015: Why Your Investors are Ghosting You - And the 3 Steps to Fix It with John Todderud

In this powerful coaching episode, Amy Sylvis sits down with investor and capital raiser John Todderud to unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of capital raising: nurturing investor relationships over time.

Together, they explore how to move beyond one-and-done outreach strategies and instead build real trust with potential investors - especially on LinkedIn. From what kinds of content actually work to when (and how) to follow up to whether AI can help, this episode is packed with tangible tips and candid wisdom.

This episode is for you if you've ever wondered:

• Why do people ghost me after I meet them at events or add them to my list?

• How do I nurture relationships with leads without being pushy or salesy?

• What's the right way to follow up with potential investors after our first call?

• Can AI or automation help me raise capital—or will it just backfire?

• Should I use multiple social media platforms, or go all in on one?

• What kind of posts actually work to generate leads and build trust?

By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with:

• A simple mindset shift to help you go from chasing to attracting investors

• Clear strategies to nurture investor relationships between deals

• Real examples of what not to automate if you want to build trust

• Why LinkedIn is the most underrated capital raising platform The truth about content that actually converts—and how to create it

• A confidence boost to raise capital with integrity, authenticity, and joy

🎧 Hit play and discover how to raise more capital—by being more you.

Connect with John Todderud! Website: https://cardinaloak.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntodderud/

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