Amy Eisenstein – Episode 16

Amy started her business in August 2008 and prior was director of development for a few different nonprofits. Amy Eisenstein has done a fantastic job creating a personal brand that fundraisers recognize. In this interview you’ll hear some invaluable tidbits on creating evergreen content that will bring you business.

You can find more information about Amy’s consultancy at www.AmyEisenstein.com.

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Topic Timestamps:

• Why did you start your business? [01:29]
• How’d you create your slogan? [02:16]
• Speaking engagements [04:06]
• How do you balance your business? [04:30]
• Free resources [06:12]
• Your books [07:32]
• Social media [10:25]
• Staff? [11:28]
• How many clients do you need to get started? [12:31]
• What makes an ideal client? [13:55]
• Advice for those getting started? [14:30]
• Favorite tools [16:45]
• Your work space? [17:34]
• Biggest challenges in the beginning? [19:43]
• Your pitch? [20:42]
• Lightning round [22:24]

Released	Episode
23  Apr  2019	Michael Rubin (HIBMFC-0043)	Download
09  Apr  2019	Scott Koskoski (HIBMFC-0042)	Download
26  Mar  2019	Mary Cahalane (HIBMFC-0041)	Download
12  Mar  2019	Hannah Zollman (HIBMFC-0040)	Download
26  Feb  2019	Amy Varga (HIBMFC-0039)	Download
29  Jan  2019	Elise Saltzberg (HIBMFC-0038)	Download
08  Jan  2019	Dan Shephard (HIBMFC-0037)	Download
11  Dec  2018	Arlene Cogen (HIBMFC-0036)	Download
27  Nov  2018	Joe Tumolo (HIBMFC-0035)	Download
13  Nov  2018	Sherry Quam Taylor (HIBMFC-0034)	Download
30  Oct  2018	Penelope Burk (HIBMFC-0033)	Download
30  Oct  2018	Penelope Burk (HIBMFC-0033)	Download
16  Oct  2018	T.J. McGovern (HIBMFC-0032)	Download
02  Oct  2018	Cathy R. Sheffield (HIBMFC-0031)	Download
11  Sep  2018	Jay Frost (HIBMFC-0030)	Download
28  Aug  2018	Emma Kieran (HIBMFC-0029)	Download
14  Aug  2018	Sarah Jackson (HIBMFC-0028)	Download
31  Jul  2018	Claire Axelrad (HIBMFC-0027)	Download
31  Jul  2018	Claire Axelrad (HIBMFC-0027)	Download
17  Jul  2018	Matthew Dubins (HIBMFC-0026)	Download
03  Jul  2018	Sam Laprade (HIBMFC-0025)	Download
19  Jun  2018	Andrew Olsen (HIBMFC-0024)	Download
05  Jun  2018	Sheila Dwyer Schwartz (HIBMFC-0023)	Download
22  May  2018	Missy Gale (HIBMFC-0022)	Download
08  May  2018	Nadine Gabai-Botero (HIBMFC-0021)	Download
24  Apr  2018	Jeff Brooks (HIBMFC-0020)	Download
10  Apr  2018	Jim Langley (HIBMFC-0019)	Download
27  Mar  2018	Michael Rosen (HIBMFC-0018)	Download
13  Mar  2018	Andrea Kihlstedt (HIBMFC-0017)	Download
27  Feb  2018	Amy Eisenstein (HIBMFC-0016)	Download
13  Feb  2018	Kelley McGeehan (HIBMFC-0015)	Download
30  Jan  2018	Richard Perry (HIBMFC-0014)	Download
16  Jan  2018	Steven Screen (HIBMFC-0013)	Download
02  Jan  2018	Lori Kranczer (HIBMFC-0012)	Download
19  Dec  2017	Greg Lassonde (HIBMFC-0011)	Download
05  Dec  2017	Marcy Heim (HIBMFC-0010)	Download
21  Nov  2017	Larry Raff (HIBMFC-0009)	Download
07  Nov  2017	Gail Perry (HIBMFC-0008)	Download
24  Oct  2017	Katherine DeFoyd (HIBMFC-0007)	Download
10  Oct  2017	Kathy Swayze (HIBMFC-0006)	Download
26  Sep  2017	Phyllis Freedman (HIBMFC-0005)	Download
12  Sep  2017	Julie Carter (HIBMFC-0004)	Download
29  Aug  2017	Diane Remin (HIBMFC-0003)	Download
15  Aug  2017	Tom Ahern (HIBMFC-0002)	Download
01  Aug  2017	David A. Mersky (HIBMFC-0001)	Download

About the Podcast

How I Built My Fundraising Consultancy is a bi-weekly interview podcast with fundraising consultants. Hear how individual consultants and consulting firm leaders got their start.

Learn what it takes to launch your practice, the tools you’ll need, and the hardships you may face. Discover what it takes to build a fundraising consultancy. Check out How I Built My Fundraising Consultancy by MarketSmart.

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