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Instant Funding Newsletter

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:03:41 GMT

Capital Strategies

Karl Dakin

Before raising funding, it is recommended that you have a strategy. Every investment has two exits – that of the investor(s) and that of the organization leadership and/or ownership. It is critical that each capital campaign enable those exits and meet investment goals. Each successive capital campaign should set the table for the next capital campaign (or parallel campaign where you are building a capital stack) and should obtain funding at a lower price of money. Starting with the exits in mind, the organization should determine what resources they need, when they need them, possible investor candidates, and what assets, existing or future, they may give up to obtain funding. Care must be given to dependence on future events that may not happen or failure to provide for fallbacks when things go wrong.

Next Motivated Money Engagement:

Join the conversation. Karl Dakin will be a guest on Don Cohen’sHour of Empoweron Dec. 13, 9 am MST on LinkedIn Live

Last Motivated Money Engagement:

Karl Dakin and Matt Walsh were guests on Don Cohen’sHour of Empoweron Nov. 29 on LinkedIn Live

https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7135658994911608832/

The word of the day was ‘distinction with a discussion of the need of a small business to stand out from its competition and the noise of the Internet with an example of Splish Natural’s (https://www.splishnaturals.com/) Heal Your Hero program.

Funding Kits

I am designing a series of Funding Kits that are extensions of the Fundability Snapshot. With the quick assessment provided by the Snapshot, it will be possible to (1) create and test an investor candidate profile, (2) frame and test an offer matching the profile, (3) create a preliminary capital campaign plan, (4) an offering memorandum, investment agreement, slide deck and pitch scripts. A price has not yet been set but is estimated at $2,500. For more information, contact me.kdakin@dakincapital.com

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Karl Dakin, the Capital Coach

Dakin Capital LLC

kdakin@dakincapital.com

Instant Funding Newsletter

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:03:49 GMT

3rd Edition

Raising Funding in Troubled Times

Karl Dakin

Overcoming the Top Challenges to Raising Capital

Entrepreneurs attempting to raise capital now to start or grow their small businesses are facing a capital marketplace that is contracting and changing in response to higher interest rates, inflation, and investors' fear of a chaotic and likely recession. Banks and angel investors, the default places to go for funding, may be unable or unwilling to make capital available. What capital is available is more conservative and more expensive. Raising funding during troubled times requires the exploration of alternative sources of funding and approaches. Efforts should be focused on funding sources that are most aligned with your success and who, like you, must keep moving forward.

Sunday Edition

Like the Sunday newspaper, the Sunday Edition of Instant Funding will include additional information that will make it a longer read.

Next Motivated Money Engagement:

Join the conversation. Karl Dakin will be a guest on Don Cohen’sHour of Empoweron Dec. 13, 9 am MST on LinkedIn Live

Last Motivated Money Engagement:

Karl Dakin and Matt Walsh were guests on Don Cohen’sHour of Empoweron Nov. 29 on LinkedIn Live

https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7135658994911608832/

Instant Funding Newsletter

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 03:59:21 GMT

2nd Edition

Most Motivated Investor Candidates

Karl Dakin

Overcoming the Top Challenges to Raising Capital

In raising funding, the best strategy is to raise funding from investor candidates who are the most motivated. These investor candidates need your organization to succeed in order to achieve their respective missions. In effect, you are the missing ingredient in a recipe for success. When my capital campaigns determine that this situation exists, I refer to these investor candidates as “Someone that loves you more than you love yourself.” Investor candidates no longer look at you as making an investment, but as placing an order for a needed ingredient. If they do not have funding to invest, they will work to arrange that funding. When you compare the level of motivation of this investor candidate with the far lower, sometimes questionable motivation of other candidates, it is common sense to commence the capital campaign with a pitch to these targeted candidates. Although other investor candidates may invest, why take the extra time and expense with the risk that they may not invest?

