You’ve been sold a lie: going public is “easy.” File some papers, raise some money, and voilà—you’re trading shares. Not even close. In this episode, Scott and I break down what really drives successful capital raises and pub...
You've been sold a lie about franchising. Everyone thinks it's the safe bet, proven system, established brand, guaranteed success. Just sign and watch the money roll in, right? Wrong. In this episode, Dan Collins and I tear a...
The Bubble Question: Are You Investing or Gambling? Every generation believes this time is different—until the bubble bursts. From tech stocks to crypto, markets have a long history of swinging between irrational euphoria and...
The Great Debate: Build from Scratch or Buy the System? Most entrepreneurs face a fork in the road: Do you spend years building a brand from the ground up, or do you leverage a proven system to leapfrog the struggle? This epi...
Most people think angel investing is risky and only for the ultra-wealthy, but the real myth is believing you can’t build wealth backing the right entrepreneurs. Karen Rands clears the confusion, showing how everyday people c...
Many founders pour all their energy into running a successful crowdfunding campaign, but once the capital comes in, they make the same costly mistake: they stop engaging the very community they worked so hard to build. In thi...
Who really gets to invest, and why does it matter? In this episode, Erik Nelson and I unpack the evolving world of accredited investor definitions and investment rules. We explore how SEC regulations, income thresholds, and s...
As I talk with entrepreneurs and investors, I often see how easily people overlook the power of strong investor relationships. It’s not just about getting funding, it’s about building trust that lasts. In this episode, I sit ...
What if your investment dollars could both generate steady returns and help solve one of society’s biggest crises? In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show , I sit down with Kevin Macho to explore how addiction re...
As I talk with entrepreneurs and investors, I’m often struck by how many people underestimate the risks tied to crypto investing, especially when it comes to taxes. Right now, the IRS has slowed down audits, but that doesn’t ...
In this episode, I share how everyday people can grow wealth and create impact through equity crowdfunding. Drawing from my new book Inside Secrets to Crowdfund Investing: Follow Jane’s Journey, I break down the myths that ho...