Smart Negotiations: Aligning Risk, Reward, and Strategy in Business | Ep 345

Negotiating in startups and partnerships is a delicate dance. This episode unpacks how entitlement to salary or upside can tank businesses, and how to strike the right balance.

Discover the common mistakes that derail investors and how you can avoid them. From ignoring red flags to falling for too-good-to-be-true promises, this episode will guide you toward smarter, more secure investment choices.https://fundlaunch.click/fraud-prevention

Learn how to empower your team, build trust, and foster accountability. Inspired by Stephen R. Covey, this quick episode offers practical insights to elevate your leadership and decision-making.https://fundlaunch.click/levels-of-delegation

Bitcoin's soaring, altcoins are exploding, and the markets are moving fast. I discuss the four-year crypto cycles, the impact of Trump’s pro-crypto policies, and how I’m managing a $32 million hedge fund through it all. Tune in for a mix of market updates and fund management strategies.https://fundlaunch.click/crypto-waves

Want to LEARN about funds? Go here - https://app.fundlaunch.com/?sl=youtubeReady to LAUNCH your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunch.com/call/?sl=youtubeReady to SCALE your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunchpartners.com/?sl=youtubeABOUT BRIDGER PENNINGTONBridger Pennington is the founder of 3 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 6 years. Additionally, he currently manages a $20 million hedge fund Ugly Unicorn, and is a strategic advisor to 4 portfolio funds through Fund Launch Partners a GP stakes fund raising $50 million.He has started helping others launch their own funds through Fund Launch, an online program with over 90,000 students designed to help them start investment funds without working on Wall Street or having an Ivy League degree. In the last 2 years they launched 210 student funds, and have 12 student funds over $100 million. Fund Launch has done over $30m in revenue

Want to LEARN about funds? Go here - https://app.fundlaunch.com/?sl=podcastReady to LAUNCH your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunch.com/call/?sl=podcastReady to SCALE your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunchpartners.com/?sl=podcastABOUT BRIDGER PENNINGTONBridger Pennington is the founder of 3 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 6 years. Additionally, he currently manages a $20 million hedge fund Ugly Unicorn, and is a strategic advisor to 4 portfolio funds through Fund Launch Partners a GP stakes fund raising $50 million.He has started helping others launch their own funds through Fund Launch, an online program with over 90,000 students designed to help them start investment funds without working on Wall Street or having an Ivy League degree. In the last 2 years they launched 210 student funds, and have 12 student funds over $100 million. Fund Launch has done over $30m in revenue

Want to LEARN about funds? Go here - https://app.fundlaunch.com/?sl=podcastReady to LAUNCH your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunch.com/call/?sl=podcastReady to SCALE your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunchpartners.com/?sl=podcastAbout Bridger PenningtonBridger Pennington is the founder of 3 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 6 years. Additionally, he currently manages a $20 million hedge fund Ugly Unicorn, and is a strategic advisor to 4 portfolio funds through Fund Launch Partners a GP stakes fund raising $50 million.He has started helping others launch their own funds through Fund Launch, an online program with over 90,000 students designed to help them start investment funds without working on Wall Street or having an Ivy League degree. In the last 2 years they launched 210 student funds, and have 12 student funds over $100 million. Fund Launch has done over $30m in revenue

Want to LEARN about funds? Go here - https://app.fundlaunch.com/?sl=podcastReady to LAUNCH your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunch.com/call/?sl=podcastReady to SCALE your fund? Go here - https://www.fundlaunchpartners.com/?sl=podcastABOUT BRIDGER PENNINGTONBridger Pennington is the founder of 2 investment funds that have done over 217 deals in the last 4 years. Additionally, he currently manages an 8 figure hedge fund Ugly Unicorn and is a strategic advisor to 8 portfolio funds. He has started helping others launch their own funds through Fund Launch, an online program with over 60,000 students designed to help them start investment funds without working on Wall Street or having an Ivy League degree. Last year they launched 130 student funds, and have 12 student funds over $100 million. Bridger has spoken on stage to thousands of people across the United States and is determined to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses through launching their own funds.DISCLAIMER: This is NOT financial or legal advice. Fund Launch’s experiences with using a fund strategy are unique to them. You should not consume this content with the expectation that you will have similar or the same results. All fund projects are subject to multiple variables and risks that make it impossible to predict success. Since we cannot predict success or provide you with information on what an average customer experience is by creating a fund, you should assume you will not have the same type of success or any success at all. We encourage you to seek out advice from other qualified professionals for advice on setting up your particular fund.

Is it possible to fall in love with work as entrepreneur?Some say yes, that it's necessary for success......and some say no, and that it's important to separate passion from careerIn today's episode, I give my opinion on the matter, and how I've used this debate to make millionsEnjoy!

When I first started working at the age of 21, even as an intern, I thought, asked questions, and strategized like I was the ownerThis led to me managing my fellow interns, which then led to me working directly with the CMO, which then led to me getting the idea for my first fund...Whether you are an intern at a large company or running your own business, it's vital that you think like an owner Find out why in today's episode!Enjoy🤝