John Livesay, pitch expert and funding strategist, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! John talks about the most important things you can do to get investors to back your project! He shares with us exactly what it takes to get backers, the 4 steps to a perfect pitch, and why he’s known as “The Pitch Whisperer.” If you’re wondering what getting people to invest in your business, product, or idea looks like, and how to go about it, check this episode out now!
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In our episode we go over:
- Why people call John Livesay “The Pitch Whisperer”
- Why he began helping small businesses with their pitches and getting investors
- Whether or not getting investors really looks like Shark Tank
- Who should seek investors and who should not
- The first place to go if you’re looking for investors
- Why LinkedIn can be a great resource for those looking to get backed
- What an angel investor is
- What a venture capitalist is
- Why angels and capitalists are different and who to seek
- The questions that go through investors’ minds during a pitch
- The 4 most important steps to take during a pitch
- Why you can’t waste your time
- How long you’re pitch will typically last
- How many people you usually have to pitch to
- Why asking yourself the question of “Why Now?” is so important
- Why you must tell stories and stay away from numbers during your pitch
- The best way to gain confidence for your pitch
- Why practicing makes perfect
- What may be considered cheating in school and why you can use this to your advantage
- Know the types of questions that your investors will ask
Check out John on:
Website: sellingsecretsforfunding.com
Twitter: twitter.com/john_livesay
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