In this episode, Duke Dennis walks us through the bold mission to bring Zig Ziglar’s story to the big screen — from securing life rights to raising capital and packaging real Hollywood talent. What starts as a lifelong dream turns into a masterclass in networking, persistence, and understanding investors. Then the conversation shifts back to Bolder, where Paul shares the real challenges of running an early-stage business: soaring fixed costs, marketing missteps, cash-flow pressure, and the u...
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In this episode, Duke Dennis walks us through the bold mission to bring Zig Ziglar’s story to the big screen — from securing life rights to raising capital and packaging real Hollywood talent. What starts as a lifelong dream turns into a masterclass in networking, persistence, and understanding investors. Then the conversation shifts back to Bolder, where Paul shares the real challenges of running an early-stage business: soaring fixed costs, marketing missteps, cash-flow pressure, and the u...
Ep 003: How to Raise Capital from Investors Part 1 - The Art
Bolder Business with Paul Fontanelli
45 minutes
2 weeks ago
Ep 003: How to Raise Capital from Investors Part 1 - The Art
In this episode, Paul Fontanelli talks with investor Jake Jenkins and strategist Lance Broadway about the mindset and structure behind successful fundraising. Together, they unpack how Paul raised capital from 55 investors, the lessons learned through delays and a pandemic, and how conviction, story, and strategy turn belief into real checks. Learn how to make your pitch “kitchen-table repeatable,” build credibility, and navigate the balance between equity, debt, and investor expectatio...
Bolder Business with Paul Fontanelli
In this episode, Duke Dennis walks us through the bold mission to bring Zig Ziglar’s story to the big screen — from securing life rights to raising capital and packaging real Hollywood talent. What starts as a lifelong dream turns into a masterclass in networking, persistence, and understanding investors. Then the conversation shifts back to Bolder, where Paul shares the real challenges of running an early-stage business: soaring fixed costs, marketing missteps, cash-flow pressure, and the u...
