Raising funds for your startup or passion project can feel impossible — especially when rejection hits hard.
In this episode, I share 3 mindset hacks that transformed my approach to fundraising — from handling brutal rejection to replacing competition with collaboration, and finally, acting like you already have the funds you want.
If you’re grinding late nights and feeling stuck, this episode is for you. My goal? To help just one person take action today and change their fundraising game.
What You’ll Learn:
• How to overcome the fear of rejection and keep pushing
• Why collaboration beats competition when growing your network
• A powerful mindset exercise to visualize success and attract funding
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 — Why mindset is the key to fundraising success
01:30 — Mindset Hack #1: Getting rid of your emotional “protections”
05:15 — Mindset Hack #2: Replacing competition with collaboration
08:40 — Mindset Hack #3: Visualizing having the money now
11:30 — Final thoughts and your action challenge
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