrepreneur founders and their likelihood of success in business and in raising sufficient capital. Aspects of Angel Investing covered are: 1.  Have they been through training or development with an incubator, accelerator or Small Business Administration SBDC: https://americassbdc.org/ SCORE: https://www.score.org/us-small-business-administration-sba 2.  Coachability -- Are they aware that they don't know what they don't know and therefore why team, advisors, strategic investors matter.  To request a meeting with Karen to answer any questions about angel investing, or specific deals you are considering,  please go to http://karenrands.co and complete the contact form. An email confirmation will be sent to you with a link to her calendar. PS Ratings are important in the world of podcast so please give the show a 5* or ThumbsUp / Like / Heart or whatever that player uses to rate satisfaction.  We are building the Compassionate Capitalist Movement. Over 145,000 people have listened to the Compassionate Capitalist Show. You can find the episodes, search topics, and get the player links for your preferred platform at http://karenrands.co/blog

Continuing this video & audio series-- ISAV#3, Karen Rands explains select Inside Secrets of the 44 shared in her best selling financial how-to book for those savvy investors that want to get started or get better at investing in entrepreneurs: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing - Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  Buy the book: http://bit.ly/AngelInsideSecrets Get the 12 Inside Secrets eBook Free:  http://InsideSecretstoAngelInvesting.com In this episode, Karen explains Inside Secret #7 and offers up insights how important it is for an entrepreneur to raise 'friendly money' from family, friends and professional associates.  Aspects of Angel Investing covered are: 1.  Why raising from people the entrepreneur knows first is a litmus test for seasoned investors 2.  Influence of 'Character', Vision, and Commitment on likelihood of an investor risking their capital in an entrepreneur they just met. To request a meeting with Karen to answer any questions about angel investing, or specific deals you are considering,  please go to http://karenrands.co and complete the contact form.  An email confirmation will be sent to you with a link to her calendar. To listen to prior episodes and not miss any future episodes of the Compassionate Capitalist Show, visit http://karenrands.co/blog to get links to your preferred podcast player, or go to your podcast app and search for "Karen Rands" and subscribe. PS Ratings are important in the world of podcast so please give the show a 5* or ThumbsUp / Like / Heart to show your satisfaction.  If you hate a show, and we hope that is never the case, then please let Karen know privately. Over 145,000 people have listened to the Compassionate Capitalist Show.  We are building the Compassionate Capitalist Movement.

Continuing this video & audio series, Karen Rands explains select Inside Secrets of the 44 shared in her best selling financial how-to book for those savvy investors that want to get started or get better at investing in entrepreneurs:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing - Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.    Buy the book:  http://bit.ly/AngelInsideSecrets Get the 12 Inside Secrets eBook Free: http://InsideSecretstoAngelInvesting.com In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show, Karen explains Inside Secret #6 from the book and offers up insights on a quote from Warren Buffet. Aspects of Angel Investing covered are: 1. Financial assessment of the market and value of the company. 2. Compliance matters that can derail a company and lose your investment. 3. Purchase price of the stock, not % of the company, is factored into the IRR and ROI for that company before you make the investment. To request a meeting with Karen to answer any questions about angel investing, or specific deals you are considering,  please go to http://karenrands.co and complete the contact form.  An email confirmation will be sent to you with a link to here calendar. We are building the Compassionate Capitalist Movement. Over 145,000 people have listened to the Compassionate Capitalist Show. You can find the episodes, search topics, and get the player links for your preferred platform at http://karenrands.co/blog https://youtu.be/Ug4oE3SM0Ow PS Ratings are important in the world of podcast so please give the show a 5* or ThumbsUp / Like / Heart or whatever that player uses to rate satisfaction.   If you hate a show, and we hope that is never the case, then please let Karen know privately.

