Season 242 Episode 8222
S1 E12 - Expert: Taking a Long-Term View Is Key to Successful Crowdfunding Investments - Brian Bell
"KingsCrowd’s Brian Belley Says That Small Adjustments Are Important to Successful Long-Term Investment Returns http://230907.s4g.biz AI Episode Summary Devin Thorpe introduces Brian Belley, Vice President at KingsCrowd, an angel investor who has made over 200 investments via crowdfunding portals. Brian shares the story of CrowdWise, his startup that provided educational tools and services for new investors in the crowdfunding industry and was later acquired by KingsCrowd. Brian discusses his investment process, which involves screening and evaluating deals based on factors such as price, potential market, team evaluation, and deal terms. He emphasizes the importance of building a diversified portfolio and considering both financial and impact factors when selecting investments. Brian explains that he occasionally includes debt deals in his portfolio to diversify his assets and offers insights into the current dynamics of the debt deal market. Devin highlights Brian's superpower of thinking long-term and making trade-offs that may seem like sacrifices in the short term but benefit him in the long run. Brian suggests that slowing down, reflecting, and aligning one's compass with long-term goals can lead to greater impact and success. He advises setting annual goals, maintaining balance in various areas of life, and periodically reflecting and making course corrections if necessary. Brian mentions that people can connect with him on LinkedIn and learn more about KingsCrowd at kingscrowd.com and about the Crowdfunding Professional Association at cfpa.org. The episode concludes with Devin Thorpe expressing gratitude and wishing Brian success in his investing and work at KingsCrowd. http://superpowers4good.com"
