Michael Rosen – Episode 18

Michael Rosen is president of ML Innovations, which he started 18 years ago. Learn how he built his business and how his journalism background has impacted his consultancy. You can find more information about Michael’s consultancy at www.MLInnovations.com.

Read Michael Rosen Says here.

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Topic Timestamps:

• Writing [01:28]
• Your background in nonprofits [06:16]
• Special events [08:29]
• Books [10:19]
• Why start your own business? [11:20]
• Your first clients [13:14]
• What would you change if you were starting over? [14:02]
• Your business model [14:55]
• Your team [15:37]
• Finding new clients [16:04]
• Balancing your schedule [16:39]
• What are you most proud of? [17:23]
• Lightning round [19:50]

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Andrea Kihlstedt – Episode 17

Andrea Kihlstedt has been running Capital Campaign Masters for the past 4 years and has worked with Gail Perry and other notable consultants in her prior work. She has over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit fundraising world where she’s focused on capital campaigns. Learn about Andrea’s unique approach to running a business that focuses on preparing a client to be ready to hire a consultant.

You can find more information about Capital Campaign Masters here.

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Topic Timestamps:

• Your background [01:36]
• What tools do you depend on? [05:56]
• Any staff? [07:18]
• Your business model [08:20]
• The role of your consultants [10:21]
• Coaching vs. consulting [11:51]
• Virtual assistants [13:45]
• Online courses [14:53]
• What change do most of your clients need to embrace? [15:38]
• Getting new clients [18:00]
• Capacity [19:06]
• Writing the book [20:25]
• Lightning round [23:14]

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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]

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Kelley McGeehan – Episode 15

Kelley McGeehan is the founder of McGeehan Research. Kelley brings an interesting perspective to the show as her consultancy focuses on prospect research. We dive into some of the details in running a business that focuses just on the research aspect of fundraising. You can find more information about Kelley at www.mcgeehanresearch.com.

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Richard Perry – Episode 14

Richard has been running the Veritus Group since 2005 and prior ran the Domain Group for 15 years. In today’s interview Richard shares from his wealth of knowledge helping non-profits for over 25 years now.

You can find more information about the Veritus Group at www.VeritusGroup.com.

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