A day in the life of an entrepreneur is always buzzing with activity! From in-person meetings to online networking, grand openings, collaborative sessions, client coaching, and zoom speed networking; each hour is packed with exciting opportunities. I’ll be ending the day with a networking mixer, making new connections, and learning about people’s businesses. How has your day unfolded? Share your entrepreneurial “a day in the life” with me!

Perfect your pitch with expert guidance: Join our Pitch Practice Workshop, a hands-on opportunity to practice your investor pitch. This workshop offers real-time feedback from expert Matteo Cassese, as well as fellow ambitious entrepreneurs and founders. Here’s how it works: ➡️ Pitchers will have 10 minutes to present, followed by 15 minutes of actionable feedback. ➡️ Audience members will participate by offering constructive insights, learning from each pitch. ➡️ Our expert facilitator will capture all feedback on a whiteboard, so you’ll leave with clear steps to improve. ➡️ Expect minimal theory and maximum practice, with strategic storytelling tips and presentation techniques that you can apply immediately. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻: Register for your spot from the link in the comments, and if you'd like to pitch, email matteoc@matteoc.com to secure a time slot on stage.

Attention all Six Figure coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, and service-based business owners: If you’ve been going back and forth about hosting your own event, feeling the weight of uncertainty and hesitation, this is your chance to address what’s really holding you back. Many business owners have an internal dialogue—doubts, anxieties, fears—that prevent them from taking the next step into live, in-person events. These mental barriers can feel insurmountable, but they don’t have to be. In this five-day live stream experience, we’ll break down and analyze the five most common fears that stop entrepreneurs from launching their own event experiences. By understanding and confronting these obstacles, you can finally move forward with confidence. If you're serious about tackling these challenges and growing your business through live events, RSVP today. This is a focused, actionable opportunity you won’t want to miss. https://lnkd.in/eew875kb

🌟 Join Us for a FREE WEBINAR: Presenting to Investors: Compelling Story vs Pitch Deck 🌟 🗓️ Date: Thursday, August 8 🕐 Time: 1 PM ET REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/ePNVa2yg In this bootcamp, we’ll explore how the most successful entrepreneurs leverage storytelling to captivate potential investors. You’ll learn how to effectively communicate your company’s unique narrative through various formats. What You Will Learn: 🏆 The Importance of Entrepreneurial Agency: Understand how taking ownership of your story can influence investor perceptions. 🎤 Finding Your Voice: Discover techniques to articulate your vision authentically. 📖 Developing a Compelling Narrative: Tailor your story for different stakeholders along the deal chain. ✍️ Language Tools to Refine Your Hook: Learn how to craft a compelling hook that grabs attention. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your pitching skills and increase your chances of securing investment! 🚀Register now and transform your approach to investor presentations! 🔗✨

Here are 3 reasons you can’t miss FLOW Summit 2024: • Immerse yourself in engaging discussions, interactive sessions, and thought-provoking presentations • Learn from entrepreneur extraordinaire Bobbi Brown • Network with industry leaders Want to learn more?: https://lnkd.in/gin--s2y

Many business founders find themselves swamped in day-to-day busyness. Their experience tells them this is what running a business means in practice. This is the only way they know. But it's not the only way. Inside the Exit-Ready Founder newsletter you'll get a daily insight on how to get the business growing without depending you. Join below and start with one today (it's free)

Love working with an organization like Entrepreneurs' Organization Inland Empire They are full of business owners striving to learn to be better business owners from the inside out. I am always learning from the members there, as well as, the incredible speakers and events they put on. Matthew Pollard, the Rapid Growth Guy, is an incredible speaker and business coach. From this content alone he was able to use it to help him close another conference! "Thanks for the great video, Raymond! I just used a small snippet of my speaking event to close a five-figure deal with an MSP conference. This is why I LOVE getting everything on video. Video clips pay a dividend forever! You are amazing!" - Matthew Pollard Love when we the content we create help close more deals :)

