Kim Kaselionis's guest appearances

Kim Kaselionis

The Successful Pitch with John Livesay

C-Sweet Talks

Dorie Clark

Jon Levy

Gordon White

Alison Levine

Jon Vroman

Chris Westfall

Michael Bungay Stanier

David Burkus

Charles Smith

Jonathan Keyser

Jason Treu

David Meltzer

Matthew Pollard

John Ruhlin

Warren Buffett

OwlTail

Dianne and Beth interview Kim Kaselionis and Pamela Lauper of Destined. The Destined team guides middle-market businesses through internal transitions or external sales every step of the way. We understand that change, whether planned or unplanned, can leave a business owner feeling a range of emotions. Our process will bring your vision to light as we work together to implement, or navigate, the change that’s needed to achieve your unique business goals.  Pamela Lauper, Managing Director Former health care and insurance executive who brings over 30 years of expertise in building and implementing strategies that support revenue growth, organizational effectiveness, and high performing cultures, with a recent focus in M&amp;A. Her mission is to help business owners achieve their life’s goals through developing and implementing a strategic plan on their journey to eventual exit or transition.  Kim Kaselionis, Managing Director Kim has been supporting entrepreneurs and her local community for over 25 years. She understands that entrepreneurship is vital to continued local, regional, and national economic health. And as the CEO at Circle Bank, Kim had a direct impact on the Bay Area community she served. Using her keen analysis and leadership skills, she turned the once failed bank into a category leader then onto a successful exit. Continuing her mission to increase access to capital for privately held businesses, she created the first hybrid-crowdfunding loan program which combined equity crowdfunding with traditional bank financing. At Destined, Kim continues to advocate for entrepreneurs, their daily sacrifices and their unwavering commitment inspire her to seek solutions to support their success and to achieve their legacy

Dianne and Beth interview Kim Kaselionis and Pamela Lauper of <a href="https://www.bedestined.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Destined</a>. The Destined team guides middle-market businesses through internal transitions or external sales every step of the way. We understand that change, whether planned or unplanned, can leave a business owner feeling a range of emotions. Our process will bring your vision to light as we work together to implement, or navigate, the change that’s needed to achieve your unique business goals.  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalauper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pamela Lauper,</a> Managing Director Former health care and insurance executive who brings over 30 years of expertise in building and implementing strategies that support revenue growth, organizational effectiveness, and high performing cultures, with a recent focus in M&amp;A. Her mission is to help business owners achieve their life’s goals through developing and implementing a strategic plan on their journey to eventual exit or transition. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaselionis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim Kaselionis</a>, Managing Director Kim has been supporting entrepreneurs and her local community for over 25 years. She understands that entrepreneurship is vital to continued local, regional, and national economic health. And as the CEO at Circle Bank, Kim had a direct impact on the Bay Area community she served. Using her keen analysis and leadership skills, she turned the once failed bank into a category leader then onto a successful exit. Continuing her mission to increase access to capital for privately held businesses, she created the first hybrid-crowdfunding loan program which combined equity crowdfunding with traditional bank financing. At Destined, Kim continues to advocate for entrepreneurs, their daily sacrifices and their unwavering commitment inspire her to seek solutions to support their success and to achieve their legacy

S2:E2 Kim Kaselionis and Pam Lauper, Managing Directors, Destined

Episode Summary Kimberly Kaselionis is the Founder and Managing Partner at Breakaway Funding, a private business investment firm. She has more than 25 years of senior executive experience in the community bank and investment management industry. Kimberly has a wealth of knowledge on how to proof your idea and get funding from your customers. What Was Covered  03:00 - How did Kimberly get started in this space? 03:45 - Are entrepreneurs born or are they made? 04:25 - Why did Kimberly leave the banking industry? 06:00 - What were some of the surprises when Kimberly launched Breakaway Funding? 07:05 - What kind of challenges did Kimberly face? Kimberly talks about her business revenue model. 09:00 - Kimberly will be a moderator at the Global Alternative Funding conference. 13:20 - Kimberly discusses some of the benefits of crowd funding. 14:30 - What does a typical day look like for Kimberly at Breakaway Funding? 17:35 - Kimberly shares one more example of why crowd funding is so great. 20:15 - We are no longer living in a time where we get to benefit at your expense. 20:45 - Kimberly shares tips on how to get people emotionally engaged with your vision/pitch. 22:30 - Remember, the confused mind always says no. 23:10 - We do need time to read books, so read a bad novel and relax! It's okay to take a time out.  Tweetables Have stamina and determination to overcome life's speed bumps. Confidence attracts investors. Convert your social capital to venture capital. Be engaged and engrossed to show passion.   Links Mentioned Judy Robinett' Website Breakaway Funding 4th Annual Global Alternative Funding Forum Addresses State Of The Art Options – Los Angeles Kim Kaselionis on Linkedin Breakaway Funding on Twitter Kim Kaselionis on Twitter Startup Seed Funding for the Rest of US by Mike Belsito Want the Transcription? Click Here to Download Crack The Funding Code! Register now for the free webinar Share The Show Did you enjoy the show? I'd love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review!  Click this link Click on the 'Subscribe' button below the artwork Go to the 'Ratings and Reviews' section Click on 'Write a Review' 

