The 5 Stages of Funding: How to Make Your Mindset Unshakeable

Seed Money

The process of raising money is as much a mental one as it is a financial one. Before we start finding and pitching to investors or even structuring our deals, there’s a step we can’t skip, working on our mindset.

There’s no sugar-coating it - getting funded is one of the hardest things you’ll do. You’ll get told your idea doesn’t doesn’t work. You’ll be told no a bunch of times, and you’ll face all sorts of setbacks along the way. Self-doubt will creep in and you’ll run up against your own limiting beliefs all the time.

The process will wear on you - but there’s good news. You can proactively build up the mental fortitude to counter everything you’ll face and it will make the path to a “yes” so much smoother. If I could do it, so can you!

So what are some of the ways we can make our mindset unshakeable? How do you develop healthy coping tools for when you inevitably face setbacks? What’s the hard lesson I learned about visualization? In this episode, we’re kicking off a five-part series about the stages of seed funding and I’m starting with a critical part - mindset.

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I created a guide on the 5 Stages to Funding, just for you! It's a completely free download and the perfect overview if you’re ready to go after the funding you need for your business. Learn about Mindset, Types of funding, How to find and pitch to investors, deal structure, and closing the deal. Download your free guide over at seedmoneypodcast.com.

Topics Covered;

-What makes the seed funding process so hard

-The difference between constructive criticism and negativity

-How to mitigate the mental health challenges entrepreneurs face

-Why it’s critical to carve out time for quiet reflection as a busy entrepreneur

-Why we have to visualize with caution

-The healthiest ways to cope with setbacks and challenges

-The lessons I learned in my own journey

Host Bio

Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank entrepreneur turned real estate investor, excels in building brands, teams, and products. CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company, she also hosts the Seed Money Podcast where she’s on a mission to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality!

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