• The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ with Karen Rands

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The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ with Karen Rands

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  • Welcome to The Compassionate Capitalist Show™, where wealth meets purpose! Join host Karen Rands, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of hands-on experience, as she explores Angel Investing, Business Growth, and Wealth Creation strategies. This podcast is your go-to resource for insights, best practices, and inspiration tailored for entrepreneur founders, C-suite executives, investors, and anyone passionate about business success. Karen engages in dynamic conversations with proven angel investors and venture capitalists that have walked the walk, and share their experience and lessons learned. She also engages with key industry insiders to share their expertise on creating wealth through funded innovation that can scale and exit rich. Ranked in the top 2.5% globally for business shows, The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is your gateway to economic empowerment and creating wealth with passion and purpose. Follow, like, subscribe, and share to spread the message of compassionate capitalism. Tune in and join the movement towards creating wealth with purpose!
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  • Chris Reilly's Take on Angel Investing, VC, and Private Equity Leveraged Buyouts

    Chris Reilly's Take on Angel Investing, VC, and Private Equity Leveraged Buyouts
    Apr 12 2024
    Join Karen Rands on a deep dive with finance maven Chris Reilly where they unpack essential business strategies and financial modeling insights. Whether you’re an avid investor, a business owner, or just finance-curious, this episode is a treasure trove of practical wisdom. Financial modeling is fundamental to understanding the future potential of a startup, what the exit opportunities might be when a company is growing, and how to leverage the value of a company to reap the biggest return when expanding through acquisition. In this episode of the Compassionate Capitalist Show, you will gain keen insights in the following. 1. **Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs)** - The structure of LBOs and their implications for business owners looking to semi-retire. - Strategies for preserving the existing company culture and team while adding corporate sophistication. - The role of financial modeling in decisions related to investment, expansion, or acquisition. - Differentiating between speculative angel/VC investing and the more calculable nature of LBOs. 2. **Financial Literacy in Business Leadership** - The need for CEOs and CFOs to understand financial statements. - The value of training or hiring a CFO with expertise in financial modeling. - The significance of preparing for private equity infusion or company transition. - Additional considerations for early-stage companies, including soft dollar expenses. 3. **Preparing for the Future through Financial Models** - Detailing the three-statement model forecast and its role in predicting a company's profitability. - Understanding when revenue is earned through the income statement. - The necessity of learning which elements to include and exclude in forecasts. At the height of the financial crisis, a fresh college graduate named Chris Reilly embarked on his career in an environment fraught with uncertainty and disarray. In the fall of 2009, just a year after the iconic Lehman Brothers' collapse sent shockwaves through the global economy, Chris joined FTI Consulting, tasked with the formidable challenge of cleaning up after one of the largest bankruptcies in history. Chris's journey into the intricate world of private equity, and his subsequent mission to educate others on the art of financial modeling, is both inspiring and a blueprint for success in the nano market ecosystem. Chris Reilly is the Founder of Mission Capital Consulting and the brains and vision behind digital courses marketed as Financial Modeling Education. To learn more about financial modeling education and certification he offers, visit: https://www.financialmodelingeducation.com/and https://www.missioncapitalco.com/ Available on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ul1FtqFdhnM to watch all the action About Karen Rands: 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. Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional business networks. About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ 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. Or use http://KarenRands.co and get your free gift and get on Karen's mail list. The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube and available on all major podcast players. Please visit and subscribe and share. http://bit.ly/linkCSS Social Media links can be found here as well. 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 own a piece of multiple small businesses. Get access to this powerful digital course that brings Karen's best selling book to life. Currently with over 25 lessons and more being added every week to provide a step by step way to learn to invest for Purpose, Passion and Profit with the new Compassionate Capitalist Wealth Maximizing System. Learn More at http://dothedeal.org
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    54 mins
  • Building a $10 Million Legacy: Rashaun Williams’ Approach to Smart Investing