Episode Summary Kimberly Kaselionis is the Founder and Managing Partner at Breakaway Funding, a private business investment firm. She has more than 25 years of senior executive experience in the community bank and investment management industry. Kimberly has a wealth of knowledge on how to proof your idea and get funding from your customers. What Was Covered <ul> <li>03:00 - How did Kimberly get started in this space?</li> <li>03:45 - Are entrepreneurs born or are they made?</li> <li>04:25 - Why did Kimberly leave the banking industry?</li> <li>06:00 - What were some of the surprises when Kimberly launched Breakaway Funding?</li> <li>07:05 - What kind of challenges did Kimberly face? Kimberly talks about her business revenue model.</li> <li>09:00 - Kimberly will be a moderator at the Global Alternative Funding conference.</li> <li>13:20 - Kimberly discusses some of the benefits of crowd funding.</li> <li>14:30 - What does a typical day look like for Kimberly at Breakaway Funding?</li> <li>17:35 - Kimberly shares one more example of why crowd funding is so great.</li> <li>20:15 - We are no longer living in a time where we get to benefit at your expense.</li> <li>20:45 - Kimberly shares tips on how to get people emotionally engaged with your vision/pitch.</li> <li>22:30 - Remember, the confused mind always says no.</li> <li>23:10 - We do need time to read books, so read a bad novel and relax! It's okay to take a time out.</li> </ul> Tweetables <a href="https://twitter.com/share?text=Have+stamina+and+determination+to+overcome+life%27s+speed+bumps.&amp;via=john_livesay&amp;related=john_livesay&amp;url=http://sellingsecretsforfunding.com/kim-kaselionis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Have stamina and determination to overcome life's speed bumps.</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/share?text=Confidence+attracts+investors.&amp;via=john_livesay&amp;related=john_livesay&amp;url=http://sellingsecretsforfunding.com/kim-kaselionis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Confidence attracts investors.</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/share?text=Convert+your+social+capital+to+venture+capital.&amp;via=john_livesay&amp;related=john_livesay&amp;url=http://sellingsecretsforfunding.com/kim-kaselionis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Convert your social capital to venture capital.</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/share?text=Be+engaged+and+engrossed+to+show+passion.&amp;via=john_livesay&amp;related=john_livesay&amp;url=http://sellingsecretsforfunding.com/kim-kaselionis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Be engaged and engrossed to show passion.</a>   Links Mentioned <a href="http://www.judyrobinett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Judy Robinett' Website</a> <a href="http://www.breakawayfunding.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakaway Funding</a> <a href="http://www.crowdfundinsider.com/crowdfunding-event/4th-annual-global-alternative-funding-forum-addresses-state-of-the-art-options-los-angeles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4th Annual Global Alternative Funding Forum Addresses State Of The Art Options – Los Angeles</a> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaselionis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim Kaselionis on Linkedin</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/BreakawayFund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakaway Funding on Twitter</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/kimkaselionis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim Kaselionis on Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Seed-Funding-Rest-Us-ebook/dp/B00UC7OU2A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Startup Seed Funding for the Rest of US by Mike Belsito</a> Want the Transcription? <a href="https://johnlivesay.leadpages.co/leadbox/1453a1073f72a2%3A10e2d9353b46dc/5769720821186560/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here to Download</a> Crack The Funding Code! <a href="http://www.onlinemeetingnow.com/register/?id=m5afqd8p30" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register now for the free webinar</a> Share The Show Did you enjoy the show? I'd love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review! <ol> <li>Click <a href="http://sellingsecretsforfunding.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this link</a></li> <li>Click on the 'Subscribe' button below the artwork</li> <li>Go to the 'Ratings and Reviews' section</li> <li>Click on 'Write a Review'</li> </ol>

Secrets to Crowdfunding, Kim Kaselionis | TSP060