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  • Cultivating Angel Investors with Cintia Mano of Core Angels

    Cultivating Angel Investors with Cintia Mano of Core Angels
    Oct 31 2024
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    40 mins
  • The Future of Finance: AI-driven Investment Strategies with David Marra

    The Future of Finance: AI-driven Investment Strategies with David Marra
    Sep 6 2024

    Today on the Compassionate Capitalist Show, we are diving deep into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on businesses and investment strategies. David Marra, a trailblazer in quantitative asset management and financial innovation, joins host Karen Rands to discuss how AI has evolved to simplify implementation for businesses and its profound potential to drive global growth.

    In this episode, David Marra shares his expertise on managing investment portfolios using AI, the importance of diversification, and strategies to minimize risk while maximizing returns. Karen and David explore topics such as the state of the technology market, the role of private equity, and the need for balancing portfolios to weather market volatility.

    Key Take Aways:

    1. The Evolution and Impact of AI on Businesses
    + With a look at tech impact since the Industrial Revolution
    + The potential for AI to drive growth rates globally
    + Application of AI in logistics, customer service, and sales.
    2. Risk Management and Portfolio Diversification
    + AI isn't a sector so not a bubble, it is fuel for innovation
    + The need to decorrelate risk and minimize exposure to large losses.
    + Weathering market storms through diversified investment strategies.
    3. AI Stocks and Investment Strategies
    + Financial advisor recommendations on portfolio allocation in private equity or angel investments.
    + Balancing private equity with income-producing assets.
    + Diversification principles applicable to angel investments as well.
    4. Managing Risk for Long-Term Income
    + Impact of market crashes and recovery periods.
    + Importance of risk management and capital protection for consistent income.
    + Importance of long-term thinking for solid fundamentals and
    Holding onto good investments amidst volatility.

    Whether you're an investor seeking to mitigate risk, an entrepreneur looking to leverage AI, or simply curious about the future of financial markets, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape. Tune in as Karen Rands and David Marra explore the power of AI in investment strategies and its broader implications for business growth. Don't miss out on this riveting conversation. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or youtube (https://youtu.be/pWW-wcS8-sg)

    David Marra is a distinguished quantitative investment manager who skillfully merges the principles of economics with advanced statistical learning. He is a proud graduate of the University of Chicago's business school, a prestigious institution renowned for its Nobel laureates and contributions to economic theory. David leverages his extensive education in finance to approach investing with a blend of empirical and theoretical knowledge, drawing from the rich history of economic thought from Adam Smith to modern-day advancements. His unique approach also incorporates cutting-edge techniques from statistical learning, emphasizing the use of large datasets and computational power.
    Learn More at: Markinfunds.com

    Karen Rands is a best selling author, top rated podcaster, and sought after advisor for founders and investors. Learn more at her website:
    http://kugarand.com
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    53 mins
  • Navigating the Compassionate Capitalist Compass: Family Office Governance & Best Practices with Guillermo Salazar