In this new video & audio series, Karen Rands explains select Insides Secrets of the 44 shared in her best selling financial how-to book for those savvy investors that want to get started or get better at investing in entrepreneurs:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing - Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation. Buy the book:  http://bit.ly/AngelInsideSecrets Get the 12 Inside Secrets eBook Free:  http://InsideSecretstoAngelInvesting.com Karen kicks off the series explaining her motivation for writing the book, the value in investing in entrepreneurs and then dives into the first Inside Secret she offers in the book.   She breaks down three key elements within that secret: 1.  Risk of losing your money and how seasoned investors mitigate their risk. 2.  The power of diversification. 3.  Investing and building a pool of funds for making short and long term investments. To request a meeting with Karen to answer any questions about angel investing, or specific deals you are considering,  please go to http://karenrands.co and complete the contact form.   An email confirmation will be sent to you with a link to here calendar. PS Ratings are important in the world of podcast so please give the show a 5* or ThumbsUp / Like / Heart or whatever that player uses to rate satisfaction.   If you hate a show, and we hope that is never the case, then please let Karen know privately. :)  Over 145,000 people have listened to The Compassionate Capitalist Show and are joining the Compassionate Capitalist Movement.    watch as a video: https://youtu.be/bt2vIKN9mq0

What is Prosperity Economics?  It is one of the core philosophy that Curtis May teaches to his clients as he helps them increase their Financial IQ so that they can take control of their personal and business finances.   Watch or listen as Karen Rands and Curtis May talk about the difference between 'accumulation theory' and the 'velocity of money' strategy.   You will learn the 5 Principles of Personal Finance that will put you in a position to make money work for you in your investments and asset diversification strategy.   These principles of wealth creation have endured for centuries and why the rich get richer.   Curtis May is the creator and owner of Practical Wealth Advisors and the host of the popular podcast The Practical Wealth Show where he shares practical financial strategies that he has adopted in creating his own wealth and during the 35 years he has been helping others learn how to do the same.   For more information about Curtis and the services he offers, visit http://practicalwealthadvisors.com Karen Rands, the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement and author of the Best Seller, Inside Secrets to Angel Investing, is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Visit http://KarenRands.co to learn how to hire her firm to identify the red flags of deal before you invest or try to raise capital. Get your copy of Karen Rands' best seller Inside Secrets to Angel Investing - Step by Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation - http://InsideSecretsofAngelInvesting.com  Podcast also available as a video: https://youtu.be/6XHIznaAqvA

Discussed in this episode Discussed in this podcast with guest Chris McDonald: ✅ Social Initiative PicSeePal ✅ What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and how can it be used effectively in the classroom? ✅ “REAP what you SOW” tip sheet – download available here! Discussed in this podcast with guest Chris McDonald: ✅ Social Initiative PicSeePal ✅ What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and how can it be used effectively in the classroom? ✅ “REAP what you SOW” tip sheet – download available here! Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below https://suelarkey.com.au/step-by-step-strategies-to-grow-and-support-communication/ Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below. https://elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Sarry Ibrahim joins Karen Rands on this segment of the Compassionate Capitalist Podcast Radio Show to help listeners understand how to pursue a purposeful investment strategy that minimizes risk and maximize the value of your portfolio to meet your evolving financial needs.  Sarry will share how one particular misunderstod financial management and investment tool could enable private investors and business owners to 'bank on themselves'. After getting his insurance licenses and working in the traditional insurance agency, Sarry Ibrahim's saw an opportunity to exploit the unique framework of this one investment vehicle and founded the Financial Assett Protection program, a member of the Bank on Yourself Organization. FIN Asset Protection is a business that helps high net worth individuals, real estate investors, business owners and retirees grow and protect their wealth predictably and safely.  For more information about Financial Asset Protection, visit  https://finassetprotection.com/ Karen Rands educates and advises entrepreneurs and investors about methods and means to achieve generational wealth through funded innovation and successful launch and growth of businesses.  She wrote the best seller, Inside Secrets to Angel Investing, Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation as an educational tool to help investors of all types to learn how to invest in private equity and build a portfolio of minority positions in multiple entrepreneur endeavors as an asset class equal to real estate investment.  This is the cornerstone of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement.  To learn more, please visit https://www.karenrands.co/angel-investing-book/ View Video: https://youtu.be/cliBJBzv0Mo

