In this powerhouse episode of Innovative Entrepreneurs, Erica Bailey sits down with real estate investing legend Jay Conner—widely known as The Private Money Authority. Jay shares how he raised over $2 million in under 90 days without ever pitching a deal or asking anyone for money.Learn Jay’s proven approach to raising capital through self-directed IRAs, private lenders, and a teach-first strategy rooted in trust and service. You'll hear how he transformed a conversation at church into $500K in funding, how to build a “credibility team,” and why he believes financial freedom starts with leading from the heart—not chasing the dollar.If you’ve ever struggled with asking for money, this episode flips the script and shows you how to attract capital by teaching value and solving problems.🕒 Timestamps01:43 – Jay’s background, growing up in the mobile home business06:37 – The 2009 moment that changed everything09:57 – The life-changing question: “Who do you know who can help?”13:21 – Why he’s never pitched a deal—and never will22:28 – The exact words that unlocked $500K at church29:14 – How a simple luncheon brought in $969K35:17 – Why “enough is never enough when it’s not about you”Key TakeawaysYou don’t need to pitch to raise money—educate, don’t sell.Separate the deal from the ask. Teach your program first, then follow up.Relationships drive results. Your next investor is likely already in your phone.Banks said no. Private money said yes. Learn how Jay built his own funding network."Enough is never enough when it’s not about you." Purpose fuels longevity.Let’s Stay Connected!Thank you for tuning in to the Innovative Entrepreneurs Podcast! If this episode inspired you to rethink innovation, share it with someone in your network who needs to hear it.🔥 Subscribe & Leave a Review – Don’t miss out on future episodes!💡 Want to be a guest on the show? Apply today and share your story!🔗 Follow Me Online:LinkedIn: @ericalbailey Instagram: @businessbybaileyFacebook: @businessbybaileyWe Are IconiQ (former CWG Digital) Website: https://weareiconiq.com/Podcast Facebook: @innovativeentrepreneurspodcastPodcast Instagram: @innovativeentrepreneurspodcast🔗 ResourcesGet Jay’s Book: www.jayconner.com/bookWebsite: JayConner.com Listen to Jay’s Podcast: Raising Private Money with Jay Conner: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-private-money-with-jay-conner/id1377723034 YT: https://www.youtube.com/@raisingprivatemoneyrealestateFB: /jay.conner.marketing Indeed: /privatemoneyauthority 💭 Final ThoughtsJay Conner is a master of making capital personal, ethical, and scalable. His servant-leader approach is proof that trust and value beat pressure and pitches every time. Whether you’re in real estate, startups, or scaling a service business, Jay’s story is a roadmap for attracting the right people—and the right money—by focusing on relationships, not desperation.This episode is more than financial advice. It’s a mindset shift for anyone ready to grow.To Your Success,Erica Bailey

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