Podcasting and fundraising don’t seem to have much in common until you’ve done both. On the surface, each looks shiny and glamorous. But behind the curtain, they’re two of the hardest things to stick with, and that’s why most people quit before they ever see results.

What makes them work isn’t polish or perfection, it’s the grit to keep showing up, the systems that keep you from burning out, and the ability to let your voice evolve as you go.

Success comes not from the pitch deck or the perfect script, but from momentum built over time.

After a year of podcasting, I’ve seen just how closely the lessons mirror the fundraising journey. Today, I’m pulling out the biggest insights, the ones that surprised me most, that every founder raising capital should hear.

What metrics actually matter in both fundraising and podcasting? How do you shift from a short-term mindset to thinking of the long game?

In this episode, I share 8 lessons I’ve learned from podcasting and why they mirror raising money for your business.

Topics Covered:

• Why consistency is more important than charisma

• The only metric you should track at the start

• How to embrace progress over perfection

• The underestimated role of authenticity in getting investors to lean in

• The sanity-saving role of systems and processes in keeping you on track

• Why marketing yourself matters

• How your voice evolves (and why that’s a good thing)

About Your Host

Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank entrepreneur turned real estate investor, excels in building brands, teams, and products. CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company, she also hosts the Seed Money Podcast, where she’s on a mission to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality!

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