    Building a $10 Million Legacy: Rashaun Williams’ Approach to Smart Investing
    Mar 6 2024
    Join your host Karen Rands and distinguished guest Rashaun Williams as they explore the depths of strategic investing, the importance of financial literacy, and the nuanced role financial advisors play in wealth accumulation.🏦💼 Rashaun Williams, a seasoned investor with a wealth of experience from Wall Street to venture capital, shares his insights and groundbreaking strategies that propel success in the private and public markets. In this compelling episode, Rashaun shares 4 aspects of wealth creation and the American spirit that give him hope. Along the way, we delve into: $ The transformative approach to investing for future generations, as showcased by Rashaun's methodical plan for his daughter's UGMA account. $ The key differences between Financial Advisors, RIAs and brokers, why their strategies work for the majority of Americans, yet is rarely the full scope of potential investment offerings and strategies that could meet your specific goals. Hence, why Rashaun likens himself to a nutritionist in the financial advisory landscape. $ An honest exploration of the "buy, borrow, die" strategy that enables wealth preservation and tax efficiency – with practical examples from Rashaun's own investment portfolio and wealth creation strategy. $ Rashaun shares why investing in private companies as an angel investor is more predictable than investing in public stocks, even though they have good fundamentals, and specifically crypto, which is all technical and transactional, with no fundamental value. 🔑 3 Key Takeaways for Investors and Financial Enthusiasts: ➡️* Startups & Funding: Karen delves into the challenges startups face in securing funding, offering pearls of wisdom for companies seeking alternative routes. Rashaun expands on this, sharing why understanding the opportunity for wealth creation by investing in private companies has led to his accumulation of $Millions in wealth. ➡️*Wealth Strategy Insights: Get a peek into the playbook of the affluent and how understanding market mechanics can aid in tax avoidance and business acquisition. ➡️*Long-term Commitment:** Learn about a father’s strategy to ensure generational wealth through consistent, calculated investment in his child’s future. Rashaun Williams is the founding partner and managing director of Antimatter Business Partners. ABP is one of the largest business management firms in the country empowering business partnerships for modern athletes. https://www.antimatterbp.com/ Additionally, Rashaun is a General Partner - Manhattan Venture Partners. a late state venture capital firm in the tech sector. MVP is in their 4th fund. He is a frequent guest on national broadcast finance and business media outlets. This is Rashaun's second appearance on The Compassionate Capitalist Show, and the only podcast that he has joined to share his keen insights and experience. To listen to the first podcast interview visit: "From Wall Street to Late Stage Angel Investing: A Roadmap for Predictable Returns" with Rashaun Williams RSS: https://CompassionateCapitalistShow.libsyn.com/from-wall-street-to-late-stage-angel-investing-a-roadmap-for-predictable-returns-with-rashawn-williams. Or find it on your preferred podcast platform at http://bit.ly/linkCCS It was rebroadcasted on Nov 14, 2023. Subscribe to the CCS Podcast for a wealth of knowledge that enriches your perspective on investment and fosters growth in your financial journey!📈 Tag someone who could benefit from these insights, share with your community, or if you've got a story to share about your investment path, we'd love to hear it in the comments!👇 #Podcast #InvestmentStrategies #FinancialLiteracy #GenerationalWealth #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #FinancialAdvising #RashaunWilliams #KarenRands #WealthManagement #FinancialPlanning #Entrepreneurship #Startups #BusinessInvesting #AngelInvesting #WealthCreation #DiversifyYourPortfolio #taxstrategies #antimatter #manhattanventurepartners Karen Rands, the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the Best Seller, Inside Secrets to Angel Investing, is an authority on creating financial success through successfully informing the next generation of entrepreneurs and investors together in the name of Compassionate Capitalism! Visit http://InsideSecretsToAngelInvesting.com Want to learn about Angel / Crowdfund Investing like Karen and Rashaun talk about? Visit http://DotheDeal.org to take your first step and register for the preeminent digital course that teaches the fundamentals of investing in startups and growth stage small businesses for Passion, Purpose, and Profit. With your purchase of the book, you get access to Karen's resource portal for investors.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • From Bankruptcy to Innovation Success: Howard Chang's Entrepreneurial Journey

    From Bankruptcy to Innovation Success: Howard Chang's Entrepreneurial Journey
    Feb 7 2024

    Don't Miss Howard Chang, CEO of JustBoardrooms and Chairman of theturnlab, as he brings a wealth of entrepreneurial insights and Angel Investor Strategies to the Compassionate Capitalist Show Audience.  From his poignant personal experiences with bankruptcy and overcoming cancer to his innovative solution for underutilized real estate with Just Boardrooms, Howard's journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. Host Karen Rands digs into Howard's wealth of knowledge, exploring the increasing need for collaboration spaces, the challenges of remote work, and the importance of truly understanding your market fit. You won't want to miss Howard's candid discussion about the hardships he's faced, including personal tragedy, and his strategies for resilience. Together, Karen and Howard offer an enlightening dialogue on maintaining a successful business, the integral role of cash flow management, and the advantages of being a B Corp in today's marketplace. Tune in for an episode brimming with invaluable advice for entrepreneurs and a gripping story of adversity, recovery, and triumph.

    5 Insights You Will Gain:

    1. The Art of Storytelling in Branding
    - The struggle that major companies face in crafting a consistent narrative
    - Utilizing unused boardrooms for nurturing in-person collaborations post-Covid

    2. The Journey of Just Boardrooms
    - How Just Boardrooms emerged to address the lack of collaboration spaces
    - Plans for expansion and success in 250 locations in 55 markets

    3. Investment, Growth, and Resilience
    - Howard's shift from self-funding to seeking an angel round of funding
    - His emphasis on resilience through personal and professional setbacks

    4. Cash Flow and Startup Success
    - The importance of cash reserves and strategic debt financing
    - Choosing the right investors and understanding the comprehensive business ecosystem

    5. B Corp Values and Sustainable Business
    - Integration of social values into the corporate culture for a sustainable future
    - The increasing consumer appeal and economic advantages of B Corporations

    Be sure to listen to the full episode to absorb the in-depth discussions on these topics, as Karen Rands and Howard Chang navigate through the multifaceted landscape of today's business world.

    To learn more about Howard Chang and connect to his company JustBoardrooms or engage with the growth hack incubator/accelerator theturnlab, go to these links: 
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardchang1/
    JustBoardRooms: https://justboardrooms.com/booking/public/home
    theturnlab: https://theturnlab.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 
    **NOW Available as a digital on demand course.**
    She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich.  Karen is an enthusiastic speaker on these topics for corporations, economic development groups, angel investor networks, and professional business networks. About Karen https://www.karenrands.co/about-karen-rands/ 

    Visit http://Kugarand.com  and click on the Services tab, to learn more about our Due Diligence Services, Investor Relations, Capital Strategies, Capital Access, and Capital Readiness Coaching serviced offered by her firm, Kugarand Capital Holdings.  Sign up for her free ebook while you are there!

    The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ is a Podcast on YouTube.  Please visit and subscribe and share.  It is great to watch Karen and her guests live, in action.  The whole library of podcasts and interviews since 2020 can be found there by category or chronological. https://bit.ly/CCSyoutubepod 
    Please share, subscribe and rate, wherever you listen to podcasts, to help us continue to spread the message of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement. 
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    58 mins
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