Business Power Lunch

As a passionate entrepreneur (or someone aspiring to be one), you are likely pretty comfortable talking about your product/service to your friends and family. You’ve probably gotten really comfortable explaining everything about your company and why it is going to be the next big thing during your daily encounters. 

No matter how enthused you are, once you get in front of potential investors your zealous pitch may be a major letdown if you aren't prepared and mindful of what they want to hear and know more about. If you are looking to fine-tune your informal pitch into a polished one that actually gets investors' attention, check out this episode outlining the six key tenets of a successful capital raise pitch.

In this episode, we revisit how each of our previous guests answered the question, "what is your best piece of advice for entrepreneurs?". We dive into the topics of networking, adaptability and the power of mentorship to peel back the onion on how to think through each effectively. We challenge the status quo of what it means to network by considering adding value to others before looking out for yourself, and we explore how being adaptable is not just about reacting to change but anticipating it. Lastly, we touch on my favorite topic of mentorship and why it doesn't just help open doors, but more importantly, opens up your mind.

Whether you are a business owner or a professional, we are all facing a "new normal". Coffee meetings and after-work happy hours have come to a halt. How do we think about networking when we can't physically leave our homes? In this episode we discuss with Alex Drost, CEO, and Founder of Connection Builders, how to continue building your network and brand during these challenging times. We discuss ways to connect with your existing network in a genuine way and creative ways to continue to add value to friends, clients, and new prospects alike. Get inspired with new ideas and resources to take your networking efforts to the next level and use this episode to help reflect on how you can improve upon your current tactics.