Send us a text A tuna sandwich, a casual “Put me down for 100,” and the dam finally breaks. We follow Stephen Schwarzman from 488 rejections to the $100M anchor commitment that unlocked Blackstone’s first fund and set the stage for one of the most dominant investing platforms on earth. This is a story about grit, but it’s also a playbook: secure social proof, solve LP problems, and build processes that turn momentum into durable scale. We dive into the early Wall Street lessons that shaped h...
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Send us a text A tuna sandwich, a casual “Put me down for 100,” and the dam finally breaks. We follow Stephen Schwarzman from 488 rejections to the $100M anchor commitment that unlocked Blackstone’s first fund and set the stage for one of the most dominant investing platforms on earth. This is a story about grit, but it’s also a playbook: secure social proof, solve LP problems, and build processes that turn momentum into durable scale. We dive into the early Wall Street lessons that shaped h...
The Psychology of VIVID Capital Raising w/ Ian Ross | Ep. 13
Funds on Fire
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The Psychology of VIVID Capital Raising w/ Ian Ross | Ep. 13
Send us a text https://fundflowos.com/fire Ever wonder why some fund managers raise millions with ease while others struggle to get a single wire? The difference isn't just better deals or higher returns—it's mastering the psychology of investor persuasion. In this paradigm-shifting conversation, sales psychology expert Ian Ross reveals the exact framework he uses to help clients raise millions in capital without pressure, resistance, or awkward sales tactics. The VIVID framework (Vision, I...
Funds on Fire
Send us a text A tuna sandwich, a casual “Put me down for 100,” and the dam finally breaks. We follow Stephen Schwarzman from 488 rejections to the $100M anchor commitment that unlocked Blackstone’s first fund and set the stage for one of the most dominant investing platforms on earth. This is a story about grit, but it’s also a playbook: secure social proof, solve LP problems, and build processes that turn momentum into durable scale. We dive into the early Wall Street lessons that shaped h...
