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Florida's Commissioner and the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR), Russell Weigel, III, joins Karen Rands to talk about the challenges to access to capital for Florida businesses from private investors that has created barriers rather than making it easier to raise capital through crowdfunding in Florida. In many ways, Florida has a vibrant angel investor community and a growing presence of venture capitalists expanding into Florida to invest in high tech startups. Florida's SCORE - Small Company Registration program is under review and Commissioner Weigel and OFR are seeking feedback for a legislative initiative to modify SCORE with the goal is to promote Florida’s economy through the creation of a self-sustaining, in-state capital market where many newly formed businesses can obtain seed or expansion capital. Commissioner Weigel is an AV-rated securities attorney, with more than 30 years of legal experience including experience as an enforcement attorney with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and a published author. To provide comment and input for consideration, please visit: http://BusinessAccelerationNetwork.com/Florida Karen Rands is a top podcaster and speaker focused on creating wealth through building and investing in successful entrepreneur endeavors.  She wrote the best selling primer for Angel Investors:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing. She works with Angel Investors and Family Offices to assist them vetting deals to save them time by identifying the red flags that will limit the prospective company's success and money reducing the risk of their investments. To learn more about the programs and services that Karen and her team offer to entrepreneurs and investors, visit http://karenrands.co Please help spread the word about Compassionate Capitalism by subscribing & sharing this video and/or the podcast

Whether you call it a self-fulfilling prophecy or expectancy effect, your internal view of yourself doesn’t let you exceed your "deserve" level – we get in life what we (subconsciously) believe we deserve. Henry Ford described it aptly, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't—you're right.”  Ed Bohlke, Creator of Deserve Level Coaching, joins Karen on this episode to talk about the hidden barriers, their source and process to break down those barriers that entrepreneurs and executives experience in pursuit of their dream that can cause their business to plateau and derail. This is important for investors to also understand because it can impact their return on the investment in that company. Ed Bohlke (edbohlke.com DeserveLevel.com) had direct experience in creating success as CEO of Serious IP, Inc, with an IP portfolio of over 140 patents in 60 countries with $25M guaranteed license revenues, raising 35M in financing along the way.  Ed has been perfecting the idea of 'Deserve Level' as he applied it in his own life and now coaches CEOs and Key Executives to help them achieve the success they anticipate. Karen Rands, the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement, and author of the Best Seller, Inside Secrets to Angel Investing.  She uses her 20+ years experience from working with entrepreneurs and investors to help investors identify the red flags in deal that will cause the company to fail, so they reduce their risk and stop wasting time on deals that won't scale.  To learn more about the programs and services that Karen and her team offer to entrepreneurs and investors, visit http://karenrands.co  Please help spread the word about Compassionate Capitalism by subscribing & sharing this video and/or the podcast

Tom Perrone of New England Consulting Group of Guilford (NECGGINC) joins Karen to talk about the business blue print to go from a startup's Survival Stage to the Growth Stage and ultimately to the Transition Stage for a positive exit that brings the founders and their investors the wealth they seek. Without a blueprint, a clear plan a move through the universal stages of business growth, a company may find themselves stuck, or in the slow death of inefficiency, stagnation, and ultimate loss of value, revenue, bankruptcy.   Karen & Tom share ideas, strategies, and techniques to help business owners grow their operations with efficiency to maximize the greatest future value for their business and protect it from the four major causes of an abrupt exit.  In addition to NECGGINC, Tom runs the Business and Planning Benefit Planning Group (http://bbpgrp.com), the podcast Your Business Worth http://yourbusinessworth.com and the author of Unlocking your Business DNA - Cracking the Code to a Better Business, Bigger Proftis and More Time at the Beach. Tom started in the financial planning business in 1970 and has developed ongoing planning strategies to help his clients hold on to their wealth, avoid financial land minds, and lower their taxes.   Karen Rands is a top podcaster and speaker focused on creating wealth through building and investing in successful entrepreneur endeavors.  Karen is successfully informing the next generation of entrepreneurs and investors to join the Compassionate Capitalist Movement!  Learn More:  http://KarenRands.co Check out her bestselling book and get 12 of the 46 Inside Secrets Free http://InsideSecretsToAngelInvesting.com This podcast is available on youtube: https://youtu.be/vOhVi7qRW2Q And all major podcast players

