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Why You Have To Be Weird to Run for Office
Description
Mike talks with Eva Posner, founder and CEO of Evinco Strategies, a political consulting firm specializing in first-time candidates from diverse backgrounds who face barriers in traditional campaigns.
Topics Mike & Eva discuss include:
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why you have to be weird to run for office
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the importance of ‘Rolodexing’
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the power of relatability
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the value of ‘hard asks’
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challenges first-time candidates face
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the importance of call time
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getting potential donors to open their wallets
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