Sarry Ibrahim joins Karen Rands on this segment of the Compassionate Capitalist Podcast Radio Show to help listeners understand how to pursue a purposeful investment strategy that minimizes risk and maximize the value of your portfolio to meet your evolving financial needs.  Sarry will share how one particular misunderstod financial management and investment tool could enable private investors and business owners to 'bank on themselves'. After getting his insurance licenses and working in the traditional insurance agency, Sarry Ibrahim’s saw an opportunity to exploit the unique framework of this one investment vehicle and founded the Financial Assett Protection program, a member of the Bank on Yourself Organization. FIN Asset Protection is a business that helps high net worth individuals, real estate investors, business owners and retirees grow and protect their wealth predictably and safely.  For more information about Financial Asset Protection, visit  https://finassetprotection.com/ Karen Rands educates and advises entrepreneurs and investors about methods and means to achieve generational wealth through funded innovation and successful launch and growth of businesses.  She wrote the best seller, Inside Secrets to Angel Investing, Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation as an educational tool to help investors of all types to learn how to invest in private equity and build a portfolio of minority positions in multiple entrepreneur endeavors as an asset class equal to real estate investment.  This is the cornerstone of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement.  To learn more, please visit https://www.karenrands.co/angel-investing-book/ View Video: https://youtu.be/cliBJBzv0Mo

On this segment of the Compassionate Capitalist Podcast show, Karen Rands and Jim Karrh explore the value of creating an on-point message that will attract investors, increase customer loyalty, and empower your team and community to invoke the power of positive Word of Mouth messaging. Your corporate message isn't your mission statement or your corporate values statement. Your corporate message conveys your value proposition, is memorable, and easy to share. You will also find out how develop your message from startup to scale and avoid the 3 C indicators of when you are off track.  This podcast is also available as a Youtube VideoInterview: https://youtu.be/F3il4AWo_QY Jim Karrh, PhD has recieved national and international awards for his insights and expertise.  He is a renowned speaker and author of The Science of Customer Connections, Manage your Message to Grow Your Business.  More info available at http://jimkarrh.com  Karen Rands is a nationally recognized expert on angel investing and entrepreneurial economic growth.  She is the founder of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement and uses her Compassionate Capitalist Podcast Show as her platform to spread the message of wealth creation through funded innovation. Karen is the best selling author of angel investor primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing; Step by Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  Learn more about how she helps entrepreneurs and investor to create wealth through successful companies and funded innovation http://karenrands.co 

On this segment of the Compassionate Capitalist Podcast show, Karen Rands and Jim Karrh explore the value of creating an on-point message that will attract investors, increase customer loyalty, and empower your team and community to invoke the power of positive Word of Mouth messaging. Your corporate message isn't your mission statement or your corporate values statement. Your corporate message conveys your value proposition, is memorable, and easy to share. You will also find out how develop your message from startup to scale and avoid the 3 C indicators of when you are off track.  This podcast is also available as a Youtube VideoInterview: https://youtu.be/F3il4AWo_QY Jim Karrh, PhD has recieved national and international awards for his insights and expertise.  He is a renowned speaker and author of The Science of Customer Connections, Manage your Message to Grow Your Business.  More info available at http://jimkarrh.com  Karen Rands is a nationally recognized expert on angel investing and entrepreneurial economic growth.  She is the founder of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement and uses her Compassionate Capitalist Podcast Show as her platform to spread the message of wealth creation through funded innovation. Karen is the best selling author of angel investor primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing; Step by Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation.  Learn more about how she helps entrepreneurs and investor to create wealth through successful companies and funded innovation http://karenrands.co 

Victoria Mavis interviews in the episode Dr. Jamie Kulaga from Florida, how is the host of the Dr. Jamie Show and author of the book "Release your super woman". She is a spokeswoman to British Airways and teaches you hot so set goals, visualize, break free from mental blocks and explains why daly exerice is so important. She has all the tools to bring mor fulfilment & success into your life. Connect with Dr. Jamie: https://www.drjaimek.com/ Dr. Jamie´s Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-jaime-show/id1265970022?mt=2 Get Dr. Jamie´s Book "The SuperWoman's Guide to Super Fulfillment: Step-by-Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance": https://amzn.to/2Nc9W6p Get your free audiobook here - you can directly download it to your smartphone (Affiliate Link): http://affiliates.audiobooks.com/tracking/scripts/click.php?a_aid=5b3f47b733d4a