Few people predicted a global pandemic would be the black swan event of the decade, even a generation.  It has forever changed many business processes, the future of work, and the perception of a company's greatest asset.  The pandemic has taught us a very valuable lesson-- people are a companies biggest asset -- not the real estate their building or plan it on, not the machinery or trucks they use to make and deliver their products, its the people. In this episode Karen talks with Ron Rock of Microshare.io about the evolution and benefits of IoT and how Microshare uses LoRaWAN low power, wide-area gateways to solve the greatest need business owners faced during the pandemic- protecting their people and customers from exposure to COVID19. Before "FOUNDING  Microshare.io, Ron spent about a third of his career with Fortune 500 companies, and the other two thirds with entrepreneurial startups. Microshare.io helps businesses establish new operational models that enable the capturing, tracking, tracing, and story data events and information, while respecting privacy, security and compliance. Karen Rands is a top podcaster and speaker focused on creating wealth through building and investing in successful entrepreneur endeavors.  She wrote the best selling primer for Angel Investors:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing. She helps investors avoid making investments in companies that have fundamental flaws that will limit their ability to exit rich. To learn more about the programs and services that Karen and her team offer to entrepreneurs and investors, visit http://karenrands.co Please help spread the word about Compassionate Capitalism by subscribing & sharing this video and/or the podcast on your favorite channels On Youtube: https://youtu.be/6UdjZQTIqGI

Sharon Lechter, coauthor of Exit Rich, joins Karen Rands to talk about the 6Ps and how entrepreneurs can start right and build a business that will enable the founders and their investors to exit rich from when it is time to sell their business.  An unfortunate reality of business ownership is that 8 out of 10 business owners will sell it for pennies on the dollar or not be able to sell their business at all.  This is frustrating and a profound disappointment for those founders and investors that invest time, money & resources into the business in the hopes of a strong ROI.  Listen as Sharon and Karen talk about the 6P Method as a road map for entrepreneurs to start right or get their business on track to be able to maximize the value and sale price for their business. Get your copy of Exit Rich and valuable bonuses (while they last) https://exitrichbook.com/ Sharon Lechter is an internationally recognized financial literacy expert, keynote speaker and business mentor. She is a New York Times Bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and has enjoyed a 35 year career as a licensed CPA. She has advised two US Presidents on the topic of financial literacy. Sharon co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and 14 other books in the Rich Dad series and re-energized the classic by Napolean Hill with Think and Grow Rich for Women and Success. Karen Rands is the author of Inside Secrets to Angel Investing and advises investors on how to mitigate risk in their investments in private companies by identifying the red flags that can cause a business to fail.  She helps entrepreneurs create and implement their capital strategy to get the money they need to start and grow their businesses.  Learn more at http://karenrands.co Watch https://youtu.be/gVGYHnWkG_8

Chris Larson of Next Level Income joins Karen Rands to talk about building a wealth portfolio that includes real estate and private equity from innovative entrepreneurs - Angel Investing. Karen & Chris discuss how Chris built a substantial real estate portfolio, which includes syndications valued at over $225 Million real estate acquisitions. Chris shares his 'inside secret' for making your money work for you with his 'Infinite Banking' concept to establish a family bank and supercharge investments. Learn what metrics are most important when evaluating investments. Chris Larsen is the Founder and Managing Partner of Next-Level Income. Chris has been investing in and managing real estate for over 20 years and expanding into development, private-lending, buying distressed debt as well as commercial offices, and ultimately syndicating multifamily properties. In addition to real estate, Chris has invested in equities, oil & gas, done some private small business lending, as well as being an active investor in Venture South, one of the nations top 10 angel investing groups. Chris is the author of the Next Level Income book and host of the Next Level Income podcast (https://www.nextlevelincome.com/podcast) Get a free copy of his book at https://www.nextlevelincome.com/book Karen Rands is a top podcaster and speaker focused on creating wealth through building and investing in successful entrepreneur endeavors. She wrote Inside Secrets to Angel Investing and works with angel investors to minimize risk and entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. To learn more visit http://karenrands.co This podcast is available as a video too: https://youtu.be/kyXioTP9olk Share this podcast and give it a 5 star review please. Subscribe to this podcast series so you don't miss the next episode.

