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IEP 95: How Jay Conner Raised $2M in 90 Days Without Asking for a Dime
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In this powerhouse episode of Innovative Entrepreneurs, Erica Bailey sits down with real estate investing legend Jay Conner—widely known as The Private Money Authority. Jay shares how he raised over $2 million in under 90 days without ever pitching a deal or asking anyone for money.
Learn Jay’s proven approach to raising capital through self-directed IRAs, private lenders, and a teach-first strategy rooted in trust and service. You'll hear how he transformed a conversation at church into $500K in funding, how to build a “credibility team,” and why he believes financial freedom starts with leading from the heart—not chasing the dollar.
If you’ve ever struggled with asking for money, this episode flips the script and shows you how to attract capital by teaching value and solving problems.
🕒 Timestamps
01:43 – Jay’s background, growing up in the mobile home business
06:37 – The 2009 moment that changed everything
09:57 – The life-changing question: “Who do you know who can help?”
13:21 – Why he’s never pitched a deal—and never will
22:28 – The exact words that unlocked $500K at church
29:14 – How a simple luncheon brought in $969K
35:17 – Why “enough is never enough when it’s not about you”
Key Takeaways
You don’t need to pitch to raise money—educate, don’t sell.
Separate the deal from the ask. Teach your program first, then follow up.
Relationships drive results. Your next investor is likely already in your phone.
Banks said no. Private money said yes. Learn how Jay built his own funding network.
"Enough is never enough when it’s not about you." Purpose fuels longevity.
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🔗 Resources
Get Jay’s Book: www.jayconner.com/book
Website: JayConner.com
Listen to Jay’s Podcast: Raising Private Money with Jay Conner: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-private-money-with-jay-conner/id1377723034
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@raisingprivatemoneyrealestate
FB: /jay.conner.marketing
Indeed: /privatemoneyauthority
💭 Final Thoughts
Jay Conner is a master of making capital personal, ethical, and scalable. His servant-leader approach is proof that trust and value beat pressure and pitches every time. Whether you’re in real estate, startups, or scaling a service business, Jay’s story is a roadmap for attracting the right people—and the right money—by focusing on relationships, not desperation.
This episode is more than financial advice. It’s a mindset shift for anyone ready to grow.
To Your Success,
Erica Bailey
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