Dr. Jaime Kulaga is a licensed mental health counselor, certified professional coach and inspirational speaker, she has dedicated her life to helping women find balance and live their utmost fulfilled life. She specializes in individual life coaching, corporate business coaching and couples counseling. She is frequently featured in several of the Nation's leading media outlets for her expertise – including Forbes (http://forbes.com/), Maria Shriver's blog, Glamour, Self, and Prevention magazines. Dr. Jaime is also the author of: The SuperWoman's Guide to Super Fulfillment: Step-by-Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance. (http://amzn.to/2iEU0Mc) As someone who said “yes” to the point of nervous breakdowns and secret cry sessions in the bathroom, she knows the joy found in freedom and seeks to help women around the world achieve their unique balance, make bold decisions, steer the course of their own lives and find deep-seated, super fulfillment! Notes: * Juggling a career, relationship, family, housework, grocery shopping, planning, and paying the bills is not easy. And doing all of this while trying to find balance, care for our families and for ourselves takes a conscience effort….Dr. Jaime's book: The SuperWoman's Guide to Super Fulfillment was intended to help us do that. * She actually says that it will help us get our life back on track by covering 6 main areas --------- Love the show? We would LOVE you to subscribe, rate, review, and share!Are you subscribed to The 29 Minute Mom podcast? If not, I want to encourage you to do that so you never miss an episode. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW*Get your life in order with Jennifer's books: "Purpose Over Possessions: decluttering your life so you can live on purpose" here: https://amzn.to/35oAU6U and "Organize Now: a week by week guide to simplify your space and your life" here: https://amzn.to/3lr1KAP-----------Join the 29 Minute Mom Community today:The 29 Minute Mom FacebookThe 29 Minute Mom PinterestThe 29 Minute Mom InstagramThe 29 Minute Mom YouTube

Every marketer and business leader is faced with the challenge of where to prioritize their time and investment. Time is our greatest asset in both business and life. How we spend our time can make or break our business success.  When it comes to digital marketing, social media and branding, it is no different. In my 20 years of business and marketing experience I have never heard a marketer exclaim, "I have so much time, resource & budget I don't know what to do with it." Unfortunately, there are far too many "experts" online touting that you must be on every new shiny object and social network. They'll even go so far as to warn you that if you don't start snapping on Snapchat, storytelling on Instagram and delivering live video on Periscope that your business is destined to fail. Let me tell you right now this is 100% false. Marketing and business leaders must give themselves permission to prioritize. You do not need to be everywhere all the time. You do not need to be on every social network. You do not need to work 24/7, 365 days of the year to be successful. Release your fear of missing out and start prioritizing your time and investment of money and resource. The truth is that the more you focus and prioritize, the better your results will be. Stop only playing around with the social networks. Instead, get serious, get focused and you will start seeing real results. It's not about what technology will do for you, but instead, what you can do with the technology. " quote="It's not just about what the technology will do for you, but instead, what you can do with the technology. You are in control of your business, your time and your investment in social media, period. What matters is where your audience and target customer is online. You must be where they are. You must deliver them value where they are using methods, language and mediums that will inspire them, connect with them band bring them closer to your brand.  How do you prioritize what social networks you invest in? How do you know where you should engage? How do you determine where your audience is hanging out online so you can build the most meaningful relationship with them as possible? Take a listen to episode 214 of the Social Zoom Factor podcast to learn our 5 Step Success Strategy and Tactics to prioritize what social networks you invest in for your business.  Pre-register for our brand new training portal, Social Profit Factor!  In this 30 minute podcast you will learn:  5 Step Strategies and tactics to prioritize what social networks you invest in for business. Why you must get real on your time and budget available to invest in social media What skills you must have to be successful at social media for business How to leverage the data available natively via the different social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and more The difference between a business goal, KPI and objective  Tips to set goals, measure results and continuously optimize  What to look for when you do a monthly audit and refresh of your online social presence and efforts  How to prioritize and select tools for analysis, measurement and audience research  Suggested tools for audience research Why it's not about what the technology can do for you, but instead what you can do with the technology