Media attention has been placed on the abundance of jobs and the shortage applicants. Blame is being placed on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 with the implication that the $300 supplemental payment is paying American workers to stay home. Christine Wong Rambo, an internationally certified and recognized economics expert, joins Karen Rands to discuss the quantifiable and measurable factors that are actually contributing to the labor shortage, and the stark reality of what needs to be done to change the directory.  This lively conversation includes discussion on the impact of: +Census Decline - Population Growth is lowest rate in a generation +Impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution +COVID 19 impact on Women's participation in the work force +Need for mechanical, technical & vocational tech skills +Need for Infrastructure investment in rural broadband and more As an award winning, experienced and effective economic development and marketing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, Christine Rambo has a proven record of positioning organizations and communities for growth. Christine is member of International Economic Development Council and a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). Christine is the President of Upsize Marketing Strategies, www.upsizems.com Karen Rands is a top podcaster and speaker focused on creating wealth through building and investing in successful entrepreneur endeavors. She wrote the best selling primer for Angel Investors:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing. To learn more about the programs and services that Karen and her team offer to entrepreneurs and investors, visit http://karenrands.co  Help spread the word about the Compassionate Capitalist Movement by subscribing & sharing this podcast and/or the video: https://youtu.be/eIlaOJK59AI

Mazarine Ventures has carved out a successful tech investing strategy with a twist--- Water as the common denominator.  John Robinson, Managing Partner at Mazarine Ventures, joins Karen Rands to talk how Mazarine generates social/environmental impact and financial return by investing in early-stage technology companies with innovations addressing water-related challenges. Water is the protagonist of the problems that capitalist commercial businesses must address to increase profits and longterm viability.  John and Karen talk about how Mazarine came to seek investment opportunities into companies who bring efficiency and risk management tools to agriculture, conservation, commercial property, heavy and light industry, municipalities, or residential homes, and address the resource and capital needs of entrepreneurs from startup to growth stage.  With a deep science and data approach to solving the problems related to water  management, contamination, and purefication, Mazarine is leading the way. John is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins University and spent his early corporate years in China and in the US advising China business enterprise, before starting Mazarine Ventures.  Please visit Mazarineventures.com to learn about the exciting technology advancements they are backing with their Fund I & II, and review the ground zero data & science research they are involved in at their idea incubator SkunkLabs.  On Video:  https://youtu.be/6LsI6mjiO1E Karen Rands is the founder of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement and works with entrepreneurs and savvy investors to create wealth through funding innovation and creating companies that can scale and exit with a strong ROI.   To learn more, visit http://karenrands.co

Franchising is a great concept for normalizing and growing a business concept-- Learn about investing, buying, and growing a franchise in this episode of the Compassionate Capitalist Show.  Kim Daly and Karen Rands talk about Franchising as a Pathway to Wealth.  They cover the basics of the variety of industries, costs, benefits and different ways investors can purchase franchises as owner operators or as an alternative way to invest in entrepreneurs and private equity without the risk of investing in startups.  Kim Daly is one of America’s Top Franchise Consultants who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and investors explore franchise opportunities.  After years as a successful business owner, Kim joined FranChoice to directly help other entrepreneurs find the franchise opportunity that meets their specific interest, experience, and price point.   Visit www.TheDalyCoach.com to learn more and schedule a free consultation.  Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement.  For 20+ years Karen has been advising entrepreneurs and investors on how to create wealth by building scalable, sustainable, profitable businesses that bring innovation to market, create jobs in the community and generate wealth for all those involved.   She is the author of the best selling primer for investors:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing.   To learn more, visit http://KarenRands.co  Youtube for this show: https://youtu.be/Hy5iNZVy9wc This 23rd episode on its 14th season:  Compassionate Capitalist - Franchising with Kim Daly. Please watch or listen,  if you like what you hear comment and rate and please share.  You can watch/listen to all shows and search on topics of interest at http://karenrands.co/blog

