Done Waiting for That Business Loan?
?? Diane Carter
I craft content that elevates C-suite leaders into icons, freeing their time to lead. Ready to boost your impact? Book a call?? let's explore!
Here's Your Permission Slip to Get Creative!?
Do you remember when you were a kid and traded lunch snacks??
That same spirit of creative exchange could be your business funding solution today.?
I've learned that your resourcefulness is your superpower. And ladies, it's time to unleash it.
Why Traditional Funding Isn't the Only Game in Town
A client of a friend needed $50K for her expansion. Banks said no.?
Instead of giving up, she bartered her business coaching services for renovation work, partnered with complementary businesses for equipment, and launched a creative pre-booking campaign.?
Total capital raised through traditional loans? Zero.?
Business successfully expanded? Absolutely!?
Capital Raised through non-traditional means, $53K.
The New Funding Playbook
Funding doesn't always wear a suit and sit behind a desk.?
Sometimes, it's wearing yoga pants and drinking coffee at your local café.?
Your next big break might come from:
? Strategic bartering (yes, it's still a thing, and it's powerful!)
? Community-based micro-investments
? Creative partnership structures
The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
Stop asking "Who will give me money?"?
Start asking "What value can I exchange?"?
This isn't just about survival - it's about thriving on your own terms.
Your Action Plan
Top 3 Takeaways:
? Your network is your net worth—audit your connections for potential partnerships
? Value exchange creates stronger business relationships than traditional loans
? Creative funding often leads to unexpected growth opportunities
Quick-Win Tips:
? List 5 services you could barter right now
? Identify 3 complementary businesses for potential partnerships
15-Minute Power Move:?
?Open your phone contacts right now.?
?Pick three business owners you admire.?
?Draft a value proposition that benefits both of you.?
?Send it.?
?Yes, right now!
Ready to unlock your creative funding potential??
I'm here to help you craft your unique funding strategy.?
Drop "CREATIVE FUNDING" in the comments or DM me!?
It's time to stop hiding and start dominating.?
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The Manifesting Mermaid & Mentor /10x Bestselling Author & Award-Winning Filmmaker supporting women in creating lives they love.
1 个月?? Diane Carter "Start asking "What value can I exchange?" This isn't just about survival - it's about thriving on your own terms." YES! YES! YES! This is precisely how I picked myself up when I was homeless back in 2012. I was a storytelling and writing was an outlet for the grief I had experienced (losing a child, relationship, money, home). I wanted to write a book didn't know how to go about it. I found a local publishing conference and I signed up to volunteer so I could learn. Year after year I would go back and volunteer in difference capacities until one day I had created my own Book to Film Track at that very conference I first discovered in 2012. Today I'm a 10x bestselling author supporting other writers in navigating the publishing process. I then took the same approach when arriving in LA in 2013 with nothing but my suitcase and a dream. In 2014 I decided I wanted to become a filmmaker, so I began volunteering at different film events and festivals. In addition to my writing, I'm also a photographer with 20+ years of event management experience, so those are the skills I bartered. I connected with amazing mentors who took me under their wings, and I learned so much. Now I have my own production company.
Clinical Psychologist, educator and thought leader in holistic and transpersonal psychology. Treating mental health from the inside out.
1 个月Love the question—What value can I create or exchange? It’s such a wonderful way to shift from a transactional mindset to one focused on mutual value. When I was just starting out and money was tight, I partnered with my local coffee shop. I offered a weekly stress management group for their employees, and in return, they provided me with free coffee and breakfast 5 days a week. It was a win-win and a great reminder that value isn’t always about money.
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1 个月I LOVE you approach the traditional problem solving with great creativity ?? Diane Carter
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1 个月Brilliant advice ?? Diane Carter thanks for the new way to Look at things!
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1 个月?? Diane Carter oh my! I just said this 20 minutes ago— resources come when we are resourceful inside of ourselves. I couldn’t agree more!