Are you building a business or a cage?

If you achieved your ultimate financial goal tomorrow morning—the number you’ve been chasing—what would you actually DO differently on Tuesday? It’s a harder question than it sounds. Most syndicators can give me their financial targets instantly.  -“Ten million net...

Never run out of things to say to investors

In a previous blog, we covered the 80/20 rule and why consistent, valuable communication is your gold standard. The question that always follows is: “Todd, that sounds great, but… what do I say every week? How do I keep coming up with ideas without it becoming a...

What to send investors when you have no deal

I recently spoke with a syndicator who is absolutely crushing it. He’s diligent, having lots of face-to-face conversations, and successfully raising capital. But he told me something striking. Sometimes someone will see him walking down the hall and they literally...

Is your “free book” costing you investors?

Here’s a question I get asked a lot: “How do I get potential investors to give me their contact information without seeming pushy or salesy?” The answer isn’t what most people expect. Most syndicators approach this backward. They think: “What can I offer so people...