    Navigating the Compassionate Capitalist Compass: Family Office Governance & Best Practices with Guillermo Salazar
    Aug 29 2024
    A "Family Office" is remarkable entity that High-Net-Worth & Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families use to manage their wealth as it grows, and preserve it for their future generations. A family office provides a wide range of services tailored to meet the needs of HNWIs. From investment management to charitable giving advice, family offices may offer a dedicated team of specialists to service these clients. Today we are excited to explore the intersection of family businesses and compassionate capitalism on the show. Guillermo Salazar, Founder of Exaudi Family Business Consulting, author and global speaker, shares his insights on best practices establishing and maintaining an effective family office. Key Points: 1: Define a Unifying Business Purpose based on Shared Values - In the world of family businesses, establishing a clear and unifying purpose for the business is the critical first step. Guillermo Salazar emphasizes that this purpose extends beyond financial success and aims to unite the family and business values. This fosters better communication among family members and lays the foundation for a shared vision, much like a company's mission. By creating an effective family charter, the owners can define the firm's purpose and equip themselves with the tools to identify and manage the next generation of leaders, ultimately preparing for a successful generational transition. 2: Understanding the Essence of Family Offices - Family offices offer a holistic approach to managing the financial and investment needs of affluent individuals or families. Unlike traditional wealth management firms, they bring a wide range of services under one roof, including financial planning, investment management, wealth transfer planning, tax services, and more. Family offices can be tailored to the specific needs of HNWIs, addressing both financial and non-financial concerns, such as managing family assets, private schooling, and travel arrangements. 3: The Decision Between Single-Family and Multi-Family Offices - Karen and Guillermo delve into the decision-making process for high-net-worth families to decide between single-family offices and multi-family offices (MFOs). Single-family offices are dedicated to serving one ultra-affluent family, offering a highly personalized approach. On the other hand, MFOs cater to multiple clients, resembling traditional private wealth management practices. The decision between these options often comes down to cost and control, with HNWIs weighing the benefits of sharing the expenses for specialized resources versus having exclusive control over their family office's services. This episode of "The Compassionate Capitalist Show," is important for all listeners that are working to create great wealth. Some day you will need to pave your path to the intersection of family businesses and compassionate capitalism, uncovering the essential steps for success, and the role of family offices in managing wealth, and the decision-making process behind choosing the right family office model. Guillermo Salazar's extensive experience in family business governance and succession planning provides valuable insights for families looking to navigate the complexities of both business and wealth management. https://www.exaudionline.com/ Author: A Road to Triumph in Family Business gives you theoretical and practical strategies to manage each stage, with real examples and a clear guide to best practices for establishing a family office. https://www.guillermosalazar.com/ Karen Rands is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the best selling investment primer: Inside Secrets to Angel Investing: Step-by-Step Strategies to Leverage Private Equity Investment for Passive Wealth Creation. She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich. Visit http://Kugarand.com and learn more about the Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizer System™. Read about the Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings. The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is on YouTube. The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod Imagine the feeling of investing in a way that had massive impact and a potential pay you back 10x your money. The time is now to find out if Angel Investing / CrowdFunding Investing is the wealth creation strategy for you. Take action on Karen's offer to learn how to invest with confidence in entrepreneurs and sign up the new Compassionate Capitalist Academy http://dothedeal.org
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    38 mins
  • Challenges of Scaling a Fintech Business after Devastating Loss as a Female Founder, with Surabhi Shenoy

    Challenges of Scaling a Fintech Business after Devastating Loss as a Female Founder, with Surabhi Shenoy
    Aug 20 2024
    Listen to Karen Rands and Surabhi Shenoy's lively conversation on this episode of Compassionate Capitalist Show as they talk about the double down on challenges Surabhi faced as a female founder of a tech company, bringing fin-tech innovation to the Banking Industry in India. Hear how Surabhi overcame the professional challenge of learning a whole other side of the business when her husband and co-founder died suddenly in a car accident and went on to scale her business to a very profitable exit. Join Karen and Surabhi as they explore her practical advice on scaling businesses, the importance of diversification, and building high-value companies that can operate independently of founders. Plus, don't miss her insightful tips on overcoming decision fatigue by simplifying daily routines. You will learn keen insights related to the following challenges many founders face as they scale their business and look to create exit opportunities: 1 Value vs. Profit • Distinction between business profitability and valuation. • Tech startups prioritizing long-term planning over immediate profitability. • Risks of cash flow instability due to dependence on a few key clients. 2. Business Expansion Challenges and Strategies • Difficulty in scaling and diversifying revenue streams before it's too late. • Developing a capable sales/business development team and overcoming fear of delegating sales functions. • Building trust in new hires and documenting processes for autonomous achievement of KPIs - Key Performance Indicators. • CEO's fear of letting go, delegating, and the impact on growth. 3. Practical Takeaways: • Tips on creating a rhythm of business with a robust and disciplined review mechanism. • Strategies for analyzing customer revenue and prioritizing high-value clients. • The importance of spiritual wisdom and innate leadership in navigating business challenges. • Discovering when you 'don't know what you don't know' and finding the right mentor or coach. • Decision-making despite emotional/professional challenges and decision fatigue. Karen was thrilled to have Surabhi Shenoy as her guest to share her unique experience, yet common ground on challenges of scaling services business into a tech company, without outside capital. Surabhi, a successful serial entrepreneur and CEO coach, shares her transformative journey from engineering to entrepreneurial excellence. Karen and Surabhi delve into her innovative fintech solutions addressing property valuation and fraud in India's banking sector, her strategies for digital transformation, and the crucial balance between profitability and long-term business valuation. Surabhi candidly discusses her personal and professional challenges, including the profound impact of losing her husband and business partner, and how she found a renewed passion for business coaching. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, this episode promises valuable lessons to help you grow and sustain a successful business. Stay tuned! **** Surabhi Shenoy is a CEO Coach who helps ambitious tech founders scale their businesses to increase the value of their business and achieve lasting wealth. Surabhi is a serial entrepreneur, in that she has built 2 multi-million dollar ARR companies which she did with the best source of growth capital -- customer revenue. Surabhi’s journey began in 2005 when she co-founded Tejora Technologies with her husband, Nitin. After his passing in 2017, she took full control of the business during a period of intense personal and professional challenges. Despite the odds, she led Tejora to growth and a successful exit in early 2022. Learn More https://surabhishenoy.com/ Sign up for the newsletter under the Newsletter tab and request a free strategy session with code- #ccs Karen Rands is the President of Kugarand Capital Holdings, LLC and is a sought after advisor for founders and investors. Karen is a best selling author, top rated podcaster, and leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement. Learn more at her website: http://kugarand.com Karen has a dynamic community on LinkedIn, including the group Angel Investor Matchup - a community focused on equity crowd based direct pubic offerings. She offers LinkedIn Live Q&A and thought provoking articles on raising capital, creating wealth, and economic empowerment. To subscribe to her Linkedin Newsletter, and get access to her on demand digital course Intro to Angel/Crowdfund Investing, Schedule an appointment or find and connect on social media, or find this episode on other platforms, Visit http://bit.ly/linkCCS Please be a part of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement and share this podcast and subscribe to not miss a single episode. Keywords decision-making strategies, fintech innovation, property valuation, banking fraud, digital transformation, banking operations, risk management, business valuation, profitability, tech startups, business...
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    39 mins
  • Forecasting Future Workforce Needs (and Being Ready): Cary Sparrow's Data-Driven Analysis