The goal of an entrepreneur starting a business, and the investors in that business, is to Exit Rich. Michelle Seiler Tucker joins Karen on the Compassionate Capitalist Show to share some of the gold nuggets from her new book Exit Rich. One gold nugget is to chart your exit strategy when you begin, planning ahead so you can successfully sell your business at a premium. Karen & Michelle discuss the types of buyers, how to find them, what they look for, and the 6 Ps that create value in your business. Michelle Seiler Tucker is the Founder/CEO of Seiler Tucker Inc. She holds the titles: M&AMI (Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary); CM&AP (Certified Mergers/Acquisitions Professional); & CSBA (Certified Senior Business Analyst). A 20-year veteran in the M&A industry, she is regarded as a leading authority on buying, selling, fixing, and growing businesses. Michelle and her firm have sold over a 1000 businesses in almost every vertical with a remarkable track record of success. She is the Best-Selling Author of “Sell Your Business for more than It’s Worth” and has a new book coming out called “Exit Rich®”, co-authored with Sharon Lechter. Pre-Order "Exit Rich" and recieve valuable bonuses.  Visit https://exitrichbook.com/ today. Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement and uses this podcast as a platform to educate and inform entrepreneurs and investors about the financial and emotional rewards of funding innovation, creating jobs, impacting the economy by building businesses that can exit rich. She offers services for businesses owners struggling to raise capital and scale. Visit http://karenrands.co for more info Watch the video https://youtu.be/MEWz0uQ9bpM Please rate and share this podcast

Bo Megginson, Managing Partner for the Gold Coast Angel Investors, joins Karen Rands again to share exciting news about the growth in the entrepreneur and investor ecosystem in South Florida. In 2 years since inception, and amidst the black swan of a worldwide pandemic, Gold Coast Angel Investors has invested in 7 companies in multiple industries: IT-enabled healthcare, artificial intelligence, automotive tech, pet products and industrial services.  Bo explains the impact the exodus of investors and entrepreneurs from the NE and Westcoast to the greater Miami area has benefited GCAI with greater access to capital and market intelligence.  Bo & Karen also discuss the diversity of South Florida and how that is a strength in their access to quality deal flow and access to capital to grow the entrepreneur community.  For more information https://goldcoastangels.vc/ Karen Rands is a top podcaster and speaker focused on creating wealth through building and investing in successful entrepreneur endeavors.  She wrote the best selling primer for Angel Investors:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing and is working on her next book for CEO & Founders that are 'stuck' and don't know where to get the money to scale their businesses. Her firms provide Capital Strategy, Investor Readiness and Due Diligence, and Investor Relations Services.  To learn more about the programs and services that Karen and her team offer to entrepreneurs and investors, visit http://karenrands.co  PLATFORMS: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/KYR-Itunes TUNEIn: http://bit.ly/KYR-tunein Stitcher: http://bit.ly/KYR-Stitcher Google Podcast: bit.ly/KYR-GooglePod Youtube:  https://youtu.be/hqITBRKkbiw

