This presentation is based on how Patryk Wezowski raised $500k for his project. The techniques can be applied to startups. Patryk wanted to make a documentary. He failed to secure any investments and was becoming desperate for help. Without money he couldn’t start the filming of his documentary. Within 2 months of coaching with Noam Kostucki, he had raised over $500k to make his documentary. He was so amazed by his quick success that he wrote this article to share his story: www.bit.ly/raising500k This presentation builds on his story and gives guidance on how you can apply what Patryk did for your startup or project.

1. HOW TO RAISE $500k FOR A STARTUP OR A PROJECT
WITH NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN ASKING FOR MONEY

2. This presentation is based on how Patryk Wezowski raised $500k.
Patryk wanted to make a documentary. He failed to secure any
investments and was becoming desperate for help. Without money he
couldn’t start the filming of his documentary.
Within 2 months of coaching with Noam Kostucki, he had raised over
$500k to make his documentary. He was so amazed by his quick success
that he wrote this article to share his story: www.bit.ly/raising500k
This presentation builds on his story and gives guidance on how you can
apply what Patryk did for your startup or project.

3. FOUNDATIONS TO YOUR SUCCESS
ASKING FOR MONEY
ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE NOW
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2
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4. FOUNDATIONS FOR YOUR SUCCESS1

5. CREATE A CLEAR AND INSPIRING VISION
PATRYK’S GOAL: CHANGE 1 MILLION LIVES
What
better
world do
you want?
What
measurable
goals can you
create?
What are the
steps to achieve
these goals?

6. DEVELOP A DETAILED AND PRECISE BUDGET
PATRYK’S BARE MINIMUM TO FILM THE DOCUMENTARY: $180K
What is
your
breakeven
point?
What is the
bare minimum
amount you
need?
What can you
do with this
money in
reality?

7. PATRYK CHOSE WWW.COACHINGMOVIE.COM
GET A SHAREABLE DOMAIN NAME
Simple Memorable Easy to say

8. CREATE WEBSITE THAT FULFILL ITS PURPOSE
What are the 1-3
most important
goals for your
website?
Design a
website that
fulfills your goals
Test your website
and improve
conversion

9. SHARE WHY YOU ARE INSPIRED BY YOUR VISION
PATRYK TOLD HIS STORY IN THIS VIDEO:
WWW.BIT.LY/COACHINGWHY
What
triggered
you to
start this
project?
Why is it
important to
you?
What
evidence is
there for your
solution?

10. NOBODY SUCCEEDS ALONE: BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
What are
you best /
worst at?
What do you
need help
with?
Who can
mentor /
coach you?
PATRYK BUILD A TEAM OF ADVISORS, MENTORS, A COACH,
FREELANCERS AND PARTNERS WHO CARE ABOUT THIS VISION

11. ASKING FOR MONEY2

12. FOCUS ON THE VALUE YOU ADD TO PARTNERS AND INVESTORS
What
tangible
value do
you offer?
What
intangible
value do you
offer?
What else do
your investor
value?
PATRYK OFFERED PACKAGES WITH VISIBILITY, POTENTIAL
NEW CLIENTS, PROFIT SHARE AND MORE TAILORED BENEFITS

13. CHANGE YOUR MINDSET FROM MAKING THE ASK TO MAKING AN OFFER
Why do
they want
to invest in
you?
Why are you
the best to do
what you do?
What do they
not know that
you know?
PATRYK FOCUSED HIS CONVERSATIONS ON THE
OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITS FOR THE INVESTORS

14. BE PERSEVERANT AND GET THINGS DONE
You will
hear “no”
more than
“yes”
You only need
a few “yes”
How many
calls are you
ready to
make?
PATRYK MADE OVER 1,000 CALL TO GET 20 INVESTORS

15. STAY 100% FOCUSED ON YOUR GOAL
Remove all
distractions
and noise
Have weekly
coaching
sessions
Track your
daily
performance
PATRYK DEDICATED 100% OF HIS WORK TO RAISING MONEY
FOR 3 MONTHS. BEFORE AND AFTER HE WORKED PART TIME
ON PREPARING AND CONTINUING THE FUNDRAISING.

16. BE PATIENT AND PREPARE FOR A LONG ADVENTURE
Plan 6-18
months for
all money
to be in
the bank
Take the time
to prepare
your ask
Plan a side
income or
savings
PATRYK’S FUNDRAISING TOOK A TOTAL OF 12 MONTHS

17. INVEST TIME IN GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POTENTIAL INVESTORS
What
interests
them?
What makes
them happy?
What kind of
businesses do
they like
most?
PATRYK TALKED TO MOST INVESTORS FOR MONTHS BEFORE
THEY INVESTED ANY MONEY

18. REMIND EVERY INVESTOR WHY YOU DO WHAT YOU DO
Why do
you do
what you
do?
What
motivates you
to get out of
bed?
Why are you
not going to
quit?
PATRYK SHARED HIS PERSONAL STORY WITH INVESTORS

19. – ALBERT EINSTEIN

20. LEARN TO MASTER THE SKILL OF RAISING MONEY
Read
Patrick’s
story (next
bubble)
www.bit.ly/
raising500k
Reach out to
5 coaches you
like
PATRYK WROTE A STORY ABOUT HOW HE INITIALLY DIDN’T
ASK FOR COACHING AND ALMOST FAILED AS A RESULT

21. BUILD CONFIDENCE IN TALKING TO INVESTORS
Select a
coach to
work with
Read books
about angel
investment
Practice what
you learn
PATRYK RECEIVED COACHING FROM NOAM KOSTUCKI

22. ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE NOW
* NOTE THAT YOU ARE 100% RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SUCCESSES.
IF YOU WANT TO RAISE MONEY FOR A STARTUP OR A PROJECT, GO
TO THE NEXT SLIDE AND TAKE ACTION.
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23. STEP 1NOAM KOSTUCKI BELIEVES IN REWARDING
PEOPLE WHO TAKE ACTION.
After reading the 3
steps, go back to
the beginning of
this presentation

24. STEP 2CREATE A PRESENTATION / DOCUMENT
WITH ALL ELEMENTS MENTIONED IN THIS
PRESENTATION, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE
FEEDBACK AND HELP TO DIG DEEPER.
For each slide,
instead of
what Patryk
did, write what
you would do

25. STEP 3THE MOST INSPIRING AND
SOLID PRESENTATIONS WILL BE INVITED FOR
A COACHING SESSION.
Send your answers to
noam@redefineus.com
You will receive
feedback and help to
dig deeper

26. KEEP CREATING, KEEP SHINING
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*presentation created by Celina Sol Gruz / instagram: @celinasolcruz / www.yourlocalocals.com