Next Motivated Money Engagement:

Join the conversation. Karl Dakin will be a guest on Don Cohen’sHour of Empoweron Dec. 13, 9 am MST on LinkedIn Live

Last Motivated Money Engagement:

Karl Dakin and Matt Walsh were guests on Don Cohen’sHour of Empoweron Nov. 29 on LinkedIn Live

https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7135658994911608832/

Fundability Snapshot

I am offering a new service to startups and small businesses to give them a professional opinion of their funding potential – the Fundability Snapshot. Not limited to a single source or type of capital, this quick assessment considers any provider of any asset that can help an organization start and grow. Entrepreneurs complete a questionnaire and provide supporting information that is professionally reviewed. Challenges are identified and matching solutions are suggested. Investor candidate profiles are provided with matching investment offer frameworks. $250

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Karl Dakin, the Capital Coach

Dakin Capital LLC

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Instant Funding Newsletter

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 03:54:01 GMT

1st Edition

Funding Requirements

Karl Dakin

Overcoming the Top Challenges to Raising Capital

To raise funding today, (1) you must already know your investor candidate, (2) the investor candidate must hold the resources you need, and (3) the investor candidate must be sufficiently motivated. Anything else will take more time or fail. The first two requirements are mandatory. An investor candidate cannot invest in an organization if they do not know they exist and an investment cannot be completed if there is no capital to do so. The third requirement – motivation – is the key variable. There are hundreds of motivations of different natures and amounts which vary with each investor candidate and their present mindset. Understanding these individual motivations enables successfully raising funding.

Next Motivated Money Engagement:

Join the conversation. Karl Dakin will be a guest on Don Cohen’sHour of Empoweron Dec. 13, 9 am MST on LinkedIn Live

Last Motivated Money Engagement:

Karl Dakin and Matt Walsh were guests on Don Cohen’sHour of Empoweron Nov. 29 on LinkedIn Live

https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7135658994911608832/

Motivated Money Half-Day Workshop

You are invited to attend the Motivated Money Half-Day Workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 8 am to Noon MST. This online educational program is live with Karl Dakin as he introduces his Motivated Money Method to raising capital and addresses the top four challenges to raising capital with lecture, examples, exercises and interactive discussion. $250

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Hour of Empower

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:38:05 GMT

Karl Dakin appeared again on Don Cohen's Hour of Empower where they followed up on Karl's prior appearance and discussed the meaning and role of capital in entrepreneurship and investment.

https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7130585707491819520/

Splish Naturals Capital Campaign

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:14:50 GMT

https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/splish-naturals-launches-heal-your-hero-program-0d1ce87fa434938fe77b1ba49435362d

SPLISH NATURALS LAUNCHES HEAL YOUR HEROES PROGRAM

Splish Naturals is asking its customers to recognize their heroes and to help them with pain and inflammation reduction products.

Frisco, CO - Splish Naturals, an innovative provider of natural pain and inflammation relief products, today announces the launch of its Heal Your Heroes program. Customers of Splish Naturals may gift its products to people who they would like to recognize for their contributions to their communities.

There are numerous definitions of a hero. Aside from comic book characters and sports figures, a hero commonly acts for the benefit of others, placing their interests ahead of their own. This includes people who take on physical, financial, and reputational risk to help others.

Heroes include our military, first responders, health care workers and educators. But the definition of a hero is left to Splish Naturals’ customers – its whoever they believe them to be.

The Heal Your Heroes program initially is included with a Reg CF crowdfunding campaign where investors are given an opportunity to make one or more gifts of Splish Naturals products. Recipients of these gifts may remain private or accept public recognition for their heroism.

Since its inception in 2019, Splish Naturals has earned a stellar reputation for its commitment to helping customers feel their best through top tier, scientifically backed products. The company's product range includes topical balms and sprays formulated with botanical extracts such as CBD, compression sleeves, and rejuvenation mats, which are supplied to consumers, spas, fitness centers, and retailers.

"We are looking forward to the recognition of all the heroes within our communities," says Matt Walsh, CEO of Splish Naturals. "It is a privilege to help these heroes in our own way and we look forward to teaming with our customers in finding new ways to be of help.”

For more information on Splish Naturals and its Heal Your Heroes program, visit www.splishnaturals.com.

For more information on investment in Splish Naturals’ Super Deals, click HERE

About Splish Naturals

Splish Naturals, founded in 2019, is a leading player in the natural health industry, offering a range of products designed to alleviate pain and inflammation in a natural and effective way. With a focus on high-quality, scientifically backed solutions, the company is committed to promoting healthier living and making a substantial social impact.

Media Contact:

Matt Walsh, Founder and CEO

Splish Naturals

Email: matt@mysplish.com

Phone: 970 389 5473

Hour of Empower

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:32:36 GMT

Karl Dakin appeared as a guest on Don Cohen's Hour of Empower show on LinkedIn Live. The word of the day was 'capital'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_QPsm-UMjvo

A Business Vaccine

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:57:33 GMT

Sante Magazine: A Vaccine for Your Restaurant
https://santemagazine.com/a-vaccine-for-your-restaurant/