Do THIS to Get Your First Investor — 3 Moves That Raised Me $10M

CEO of our Life

Raising your first check feels impossible—until you know the playbook.

In this episode, I share how I raised over $10 million from 50+ investors (including single checks up to $1.6M)—and the 3 exact moves that will get you to your first yes faster.

What You’ll Learn

• The mindset that attracts checks before you walk in the room
• Rejection math: why more no’s = a faster yes
• How to qualify investors quickly and bank future “maybes”
• The network move that landed a $1.6M check in 90 days
• Exactly what to say when you ask—without sounding needy

Timestamps

00:00 — The easiest way to think about your first check
00:20 — Why listen: two 8-figure builds, $10M+ raised
02:40 — The truth about first checks & what it really takes
03:20 — Move #1: Mindset & daily visualization that drives action
05:50 — Move #2: Rejection is math (the Starbucks lesson)
08:10 — How to qualify fast & keep doors open for later
10:10 — Move #3: Use your network & the $1.6M story
11:50 — Action plan you can start today

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