Did you know you can negotiate terms with an investor? A lot of people don’t know that. The assumption is that once an investor makes an offer, you to take it as is. But as in life, everything is negotiable. In this episode I give tips on how to effectively position yourself to negotiate the terms and get the best chance of securing a funding deal that you can be happy with. Also, you can buy the book The Mogul Chix® Guide to Getting VC Funding (on the Mogul Chix® website, or on Amazon) or join Funding School™ (mogulchixacademy.com) to improve your chances of successfully getting funding for your company.
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Episode 78: Allow Others to Help You Adjust Your Crown
Ladies, it’s OK. Constructive criticism usually doesn’t come from ill intent. Many women honestly want to see you win. And sometimes it means helping you adjust that crown and make better decision in this business world. But sometimes the delivery can be perceived as wrong or harmful. So how do we help each other adjust our crowns? It starts with open conversation. I don’t know about you, but I am my sister’s keeper.
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Episode 77: Do Salary Comps BEFORE You Hire
When you have hiring needs, it’s easy to start interviewing before understanding the salary landscape. Many entrepreneurs make that mistake. A lot try to fit their hired to their budget. In fact they end up losing on great talent when they take that approach. It’s better to understand what salaries look like before even talking to the first candidate. It saves time and helps you find the right people and pay them what they’re worth.
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Episode 76: Politics Not As Usual
DISCLAIMER: I did this podcast episode as a Facebook/Youtube livestream. So the quality is a little different.
The political landscape has gotten hot! Biden is out, Harris is in. There have been coalitions breaking records in funding and Zoom calls. But not everyone is on board. People have questions, and rightly so. But now is the time to focus on things like policy. Women and people of color stay under attack. And Kamala Harris is getting it from all sides. There’s a chance to make history. But it’s going to take a steady ground game and an even baton passing relay race. Can it be done?
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Episode 75: Don’t Let The Copycats Win
Imitation is not the highest or sincerest form of flattery. It’s theft. While nothing in business or social media is ever new, what you offer has your own stamp and identity. When you oenly share your message with the world, it’s easy to become a target of copycats. It happens with designer goods, and services are no different. In this episode I talk about things you can do to protect your brand.