Release Your Super Woman to Create Life Balance - Dr. Jaime KulagaAired Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 4:00 PM ETDr. Jaime Kulaga returns to our show to talk to us about releasing your super woman. What woman today doesn’t feel over-worked, over-tired, stress-out and pushed to her limit? You may feel you aren’t DOING ENOUGH, you don’t have enough time and you are overwhelmed with commitments that never allow for your own moments of self-care, personal enjoyment and individual reward. As Dr. Jaime Kulaga puts it, we are on the Ferris Wheel that keeps us stuck going round and round. Jaime shows women how to achieve balance between life and work and be personally fulfilled. Dr. Kulaga, a nationally known mental health expert, and has distilled the step-by-step strategies to get there. The SuperWoman’s Guide to Super Fulfillment is the essential quick-start guide to getting your life back on track.About the Guest Dr. Jaime KulagaDr. Jaime Kulaga is a licensed mental health counselor, certified professional coach, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur. She is a frequent mental health expert on TV and has been featured on Forbes.com, on Maria Shriver’s blog, and in Glamour, Self, and Prevention magazines for her expertise in work-life balance and life fulfillment. Dr. Kulaga’s passion is to motivate others to live their best life. She coaches individuals, couples, and business people and teaches at the university level. She is the author of The SuperWoman’s Guide to Super Fulfillment: Step-by-Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance. Her successful SuperWoman workshops empower women to make better decisions, steer the course of their lives, and use practical tools to find deeper fulfillment and happiness.Website: www.MindfulRehab.comAbout Lisa K.Lisa K., PhD, is a teacher, author and speaker specializing in intuition. Founder of Developing Your Intuition, Lisa teaches people how to connect to their inner divine guidance. Considered intuition expert, Lisa has taught hundreds of people intuition and psychic development in workshops and seminars. Her public appearances reach people around the world through guest speaking, online media and her popular radio show, “Between Heaven and Earth” on every day spirituality. Learn more about Lisa K. and receive a free Intuition eBook at: http://www.LMK88.com

Step by Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance – Dr. Jaime KulagaAired Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 4:00 PM ETWhat woman today doesn’t feel over-worked, over-tired, stress-out and pushed to her limit? You may feel you aren’t DOING ENOUGH, you don’t have enough time and you are overwhelmed with commitments that never allow for your own moments of self-care, personal enjoyment and individual reward. As Dr. Jaime Kulaga puts it, we are on the Ferris Wheel that keeps us stuck going round and round. Jaime shows women how to achieve balance between life and work and be personally fulfilled. Dr. Kulaga, a nationally known mental health expert, and has distilled the step-by-step strategies to get there. The SuperWoman’s Guide to Super Fulfillment is the essential quick-start guide to getting your life back on track.About the Guest Dr. Jaime KulagaDr. Jaime Kulaga is a licensed mental health counselor, certified professional coach, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur. She is a frequent mental health expert on TV and has been featured on Forbes.com, on Maria Shriver’s blog, and in Glamour, Self, and Prevention magazines for her expertise in work-life balance and life fulfillment. Dr. Kulaga’s passion is to motivate others to live their best life. She coaches individuals, couples, and business people and teaches at the university level. She is the author of The SuperWoman’s Guide to Super Fulfillment: Step-by-Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance. Her successful SuperWoman workshops empower women to make better decisions, steer the course of their lives, and use practical tools to find deeper fulfillment and happiness. www.MindfulRehab.com

Step by Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance – Dr. Jaime KulagaAired Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 4:00 PM ETWhat woman today doesn’t feel over-worked, over-tired, stress-out and pushed to her limit? You may feel you aren’t DOING ENOUGH, you don’t have enough time and you are overwhelmed with commitments that never allow for your own moments of self-care, personal enjoyment and individual reward. As Dr. Jaime Kulaga puts it, we are on the Ferris Wheel that keeps us stuck going round and round. Jaime shows women how to achieve balance between life and work and be personally fulfilled. Dr. Kulaga, a nationally known mental health expert, and has distilled the step-by-step strategies to get there. The SuperWoman’s Guide to Super Fulfillment is the essential quick-start guide to getting your life back on track.About the Guest Dr. Jaime KulagaDr. Jaime Kulaga is a licensed mental health counselor, certified professional coach, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur. She is a frequent mental health expert on TV and has been featured on Forbes.com, on Maria Shriver’s blog, and in Glamour, Self, and Prevention magazines for her expertise in work-life balance and life fulfillment. Dr. Kulaga’s passion is to motivate others to live their best life. She coaches individuals, couples, and business people and teaches at the university level. She is the author of The SuperWoman’s Guide to Super Fulfillment: Step-by-Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance. Her successful SuperWoman workshops empower women to make better decisions, steer the course of their lives, and use practical tools to find deeper fulfillment and happiness. www.MindfulRehab.com

