Episode Details

Join Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake and Gino, as he dives into the world of branding, storytelling, and communication with a special guest who's mastered the art of raising capital with an authentic touch.

Guest: Stacey Havener, Founder & CEO of Havener Capital

Episode Highlights:

• Branding & Storytelling: Learn from Stacey Havener, who has raised $8 billion leading to an additional $30 billion in follow-on assets. Discover the power of personal branding and storytelling in the asset management industry.
• Communication Strategies: Insights into ethical and fun ways of raising capital, going beyond the numbers to connect with investors on a human level.
• Gino's Insights: Gino shares personal stories and draws connections between storytelling, mentorship, and success in business and real estate.
• Stacey's Journey: From aspiring college professor to a leading figure in investment, Stacey shares her unique path and how being the "blue-collar girl from the Berkshires" shaped her approach to business.

Chapters:

00:16 - Introduction of Stacey Havner and Discussion on Branding, Storytelling, and Communication01:26 - Stacey's Background and the Power of Raising Capital02:17 - Stacey's Journey from Aspiring College Professor to Investment Success05:02 - The Art of Raising Capital Without a Track Record08:01 - Building Your Network and the Importance of Early Adopters09:26 - Leveraging Personal Connections and Referrals in Business 10:41 - Emotion and Logic in Sales and Investment13:58 - Gino's Origin Story and Its Impact on His Business Approach