Alternative Ways to Fund Your Business | Ep. #1195

In episode #1195, we share several alternative (yet effective!) ways of funding your business. We give you all the details on crowdfunding, revenue-based financing, and the more traditional routes involving bank loans. Tune in to hear what you need to do to attract investors! 
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
[00:25] Today’s topic: Alternative Ways to Fund Your Business. 
[00:37] Why people should consider funding and the problem with bootstrapping.
[01:02] The need for funding even if you are Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos.
[01:47] Thoughts on crowdfunding and the various platforms you can use. 
[02:22] A list of the main crowdfunding platforms and how much you can raise per year. 
[03:03] The importance of having traction before attempting to raise money. 
[03:27] How you can raise money through revenue-based financing. 
[04:15] The models that companies like Lighter Capital use. 
[05:05] Getting a traditional bank or SBA loan in the US and their interest rates. 
[05:22] What the credit card company Brex is offering in terms of credit.  
[06:01] The importance of having a formula that is already working. 
[06:24] That’s it for today!
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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jeff Bezos on Twitter
Elon Musk on Twitter
PayPal
Tesla
Kickstarter

Indiegogo 
CrowdEngine 
StartEngine
Republic 
Wefunder
MicroVentures
Lighter Capital 
SaaStr
Clearbanc
Brex 
Activision 

Disney 
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