In this episode, host Dave Kerpen pulls back the curtain on one of the toughest parts of running for office: fundraising. Whether you’re raising $10,000 or $1 million, asking for money is hard—but there’s a strategy to doing it right. Dave shares how he’s raising a million dollars for his campaign for North Hempstead Town Supervisor and breaks down the mindset, the methods, and the muscle it takes to succeed.

From creating compelling events to scaling small-dollar donations, Dave outlines his full fundraising formula. He also shares why conviction matters more than anything—and how to build belief in yourself when the stakes are high.

Topics Discussed in the Episode:

• Why fundraising is hard—and how to get past the fear of asking

• Setting the right fundraising goal based on your race and resources

• Event-based fundraising vs. online small-dollar strategies

• The psychology of donors (and what they really buy into)

• Building a team and attracting consultants before you have funds
  

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