    Forecasting Future Workforce Needs (and Being Ready): Cary Sparrow's Data-Driven Analysis
    Aug 19 2024

    In today's conversation, Karen Rands will unpack the pivotal role statistics and wage data play in employment, the impact of the pandemic on labor markets, and the ongoing "Great Resignation." Her guest, Cary Sparrow will share insights from his fascinating journey from nuclear submarine officer to technology entrepreneur. Cary is the CEO of one of the leading Labor Market Data analytics company that enables Corporate Executives and Business Owners see real-time global pay trends and labor market intelligence to budget and plan resource requirements to be ready far into the future. The WageScape data platform is the largest and fastest source of real-time labor market data.

    We'll explore the current labor shortage, wage pressures, and shifting dynamics in workforce management. Cary’s expertise on pay equity, transparency, and the evolving skill requirements shaped by AI and automation will shed light on critical shifts affecting CEOs, CFOs, CMOs, and HR execs alike.

    In this podcast you will learn:

    **The Changing Expectations of Workers**
    The pandemic sparked a shift in worker priorities, leading to the "Great Resignation," where employees re-evaluated their career paths and life choices. Today, workers expect more than just a paycheck—they're looking for comprehensive benefits packages that include flexibility, mental health support, and career growth opportunities. In fact, job ads mentioning benefits or bonuses jumped from 4% to 40%, reflecting this trend.
    Key Take Aways:
    1. How these trends impact and influence a company's performance and strategic planning for the future.
    2. Wage pressure, work condition requirements, rising demand for pay equity and transparency and the impact they have on the bottom line.

    **The Shift in Workforce Skills for Future Jobs**
    With the rise of AI, automation, and remote work, companies are recognizing the need for new skill sets. As industries evolve, skills like data science, AI, and cybersecurity are in high demand, while traditional qualifications are taking a backseat to adaptable and innovative thinking. Additionally, the concept of fractional executives—experienced professionals offering flexibility at lower costs—is gaining popularity, especially in mid-market companies.
    Key Take Aways:
    1. Challenges due to an aging workforce and younger workers not having appropriate skills.
    2. Value of gaining experience of senior executive and the flexibility of hiring them as interim/parttime management
    3. Challenges for growing companies anticipating and matching talent to company's development phases and corporate culture.