The traditional process of startups raising capital is highly inefficient for both entrepreneurs and investors, as most Angel Groups limit their prospects to their state or region and VCs invest in only a fraction of angel backed companies.  The Good News:  there is and organization that is disrupting that process by Creating an Ecosystem to Fund Innovation and Create Wealth.  It is KiwiTech. https://www.kiwitech.com/ KiwiTech's market approach and business model is the very epitome of Compassionate Capitalism as it relates to the idea of investing in companies, which they nurture and accelerate, bringing innovation to market, creating jobs, and creating wealth. Harjit Singh joins Karen Rands to share insights from his 10+ years experience in investment banking, private equity/venture capital and trade finance experience.  Harjit manages Corporate Strategy for KiwiTech, raising capital and looking for strategic acquisitions to build out their ecosystem.   Karen and Harjit talk about the KiwiTech model, their vast investor network and their strategy to grow to 1000 company portfolio across the US. They also discuss how traditional capital raise of pitching to angel investors with the PPM structure compares to raising funds via REG CF and other crowdfunding platforms. Karen Rands is a top podcaster, consultant and speaker focused on creating wealth through building and investing in successful entrepreneur endeavors. She wrote the best selling book:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing. To learn more about the programs and services that Karen and her team offer to entrepreneurs and investors, visit http://karenrands.co Please help spread the word about Compassionate Capitalism by subscribing & sharing this station Video: https://youtu.be/63gYe6WM7ro

Karen Rands and Precious Williams discuss the Power of the Pitch to attract growth capital from investors and revenue  dollars from customers.  The 'pitch', when done right, is the most effective tool for raising capital, getting customers, growing your business to get to the first 6 figures, and then scaling beyond to 1M. It is the prime opportunity to tell your company story, explain the value proposition, and engage with your audience to get what you need --whether that is investment capital or customers.  Listen to learn how to prepare and change your messaging for your audience so that you will have a winning pitch. Precious L. Williams, affectionately known as the #KillerPitchMaster, is a 13-time national business elevator pitch champion. She was featured on Season 8 of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” with Forbes Magazine, CNN, ABC, MSNBC, and the Wall Street Journal. Williams is a graduate of Spelman College and Rutgers School of Law, with over 26 years of experience in creating unique speaking and public speaking techniques. She just released her 3rd book, Pitching For Profit, and sure to join the first two as best sellers.  First Book:  Bad Bitches and Power Pitches Book https://amzn.to/3uzE5Dk with a work book delivered as the 2nd book. Current Book:  "Pitching for Profit:  The Bad Bitches Playbook to Convert Conversations Into Currency" https://www.perfectpitchesbyprecious.com Karen Rands is the founder of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement.  Karen is successfully informing the next generation of entrepreneurs and investors on creating wealth together.  Learn More:  http://KarenRands.co Get 12 of the 46 Inside Secrets Free http://InsideSecretsToAngelInvesting.com You get access to Karen's resource portal for investors with your purchase of the book

Karen Rands is joined by Dr. David Cunic of UCS Advisors, on this 'Cannabis Capitalist' segment of the Compassionate Capitalist Show. Karen & David talk about the explosion of innovation in an already fast growth sector, and the opportunities that are available to entrepreneurs and investors. They weave in the history, the politics, the current status, and the legal mind field that drives the level of risk associated with each cog of the supply chain wheel. Dr. David Cunic began his professional life as a licensed physical therapist and personal trainer in sports medicine and earned his Doctorate in health care management and physical therapy. He launched UCS (Use Cannabis Safely) Consultants in 2012, as a modern day pioneer in the cannabis industry to use his wellness knowledge and experience to educate a national market on the health benefits of cannabis consumption. This expanded to include UCS Advisors which advises businesses expanding into cannabis, investor relations for cannabis companies directly, and continuing education and awareness in the market. https://ucsadvisor.com/​ Karen Rands is a top podcaster (over 200 podcasts, with over 140,000 listens world wide) and sought after speaker focused on educating the world about the Compassionate Capitalist Movement- create wealth through building and investing in successful entrepreneur endeavors.  She wrote the best selling primer for Angel Investors: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing and with two more books in the works. To learn more about the programs and services that Karen and her team offer to entrepreneurs and investors, visit http://karenrands.co​ This show is part of Cannabis Capitalism Podcast SIG. Scroll through the feed for these insightful and provocative episodes. Please help spread the word about Compassionate Capitalism by subscribing & sharing the podcast or video https://youtu.be/FDn1CiRur0Q