DRAGONS’ DEN. On Sunday I took the opportunity to watch some past episodes of the UK show “DRAGONS’ DEN”. It’s where small business owners present their products and ask for an investment with accompanying business contacts, management and coaching guidance. Some takeaways for me: 1.      So many decisions were made emotionally. If the Dragon liked the presenter there was a better chance of the investment being given. We don’t separate our feelings on the product from our feelings on the person. People buy from people. 2.      Know your financials. Sales past and predicted were fine but some failed because they did not know what constituted their COGS and how EDITDA was arrived at. Many’s the time I’ve helped SMEs/SMBs owners to avert being a failing business through costs management, pricing differentials and strategy. 3.      Know your distribution channels, routes to market and contribution of each. 4.      Negotiate. Some of the budding entrepreneurs were able to get not just one but three Dragons by asking and suggesting that they share the investment and percentages between them. 5.      The ones that won the hearts of the Dragons were full of emotion based on sound preparation and delivery. When presenting and selling the value of you and your products and services it’s important to use the three E’s – Enlighten, Entertain and Empower. It’s worth ten minutes of your time to check out two excellent presentations and you’ll see why they achieved backing for their ventures. Best presentation: https://lnkd.in/gByNDGDS Best prepared: https://lnkd.in/gdi9uVGf Happy and successful presentations Gerald 3X5X7 – Building Better Business Gerald Richards is an International Keynote Speaker, Coach and Trainer. My passion is to improve sales outcomes by skilling people in Social Skills Selling, Powerful Presentations, Negotiation, Leadership & Management, Finance, Marketing. Reach out and ‘bounce around’ some ideas to Build Better Business. Contact: T +61418101202, W. www.3x5x7.com,E.gerald@3x5x7.com #sales #salespresentations #financials #dragonsden Picture: R M

DRAGONS’ DEN. On Sunday I took the opportunity to watch some past episodes of the UK show “DRAGONS’ DEN”. It’s where small business owners present their products and ask for an investment with accompanying business contacts, management and coaching guidance. Some takeaways for me: 1.      So many decisions were made emotionally. If the Dragon liked the presenter there was a better chance of the investment being given. We don’t separate our feelings on the product from our feelings on the person. People buy from people. 2.      Know your financials. Sales past and predicted were fine but some failed because they did not know what constituted their COGS and how EDITDA was arrived at. Many’s the time I’ve helped SMEs/SMBs owners to avert being a failing business through costs management, pricing differentials and strategy. 3.      Know your distribution channels, routes to market and contribution of each. 4.      Negotiate. Some of the budding entrepreneurs were able to get not just one but three Dragons by asking and suggesting that they share the investment and percentages between them. 5.      The ones that won the hearts of the Dragons were full of emotion based on sound preparation and delivery. When presenting and selling the value of you and your products and services it’s important to use the three E’s – Enlighten, Entertain and Empower. It’s worth ten minutes of your time to check out two excellent presentations and you’ll see why they achieved backing for their ventures. Best presentation: https://lnkd.in/gZyn774K Best prepared: https://lnkd.in/gcRsxhBC Happy and successful presentations Gerald 3X5X7 – Building Better Business Gerald Richards is an International Keynote Speaker, Coach and Trainer. My passion is to improve sales outcomes by skilling people in Social Skills Selling, Powerful Presentations, Negotiation, Leadership & Management, Finance, Marketing. Reach out and ‘bounce around’ some ideas to Build Better Business. Contact: T +61418101202, W. www.3x5x7.com,E.gerald@3x5x7.com #sales #salespresentations #financials #dragonsden Picture: R M

Have an idea for a business (or two!) but unsure where or how to get started? I'm hosting a FREE webinar on May 30 for anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur but felt intimidated, overwhelmed, or just plain confused about where to begin. You will learn the critical first steps to set your business up for long-term success, including how to: ✅ Validate your idea ✅ Create the time and energy to execute ✅ Hone your brand message ✅ Build self-confidence ✅ Know when to take the leap to full-time Even if you're not quite ready to work for yourself, with an unstable economy, you are your safest bet, and owning your own business can be your ticket to lifestyle freedom and financial security. However, far too many of us learn by making mistakes. The truth is, you don't know what you don't know. I want to help you avoid the costly pain of failure (or failure to launch.) I've built a seven-figure business with no funding or team and so I know that it's possible. I'm so excited to show you how! (If you're interested in diving in further, check out Ladies Get Launched, our four-hour live bootcamp on June 15th. Register for this event first to snag a $50 discount!) Links to register live + receive recording in comments 👇