    **The Value of Data for Budgeting and Future Planning**
    As wages fluctuate and skill requirements change, it’s vital for companies to stay ahead by using detailed labor statistics. Tools like Wagescape provide critical insights into wage inflation trends and hiring health, helping businesses budget effectively and predict market shifts. For example, wage inflation is stabilizing but still presents localized challenges, making it essential for organizations to use data to plan compensation strategies and ensure pay equity.

    Key Take Aways
    1. Concerns and Impact of the push on wages at the entry level or for low skilled employees.
    2. When does the economy of scale of the new tech of automation and AI replace the 'minimum wage' worker.
    3. Importance of having data to predict future pay trends to be able to plan budgets and growth requirements.

    To learn more about Cary and Wagescape, visit WageScape.com

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    48 mins
  • From Customer Discovery to Brand Loyalty: Taylor Frame’s Guide to Marketing Funnels

    From Customer Discovery to Brand Loyalty: Taylor Frame’s Guide to Marketing Funnels
    Jul 2 2024
    Welcome to another episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show #podcast, where we dive deep into the best practices for creating wealth as a business owner, and using that to discern investing in the companies with the best odds of achieving success to exit. Today, Host Karen Rands digs into the mechanics of marketing funnels and strategic forecasting with her guest, Taylor Frame from Focus Funnels. Karen and Taylor explore the essential journey a customer undertakes from discovery to purchase and beyond. They also touch upon the importance of adapting strategies to meet the differing needs of digital and brick-and-mortar businesses. Karen and Taylor expand the conversation to talk about the Capital Funnel and how the customer engagement and conversion process in your typical sales funnel is similar to the capital funnel for attracting and converting investors -- It is Karen's Kugarand Theory of Private Capital. Key TakeAways: 1. **Understanding Sales Funnels:**defines what a marketing funnel is and the significance of different stages: discovery, education, and conversion. 2. **The Importance of Strategic Targeting:** covers how businesses can effectively use digital targeting to curate audiences and engage them at various stages of the marketing funnel. 3. **Digital Crumbs and Customer Behavior:**how digital interactions like purchases and searches can lead to targeted advertising, touching on privacy concerns and the effectiveness of these methods. 4. **Raising Capital with Emotional Intelligence:** insights on raising capital, emphasizing understanding the emotional and financial motivations of potential investors as well as the process and preparation needed when engaging in financial conversations. Taylor Frame began his career in digital marketing working with e-commerce giants Crew and Rei, leveraging Adobe tools to boost online sales. Recognizing the untapped potential in providing similar technologies to smaller e-commerce brands who couldn't afford such advanced tools, Taylor transitioned to Yext. Here, they expanded their skill set into local marketing while continuing to focus on e-commerce strategies like pay-per-click ads and marketing funnels. Inspired by these experiences, Taylor founded Focus Funnels, a company dedicated to delivering effective digital marketing and funnel strategies tailored for emerging e-commerce entities. With a solid background in navigating both large-scale and boutique e-commerce landscapes, Taylor Frame stands out as a dynamic force in digital marketing, committed to empowering businesses with the tools they need to succeed online. Learn more about Taylor Frame and his work at Focus Funnels by visiting http://focusfunnels.com. This episode is packed with insights on nurturing customer leads, optimizing marketing strategies, and the crucial role of understanding customer motivations. This is also a critical aspect of building the capital funnel - understanding investor motivations. Whether you're looking to refine your digital marketing tactics or seeking guidance on capital raising, this episode provides invaluable advice backed by Taylor's extensive experience and deep understanding of e-commerce growth strategies. Listen as Karen and Taylor unravel the intricacies of targeting the right customers (or investors) and creating effective funnels for business growth and profitability. Karen Rands is the dynamic host of "The Compassionate Capitalist Show," a podcast dedicated to teaching her audience how to create wealth by building successful, profitable, scalable, exitable businesses, or investing in those businesses as a wealth creation asset class that is superior to real estate and stock market, but often maligned and misunderstood. Karen is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement and Lead instructor for her Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System with it recently released digital on demand course: Intro to Angel & Crowdfund Investing. Check it out at http://dothedeal.org Karen is a sought after advisor for entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital, and realize time is as valuable as money to get started right or stop doing what isn't working. Investors and Angel groups hire Karen's firm to assist in due diligence and syndication. More info at http://kugarand.com Please like and share this podcast if you find it of value. TIME STAMP OF CONTENT 00:00 Essential advice for direct-to-consumer business growth. 03:14 100 brands find success sans venture capital. 07:23 Creating marketing funnels requires expertise and adaptability. 11:12 Discovering brand, educating self, identifying desired dress. 15:06 Identify, target, and persuade customers effectively. 19:14 Tracking digital activities to move potential buyers. 21:03 Addressing concerns in the middle of funnel. 25:20 Entrepreneurs underestimate potential reach for raising capital. 28:52 Identifying numbers in sales process, don't give up. 32:38 ROI measures ad ...
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    47 mins
  • Employee Retention and Recruitment Strategies for High Growth Companies from a Military Leader's Perspective