Karen Rands is joined by Nick Fredrick of Rebar Technology to discuss the business process management and best practices for business owners and investors to consider implementing to retain customers, prevent charge backs, maximize customer lifetime value, and protect their merchant processing capacity when offering a subscription based SaaS platform or application. SaaS businesses risk losing business and merchant service processing when they don't know what they don't know about charging subscribers and make these mistakes. Nick Fredrick is an experienced operational and technology leader with a deep focus on enhancing customer relationships. Currently, he is the president of Rebar Technology Solutions, LLC -- A subscription Management Software Service.  Rebar Technology Solutions, LLC  was created to help companies needing support with subscription technology and operations. Nick and his team of 12 have processed billions of dollars in transactions. His expertise brings his clients improved revenue and reduced expenses, while implementing systems that scale faster and with greater stability. http://rebartechnology.com Karen Rands is a top podcaster and speaker focused on creating wealth through building and investing in successful entrepreneur endeavors. She wrote the best selling primer for Angel Investors: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing and is working on her next book for CEO & Founders that are 'stuck' and don't know where to get the money to scale their businesses. To learn more about the programs and services for entrepreneurs and investors, visit http://karenrands.co  Please help spread the word about Compassionate Capitalist Show by subscribing & sharing the podcast. Also on youtube: https://youtu.be/JAx-77rGbSo

Matt Thiry joins Karen Rands on the Compassionate Capitalist Show to discuss the legal steps Founders and Investors can take to protect their interest in the event of an unexpected change of status in the company.  Nobody enters into a marriage expecting it to fail. Neither do they start a business or invest in a business expecting it to fail.  Although it may seem 'negative' to enter into a pre-nump before getting married, getting these legal docs and contracts in place before your business gets complicated by success is a wise move. Contract law isn't exciting but can be the source of fireworks when suddenly a business finds itself in the situation with a founder or key operational person suddenly exiting the company, either over a disagreement or catastrophic event. Listen to learn about the tips and tools entrepreneurs and investors use to protect their business interests and mitigate the risk of trigger events that can 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 with the goal to avoid the disruptions in business due to legal challenges and lawsuits. Matt is also the host of THE BUILDING BUSINESS PODCAST. Karen Rands is a top podcaster and speaker focused on creating wealth through building and investing in successful entrepreneur endeavors.  She wrote the best selling primer for Angel Investors:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing.  To learn more about the programs and services that Karen and her team offer to entrepreneurs and investors, visit http://karenrands.co

Listen to this lively conversation with Compassionate Capitalist Show Host, Karen Rands &  Industry Expert, Brett Putter talking about Creating & Preserving Corporate Culture in the New Normal of Remote Working. Working remote and virtual teams have become the new normal.   How do you create and maintain a corporate culture and do you actually need one?  Brett and Karen explore how a startup can control their chaos and set the stage for success or failure in how the build their culture in their team work and in their hiring practices. Brett Putter is the CEO of CultureGene, a culture leadership software and services platform--- uses a powerful software platform to conduct multi-person workshops in real time to guide the team through a rigorous process to define and embed a corporate culture. In 2018 he published his first book, Culture Decks Decoded and his second book Own Your Culture: How to Define, Embed and Manage your Company Culture in September 2020.  More info: https://www.culturegene.ai/ Karen Rands, the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement, and author of the Best Seller, Inside Secrets to Angel Investing.  Karen is successfully informing the next generation of entrepreneurs and investors together in the name of Compassionate Capitalism! Learn More: http://KarenRands.co Check out the book and get 12 of the 46 Inside Secrets Free http://InsideSecretsToAngelInvesting.com With your purchase of the book, you get access to Karen's resource portal for investors. Also available as a video on youtube: https://youtu.be/fR6vZcvboN4 Please rate and share

