Raising $120 Million | Kerry-Ann Powell

Rapid Results with Andrew Weiss

Kerry-Ann, with over 20 years as a DC attorney, lobbyist, and fundraiser, is an expert in strategic success. After raising $120 million for the MLK Jr. memorial, she founded Trafalgar Strategies, advising business owners on strategies and mindsets for success. Her expertise is recognized by international brands and organizations, underscoring the importance of small and medium-sized businesses to economies. (0:00) Introduction to Rapid Results with Andrew Weiss and guest Kerry-Ann Powell (1:31) Kerry-Ann's journey from college to fundraising and her experience in the Martin Luther King Memorial project (7:42) Tips on fundraising and the importance of representation in business (13:21) Deep dive into corporate social responsibility and aligning it with customer base (20:21) The importance of believing in your product and instilling that belief in business owners (25:26) The excitement of entrepreneurship and preventing chaos in businesses (27:42) Discussion on reasons businesses fail and the importance of building a good team (35:03) Case study: Overcoming major business challenges and the growth journey of Kerry-Ann's company (41:39) Learning from business failures, preparing before scaling, and dealing with corporate contracts (48:05) Overcoming business failure, regaining confidence, and the importance of quick decision making (55:52) Promotion of a one sheet for the audience and ways to contact Kerry-Ann Powell (57:43) Concluding remarks from Andrew Weiss and closing words from Kerry-Ann Powell