TSP040 | Brandon Esposito – What VCs Want To See In A Pitch
Posted by John Livesay in podcast | 0 comments
Listen To The Episode Here
Episode Summary
Brandon Esposito is an associate at PMA Venture Capital Group where he provides operational oversight, strategic management, and direct operational support to PMA’s portfolio companies. Brandon does a deep dive with John on his LinkedIn article, Paring your Pitch: What a VC Wants to See, and follows up on what VCs are looking for in their entrepreneurs.
Key Takeaways
- 00:02:15 – How did Brandon become a VC?
- 00:05:55 – Investors want to know if your team can execute the idea.
- 00:11:50 – Ask yourself: What’s the problem and whose problem is it?
- 00:13:40 – Does the problem affect a large enough demographic?
- 00:23:55 – Entrepreneurs should be thinking about exit strategies.
- 00:26:35 – What does Brandon look for in an entrepreneur?
- 00:29:35 – Brandon shares his investment process.
- 00:33:40 – Brandon recommends the book Start Something That Matters
Tweetables
[Tweet “Passion with poise is what founders need.”]
[Tweet “The more adaptable you are the more investors want to fund you.”]
[Tweet “Execution and competence are keys to getting funded.”]
[Tweet “How you pitch, shows how you think.”]
Links Mentioned
PMA Ventures
Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie
LinkedIn Post – Paring Your Pitch
Want the Transcription?
Share The Show
Did you enjoy the show? I’d love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review!
-
- Click this link
- Click on the ‘Subscribe’ button below the artwork
- Go to the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ section
- Click on ‘Write a Review’
TSP039 | Mark Asquith – Productivity Secrets to Success
Posted by John Livesay in podcast | 0 comments
Listen To The Episode Here
Episode Summary
Mark Asquith is the host of the Excellence Expected podcast. His podcast was ranked the 1# small business podcast in the United Kingdom. Mark spells out how entrepreneurs can manage their time better and get more things done. He also shares a little bit about how to prevent burn out and why CEOs are horrible at Twitter.
Key Takeaways
- 00:02:10 – How did Mark get started?
- 00:05:30 – How did Mark come up with the name for the podcast?
- 00:07:25 – You can download a free productivity e-book on Mark’s website.
- 00:08:00 – If you don’t schedule it, then it doesn’t get done.
- 00:09:20 – What’s important, interesting, and integral?
- 00:10:50 – Want to prevent burn out? Be happy.
- 00:12:20 – How can CEOs really use Twitter?
- 00:15:45 – Mark talks about being the captain of your own ship.
- 00:19:50 – You get through the first year just by tackling it day by day.
- 00:20:50 – How many months will it take to break even? Make profit as quickly as you can.
- 00:21:45 – Is it possible to get leads from Periscope and Blab?
- 00:27:10 – Mark recommends the book, The Stranger’s Secret by Earl Nightingale.
Tweetables
[Tweet “Use periscope to make your face something people are used to seeing.”]
[Tweet “Job of founders is to steer the ship.”]
[Tweet “If it doesn’t get scheduled, it doesn’t get done.”]
[Tweet “Is it interesting, important and integral?”]
Links Mentioned
Excellence Expected
The One Thing by Gary W. Keller
Excellence Expected – 5 TWITTER SINS THAT ARE DESTROYING YOUR CREDIBILITY AND HOW TO STOP THEM TODAY
How to Be a Power Connector by Judy Robinett
The Stranger’s Secret by Earl Nightingale
Mark Asquith Twitter
Want the Transcription?
Share The Show
Did you enjoy the show? I’d love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review!
-
- Click this link
- Click on the ‘Subscribe’ button below the artwork
- Go to the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ section
- Click on ‘Write a Review’
TSP038 | Roger Dooley – How To Grab Investors Attention
Posted by John Livesay in podcast | 0 comments
Listen To The Episode Here
Episode Summary
Roger Dooley is an author, international keynote speaker, and consultant. He is a recognized expert in the use of brain and behavior research to improve marketing, sales, and customer experience. Roger teaches the audience on the importance of understanding how the brain works and how you can use this knowledge to get the right reactions out of your investors.
Key Takeaways
- 00:02:00 – Why does the brain interest Roger?
- 00:08:25 – How can you get people to remember your pitch better?
- 00:09:35 – Roger explains what system one and system two thinking is.
- 00:16:20 – Roger explains Robert Cialdini’s 6 principles of persuasion.
- 00:22:35 – Stories are a powerful persuasion tool.
- 00:24:35 – Facts and figures are important, but try to incorporate a story into it.
- 00:28:45 – Disney knows your brain.
- 00:35:15 – Roger recommends a couple of books to the audience.
- 00:36:20 – Please check out Roger’s website for more information.
Tweetables
[Tweet “Our brains evolved to pay attention to stories.”]
[Tweet “If you want an investors brain to “light up” tell a story.”]
[Tweet “Social proof is key to persuade investors.”]
[Tweet “Find ways to connect with investors by doing your homework on who they are.”]
Links Mentioned
Brainfluence by Roger Dooley.
Enchantment by Guy Kawasaki
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
The 6 Principles of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini
Influence by Robert Cialdini
Hooked by Nir Eyal
Roger Dooley Website
Roger Dooley Twitter
Forbes – Roger Dooley
Want the Transcription?
Share The Show
Did you enjoy the show? I’d love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review!
-
- Click this link
- Click on the ‘Subscribe’ button below the artwork
- Go to the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ section
- Click on ‘Write a Review’