How We Got Investors With Zero Connections | Ep 134

Most founders assume you need money, status, or the perfect network to raise capital — but this episode proves you can win investors even when you’re starting with nothing.Our guest shares the raw, unfiltered story of launching a business with no connections, no experience, and no financial safety net. From surviving harsh winters and chaotic launch days to navigating rejection and uncertainty, he breaks down exactly how he built momentum until investors finally paid attention.In this conversation, we unpack the real path to attracting investors from scratch — the early grind, the scrappy tactics, the mindset shifts, and the turning points that opened the doors to serious capital.Whether you’re trying to raise your first dollar or rebuild after setbacks, this episode gives you the frameworks and battle-tested strategies you can apply immediately.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN1. How to get investors when you have zero connections and no track record2. The grassroots marketing moves that created early traction (including the email strategy that ignited growth)3. The mindset needed to survive long hours, doubt, and early failures4. Why taking bold risks early in your career accelerates your entrepreneurial journey5. How to turn low-resource environments into real competitive advantages6. The truth about burnout, pressure, and staying committed when everything feels heavy7. How partnerships, culture, and shared grit help attract investors and scale8. The biggest early mistakes most entrepreneurs make — and how to avoid themStay until the end for a breakdown of the exact moment everything shifted — the point where investors finally leaned in after years of grinding.FIND HIM HERE:https://www.lineleap.com/https://www.instagram.com/max_schauff/#startupfunding #raisingcapital #entrepreneurship #founderstory #businessmindset #startuplife STAY CONNECTED:https://www.instagram.com/the1percent_podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/the1percentpodcast/http://tiktok.com/@the1percent_podcastPodcastWANT TO CONNECT TO OUR HOST?Vin:Email: Vincentinfante.lifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin.infante/Shane:Email: [email protected] ON OTHER SITESSpotify: https://bit.ly/3HtT10CApple Podcast: https://bit.ly/3HtT10CTIMESCODES:00:00 Intro00:07 Max's Background05:00 Transition to Entrepreneurship and Early Struggles10:00 Building the Company20:00 Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience30:00 App Development: Features and Growth Strategies40:00 Team Building and Company Culture50:00 Defining a 1% Life1:00:00 Best Advice: Persistence and Adaptability1:04:00 How to Connect with Max1:05:00 Outro