Incubators aren't started over night, and there isn't a shortage of incubators and accelerators in Atlanta area, or for that matter in every major city. The Cranium Incubator is the inspiration of Joe Beverly. After years as a successful entrepreneur and angel investor, Joe became increasingly aware of the lack of access to capital and resources many startup companies  founded by people of color and women are challenged by.  He opened Cranium Incubator in 2019 with the specific intent to change the landscape of resources available to minority and female founders as they start and grow their business.  With quarterly co-horts and investor showcase events, underrepresented founders increase the chances for getting their startups funded and learn critical lessons about running there business successfully. Joe Beverly joins Karen Rands on the Compassionate Capitalist Show (TM) to share insights about starting his own business and his path to becoming an active angel investor.  Joe and Karen also talk about the energy within the entrepreneur - investor ecosystem focused on women and minority owned businesses. Joe is the CEO and Founder of Corporate Payroll Services, former President and current member of Atlanta Technology Angels. More information about Cranium Incubator can be found at: https://cranium-incubator.com/ Karen and Joe first met when she released her best selling investor primer, Inside Secrets to Angel Investing and Joe was president of Atlanta Technology Angels. Karen offers workshops to entrepreneur and investor groups that expands on the topics she covers in her podcasts.  For more information about Karen's books, capital strategy services, and access to capital, please visit http://karenrands.co On Youtube: https://youtu.be/9Q4tr5d-1w4

Karen Rands builds upon her 3/9/21 podcast The Art of Raising Capital (https://www.karenrands.co/karen-rands-explains-the-art-of-raising-capital-on-the-compassionate-capitalist/) and the 4 Universal Laws of a successful business.  In this video / podcast, Karen digs into the one of the most critical factors an angel investor considers before investing in a startup:  Who, What, Why.   Customer Discovery is critical to a business success... from the start.  When done right, it is iterative like a science experiment until you find the right solution.   Watch/Listen to learn more.... also a couple of inside secrets on how Angel Investors think.    Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/TXJkGBiammw To learn more about the services Kugarand Capital Holdings offers for entrepreneurs and investors to create wealth through building and investing in successful businesses visit http://karenrands.co  Spend some time looking our at customer projects and testimonials.   Hit the contact page and sign up for the Compassionate Capitalist Coffee Break email video tips and learn how to schedule a conversation with Karen.   Also learn more about her Best Selling Primer for Investors wanting to fund innovation and create jobs: Inside Secrets to Angel Investors Listen to podcasts?  Help us grow the Compassionate Capitalist Movement.  Subscribe on any of these platforms.  Review 5* and Share the shows you like.  THANKS Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/KYR-Itunes TUNEIn: http://bit.ly/KYR-tunein Stitcher: http://bit.ly/KYR-Stitcher Google Podcast: bit.ly/KYR-GooglePod Spotify: http://bit.ly/KYRspotify

Karen Rands has a very frank and informative talk on what it takes to successfully raise capital in this segment of the Compassionate Capitalist Show.   With over 20 years experience in working with entrepreneurs to provide access to capital, originally through pitch events to the angel group, Network of Business Angels & Investors (NBA&I) she managed and rebuilt to be one of the top 50 in the country according to Fortune Mag List of Angel Investor Groups, and at the big mult-day conference Southeast Private Equity Conference (SPEC) and now through general solicitation (crowd finance), and teaching entrepreneurs to be self sufficient in raising capital, she knows what she is talking about and does not sugar coat it.   Entrepreneurs from idea stage to growth stage will benefit from this information, of course, but also investors that are working with startups as mentors or active investors.   She gives specific examples and offers practical how to information.   In this episode, you will learn the 4 questions that you must answer for investors to advance to the next step of process when pitching for investment.   You will also learn the 2 things that doom an entrepreur to failure when raising capital ---and so many of them do these 2 things.  Karen literally wrote the book for newbie investors to make sure they understand these elements too, so they don't make a bad angel investment:  Inside Secrets to Angel Investing.   If investors listen to her, and hundreds of entrepreneurs have found success through her knowledge and methods --- you should too.  Karen talks about going deeper in to this content for entrepreneurs through her workshops and coaching program.   To learn more and sign up for a free consultation:  Go to http://karenrands.co and scroll down