    Employee Retention and Recruitment Strategies for High Growth Companies from a Military Leader's Perspective
    May 31 2024
    In this episode, we dive deep into a topic that's critical for any business, big or small: employee management. We're joined by the brilliant Jerry Gadoury, a former Marine Corps officer turned business transformation expert. Jerry's not just a thought leader; he's a practitioner who's helped countless companies become 'destination employers.' The Proof in this pudding is how Gerry to an executive role in a startup Appessaro and scaled that company to a $250M exit. He now teaches that methodology to startups to become desired Destination Employers...Attract, Recruit, Retain & Lead--- His new book and the focus of this Podcast. We'll be uncovering the hidden costs of employee turnover, the challenges of recruitment and retention, and the power of a strong employer brand. Jerry will share his proven strategies to attract and retain top talent, including his unique Engage, Fulfill, and Grow leadership framework. Whether you're a Founder of a high-growth startup or a CEO of a multinational, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build a thriving, high-performance team. Listen Now for these key take aways: Critical Importance of Employee Management: - Impact on Business Scalability and Relevance for Startups and Investors - Hidden Costs of Employee Churn - Pivotal Factor in Continued Growth of the Company Concept of a Destination Employer - Companies Attracting Top Talent - Renowned Companies like Google, Apple - Emphasizing Community Involvement and Collaboration for Sustainable Growth - Aligned and Engaged Corporate Culture Challenges for Startups and Small Businesses - Attracting Top Talent when you have Limited Resources and Lack of Name Recognition - Multigenerational Workforce - Five Generations Working Together: - Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, Gen A - Differences in Employment Tenure and Work-Life Balance Expectations - Transitioning Job Positions and Descriptions: - Generalists for Initial Stages - Specialists as Company Grows - Job Dissatisfaction and Quiet Quitting Changing Retention Strategies: - Ineffectiveness of Traditional Benefits - Motivating Employees Beyond Compensation - Leadership and Employee Morale Strategies for Competitive Employment - Strong Employer Brand: Alignment with Company Values - Targeting the Right Employee Market - Effective Onboarding and Employee Experience: - Proper Communication from Day One - Avoiding Onboarding Pitfalls - Treating Departing Employees Well Gerry’s EFG Leadership Framework - Components of EFG: - Engage - Fulfill - Grow - Handling Growth Situations Gerry Gadoury began his career in the Marine Corps, specializing in signals intelligence with a top-secret clearance, focusing on national security matters. Transitioning to the civilian sector, he continued to work in cybersecurity and technology. He founded his own company, Redbeard Solutions, humorously acknowledging that a more accurate name today might now be Graybeard Solutions. (See the video to understand the humor) For more information or to reach out to Gerry Gadoury: https://redbeardsol.com/ http://Destinationemployer.co Karen is the President of Kugarand Capital Holdings where her extended team offers coaching and services to small business owners providing capital strategy and investor acquisition through the Launch Funding Network. As a thought leader in Angel and Crowdfund Investing, Karen offers investors decision tools, education, screening, due diligence, and syndication services through the National Network of Angel Investors. More information can be found at http://karenrands.co And if you register at the contact page you will receive her Compassionate Capitalist mini video tips, her ebook 12 Secrets of Innovation and Wealth and have an opportunity to schedule time to chat with Karen directly. Please help us build the Compassionate Capitalist community by subscribing, liking, and sharing this podcast. The Compassionate Capitalist Show is also on Youtube @angelinvesting with a library of over 280 episodes. Keywords: employee management, business scalability, startups, investors, employee churn, recruitment, retention, hidden costs, Jerry Gadoury, military veteran, leadership principles, destination employer, talent acquisition, career growth, Redbeard Solutions, job satisfaction, multigenerational workforce, modern employment, employer branding, onboarding, compensation expectations, bad leadership, EFG leadership framework, skill shortages, work-life balance, flexibility, consultation strategy, generalists, specialists, quiet quitting
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    46 mins
  • Discovering Hidden Values in Business Acquisitions with Kevin Bieberhausen

