In this special episode, Yakov passes the torch to our new hosts, Nate Dodson and Jillian Sidoti!

Nate and Jillian outline their exciting vision for the future of the podcast as they discuss the evolution of capital raising, frameworks for scaling your business, and how they're leveraging AI and other tech to give capital raisers an edge in 2025.

Tune in to get a look at what to expect — more expert insights, the latest tools, and a renewed focus on helping capital raisers grow effectively. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your strategy, this episode sets the stage for a new era in investor attraction.

Key Takeaways:

• Get to know our new hosts Nate Dodson and Jillian Sidoti
• Evolving beyond outdated capital raising tactics
• Building trust and keeping deals simple
• Leveraging AI - differentiation vs generic output
• Future of the show - how Nate and Jillian will help scale your capital raising & real estate ventures

Useful links and resources:

https://findmoreinvestors.com/apply

Yakov Smart’s new book 'Attracting Investors' on Amazon

Join our capital raising community group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/capitalraisingtalkwithcapitalraisingprosgroup

Free Trainings on “How To Raise More Capital & Find High Net-Worth Investors on Auto-Pilot”:

http://findmoreinvestors.com/capital

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Connect with Yakov:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yakovsavitskiy/

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In this episode, we dive deep into the art of "reading investors' minds" without relying on gimmicks or guesswork. We explore how practical personality profiling and addressing the elephants in the room can transform your conversations with investors. By understanding who you're talking to, rather than focusing on finding the perfect words, you can tailor your message to resonate more effectively.

We discuss different personality profiling methods, the importance of research, and how to communicate in a way that helps investors feel seen, heard, and understood. Plus, we explore the balance between being adaptable without losing your authentic self.

Key Takeaways:

• Personality profiling is crucial to communicating effectively with investors
• Who you're speaking to is more important than “the perfect message”
• Discover profiling tools you can use
• Always address the elephants in the room
• How to surface hidden objections
• Master adaptive communication while staying true to your core values
• Tips to build stronger, more trusting relationships

Useful links and resources:

https://findmoreinvestors.com/apply

Yakov Smart’s new book 'Attracting Investors' on Amazon

Join our new capital raising community group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/capitalraisingtalkwithcapitalraisingprosgroup

Free Trainings on “How To Raise More Capital & Find High Net-Worth Investors on Auto-Pilot”:

http://findmoreinvestors.com/capital

Enter our monthly raffle by leaving a 5-star review and emailing a screenshot to: reviews@findmoreinvestors.com

Connect with Yakov:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yakovsavitskiy/

https://www.facebook.com/yakov.smart3

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Positive Fat Bass Intro Loop by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6093-positive-fat-bass-intro-loop

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Just Keep Going (Loopable) by chilledmusic

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7245-just-keep-going-loopable

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Business Of Dreams by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9392-business-of-dreams

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Attention is the new currency and savvy investors know how to spend it wisely. In this episode, we break down why buying ads can be more powerful than relying on outdated investor lists, the key metrics you need to track, and the best platforms to attract and convert high-value investors.

Key Takeaways:

• Attention is a valuable asset for investors
• Ads outperform old investor lists
• Two types of attention: getting noticed vs. building trust
• Explained: Cost per lead, per meeting, per click & more
• Why Meta, YouTube, and LinkedIn are top investor marketing platforms
• Yakov’s favorite type of ads (breakdown)

Useful links and resources:

https://findmoreinvestors.com/apply

Yakov Smart’s new book 'Attracting Investors' on Amazon

Join our new capital raising community group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/capitalraisingtalkwithcapitalraisingprosgroup

Free Trainings on “How To Raise More Capital & Find High Net-Worth Investors on Auto-Pilot”:

http://findmoreinvestors.com/capital

Enter our monthly raffle by leaving a 5-star review and emailing a screenshot to: reviews@findmoreinvestors.com

Connect with Yakov:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yakovsavitskiy/

https://www.facebook.com/yakov.smart3

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Positive Fat Bass Intro Loop by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6093-positive-fat-bass-intro-loop

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Just Keep Going (Loopable) by chilledmusic

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7245-just-keep-going-loopable

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Business Of Dreams by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9392-business-of-dreams

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles