Episode 17: The Common Denominator for Successful Asks

Stephanie Sims is a Capital Strategist who teaches founders how to tell economic stories that make dollars and cents. She is the founder of Finance Ability, a boutique consulting firm focused on helping entrepreneurs get the money they need to grow their business. Stephanie founded Finance-Ability after her more than two decades of experience working on both Wall Street and Main Street.

Ever wondered what makes some ask successful and others not so much? What could be the common denominator for successful asks? Stephanie Sims says that it’s all about figuring out where and how you can add value to make your ask a partnership rather than a favor. She says the emphasis of your ask should be on how to make it beneficial not just for you but for the person you’re making the ask to.

In this solo episode of What’s Your Ask, Stephanie Sims shares her insights on what most successful asks have in common, when and how you should leverage the power of mentorship or a community of thought leaders to revolutionize your ask and more. Stay tuned.