Ask Bigger, Get More: Dia Bondi’s Tactics for Entrepreneurs Seeking Funding

What if the true game changer in entrepreneurship isn’t just innovation, but the ability to make bold, strategic asks—even when a “no” seems inevitable? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood sits down with communications coach and auctioneer Dia Bondi to explore how asking for what you want can transform a founder’s journey.Dia Bondi, author of Ask Like an Auctioneer, draws on her extensive experience coaching executives and founders, as well as her unique background in live auctioneering, to teach entrepreneurs how to “ask off the menu” and design requests that move the needle. Her deep insights into communication and fundraising are both fresh and empowering.Listeners will discover actionable frameworks for making bigger asks, handling feedback, and setting personal boundaries—insights every founder and investor needs. If you’re looking to improve your pitch, grow your confidence, and make every ask count, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. To get the latest from Dia Bondi, you can follow her below!https://www.linkedin.com/in/dia-bondi/ https://www.diabondi.com/The Transformational Voice Intensive: https://www.diabondi.com/intensivehttps://www.asklikeanauctioneer.com/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood