Real Talk with Katie Kim

Ep. 33: Why Smart Founders Struggle to Raise Capital (And What Actually Works Instead)

20 Mar 2026

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Most founders don’t have a capital problem.They have a trust, systems, and strategy problem. In this episode of Real Talk with Katie Kim, Katie sits down with Lauren Brychell — founder of Equity Elevated Consulting and author of Beyond the Lead — to unpack why even high-performing founders struggle to raise capital. This is not about pitching harder.It’s about building the infrastructure, relationships, and investor experience that actually converts. Lauren shares what she learned raising tens of millions in capital, the myths that quietly sabotage founders, and the simple but overlooked systems that separate those who chase capital from those who consistently attract it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing results, this episode will give you a clearer, more grounded path forward. 👉If you’re ready to think like an owner, start here. Comment “ASSESSMENT” for our free Strategic Roadmap. ⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro: capital, business, wealth, and legacy01:11 Lauren’s path into capital raising02:40 Lessons from early deals and passive investing05:21 What investors really ask07:28 Biggest capital raising myths08:28 Why transparency matters11:24 The systems behind successful capital raising15:18 Why some founders attract capital and others don’t19:51 Why Lauren wrote Beyond the Lead22:52 Let investors do the talking24:40 The biggest lesson: get your tech stack right29:02 What a great investor experience looks like32:43 Capital and legacy35:47 The legacy Lauren wants to create38:29 The mindset shift that changes everything40:45 Final advice: transparency and getting started42:21 Katie’s closing CTA42:58 Disclaimer 🔗 Connect with Katie Kim 🌐 Website:https://www.katiekim.com – The Katie Kim Educational Platformhttps://www.thekimgroup.com – The Kim Group 📱 Instagram:@thekatiekim@thekimgroup 💼 LinkedIn:Katie Arnholt Kim, CCIMThe Katie Kim Educational PlatformThe Kim Group 📘 Facebook:The Katie Kim Educational PlatformThe Kim Group 🔗 Connect with Lauren Brychell 🌐 Website:https://equity-elevated.com/ 📱 Instagram:@equityelevated 💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-brychell-capital-raise-consulting/https://www.linkedin.com/company/equity-elevated/ 📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/equityelevatedconsulting #CapitalStrategy#WealthBuilding#WomenInBusiness#InvestorRelations#BusinessGrowth#FinancialClarity#LegacyBuilding#EntrepreneurLeadership

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Real Talk with Katie Kim

Ep. 33: Why Smart Founders Struggle to Raise Capital (And What Actually Works Instead)

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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