Episodes

24. Strategic Thinking in Raising Capital

March 16, 2023

In this episode of the Motivated Money Podcast, Karl Dakin talks to Michael Hsiung, co-founder of Centered, a company that helps people incorporate academic research through games and workshops. Michael explains the importan…

23. Preventing Business Failure: Financial Acumen and Planning for Startups

March 9, 2023

Veteran coach and author Nikki Green joins host Karl Dakin in this episode to talk about all things growth, capital, and entrepreneurship. They discuss how entrepreneurs are often given the wrong advice when it comes to rais…

22. Crafting An Offer: Transform Your Business with an Irresistible Offer

March 2, 2023

In this episode of the Motivated Money Podcast, host Karl Dakin discusses the importance of crafting a compelling offer when raising capital for your business. He introduces the concept of an offer as a proposal to an invest…

21. Market Research: Reaching Your Target Audience

Feb. 23, 2023

In this episode of the Motivated Money Podcast, we are joined by Chelsea Talamantes of CK+CO, a digital marketing company. Chelsea and host Karl Dakin discuss how to find and reach the right target market for your product. K…

20. Investing and Business Growth Strategies

Feb. 16, 2023

In this episode of the Motivated Money Podcast, we sit down with William Harris, CEO of Elumynt and angel investor, to discuss the mindset of an investor and a business person. William provides a unique perspective with wear…

19. Valuing Your Business: Cash Flow, Multiplier Effects & More

Feb. 9, 2023

A determined entrepreneur must quickly figure out the value of their business and how much of the business to give up to secure the capital they need, navigating a chaotic and competitive capital industry to reach their goal…

18. A Guide for Entrepreneurs: Matching Your Business with the Right Capital Partner

Feb. 2, 2023

In this episode of Motivated Money, host Karl Dakin sits down with guest Chase Thornock, a “recovering venture capitalist,” to discuss the importance of finding the right capital partner for your business. With his wealth of…

17. How Social & Charitable Giving Can Help You On Your Journey

Jan. 26, 2023

In this podcast, David Chametsky guides an empowering journey of self-discovery for entrepreneurs, helping them to level up and break through limiting beliefs in order to find success and reach their true potential. You will…

16. Making the Shift to Self-Empowerment

Jan. 20, 2023

Dr. Amanda Barrientez of NFA Money joins host Karl Dakin on this episode to discuss the intersection of money, power, equality, and how to empower yourself to create financial freedom. With a PhD in sociology, through her wo…

15. How to be a Successful Entrepreneur With the Help of a Powerful AI Coach

Jan. 12, 2023

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14. Raising Capital Through Impact Investing with Michael Podolny

Jan. 5, 2023

After a lifetime of business experience, Michael Podolny transitioned to a mission of helping disadvantaged women and is tasked with raising capital in record time to build a self-sustaining business, inspiring a fascinating…

13. Fundraising Strategies Behind Political Campaigns

Dec. 22, 2022

Have you ever wondered what it takes to raise money for a political campaign? Whether you are a business owner looking to raise funds for a new venture, a nonprofit group wanting to fund its next big program, or just curious…

12. Raising Capital In a Recession

Dec. 15, 2022

Are you having difficulty raising capital during a recession? The motivated money approach can help. I learned that during a recession, it is more difficult to raise capital because fewer people are making investments, and t…

11. Capital: The Motivated Money Approach to Raising Capital

Dec. 8, 2022

Are you looking for a new and motivated way to raise capital? If so, then the motivated money approach may be perfect for you! I have worked with hundreds of capital campaigns and have learned some great methods for raising …

8. Investing Time & Money in the Metaverse, Is it worth it?

Nov. 17, 2022

If you're an entrepreneur who's looking to raise capital, lower your costs, and shorten your timeline, then this episode is for you. You'll learn about the Knowledge Avatars platform from Emiliano De Laurentiis, and how it c…

7. Raising Capital: From the Public to the Private Sector and Back Again

Nov. 8, 2022

This podcast episode discusses raising capital through public private partnerships, with a focus on how to use them to efficiently and effectively achieve housing goals. In this episode you will learn: 1. How Jason Nagy's ex…

6. Raising Capital: Biochar & Crypto

Nov. 2, 2022

How to structure a deal to raise capital, with a focus on finding and appealing to stakeholders: You need to know how to structure a deal to raise capital in order to find and appeal to stakeholders. "What we're looking at i…

5. Raising Capital: Technology Advancements, Saving Money, & Increasing Profits

Oct. 25, 2022

Ron Yeager, a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and co-founder of Provata, joins Karl Dakin on this episode of Motivated Money, as they talk about raising capital, software faults that should be fixed, and how companies curren…

4. Stakeholders & Stories: How to Craft & Tell Stories that Equal Investment

Oct. 5, 2022

Pete Tovani the owner of ET Squared, an inventor and engineer who is behind the Sunnyside Innovation District project in Denver, Colorado joins Karl Dakin on this episode of Motivated Money, as they talk about working on a p…

2. Capital Campaigning: Who are my investors?

Sept. 27, 2022

Matt Walsh, the founder of Splish Naturals joins Karl Dakin on this episode of Motivated Money Podcast, as they talk about Capital Campaigning, and the process to raise capital for a company. Do you want to learn how to rais…

3. Raising Capital and the BEST WAY TO GET THAT DONE

Sept. 27, 2022

Michael Fealey the CEO of Citizens Sports and the founder of the Citizens Sports Foundation joins Karl Dakin on this episode of Motivated Money Podcast, as they talk about the foundation's mission is to make sports more aff…

1. RAISE CAPITAL EFFECTIVELY: Motivated Money Approach

Sept. 26, 2022

Josh Tapp joins Karl Dakin on this debut episode of Motivated Money Podcast as they talk about raising capital for businesses, start-up entrepreneurs, and the purpose of Motivated Money Podcast. Karl shares his years of expe…