    Discovering Hidden Values in Business Acquisitions with Kevin Bieberhausen
    May 30 2024

    In this episode we are exploring the success principals of growing wealth through acquisition of business with hidden potential, and you’ll hear interesting and unexpected stories of the vibrant world of home textiles and commercial styles. Our special guest is Kevin Bieberhausen, the principal at Fruition Capital, who transitioned from opera singing and a corporate career to become an influential entrepreneur in the textile industry. Kevin’s company, Heritage Fabrics, supplies upholstery and drapery to global giants like Disney and high-profile films, proving that essential businesses often drive monumental impact.

    Karen and Kevin discuss invaluable insights on buying and selling small businesses—covering everything from securing reliable brokers to the importance of consistent financials and recurring revenue. They delve into the crucial steps prospective business owners should take, the role of appraisals in SBA-backed deals, and the unique journey that led Kevin from the stage to the world of small business ownership. Whether you're an active buyer or a passive investor, you won’t want to miss his expert advice on making the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship.

    Listen now for details on these episode highlights:

    Relevant subtopics:

    Common Issues in Business Sales

    Financial Records**:

    - Small business owners preparing books for tax purposes, not sale optimization.

    - Importance of preparing books three years in advance for a higher sale price.

    - Complex financial records complicate buying.

    - Unrealistically high price expectations; brokers’ role in setting expectations.

    - Ensuring a business can support debt.

    Valuation**:

    - Businesses in the $500k to $1.5 million earnings range typically sell for 3-4 times the bottom line.

    - Recurring revenue created business value and stability.

    - Initial listings often unreliable; due diligence is crucial.

    - Understanding industry norms and key characteristic assessments.

    Determining Acquisition Price

    - **Factors Influencing Price**:

    - Discretionary earnings, accounts receivable age, equipment, goodwill.

    - Consistent cash flow and recurring revenue importance.

    Lining up Financing

    - Business Appraisals**:

    - Crucial for bank (SBA lending) and investment soundness.

    - Aid in negotiation and reflect true market value of the business.

    - **Equity and Investor Negotiation**:

    - Offering higher equity and setting preferred interest rates.

    **Active vs Passive Investment**:

    - Active buyers: Operate and run the business.

    - Passive investors: Invest through vehicles like Fruition Capital.

    - Investment methods include self-directed IRAs.

    Kevin Bieberhausen’s Perspectives Deal Formation and Investment Paths

    - **Simplicity in Business Acquisition**:

    - Not as complicated as perceived.

    - Importance of personal connections with business owners.

    - **Acquiring a Business**:

    - Contact Fruition Capital.

    - Finding a business, contacting brokers, securing LOI.

    Kevin’s current role as Founder of Fruition Capital is to help the middle class elevate their share of the wealth and assist corporate employees transitioning to business ownership.

    To learn more, connect with Kevin to help you explore your options for business acquisition visit: bibelhausen.com or fruitioncap.com

    Karen is the President of Kugarand Capital Holdings where her extended team offers coaching and services to small business owners providing capital strategy and investor acquisition through the Launch Funding Network. As a thought leader in Angel and Crowdfund Investing, Karen offers investors decision tools, education, screening, due diligence, and syndication services through the National Network of Angel Investors. More information can be found at http://karenrands.co And if you register at the contact page you will receive her Compassionate Capitalist mini video tips, her ebook 12 Secrets of Innovation and Wealth and have an opportunity to schedule time to chat with Karen directly.

    Please help us build the Compassionate Capitalist community by subscribing, liking, and sharing this podcast.

    The Compassionate Capitalist Show is also on Youtube @angelinvesting with a library of over 280 episodes.

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    34 mins