Episode # 84. On today's show we are joined by Investment Banker- Teddie Townsend. Teddie is a Director at CG Sawaya Partners where she has a focus on emerging brands. Please subscribe to the Road 2 Retail podcast at Apple podcasts, Spotify or our YouTube channel. Plus- give us a follow on LinkedIn. Learn more at www.road2retail.com. Teddie shares her views and experiences about emerging brands across many topics including: - The passion and drive of the Founder of an emerging brand and a product with a point of difference are early tells to potential success- Alignment of goals and timing are key when trying to raise money. What to do with the funding, when do you hope to exit, are just two points to seek alignment on early - The types of funding an emerging brand can pursue at various stages of their growth- What are emerging brand buyers and sellers each looking for? How long should a process take? What information will I need to provide? Enjoy the show! Please subscribe to the Road 2 Retail podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify or our YouTube channel. You can also follow us on LinkedIn. Please share the show with a colleague and leave us a review. Learn more at www.road2retail.com.