Why You Have To Be Weird to Run for Office

21/05/2025 57 min
Why You Have To Be Weird to Run for Office

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Episode Synopsis

Mike talks with Eva Posner, founder and CEO of Evinco Strategies, a political consulting firm specializing in first-time candidates from diverse backgrounds who face barriers in traditional campaigns. 

Topics Mike & Eva discuss include:



why you have to be weird to run for office




the importance of ‘Rolodexing’




the power of relatability




the value of ‘hard asks’




challenges first-time candidates face




the importance of call time




getting potential donors to open their wallets




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