Welcome to episode 018 of Expand Your World - Be Bilingual.  My name is Queenie Kawabe and I am your host of Expand Your World - Be Bilingual. The podcast will be released 5 days a week between Monday - Friday, and this is the place for you to get inspired and stay motivation with your language learning.  Monday & Friday : Ask Me A Question or A Guest Talk  Tuesday & Thursday : Learn Japanese / Chinese in 5  Wednesday : Effective Wednesday  In this episode, I teach you   5 step-by-step strategies to achieve your language learning adventure  How to set a specific skill that you want to be focused on  How to set a specific deadline  How to set your priority  How to create an accountability  Linked mention in this episode include  Improve Your Chinese Conversation & Pronunciation in 15 Days 15-minute consultation session with me Queenie Kawabe Facebook Twitter  A small change in a day is good enough, so be consistent in your language learning adventure! Do you have a question?  Ask me on twitter @qkawabe and I will featured your questions on one of my show  Get Your Guides to Language Learning Adventure : http://queeniekawabe.com  

Ready to get your life back on track? Author and coach Dr. Jaime Kulaga’s here with tools to help you begin enjoying life again, stop struggling and focus on how to create a lifestyle that works for you instead of against you. Dr. Jaime is the author of The SuperWoman’s Guide to Super Fulfillment: Step-by-Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance. Her successful SuperWoman workshops empower women to make better decisions, steer the course of their lives, and use practical tools to find deeper fulfillment and happiness. Get more information about Dr. Kulaga and her work at mindfulrehab.com. This interview originally aired on Empower Radio. 

Ready to get your life back on track? Author and coach Dr. Jaime Kulaga's here with tools to help you begin enjoying life again, stop struggling and focus on how to create a lifestyle that works for you instead of against you. Dr. Jaime is the author of The SuperWoman's Guide to Super Fulfillment: Step-by-Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance. Her successful SuperWoman workshops empower women to make better decisions, steer the course of their lives, and use practical tools to find deeper fulfillment and happiness. Get more information about Dr. Kulaga and her work at mindfulrehab.com. This interview originally aired on Empower Radio.

Kathryn interviews mental health expert Jaime Kulaga PhD, author of “The SuperWoman's Guide to Super Fulfillment: Step-by-Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance”. What woman today doesn't feel over-worked, over-tired, and pushed to her limit? Dr. Kulaga gives women the tools to begin enjoying life again, to stop struggling and to focus on how to create a lifestyle that works for you instead of against you. Dr. Kulaga is featured on Forbes.com and in Glamour, Self and Prevention magazines. Kathryn also interviews award-winning Technalink CEO Alka Dhillon, author of “The OM Factor: A Woman's Spiritual Guide to Leadership – 7 Essential Tools and 7 Key Traits to Cultivate for Your Success and Well-Being”. A first generation Indian American rooted in her practice of medication and yoga with over 19 years in the information technology and consulting industry, Dhillon teaches readers how to cope with stress while striving for success. Dhillon blogs for The Huffington Post.

Kathryn interviews mental health expert Jaime Kulaga PhD, author of “The SuperWoman's Guide to Super Fulfillment: Step-by-Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance”. What woman today doesn't feel over-worked, over-tired, and pushed to her limit? Dr. Kulaga gives women the tools to begin enjoying life again, to stop struggling and to focus on how to create a lifestyle that works for you instead of against you. Dr. Kulaga is featured on Forbes.com and in Glamour, Self and Prevention magazines. Kathryn also interviews award-winning Technalink CEO Alka Dhillon, author of “The OM Factor: A Woman's Spiritual Guide to Leadership – 7 Essential Tools and 7 Key Traits to Cultivate for Your Success and Well-Being”. A first generation Indian American rooted in her practice of medication and yoga with over 19 years in the information technology and consulting industry, Dhillon teaches readers how to cope with stress while striving for success. Dhillon blogs for The Huffington Post.